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Air Zoom Vomero 12

Air Zoom Vomero 12
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Average (62/100)

Shoe details

Weight
11.8 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$140
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (62/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 15% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Average (62/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (62/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 15% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Exceptional (98/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (98/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 97% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Excellent (93/100)

Comfort rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 91% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Very good (87/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 82% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Good (77/100)

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 57% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Below average (56/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Below average (56/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

28%

5/18

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 15% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 15% of 1,872 daily trainers.

15%

Vomero Family

Scores better than 13% of 10 vomero family.

13%

Nike

Scores better than 10% of 443 Nike shoes.

10%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Air Zoom Vomero 6.
  • Rated below average overall.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Air Zoom Vomero 12
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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Air Zoom Vomero 12
Vomero 5
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Lowest price
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Max cushion
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.8 oz M
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Stack
—
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Drop
1mm
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7mm
Release
2017 Q3
2026 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$140
$170
$200
Best price
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$126.97 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (15%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (91%)
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (97%)
Very good (89%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (82%)
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (57%)
Below average (27%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (5%)
Bottom tier (4%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

16 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 16 written reviews

Zoom Vomero 12--plush

Anonymous runner · Jul 7, 2019

4/5

Overall

This shoe is well padded and extremely comfortable. It's also heavy and slow, but that's OK for easy days. I developed a hamstring injury while wearing this shoe. While I can't say for sure that the shoe was the cause, I rarely become injured
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Great mileage shoe

goosemaster3000 · Jun 22, 2019

4/5

Overall

I love this shoe for getting in the base miles. It is a tank on the roads and does a great job cushioning on hard surfaces. I am on the heavier side and it still lasts quite a while I am currently at 362 miles. As it has progressed through its life I have found that when there is slightly less cushion it works great for uptempo or tempo shoe. While this shoe works great on the roads the outsole isn't the best on trails. It is fine, especially when dry but the grip isn't as good as the peg 34.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5

Nike Air Zoom Vomero 12

glegswest · Mar 27, 2019

4/5

Overall

Bought it for long runs because of the lightweight cushioning. From my experience the cushioning is too much and the shoe is not as responsive as I would like. It is not a shoe I would like to run in on a hot day either because the ventilation is poor, my feet get pretty hot inside. Overall a decent shoe but could do better if looking for a shoe for the longer training runs.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
2/5

Great shoe for true runners

Anonymous runner · Jul 20, 2018

5/5

Overall

Looks arnt that great but the cushion is amazing and has supported me on many long 10 plus mile runs
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Vomero 12 Review

Anonymous runner · Jul 13, 2018

4/5

Overall

These shoes represent a pretty big difference from past Vomeros. The heel is much looser and the upper is less substantial than past versions. Overall the shoe fits looser width wise and I preferred the past versions more.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5