← Back home
Nike

Air Zoom Vomero 9

Air Zoom Vomero 9
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (52/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.8 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
31mm heel - 19mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (52/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
?

Scores better than 3% 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

Better Shoes Rating. Shading shows the expected rating range.
?

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

Below average (52/100)

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

Below average (52/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 3% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Exceptional (97/100)

Cushioning 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

Exceptional (97/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Very good (90/100)

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

Very good (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 89% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Good (74/100)

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 (74/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 47% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Below average (52/100)

Durability 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 (52/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 2% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Below average (52/100)

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 (52/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 2% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

19%

3/16

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 3% of 2,617 running shoes.

Below average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 2% of 1,872 daily trainers.

2%

Vomero Family

Scores better than <1% of 10 vomero family.

<1%

Nike

Scores better than 4% of 443 Nike shoes.

4%

Pros & Cons

Pros

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

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Air Zoom Vomero 11.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Air Zoom Vomero 9
Shoe image placeholder
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Air Zoom Vomero 9
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
10.8 oz M
—
—
Stack
31/19mm
—
—
Drop
12mm
—
7mm
Release
2016
2026 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$130
$170
$200
Best price
—
$126.97 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (3%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (89%)
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (96%)
Very good (89%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (2%)
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (47%)
Below average (27%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (2%)
Bottom tier (4%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

Search for the exact model to add to this comparison.

Where to buy

No offers available

Better alternatives

Higher-rated shoes similar to this one

adidas adizero Evo SL

adizero Evo SL

Daily trainer

$96.73

Top 6%

Ranks higher than this shoe
Nike Vomero Plus

Vomero Plus

Daily trainer

$109.99

Top 11%

Ranks higher than this shoe
Saucony Triumph 23

Triumph 23

Daily trainer

$124.88

Top 12%

Ranks higher than this shoe
Mizuno Neo Zen

Neo Zen

Daily trainer

$99.88

Top 15%

Ranks higher than this shoe
Brooks Ghost 17

Ghost 17

Daily trainer

$93.47

Top 17%

Ranks higher than this shoe
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

Adrenaline GTS 24

Daily trainer

$99.97

Top 21%

Ranks higher than this shoe

More from Nike

Nike Pegasus 41

Pegasus 41

Daily trainer

$59.98

Bottom 16%

Ranks higher than this shoe
Nike Dragonfly 2

Dragonfly 2

$110.97

Top 4%

Ranks higher than this shoe
Nike Winflo 11

Winflo 11

Daily trainer

$50.98

Top 47%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

34 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 34 written reviews

Reader review

muffintop · Feb 16, 2016

4/5

Overall

Wanted something with more cushion than the Pegasus. Also has a better fit for me with a wider toe box than the more recent Pegasus. I have struggled with Plantar Fasciitis , but this shoe keep saying to mostly at bay. I have found this shoe to be very comfortable for runs up to 15 miles. Haven't had a chance to run further in them yet.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
1/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 2, 2015

4/5

Overall

University gives it to me. Fits well and feels good, but isn't the most durable shoe.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 4, 2015

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jun 12, 2015

5/5

Overall

More cushioned than the Pegasus or Brooks ghost, more responsive than Brooks glycerine. Perfect for high mileage and faster road reps. the women's version is slightly narrower than the Pegasus, but a wide fitting is available. A step up from the Pegasus and you do get what you pay for in terms of comfort, cushioning and the number of miles you can get out of these. Fantastic shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · May 12, 2015

4/5

Overall

The shoe was much softer than the pegasus 31, and felt somewhat comparable to the pegasus 30, which I loved. The shoe took a while to break in, and the plastic shank on the bottom of my shoes broke within a couple months. Overall, I was satisfied with this shoe. Used it for the better part of 600 miles without much complaint, and I would definitely recommend to someone looking for a softer Nike shoe with a terrific upper.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5