Nike Milar
4/5
Overall
Went from 300-400 miles per shoe to 500 miles with this one.
Anonymous runner · Nov 1, 2024
25 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Nike Air Zoom Vomero 16
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.7 oz · 33/23mm stack · 10mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Vomero 17 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike Air Zoom Vomero 16 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Comfort and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 25 runner reviews and 10 other rated shoes in the Vomero product line.
Good
86
Overall
86
Comfort
89
Cushioning
86
Durability
75
Value
64
Appearance
63
Confidence
94
Confidence
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Confidence
94 High
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What runners say
“Heel is a bit stiff, but most comfortable trainer I've worn.”
“Lasts 500 miles (vs. 300–400 typical).”
“Outsole has loads of grip for gravel roads.”
“Fits really well through the midfoot for narrow feet.”
“Not so good for going fast; best for easy and long runs.”
“Not too heavy; often available around $100.”
“Step up from Pegasus with ample cushion; can pick up the pace a bit.”
“Very breathable and decently durable.”
“Super plush upper.”
“Not too narrow a toe box.”
“Midsole will be first to give.”
Prefer this shoe over another
75% 12/16
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers find it comfortable, with strong midfoot lockdown from the arch band.
- Several reviewers report 300 to 500 miles before replacing the shoe.
- Runners use it for easy days, long runs and gravel roads.
Cons
- Reviewers say it feels soft underfoot and lacks pop at faster paces.
- One reviewer says the heel points inward at the Achilles and causes blisters without thick socks.
- Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension, and reviewers single out the colorways and the pointed heel.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Confidence
Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Vomero
Each dot is one version of the Vomero, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Rating
40
60
80
100
82
2025
72
2014
59
2014
72
2016
81
2016
55
2017
77
2018
56
2018
86
2021
93
2023
90
2025
Release year
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2025 · 21 reviews
90 Very good
90 Confidence
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2023 · 61 reviews
93 Excellent
97 Confidence
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Air Zoom Vomero 16 This shoe
2021 · 25 reviews
86 Good
94 Confidence
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2018 · 31 reviews
56 Bottom-tier
97 Confidence
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2018 · 16 reviews
77 Decent
95 Confidence
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2017 · 16 reviews
55 Bottom-tier
93 Confidence
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2016 · 4 reviews
81 Good
84 Confidence
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2016 · 8 reviews
72 Decent
82 Confidence
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2014 · 34 reviews
59 Bottom-tier
95 Confidence
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2014 · 1 review
72 Decent
81 Confidence
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2025 · 2 reviews
82 Good
78 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.7 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 10.3 oz · Women's 9.1 oz
- Release
- 2021 Q3
- MSRP
- $150
- Stack
- 33/23mm
- Drop
- 10mm
Runner reviews
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jun 20, 2024
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
A Really Good Daily Trainer
4/5
Overall
The nike vomero 16 is a very supportive daily trainer with good cushioning and an overall comfortable feel. It's lasted more than 300 miles and is still going strong. Good for daily running and some longer runs. Features nike's ZoomX foam and an Air Zoom airbag in the forefoot.
Aidan Wu · Dec 3, 2023
40 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Pegasus Turbo Next Nature
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 5/5
Good Mileage shoe
4/5
Overall
Have about 200 miles, it is a great standard daily trainer and in my opinion a step up from the Pegasus line with ample cushion and can pick up the pace a bit.
Andrew · Dec 1, 2023
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Infinity Run 2
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Ugly and slow but soft
5/5
Overall
Good for longer or easy runs. A little ugly . I’m not in love with Nike’s new pointed heels. Arch band provides very good midfoot lockdown . Good outsole design . Zoomx is good . Extremely comfortable .
Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2023
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.7 oz
Lightest
10.4 oz
9.9 oz
Stack
33/23mm
46/36mm
40/35mm
Drop
10mm
10mm
4mm
Release
2021 Q3
2025 Q1
Newest
2022 Q3
MSRP
$150
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$110
$95
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Ratings
Overall
86 Good
90 Very good
99 Exceptional
Best overall
Comfort
89 Good
97 Exceptional
99 Exceptional
Best comfort
Cushioning
86 Good
96 Excellent
99 Exceptional
Best cushioning
Durability
75 Decent
70 Decent
97 Exceptional
Best durability
Appearance
63 Below average
83 Good
Best appearance
75 Decent
Value
64 Below average
67 Below average
77 Decent
Best value rating
Nike Air Zoom Vomero 16 In Context
More on the Nike Vomero
- Nike Zoom Vomero 5
- Nike Vomero 18
- Nike Vomero 17 next version
- Nike Air Zoom Vomero 13
- Nike Air Zoom Vomero 14 previous version
- Nike Air Zoom Vomero 12
Reviewers Also Ran In
- Nike React Infinity Run 2 2 runners
- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37 2 runners
- Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34 1 runner