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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.

Nike Air Zoom Vomero 16

of 5

Good

86
Overall
86
Comfort
89
Cushioning
86
Durability
75
Value
64
Appearance
63
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

94 High

94

External retailer ratings

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  2. Our ratings
  3. External ratings

What runners say

“Heel is a bit stiff, but most comfortable trainer I've worn.”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37
“Lasts 500 miles (vs. 300–400 typical).”
4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon
“Outsole has loads of grip for gravel roads.”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37
“Fits really well through the midfoot for narrow feet.”
4/5 Full review came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 26
“Not so good for going fast; best for easy and long runs.”
5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 24
“Not too heavy; often available around $100.”
5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37
“Step up from Pegasus with ample cushion; can pick up the pace a bit.”
4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Infinity Run 2
“Very breathable and decently durable.”
5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 24
“Super plush upper.”
5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 24
“Not too narrow a toe box.”
5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 24
“Midsole will be first to give.”
5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 24

Prefer this shoe over another

75% 12/16

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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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Better Shoes Rating

Air Zoom Vomero 16 rates 86. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Vomero

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Runner Ratings

25 ratings
5/5 13
4/5 12
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0
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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

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Best fitting Nike shoe.

5/5

Overall

Not too narrow a toe box. Super plush upper.  Very breathable and decently durable. Colorways just okay. Not so good for going fast, but one of my go-to easy and Long run shoes. Pairs well with the Invincible in those categories.  Pretty good grip and durability with complete rubber outsole. Midsole will be first to give. 

Dan3KscMichalski · Jul 6, 2023

70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 24

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5

Fantastic Shoe

5/5

Overall

The Nike Vomero 16 is a versatile high-cushioned trainer that feels fantastic on foot.

Anonymous runner · Jul 6, 2023

70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Infinity Run 2

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

My favorite daily trainer

5/5

Overall

I've taken my vomeros through long runs, easy runs, and track workouts, and it's been fantastic. The outsole has loads of grip for gravel roads that I train on. The heel is a bit stiff and could maybe be a problem but it's the most comfortable trainer I've worn. The lacing system is great and they've never come undone on me. Not too heavy and you can usually find them for around $100 even if they retail for $160.

Bennett P · Jul 3, 2023

35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37

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

Nike Vomero 16

4/5

Overall

I don't usually go for a shoe this "soft", but it felt good when I tried it on at my local running store so I took a shot. I've been very happy with the shoe. It's well-cushioned and perfect for the road/crushed gravel trails I typically run on. I have a pretty narrow foot, and it fit really well through the midfoot. They do feel pretty "soft" underfoot; not much reactivity with the ground, so if you like a shoe with a little more bounce probably give the Vomero a miss. I've put about 650km (~400 miles) on them and they still feel pretty good, so durability seems fine. No tearing in the upper or heel counter. 

Anonymous runner · Jun 13, 2023

came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 26

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

All arounder

4/5

Overall

Have worn the Vomeros all through college for all three seasons. In my opinion, they are a very "jack of all trades" shoe. I wear them for easy runs, long runs, and workouts. I do get a new pair every 300-350 miles, but I have pretty sensitive feet so not sure if that is a durability issue or just a me issue. Past 350 miles I start having foot problems pop up.

Anonymous runner · Jun 12, 2023

55 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 22

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
2/5

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Compared to other shoes

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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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Best price
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$110
$95 Lowest price
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
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