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Nike Air Zoom Vomero 13

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.6 oz · 10mm drop · 31/21mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Air Zoom Vomero 14 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Air Zoom Vomero 13 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 16 runner reviews and 10 other rated shoes in the Vomero product line.

Nike Air Zoom Vomero 13

of 5

Good

86/100
Overall
86
Cushioning
98
Comfort
91
Durability
75
Appearance
72
Value
59
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

92/100

92

What runners say

“I can typically put 400 miles into each pair before switching them out.”
4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon
“Nicely cushioned but still has the bounce I need on tired legs.”
5/5 Full review 45 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
“My legs generally feel less beat up when I run in these compared to other shoes, particularly after long runs.”
5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
“The Vomero is a bit softer and heavier but it gives great comfort in return and above all no injuries.”
5/5 Full review 75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
“After using the Vomeros for a week, the tendonitis pain was gone completely.”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
“I never felt it again after about 4 weeks running in them.”
5/5 Full review 45 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
“You sort of feel disconnected from the surface you're running on.”
5/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
“It does sometimes feel bulky and flat if you use them on too many tempos/workouts at specific race pace.”
5/5 Full review 45 mpw came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35
“Most durable and best cushioned running shoes Nike makes.”
4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon
“The pads of my feet sometimes go numb while running.”
5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35

Prefer this shoe over another

50% 12/24

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.


Pros

  • Four reviewers say their legs feel less beaten up after long runs in it.
  • Four reviewers use it for easy days and heavy weekly base mileage.
  • The Vomero 12 before it scores 52 on sixteen reviews and the Vomero 14 after it scores 52 on thirty-one, against this version's 86.

Cons

  • It weighs 10.6 oz, and four reviewers find it heavy or flat during tempo work.
  • Three reviewers say the outsole wears out sooner than they expected.
  • Reviewers rate appearance 3.9 out of 5, its lowest dimension, and two say so in words.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Better Shoes Rating

Air Zoom Vomero 13 rates 86. This shoe has high certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Vomero

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Release year

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Reader Ratings

16 ratings
5/5 9
4/5 7
3/5 0
2/5 0
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
10.6 oz
Release
2018 Q1
MSRP
$140
Stack Height
31mm heel - 21mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.6 oz M
10.4 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
31/21mm
43/33mm
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
1mm
5mm
Release
2018 Q1
2025 Q3 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$140
$180
$145
Best price
$135.57 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (86)
Very good (90)
Exceptional (99) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (91)
Exceptional (98)
Exceptional (99) Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (98)
Exceptional (99)
Exceptional (99) Best cushioning
Durability
Decent (75)
Decent (74)
Very good (92) Best durability
Appearance
Decent (72)
Excellent (93) Best appearance
Very good (91)
Value
Bottom-tier (59)
Bottom-tier (60)
Good (88) Best value
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