Nike Air Zoom Vomero 16

Name: Nike Air Zoom Vomero 16
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.5 (15 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.9 oz · 10mm drop · 33/23mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Vomero 17 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Air Zoom Vomero 16 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Comfort and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 25 runner reviews and 10 other rated shoes in the Vomero product line.

Very good

91/100

Overall

Very good 91

Comfort

Excellent 96

Cushioning

Very good 92

Durability

Decent 80

Value

Below average 61

Appearance

Below average 61

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

93/100

High 93

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

“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

“Fits really well through the midfoot for narrow feet.”

4/5 Full review came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 26

“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

Prefer this shoe over another

75% 12/16

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

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.

Air Zoom Vomero 16 rates 91. This shoe has high certainty. See how we rate shoes.

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

85 2014 58 2014 82 2016 95 2016 53 2017 86 2018 52 2018 91 2021 97 2023 87 2025 90 2025

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Vomero Plus

2025 · 16 reviews

90 Very good

83 Confidence
Vomero 18

2025 · 18 reviews

87 Good

83 Confidence
Vomero 17

2023 · 61 reviews

97 Exceptional

97 Confidence
Air Zoom Vomero 16 This shoe

2021 · 25 reviews

91 Very good

93 Confidence
Air Zoom Vomero 14

2018 · 31 reviews

52 Bottom-tier

96 Confidence
Air Zoom Vomero 13

2018 · 16 reviews

86 Good

92 Confidence
Air Zoom Vomero 12

2017 · 16 reviews

53 Bottom-tier

94 Confidence
Air Zoom Vomero 11

2016 · 4 reviews

95 Excellent

83 Confidence
Air Zoom Vomero 10

2016 · 8 reviews

82 Good

79 Confidence
Air Zoom Vomero 9

2014 · 34 reviews

58 Bottom-tier

93 Confidence
Air Zoom Vomero 6

2014 · 1 review

85 Good

68 Confidence

Reader 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: 10.9 oz
Release: 2021 Q3
MSRP: $150
Stack Height: 33mm heel - 23mm toe
Drop Height: 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