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Heel Stack Height
42.7 mm
Weight
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.3 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
38.4 mm
Weight
250.3 g (8.83 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.8 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Vomero 18
New Balance 1080v15
The New Balance 1080v15 is the better daily trainer for runners who want a livelier ride, while the Nike Vomero 18 provides better protection under heavier impacts and over longer distances. The New Balance also weighs less, making it easier to turn over for regular mileage. Get the 1080v15 for more versatility; get the Vomero 18 if cushioning under higher forces matters most.
Variants
- Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
- 1080v15 (Afterglow/Blue Bird - (Men - US 9))
- 1080v15 (Afterglow/Blue Bird - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.5
7.3
Weight
4.5
6.4
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.0
7.5
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.9
7.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.5
6.4
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
250.3 g (8.83 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
42.7 mm
38.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.4 mm
30.6 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.3 mm
7.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
96 mm (3.8")
94 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
79 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
109 mm (4.3")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.25
2.45
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.58
3.56
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
72 mm (2.8")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
8.8
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.8 mm (0.031")
-2.2 mm (-0.088")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.2 mm (-0.124")
-2.3 mm (-0.089")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.7
6.1
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.108")
-4.7 mm (-0.185")
Arch Fit: Width
8.2
5.7
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.1 mm (-0.121")
-6.2 mm (-0.244")
Length Fit
10
10
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.3
8.3
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Heel Spring
31 mm (1.2")
29 mm (1.1")
Heel Apex Position
26.8%
20.5%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.2°
25.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.6
6.0
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
45 mm (1.8")
42 mm (1.7")
Toe Apex Position
59.7%
66.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
20.6°
22.8°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
Infinion Foam
Primary Foam Name
ZoomX
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
TPEE
Secondary Foam Name
N/A
Secondary Foam Name
ReactX
Secondary Foam Type
TPEE
N/A
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.7 mm (0.1")
Stretch
10.0%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
3.6
6.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
70.1%
74.3%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.0
7.5
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
71.9%
78.1%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
8.2
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.38 J
3.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.50 J
10.06 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.15 J
16.21 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.5
7.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.43 J
5.16 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.97 J
8.32 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.95 J
11.56 J
Heel Firmness
8.0
6.7
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
45.3 N/mm
37.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
55.2 N/mm
48.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
75.5 N/mm
70.4 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
7.3
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
65.8 N/mm
51.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
83.3 N/mm
69.6 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
114 N/mm
99 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.0
6.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.58 J
7.51 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.40 J
7.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.31 J
7.10 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.25 J
7.00 J
Rocker Stiffness
4.3
6.3
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
34 N
67 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.9
7.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
59.9%
65.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.4
5.6
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
13.3 N/mm
9.9 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
294 N
196 N
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