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Heel Stack Height
39.9 mm
Weight
280.1 g (9.88 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.6 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
42.7 mm
Weight
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.3 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Vomero 17
Nike Vomero 18
The Nike Vomero 18 is a better daily trainer than the Nike Vomero 17 for most runners. It provides considerably better impact protection with greater stability, making easy mileage or longer runs more comfortable. The Vomero 17 offers more bounce and weighs less, so runners who prefer a livelier ride may still prefer the older shoe. Get the Vomero 18 for protection; get the Vomero 17 for lower weight with more rebound.
Variants
- Vomero 17 (Black/Anthracite/White - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero 17 (Black/White/Anthracite - (Women - US 7))
- Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.6
6.5
Plate
None
None
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.8
5.0
Weight
5.2
4.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.4
7.0
Heel Compression Energy Return
5.5
3.6
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.2
5.9
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.4
7.4
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.2
4.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
280.1 g (9.88 oz)
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
39.9 mm
42.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.3 mm
32.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.6 mm
10.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
91 mm (3.6")
96 mm (3.8")
Outsole Arch Width
64 mm (2.5")
72 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
110 mm (4.3")
116 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.28
2.25
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.63
3.58
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.8
9.2
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.7 mm (-0.029")
0.8 mm (0.031")
Toe TTS Deviation
0.9 mm (0.034")
-3.2 mm (-0.124")
Forefoot Fit: Height
4.9
7.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-6.0 mm (-0.237")
-2.7 mm (-0.108")
Arch Fit: Width
5.2
8.2
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-6.8 mm (-0.266")
-3.1 mm (-0.121")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.4
8.3
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
22 mm (0.9")
31 mm (1.2")
Heel Apex Position
22.2%
26.8%
Heel Rocker Angle
18.7°
21.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.0
6.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
36 mm (1.4")
45 mm (1.8")
Toe Apex Position
65.9%
59.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
19.8°
20.6°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
ZoomX
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
Secondary Foam Name
ReactX
Secondary Foam Type
TPEE
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
5.5
3.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
72.7%
70.1%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
6.8
5.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
75.4%
71.9%
Heel Cushioning
7.0
7.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.30 J
3.38 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.40 J
9.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.77 J
17.15 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.8
7.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.63 J
4.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.18 J
7.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.14 J
11.95 J
Heel Firmness
5.9
8.0
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
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Firmness At 550N
55.1 N/mm
45.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
122.8 N/mm
55.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
239.8 N/mm
75.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
8.9
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
141.8 N/mm
65.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
284.0 N/mm
83.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
535.7 N/mm
114 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.4
7.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
5.93 J
7.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.84 J
7.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.79 J
7.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.76 J
7.25 J
Rocker Stiffness
4.8
4.3
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
40 N
34 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.2
5.9
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
66.3%
59.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
5.4
7.4
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.8 N/mm
13.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
202 N
294 N
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