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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
41.9 mm
Weight
247.7 g (8.74 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.8 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Vomero 18
ASICS NOVABLAST 6
The ASICS NOVABLAST 6 is a better all-around running shoe than the Nike Vomero 18. It feels less bulky on foot while being much more cushioned and returning much more energy, giving you better protection and more assistance through each stride. That makes it better suited to everything from easy miles to some faster running. However, the Nike is much more stable and still has great cushioning, so it's still a great choice if you want a more supportive shoe mainly for relaxed running.
Variants
- Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
- NOVABLAST 6 (Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- NOVABLAST 6 (Black/Khaki - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
6.5
7.4
Weight
4.5
6.5
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
5.0
7.6
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.9
7.3
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.5
6.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
247.7 g (8.74 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
42.7 mm
41.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.4 mm
33.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.3 mm
8.8 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
96 mm (3.8")
90 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
78 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
116 mm (4.6")
116 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.25
2.15
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.58
3.49
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
284 mm (11.2")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
62 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
91 mm (3.6")
95 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.2
9.3
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
0.8 mm (0.031")
3.5 mm (0.136")
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.2 mm (-0.124")
-0.8 mm (-0.030")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.7
6.0
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.108")
-4.7 mm (-0.186")
Arch Fit: Width
8.2
8.8
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-3.1 mm (-0.121")
-2.2 mm (-0.088")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.3
7.6
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
31 mm (1.2")
24 mm (0.9")
Heel Apex Position
26.8%
15.0%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.2°
28.6°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.6
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
45 mm (1.8")
51 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
59.7%
66.0%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
20.6°
27.0°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
ZoomX
FF BLAST MAX
Primary Foam Type
PEBA
POE
Secondary Foam Name
ReactX
FF TURBO²
Secondary Foam Type
TPEE
A-TPU
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.4 mm (0.1")
1.8 mm (0.1")
Stretch
14.0%
22.2%
Breathability
7.5
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
7.5
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
7.0 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
16.8 hrs
Time To Dry
23.8 hrs
Water Absorption
6.8
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
46.9%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-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
7.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
71.9%
78.9%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.38 J
4.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.50 J
10.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.15 J
17.95 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.5
8.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.43 J
5.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.97 J
9.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.95 J
12.85 J
Heel Firmness
8.0
6.0
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
45.3 N/mm
36.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
55.2 N/mm
47.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
75.5 N/mm
66.7 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
6.2
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
65.8 N/mm
49.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
83.3 N/mm
65.4 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
114 N/mm
92 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
7.0
7.3
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.58 J
7.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.40 J
7.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.31 J
7.69 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
7.25 J
7.62 J
Rocker Stiffness
4.3
5.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
34 N
55 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
5.9
7.3
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
59.9%
66.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.4
6.0
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
13.3 N/mm
9.7 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
294 N
218 N
Heel Compression Depth
5.8
7.0
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
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Heel Compression At 550N
12.1 mm
15.3 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
19.9 mm
23.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
25.2 mm
28.5 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
5.4
6.8
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
12.2 mm
16.3 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
15.6 mm
19.9 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
18.1 mm
22.2 mm
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