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Heel Stack Height
42.5 mm
Weight
247.1 g (8.71 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
Plate
Carbon Fiber
Heel Stack Height
43.8 mm
Weight
280.7 g (9.90 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.4 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Nike Vomero Plus
The Nike Vomero Plus is a better choice than the Nike Zoom Fly 6 for most runners. It's softer, more cushioned, and bouncier, making it a comfortable pick for daily training and long runs. The Zoom Fly 6 is lighter, firmer, and stiffer, so it's the better option for runners who want a shoe for speed workouts and races, though it doesn't feel as forgiving on easy days.
Variants
- Zoom Fly 6 (Black/Light Smoke Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
- Zoom Fly 6 (Bright Crimson/Lime Blast/Mint Foam/Cave Purple - (Women - US 7))
- Vomero Plus (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Dark Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero Plus (Black/Cool Grey/Metallic Dark Grey/White - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.4
7.1
Weight
6.5
5.2
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.5
5.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
247.1 g (8.71 oz)
280.7 g (9.90 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
42.5 mm
43.8 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
32.8 mm
34.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
9.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
84 mm (3.3")
99 mm (3.9")
Outsole Arch Width
69 mm (2.7")
75 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
115 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.98
2.26
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.41
3.34
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
61 mm (2.4")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
87 mm (3.4")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.0
9.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.105")
2.3 mm (0.091")
Toe TTS Deviation
1.5 mm (0.059")
2.3 mm (0.091")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.8
10
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-2.7 mm (-0.104")
0.2 mm (0.007")
Arch Fit: Width
5.5
5.8
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-6.4 mm (-0.250")
-6.0 mm (-0.236")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.6
8.4
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
25 mm (1.0")
33 mm (1.3")
Heel Apex Position
14.5%
28.1%
Heel Rocker Angle
32.0°
21.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.2
6.5
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
48 mm (1.9")
45 mm (1.8")
Toe Apex Position
61.8%
61.3%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.6°
21.0°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
ZoomX
Primary Foam Type
Unknown
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
10.5%
Breathability
6.0
Breathability Video
Upper Breathability
Upper Microscope Photo
Time-To-Dry
2.5
Time-To-Dry Timelapse
Time-To-Dry Graph
Preview Graph
Time To 30% Dry
12.7 hrs
Time To 70% Dry
32.2 hrs
Time To Dry
46.0 hrs
Water Absorption
4.9
Dry Weight Photo
Wet Weight Photo
Water Absorbed
57.7%
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
Carbon Fiber
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
5.6
7.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
72.8%
79.4%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
7.5
7.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
78.2%
79.5%
Heel Cushioning
7.3
8.4
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.50 J
3.64 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.99 J
10.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.93 J
18.04 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.2
8.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.41 J
5.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.70 J
9.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
11.45 J
13.92 J
Heel Firmness
8.2
7.3
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
44.7 N/mm
42.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
57.0 N/mm
51.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
81.1 N/mm
70.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.8
7.0
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
64.2 N/mm
53.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
82.9 N/mm
68.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
114 N/mm
94 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.6
7.1
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.10 J
7.70 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.03 J
7.54 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.99 J
7.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.95 J
7.37 J
Rocker Stiffness
8.2
6.3
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
130 N
67 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.0
7.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
64.7%
65.7%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
8.6
7.4
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
24.1 N/mm
12.8 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
370 N
314 N
Heel Compression Depth
6.3
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
13.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
21.5 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
26.8 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
6.5
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
15.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
19.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
21.8 mm
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