Take a Closer Look at Nike’s Upcoming Vomero Premium and Vomero Plus
Each of the three franchises will be offered in “Icon,” “Plus” and “Premium” iterations to meet any and all runners’ needs.
Name: Nike Vomero Premium, Nike Vomero Plus
Colorway: TBD
SKU: TBD
MSRP: $220 USD, $170 USD
Release Date: October 2, August 7, October 16
Where to Buy: Nike
Update: Nike has just unveiled an extended preview of its upcoming road running line, offering a closer look at the Vomero Premium and Vomero Plus — two models that bring an intuitive, streamlined approach to performance footwear.
Both designs replace the previous Cushlon 3.0 midsole with ReactX foam, delivering 13% more responsiveness and softer cushioning. The new foam is also more sustainable, reducing carbon emissions by 43% compared to prior materials. Focused on clarity, simplicity, and enhanced comfort, the updated lineup prioritizes long-distance support without sacrificing everyday wearability.
The Vomero Premium features Nike’s tallest heel stack height at 55 millimeters, paired with a full-length ZoomX midsole and exposed Zoom Air units at both the forefoot and heel—designed for a responsive ride and adaptive feel.
Meanwhile, the Vomero Plus highlights a plush engineered mesh upper, structural overlays, and a midfoot fit band for lockdown support. Enhanced tongue and collar padding round out the design for maximum comfort and a secure fit.
Both models are set to launch in Fall 2025, with the Vomero Premium arriving at select retail partners on October 2, followed by a global release on October 16.
Original Story:
Nike is looking to simplify its road running lineup in 2025 by pulling back from the running shoe market’s confusion, chaos and cacophony of different models with a simple three-shoe, three-style system. Utilizing the three most well-known Nike Running franchises — Structure, Pegasus and Vomero — and presenting each in “Icon,” “Plus” and “Premium” iterations, the new range will offer an easy-to choose set of styles for runners, no matter if they’re looking for a low-to-the-ground racing feel or a pillowy slab of soft foam cushioning.
As seen in one of the infographics above, the Vomero is the most plush model in the line, with the softest cushioning setup and thickest midsole. The Pegasus provides a middle ground, discarding some of the pillowy feel of the Vomero for a more responsive ride that prioritizes cushioning and energy return in equal measures. For runners that need support and, well, structure, the Structure is about balance and stability, keeping the foot locked down to combat pronation/supination.
Each of these three styles has three different levels: “Icon” is the core, familiar product like the Pegasus 41 and new Vomero 18. “Plus” and “Premium,” on the other hand, offer technological upgrades for what Nike calls an “elevated” running experience (for example, the Pegasus Premium, first shown at a Nike innovation summit in Paris this past summer, will use a full-length Zoom Air unit sandwiched between two different types of foam).
“We know runners just want a shoe that feels right for their daily runs. They don’t want to overthink it,” says Marian Dougherty, Nike’s senior director of running footwear product. “That’s why we have streamlined our offerings and created clear distinction between them so runners can easily find what they need. It’s all about finding that sweet spot so runners can just lace up and hit the road.”
Two models from the Pegasus line, the Pegasus 41 and Pegasus Plus are both available now via the Nike webstore and Nike Running stockists. The Pegasus Premium is set to drop late January 2025, with the Vomero 18 following shortly therafter on February 27. The other two Vomero silhouettes and updated Structure line will release later in 2025.
