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In 2006 Nike introduced the Vomero. Almost two decades — and quite a few generations — since its debut, and this heavily-cushioned running shoe remains an incredibly popular choice for both casual joggers and serious long-distance runners. And with the winter season just around the corner, the company has now opted to return to the drawing board in order to deliver a new ruggedized and winterized version of the Vomero that maintains the original’s performance properties while gaining robust levels of protection from the elements. Introducing the Nike Zoom Vomero Roam.
The winterized version of the Vomero is built atop a grippy rubber outsole that’s been paired with a beefy midsole that bolsters cushioning and energy return. Mated to the bottom of the shoe is a set of uppers that are cut from a combination of suede and textile and fortified via a water repellent finish and a chunky rubber mudguard. Nike has also treated the Zoom Vomero Roam to highly-adjustable toggle-equipped elastic laces, pull tabs on the tongue and heel, and reflective details on the laces and heel pull tab to help the shoe’s wearer more easily be seen in the type of inclement weather they were designed for use in.
As you’d expect from a contemporary release from the Pacific Northwest sportswear giant, the Zoom Vomero Roam benefits from a host of advanced and proprietary technology and features. This includes the use of the Nike Air Zoom cushioning units integrated into the midsole, as well as Nike’s High Abrasion Rubber Tech — or “HART” — outsole which uses less rubber compound than the brand’s other XDR rubber constructions without compromising on durability in the slightest. And, because the outsole utilizes less material, it’s also quite a bit lighter, which is an obvious plus for any running shoe. The immense comfort and sleek aesthetic of this winterized running shoe has also lead to it being widely embraced by the fashion and streetwear scenes.
Currently offered in three colorways including a fully-blacked-out version and the Black/Light Silver/Jade (seen here), the Nike Zoom Vomero Roam Winterized Running Shoes are available now, with pricing set at $180.
