Nike Vomero Premium vs Nike Zoom Fly 6
We haven't tested Nike Vomero Premium yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.
These do different jobs: Nike Vomero Premium is a max-cushion trainer, Nike Zoom Fly 6 a super trainer. The question is which fits your rotation, not which is better.
Nike
Vomero Premium
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 71/100
Reviewers praise the cushioning and durability, criticise the value and split on the ride and upper.
Nike
Zoom Fly 6
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 88/100
Reviewers praise the cushioning and value and split on the ride and upper.
The differences that matter
- Nike Zoom Fly 6 is 82 g lighter.
- Nike Vomero Premium has 13 mm more foam under the heel.
- Nike Vomero Premium has the higher drop (10 mm vs 8 mm).
- Only Nike Zoom Fly 6 has a carbon plate.
- Nike Zoom Fly 6 costs $60 less at list price.
What reviewers say
Ride
Nike Vomero Premium
Divisive
An ultra-plush, bouncy ride that is fun on recovery and long days, but its weight and size make faster running feel clumsy.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Divisive
A soft, versatile ZoomX ride that handles easy and long runs, but it lacks the responsiveness for true race efforts.
Cushioning
Nike Vomero Premium
Praised
The tallest stack in the test delivers record levels of impact protection and stays protective over long runs.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Praised
A tall ZoomX and carrier-foam stack provides protective cushioning for daily and long-run mileage.
Upper
Nike Vomero Premium
Divisive
A padded, spacious upper with a secure heel, though the toe box tapers and the thick materials run warm.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Divisive
A comfortable, secure upper for some, but the low-volume fit and tongue pressure bother others.
Durability
Nike Vomero Premium
Praised
Full rubber coverage and a durable midsole hold up well, with little wear after 25 to 60 miles.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Praised
The outsole coverage and foam hold up better than pure super shoes, with only mild heel wear after 30 miles.
Grip
Nike Vomero Premium
Praised
The waffle outsole grips wet and dry roads reliably, with enough traction for light paths.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Divisive
Traction is fine on dry roads but slips on slick surfaces, and one tester wants more grip.
Stability
Nike Vomero Premium
Divisive
A wide base and rocker keep the tall platform surprisingly centred, but it still wobbles on turns and uneven ground.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Praised
A wide sole and stiff forefoot give the neutral platform subtle guidance without sidewalls.
Value
Nike Vomero Premium
Criticised
At $230 it costs more than many carbon racers while delivering a narrow, recovery-only ride.
Nike Zoom Fly 6
Praised
At $170 it is a fair price for a durable carbon-plated trainer that can handle long runs and marathon-pace work.
Which one to choose
Choose Nike Vomero Premium if…
- you want more foam under you
- you like a higher drop
- its grip is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Recovery runs
- Easy and long runs
- Runners who want maximum cushioning
Choose Nike Zoom Fly 6 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you prefer to feel closer to the ground
- you like a lower drop
- you want a carbon plate
Reviewers recommend it for
- Long runs
- Marathon-pace workouts
- Tempo runs
Specifications
- Category
- Max-cushion trainer
- Super trainer
- Price
- $230
- $170$60 less
- Weight
- 326 g
- 244 g82 g lighter
- Drop
- 10 mm
- 8 mm2 mm lower drop
- Stack
- 55 / 45 mm13 mm more stack
- 42 / 34 mm
- Plate
- Not reported
- Carbon plate
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- ZoomX / Air Zoom
- ZoomX
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE