
Nike
Zoom Vomero 5 Sneakers Men
The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 is a men's retro-inspired lifestyle sneaker featuring a faux-leather upper with breathable knit inserts, a plastic cage unit for support, and a Nike Zoom Air midsole for responsive cushioning. Designed for everyday wear and long walks, it includes a removable foam footbed and reflective patterns for visibility. Reviewers find it comfortable for daily use but note that it may lack adequate arch support for those with plantar fasciitis or pronation issues, and it is not intended for serious running.
- Material
- Faux-leather upper with breathable knit inserts
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, athleisure
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Size
Specifications
Nike sneakers with Zoom Air cushioning, reflective details, and breathable knit inserts for comfort and visibility.
Breathable knit inserts, reflective patterns, removable foam footbed, plastic cage support, Zoom Air midsole, non-skid rubber outsole.
- Material
- Faux-leather upper with breathable knit inserts
- Style
- casual, athleisure
- Occasion
- everyday, workout
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- Faux-leather upper with breathable knit inserts
- Reflective patterns for greater visibility at night
- Waffled fabric lining
- Removable foam footbed for extra comfort
- Plastic cage unit on side for extra support
- Perforations at the heel for better ventilation
- Nike Zoom Air lightweight midsole for responsive stride
- Embossed non-skid rubber outer sole
- Model number: BV1358-001
Product Insights
The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 debuted as a 2010 run-tracking shoe with Bowerman Series insole, but after a 2018 A-COLD-WALL* revival it became a gorpcore staple and the first Nike model to seriously challenge New Balance in the retro runner niche. Its silver Matrix-echoing aesthetic, Cushlon foam and Zoom Air provide a firm, supportive ride for all-day walking, yet buyers report it is too firm for running and can cause knee or Achilles pain. Minimal arch support is mitigated by a removable footbed that accommodates custom orthotics (though thick ones may require half sizing up). The upper mesh may tear after a year or two; reflective accents require spot-cleaning. A lab score of 93/100 (Superb) outpaces the New Balance 530, and at 11.1 oz it is lighter than the Kayano 14 and cited as the most daily-wearable retro runner.
Verified claims
- Design origin
- Debuted as 2010 run-tracking shoe with Bowerman Series insole.
- Aesthetic
- Silver colorway echoes Matrix; now gorpcore staple.
- Collaboration
- Revived by A-COLD-WALL* in 2018 as fashion object.
- Heritage
- The Vomero 5 was rescued from the archive by A-Cold-Wall in 2018 and Bowerman Series in 2022.
- Market position
- The Vomero 5 is the first Nike model to seriously challenge New Balance in the retro runner niche.
- Cushioning
- The Vomero 5 uses the same Cushlon foam as the modern Vomero 17.
- Comfort
- Cushlon foam and Zoom Air deliver a firm, supportive ride for all-day walking.
- Running suitability
- Buyers report the shoe is too firm for running and can cause knee or Achilles pain.
- Arch support
- Buyers report minimal arch support; removable footbed allows custom orthotics.
- Sizing
- True-to-size length comparable to Air Max 90; half size down from Air Force 1.
- Width
- Wider fit than Kayano 14 and NB 530 (medium width).
- Durability
- Upper mesh may tear after a year or two of use.
- Reflective care
- Reflective patterns stay reflective with spot-cleaning but machine washing can degrade them.
- Footbed
- Removable footbed can be replaced with orthotics, but thick ones may need half size up.
- Orthotics
- Removable foam footbed can accommodate custom orthotics.
- Styling
- Gorpcore anchor: baggy cargos, oversized tees, tailored trousers.
- Colorway
- Off-White tonal palette with durable reflective accents.
- Rating
- Scored 93/100, outscoring New Balance 530's 92, and is called a tough competitor.
- Fit
- Wide fit and 11.1 oz weight, only 0.2 oz heavier than NB 530.
- Fashion pedigree
- A-Cold-Wall collab gives streetwear edge that NB retro runners lack.
- Cleaning
- Faux-leather wipes clean; knit inserts spot-clean only; air dry away from heat.
- Lab score
- RunRepeat lab score of 93 (Superb), tied with Kayano 14 and ahead of NB 530.
- Weight
- Weighs 11.1 oz (316g), lighter than Kayano 14 and close to NB 530.
- Daily wearability
- Cited by RunRepeat as the most daily-wearable of the retro runners.
Product record
- Title
- Zoom Vomero 5 Sneakers Men
- Brand
- Nike
- Price
- 210 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Side profile of a single right sneaker showing mesh upper with layered synthetic overlays, stitched leather Swoosh, molded midsole with visible text embossing, lace-up closure, padded collar and a textured rubber outsole.
- View and orientationRight-side profile of a single sneaker, full lateral side visible and parallel to image bottom edge.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.48 · w 0.92 · h 0.36 (high) - Upper materialEngineered mesh panels form the majority of the upper with visible open-weave texture on the toe box, quarter and collar.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.62 · h 0.22 (high) - Overlay constructionMultiple layered synthetic overlays with ribbed vertical slits on the midfoot, stitched trim along the toe and heel, and molded triangular lattice detail at the heel counter.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.54 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.32 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Brand markRaised stitched Swoosh logo on the lateral midfoot in the same light tone as the upper.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.56 · w 0.26 · h 0.14 (high) - Lacing and tongueTraditional eyelet lacing with flat laces and a padded tongue; small dark logo or marking visible at the top of the tongue (partially legible).Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (medium) - Midsole constructionSculpted foam midsole with segmented grooves and shallow cutouts; subtle embossed or debossed text visible on the lateral midsole surface.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.68 · w 0.74 · h 0.16 (high) - Midsole text“NIKE ZOOM”Uncertain
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium) - Additional midsole text“CUSH[obscured]”Partial
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.73 · w 0.18 · h 0.05 (medium) - OutsoleVisible rubber outsole with black tread at the forefoot and heel and lighter rubber on central contact areas; tread has multi-directional lugs.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.78 · w 0.88 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.92 · y 0.78 · w 0.06 · h 0.10 (high) - Padding and collarPadded ankle collar with visible quilted or honeycomb inner lining texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft directional lighting and a soft shadow below the shoe; shoe centered horizontally and cropped with space above.
- Background and stagingFlat light gray studio background with no props; subtle drop shadow directly beneath the shoe.
- LightingEven soft lighting from above and slightly front-left producing mild highlights on upper textures and minimal harsh shadows.
- Image framingShoe placed in lower half of image with generous empty space above; full lateral profile visible and fully in frame.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on the shoe details with fine texture visible.
- Tongue marking legibilitySmall dark tongue marking or logo visible but characters are not fully legible at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.46 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium)
Colors
pale off-white· upper mesh and overlays#C6C4C9light beige· midsole#C4C2C3black· outsole tread- View and orientationRight-side profile of a single sneaker, full lateral side visible and parallel to image bottom edge.
- 02

Product
Rear-three-quarter view of a pair of athletic sneakers showing the right shoe heel and medial/outer side and the left shoe outsole. Visible features include a white mesh upper, molded geometric heel cage, stitched Swoosh logos, segmented cushioned midsole, and black rubber outsole pods.
- Heel cageTextured molded heel panel with a repeating triangular lattice pattern forming open geometric cutouts on the lateral rear quarter of the shoe.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.42 · w 0.34 · h 0.26 (high) - Swoosh on heelSmall tonal Swoosh logo debossed or printed on the leather-like heel overlay above the lattice panel.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.40 · w 0.13 · h 0.07 (high) - Upper materialWhite knitted or woven mesh collar and vamp with visible knit texture and molded synthetic overlays with ribbed sculpted lines on the quarter and forefoot.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.26 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high) - Side SwooshLarge stitched Swoosh appliqué in matching white on the outer side of the shoe, layered over the molded overlay.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.35 · w 0.33 · h 0.25 (high) - Midsole constructionThick segmented cushioned midsole with pronounced horizontal grooves and rounded rectangular cushioning blocks; subtle embossed text on the midsole surface near the heel.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.61 · w 0.58 · h 0.24 (high) - Outsole podsBlack rubber traction pods on the heel and forefoot visible on the left shoe outsole, contrasting with the white midsole.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.54 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.33 · y 0.74 · w 0.26 · h 0.09 (medium) - Tongue and collarPadded knit tongue and collar with visible soft textured knit; inner sockliner and a partial fabric size/label tab visible inside the collar.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.21 · h 0.20 (high) - LacesFlat white laces threaded through fabric eyelets visible on the right shoe.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.25 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Embossed midsole text“Small embossed text on the lateral midsole area; characters are legible as 'CUSHION' on the forefoot-midsole and another short embossed string near the heel.”
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.68 · w 0.27 · h 0.12 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background showing two shoes arranged with one shoe on its side (outsole visible) behind the primary right shoe; soft diffuse lighting with subtle shadow under the shoes.
- Shot compositionRear three-quarter studio view focusing on the outer lateral side and heel of the right shoe, with the left shoe positioned behind showing its outsole.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray seamless background and surface with a soft shadow grounded beneath the shoes.
- LightingDiffuse soft lighting from above-left producing minimal harsh shadows and even illumination of texture and molded details.
- Image qualitySharp focus on shoe details with clear texture; no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
off-white / white· upper mesh and overlays#C4C4C3cream white· midsole#C5C4C2black· outsole pods#131314light gray· heel overlay trim and Swoosh#C3C3C3- Heel cageTextured molded heel panel with a repeating triangular lattice pattern forming open geometric cutouts on the lateral rear quarter of the shoe.
- 03

Product
Top-down view of a pair of athletic sneakers showing mesh uppers, fabric tongues with NIKE labels, laced front, padded collars, and visible printed insoles with a circular red logo.
- Overall silhouettePair of sneakers shown from above, both shoes aligned parallel with toes at top of image and heels at bottom; visible upper surfaces, tongues, laces, and collar openings.
- Upper materialUppers constructed from a white open mesh paneling with stitched overlays of a smoother white fabric following longitudinal toe-to-lace seams.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.52 (high) - Lacing and eyeletsFlat white laces threaded through stitched fabric eyelet rows and a central lace loop on each tongue; laces form an X pattern over the midfoot.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.36 (high) - Tongue labelsRectangular fabric tongue labels at the top of each tongue with bold black uppercase text.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Tongue label text left“NIKE”
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Tongue label text right“NIKE”
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Additional tongue text“VOMERO 5”
1 region
x 0.65 · y 0.29 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium) - Collar paddingThick, cushioned ankle collars covered in a textured knit fabric in a light tone consistent with the upper.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high) - Insole graphicCircular red printed logo visible inside each shoe above the heel area with an illustrated head and a small horizontal text element beneath.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Insole text“Bowerman”
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.62 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.06 (medium) - Midsole and outsole visible edgeSlightly off-white midsole visible around the perimeter of each shoe with textured outsole edges at the heel area.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.64 · w 0.84 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Studio top-down shot on a plain light gray background with even soft lighting and minimal shadows; image centered and symmetrically composed.
- Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph with both shoes centered and parallel, toes toward top of frame; even diffuse lighting minimizes hard shadows.
- BackgroundSmooth uniform light gray background filling the frame.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even illumination producing faint soft shadows under shoe edges and subtle highlights on mesh texture.
Colors
off-white· mesh uppers and overlays#C4C3C3light warm grey· midsole#C3C3C3black· tongue label textcrimson red· insole printed logo
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
shipped me the wrong order
shoe was decent but i got the wrong order, bought it online and it says to exchange or return we have to pay a $10 shipping fee lmao. waiting for a reply let’s see what happens
confort
souplesse et beauté
Beyond comfortable
These sneakers were great. I like the look of them, and was so pleased to discover they are super comfortable.
Reddit Insights
6 threads · r/Sneakers, r/Nike, r/AskRunningShoeGeeksReddit users generally praise the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 for its exceptional comfort and durability as a daily lifestyle shoe, but caution that it is not suitable for serious running or for those needing significant arch support.
Most users praise the comfort and durability, but there are consistent caveats about fit, support, and performance as a running shoe, leading to a mixed overall sentiment.
Themes
Use Cases
- Daily casual wear and walking
- Work and standing for long hours
- Running (light or short distances)
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs New Balance (990, 1080, etc.)
Opinions differ: some find the Vomero 5 similarly comfortable but lighter, while others prefer New Balance for better support, cushioning, and overall quality.
vs Nike Pegasus (41, Premium)
Several users find the Pegasus models more comfortable or better suited for long walks, though the Vomero 5 still holds its own for lifestyle comfort.
vs Nike P-6000
Both are retro runners with similar comfort; the P-6000 is often noted for a wider toebox, while the Vomero 5 is slightly more cushioned.
vs Modern running shoes (Vomero 18, Hoka Bondi)
Modern shoes are universally considered superior for running due to improved tech; the Vomero 5 is seen as a lifestyle shoe, not a performance runner.
Source Threads
Warning for plantar fasciitis and lack of support
No, do not use vomeros if you have plantar fasci problems. You need a shoe that has support in the medial post of the sneaker; beneath your arches. A Kayano is a great option for this. A vomero is a running shoe, yes, but it does not have support for pronating runners.
u/Scorch8482View thread →
Durability and long-term comfort
I’ve been beating on my Vomero 5s for like a year and a half and they’re barely showing signs of wear beyond being dirty. I’m the first to complain about Nike qc these days but vomeros are legit.
u/A_Random_CatfishView thread →
Comfort for walking but durability concerns
Vomero 5s are my most comfortable all-day walkers. They don't last long in terms of years, and the upper usually gives way, but they are definitely the most comfortable daily shoes that I wear.
u/JRLankyView thread →
Leg soreness and arch issues
Did a 45min walk in mine and it makes my leg sore, I’m not sure I’m I have not break them in or it doesn’t fit my arch - I have high arch.
u/Mr_peanutbutt3eView thread →
Unsuitable for serious running
My notes: Very hard and rough for running. Bad knees or achilles when using them. Replaced the insoles with much thicker ones and they're now better. Never officially retired, just got Hoka Bondis.
u/mo-mxView thread →