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Nike’s Best New Winter Sneaker Goes Retro with a Dose of Vintage Hiker DNA

Safety orange and suede paneling give this modern design a dose of old-school charm.

Close-up of tan suede and fabric sneaker with orange laces and black inner lining against a green background.Nike
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By Jack Seemer

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What goes into a winter sneaker? For most brands, the inclusion of a Gore-Tex liner on an existing model usually does the trick.

The Vomero Roam, first released at the end of 2024, shows how much further it can go.

Loosely based off the Vomero 5, the Roam brings a bevy of all-weather upgrades to the popular runner-turned-lifestyle-sneaker. These include a wraparound mudguard, closed-seam construction and warm thermal lining.

With the next colorway on the horizon, you can add retro hiker DNA to the list.

Pair of tan and black sneakers with orange laces and rugged black soles on a white background.
The latest Vomero Roam sees the addition of suede paneling for a dose of retro charm.
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Breaking away from the many monochromatic colorways that have defined the Vomero Roam to date, the upcoming variant is characterized by its contrast of khaki, gray and safety-orange accents.

Pair of beige and black sneakers with orange laces and orange insoles featuring a black swoosh logo.
Orange laces bring high-contrast distinction to the usually-understated model.
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Close-up of a beige suede sneaker with black textured rubber sole and geometric pattern detail.
The oversized wraparound mudguard provides plenty of cover against winter’s worst.
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However, that’s not its only differentiator.

A closer inspection of the sides reveals Nike’s choice to go with suede leather paneling, which replaces the synthetic upper of standard Vomero Roam.

It’s a subtle change, of course, but one that embeds the shoe with the type of of retro charm usually reserved for ACG reissues rather than new designs.

Close-up of tan suede sneaker with textured stitching, orange laces with reflective details, and black rubber sole edge.
This is the first Vomero Roam to feature suede leather paneling.
Nike

Availability and pricing

This variant of the Vomero Roam is expected to drop in early 2026 at the model’s usual $190 price point.

In the meantime, check out the shoe’s new military-adjacent “Sequoia” colorway released earlier this month.

About the Author:

Jack Seemer is the executive editor at Gear Patrol, with over a decade of experience in product journalism. He currently reports on a wide range of topics, including footwear, watches, EDC, cookware and more.

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