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Nike’s Premium Daily Trainer Is Currently Selling Way Under the Retail Price

Max cushion, min price. Nike’s best everyday trainer in years is suddenly way more affordable (if you know where to look).

Close-up of a dark green Nike Vomero Plus running shoe with neon yellow swoosh and white sole.Nike
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By Jack Seemer

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Last year’s Vomero Plus was more than a shoe. It was a return to form for Nike in the daily trainer category, one where brands such as Adidas, Asics and Hoka surged have surged ahead.

The claim is more than conjecture.

Nike CEO Elliot Hill confirmed that the Vomero had become a $100 million franchise on its own, and that was before before the launch of the fan-favorite, award-winning Plus model.

Pair of dark green Nike running shoes with neon yellow swoosh and thick white and gray soles.
The Vomero Plus is the crown jewel of Nike’s resurgent Vomero lineup, which now competes with the Pegasus as the brand’s go-to running franchise.
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On the plus side

Built with ZoomX foam, the same stuff in Nike’s record-setting marathon shoes, the Vomero Plus exaggerates everything that works well in the entry-level Vomero.

Close-up of a teal and black Nike ZoomX running shoe midsole with visible ZoomX cushioning and textured outsole.
The Vomero Plus features a midsole constructed with ZoomX, a PEBA-based compound that powers Nike’s top marathon racers.
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Pair of dark green running shoes with white cushioned soles shown from the back.
The shoe’s towering stack height makes the Vomero Plus Nike’s answer to Hoka hype.
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Just one problem: premium cushion comes with a premium price tag, and pairs of the Vomero Plus cost $180 at full retail, even half a year later.

Fortunately, the shoe just hit that point in the life cycle where early colorways are starting to hit sales bins, and Dick’s Sporting Goods has one particularly attractive variant at a deep discount.

Pair of black and neon green Nike running shoes viewed from above, showing laces and insoles with branding.
An early colorway, “Seaweed Green” is one of the first variants to receive a discount at third-party retailers.
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Sole of a running shoe with black outer tread and light blue patterned grip in the center.
The outsole takes inspiration from Nike’s iconic Waffle, created by cofounder and legendary track coach Bill Bowerman.
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Right now runners can score the Vomero Plus in “Seaweed” green, accented with Nike’s signature “Volt” hue, for more than 20 percent off.

That brings the total price down from $180 to $140, which isn’t just cheaper than the price on Nike’s official website. It’s actually below the MSRP of the Vomero 18 in the tier below.

Not bad for an elite, max-cushioned cruiser ready to rack up the miles this summer.

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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