Nike’s Premium Everyday Hoka Challenger Is Now Nearly Half Off

Comfortable, quick and fun, Nike’s best Hoka competitor can also call itself affordable.

Close-up of a green and white sneaker sole with the word "zoomX" printed in black.

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Published May 22, 2026

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For years, decades even, the Pegasus was the Nike shoe to beat. That changed in 2025 with the release of the Vomero Plus.

Built on a thick slab of ZoomX foam, similar to the compound found in Nike’s record-breaking racers, the Vomero Plus equipped the Swoosh with a genuine max-cushioned Hoka competitor.

Pair of white Nike ZoomX running shoes with silver swoosh and black sole accents. — The Vomero Plus is Nike’s answer to the rise of Hoka in the max-cushioned category.

Close-up of a green and white sneaker sole with black text and textured black and green tread. — The shoe features a thick midsole made with ZoomX, its top-of-the-line foam used throughout its racing catalog.

The shoe is comfortable, deceptively quick and seductively fun, all traits that earned it a spot on Gear Patrol‘s roundup of the best releases of 2025.

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But one thing it isn’t is cheap … at least outside of the Memorial Day shopping window.

Pair of white Nike running shoes viewed from the back, showing textured fabric and black accents on the sole. — The Vomero Plus features a 45mm stack height.

The simple, streamlined upper is designed for everyday wear.

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The Vomero Plus normally retails for $180 thanks to its top-shelf materials suitable to easy runs, workouts and even everyday wear.

But Nordstrom is running an exclusive deal that sees the price slashed by nearly half.

Pair of neon green Nike Vomero Plus running shoes viewed from above on a white background. — The shoe is currently discounted at Nordstrom in select colorways, including “Volt Tint” (pictured).

Availability and pricing

It looks like the discount only applies to two colorways with full size runs, “White Metallic Silver” and “Volt Tint.”

But Nike is also running its own Memorial Day promo on “Anthracite,” “Hydrogen Blue” and others.

The deal via Nike’s official channels is limited to just 20 percent off (taken at checkout with the code START), whereas Nordstrom doubles the savings at 40 percent.

That brings the price of the shoe down from $180 to just $108.

Light green Nike ZoomX running shoe with black swoosh and blue and green sole accents.

Nike Vomero Plus “Volt Tint”

$108 at Nordstrom

$180 (40% off)

White Nike ZoomX running shoe with textured upper and black cushioned sole.

Nike Vomero Plus “White Metallic Silver”

$108 at Nordstrom

$180 (40% off)

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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