Nike’s Fan-Favorite Retro Runner Is the Swoosh’s Latest Premium Leather Sneaker

First released in 2010, the performance-turned-lifestyle Nike Zoom Vomero 5 gets a heritage, all-leather makeover.

Close-up of a brown leather sneaker with black laces and textured side panel.

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By Jack Seemer

Published January 9, 2026

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Updated January 12, 2026

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When Nike relaunched the longstanding Vomero lineup in 2025, it debuted different tiers of the max-cushioned trainer.

It turns out that the vintage Zoom Vomero 5, a performance-turned-lifestyle silhouette, will be getting its own premium version.

Pair of brown leather Nike sneakers with black laces and beige soles on a white background. — The Zoom Vomero 5 “Pony” is an all-leather take on the 2010 staple.

The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Pony” is an upmarket makeover of the 2010 runner, replacing mesh and other synthetic materials with a luscious all-leather upper.

Pair of brown Nike Vomero 5 sneakers with black laces and beige soles viewed from above. — Leather panels replace mesh and synthetic materials across the upper.

Pair of brown leather Nike sneakers shown from the back with beige midsoles and black inner lining. — Leather gives the shoe a heritage feel, a far cry from its signature Y2K aesthetic.

That said, the novel variant retains the design’s iconic hallmarks, including a ribbed panel across the midfoot.

Brown leather sneaker with black laces and beige sole on a white background. — A ribbed panel across the midfoot calls back to the original design.

It also possesses Nike’s signature Zoom Air cushioning underfoot, preserving the all-day wearability of the original.

Sole of a sneaker with black, beige, and brown rubber tread and segmented grip patterns. — Even the outsole matches.

Close-up of a brown leather sneaker heel with textured brown and black sole and embroidered details. — Air Zoom cushioning preserves its all-day wearability.

Availability and pricing

The Zoom Vomero 5 “Pony” is already available in Australia for 220 Australian dollars (around $147).

Expect it to arrive in the US in the coming weeks via the Nike Snkrs app.

Brown leather Nike sneaker with black laces and beige cushioned sole shown from the side.

Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Pony”

$147 at Nike

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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