Nike's Trusty Dad Shoe Has New Beautifully Rugged Energy
If you're looking for Nike's Zoom Vomero 5 sneaker, sorry, but the Swoosh's dad shoe has hit the trails.
Nike's Vomero dad shoes are still on the rise and rise, with new tasteful colorways rolling in daily and co-signs from LeBron James' household. But the sportswear brand has quietly readied the model for its next phase as a hiking-style stepper that's ready to roam.
Dubbed the Zoom Vomero Roam, the trusty Nike sneaker packs on some seriously technical muscle for this update. Most notably, the Vomero sneaker comes wrapped in a smooth matte guard that covers the entire bottom half of the shoe.
Underfoot, the Vomero sneaker earns some extra chunk in its soles, convenient pull tabs on the heels, and new tread on the bottoms. There's also some added padding around the ankle and a sturdier nylon-like material used on the upper, updates that truly ooze outdoor readiness.
The makeover not only gives the sneaker a tasteful dual-colored look — extra beefiness, too — but it also adds a new Salomon-ish layer to the Y2K Vomero dad shoe.
Of course, the OG Vomero we've can't help but love is still alive and well within this makeover. At close range, you'll notice those familiar upper patterns and that unmistakable "Vomero" tag on the tongue.
Nike's most recent Vomero colorway, the "Burgundy Crush," featured a couple of surprising outdoor-worthy trims. I'm guessing that was just the appetizer to the Vomero Roam, which goes all for the hiking bro aesthetic (bungee laces included).
I know we just met Nike's retooled Vomero sneaker, but it's hard to wonder when this beauty will hit the streets...and maybe even the some wilder terrain.
According to sneaker leakers, Nike's Zoom Vomero Roam sneaker will debut during the holidays.
Sounds like a happy, jolly Christmas for the Vomero heads, especially those who are clamoring to trek outside in the cold.
