The Nike Vomero Premium "Hyper Pink" pushes beyond racing regulations with a 55mm stack height featuring ZoomX foam and dual Air Zoom units for maximum recovery cushioning. This women's-exclusive colorway debuts Nike's tallest and most cushioned road running shoe, designed to replicate the anti-gravity treadmill sensation used by elite athletes.

Design & Inspiration

The Vomero Premium originated from a rebellious design process—Nike designer Charles Han and developer Rachel Nichols glued together a rough prototype from scraps in Korea, testing it on a 5K beach run before refining the concept. The "Hyper Pink" colorway features an engineered mesh upper inspired by the AlphaFly family, with digital pink and hyper pink tones dominating the construction. Black Swooshes glide across the sidewalls beneath oversized "AIR" lettering borrowed from the iconic 1996 Air More Uptempo basketball shoe. Volt yellow accents illuminate the exposed Air Zoom units, tongue text, and insole branding. Stippled zones create textured visual contrast across the premium upper.

Comfort & Performance

The Vomero Premium's 55mm heel stack height exceeds World Athletics' 40mm racing regulation, making it competition-illegal but recovery-perfect. Full-length ZoomX foam delivers 85% energy return, housing two independent Air Zoom pods (forefoot and heel) borrowed from Nike Maxfly 2 track spikes. The combination creates an "anti-gravity sensation" validated by Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon, who ran 20 seconds faster per mile during sub-4-minute mile training. A wide sole platform ensures stability despite the towering height, while the rocker geometry maintains smooth transitions. The engineered mesh upper provides breathability with strategic padding in collar and tongue.

Release Information & Pricing

The Nike Vomero Premium "Hyper Pink" releases November 13, 2025 via Nike Store and select retailers for $230 USD / £210 / €230 (women's sizing only). The Vomero Premium debuted October 16, 2025 globally after early NYC releases sold out instantly. Over 15 colorways are planned through Summer 2026. The Vomero franchise became a $100 million business for Nike in 2025, part of the brand's three-tier running system (base/Plus/Premium) alongside restructured Pegasus and Structure lines.