The Swoosh took a major step in stamping the Vomero 5 as a tentpole product in Fall of 2024, introducing its first offshoot by way of the Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Roam. Billed as prepared for the weather but nonetheless sustaining the identical Y2K aesthetics, maybe it’s not simply the harsher months which might be appropriate for the shoe. The “Lightning” / “Lightening” Vomero 5 Roam that simply hit the newswire showcases a sunnier colorway and construct for the nascent silhouette.
Whereas previous appears to be like for the Vomero 5 Roam utilized skinny, waterproof artificial base layer, right here the shoe pivots again in the direction of the wide-eyed mesh that graces the mother or father mannequin correct. That change permits the Roam to seize some warm-weather attraction, however the full breadth of the opposite defining options stay intact, from the added pull-tabs on the tongue and heel, to the flattened TPU cage, to the graphic mudguard that encircles the profile. Moreover, the “Lightening” tones could mark this as a extra vibrant version than we’re used to, however pure tones underfoot make sure the earthy gorpcore aesthetics nonetheless shine by way of.
The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Lightning” ought to hit Nike.com and partnering retailers in brief order. Whereas retail for the silhouette often hovers round $180, it’s unclear whether or not the compositional modifications right here will have an effect on that worth. Hold our Sneaker Launch Dates web page shut by for updates.
