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Im close to same weight and went with vomero plus and absolutely love them but i did think about these as well. Maybe when they’re on ssle
I have the Vomero plus and it isn’t as friendly on the wallet as others BUT I have a ton of shoes and am realizing I can realistically do almost all of my training just in them. I’m 6’6 180ish lbs and they have been able to handle slower easy runs and up tempo stuff. It’s the most versatile shoe on the market right now as far as I’m concerned MSRP is 180 but Nike is starting to discount color ways so you may be able to find a pair at 150
Nimbus and Novablast seem too close for me to have both in the rotation. It wasn't always the case, but since Nimbus 26 and Novablast 4 it definitely is. If Novablast 5 loses their pop, they basically become Nimbus with not so high end upper. Maybe try Adidas Evo SL for extremely soft and bouncy midsole (though they are too unstable for me)? I personally preferred Saucony Endorphin Speed which have it all : durability, comfort, stability and some energy return. And they keep it lightweight and breathable. For Nimbus there are many alternatives. Mizuno Neo Vista (never tried it), Nike Vomero Plus (very plushy, but also unstable for me), New balance 1080 v14 (this is softness of Nimbus 25 with more Novablast bounce). Some where in the middle there is Hoka Clifton. In many ways it is like Novablast, but feels heavier and not as bouncy.
Nike Vomero. I have the 18 and plus. Both are great shoes. I use them for my easy or long runs.
Got some last week, they almost feel like cheating since the feet are protected so well. FWIW, coming from using the Invincible 3.
230lbs and obsessed with my vomero plus. Will consider these though once I’m up for another pair
Nike! Vomero Plus and Vomero 18 for easy runs. Pegasus Plus for speed.
It didn’t work for me. They were far too cushioned - to the point of loss of stability in my runs. I felt like it was effecting my strides. Giving more of a bounding sensation. I went back to the Vomero 18 for long runs and recovery and haven’t looked back.
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