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Nike's 'Illegal' Cushion Monster Runners

Nike's Vomero Premium has a record-breaking 55 mm stack height, making it the tallest road running shoe in Nike's portfolio, and it's not approved by World Athletics.

The Vomero Premium (AUD$320) is designed for recovery and training, not for racing, with the goal of creating an "anti-gravity sensation" similar to an anti-gravity treadmill.

regulators fuel innovation, and other times, they stifle it

To understand Nike's approach, we need to look at the World Athletics Athletic Shoe Regulations, which govern the design of all running shoes on the market.

Nike has broken the rules to create a shoe that prioritizes comfort and innovation, resulting in the most comfortable pair of shoes we've ever tested.

Author's summary: Nike's Vomero Premium breaks rules for comfort.

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Man of Many Man of Many — 2025-11-04

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