Nike Elevates a Classic Everyday Sneaker with All-Weather Upgrades

A beloved Nike model gets ready to kick some dirt.

Published October 25, 2024

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Slowly but surely, the Vomero 5 has established itself as one of Nike’s most beloved sneakers.

First released in 2011 as stability-focused running shoe, the retrofuturistic silhouette re-emerged a few years back as the Swoosh’s answer to the the dad-shoe trend.

gray nike sneaker — The Nike Vomero 5 (pictured) first came out in 2011 as a stability-focused running shoe.

The Vomero 5’s lightweight upper and technical midsole — not to mention countless colorways — have made it one of Nike’s most wearable models. However, a slew of rugged upgrades put it at an all-time high coming into fall and winter months.

Meet the brand-new, hardwearing Vomero Roam, arriving just in time for the first fall frost.

nike black and white sneaker — The Vomero Roam (pictured) introduces all-weather features, such as an oversized mudguard, to the growing Vomero line.

Getting technical

The fresh variant, as officially revealed by Nike, introduces in handful of all-weather features to the Vomero line.

The most noticeable of those is the shoe’s oversized rubber mudguard. It wraps around the entirety of the shoe and promises protection against wet conditions, while also adding visual contrast with the rest of the shoe.

nike blue and white sneaker — Beyond the rubber mudguard, technical features include closed seams and toggle laces.

The upper itself is constructed with what appears to be a durable ripstop fabric, elevated with mixed-leather accents including suede around the tongue and toe-box.

Finally, closed seams, a thermal lining, high-abrasion-rubber outsole and reflective lace toggles complete the technical makeover.