Head-to-Head
Wave Sky 9vsVomero Premium
The Wave Sky 9 and Vomero Premium are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Wave Sky 9 retails for $180 while the Vomero Premium comes in at $230 — a $50 difference. The Wave Sky 9 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 12.4 oz for the Vomero Premium. In our ratings, the Wave Sky 9 edges out the Vomero Premium — 9.0/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.8 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $230 | |
| Weight | 10.0 oz✓ | 12.4 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 55 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
