Head-to-Head
Vomero 18vsTrabuco 14
The Vomero 18 and Trabuco 14 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Vomero 18 retails for $150 while the Trabuco 14 comes in at $145 — a $5 difference. The Trabuco 14 is the lighter shoe at 9.9 oz versus 11.5 oz for the Vomero 18. In our ratings, the Vomero 18 edges out the Trabuco 14 — 8.9/10 versus 8.5/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.5 / 10 | |
| Price | $150 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 11.5 oz | 9.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
