Head-to-Head
Vomero 18vsMagmax Nitro 2
The Vomero 18 is a daily trainer shoe while the Magmax Nitro 2 is a long run shoe. The Vomero 18 retails for $150 while the Magmax Nitro 2 comes in at $180 — a $30 difference. The Magmax Nitro 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 11.5 oz for the Vomero 18. In our ratings, the Vomero 18 edges out the Magmax Nitro 2 — 8.9/10 versus 8.6/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.6 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 11.5 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Long Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
