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Vomero PlusvsGel-Nimbus 28
The Vomero Plus and Gel-Nimbus 28 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Vomero Plus retails for $180 while the Gel-Nimbus 28 comes in at $170 — a $10 difference. The Gel-Nimbus 28 is the lighter shoe at 10.0 oz versus 10.1 oz for the Vomero Plus. In our ratings, the Gel-Nimbus 28 edges out the Vomero Plus — 9.1/10 versus 8.8/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 9.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $180 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 10.1 oz | 10.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 43.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
