Adidas Pureboost 5 vs Nike Vomero 18
On paper, compared with the Adidas Pureboost 5, the Nike Vomero 18 is 65 g heavier, ₹6,100 pricier.
 AdidasPureboost 5 |  NikeVomero 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8 | 8 |
| Ride | 8 | 8 |
| Design & Comfort | 7 | 8 |
| Value | 8 | 9 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹4,549 | ₹10,636 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 260 g | 325 g |
| Heel stack | – | 42.5 mm |
| Forefoot stack | – | 28.6 mm |
| Drop | – | 13.9 mm |
| Foam | Light Boost | ZoomX |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | neutral | – |
| Fit | wide | – |
| Sizing | – | – |
| Recommended runner weight | All runners, including heavy (85 kg+) | All runners, including heavy (85 kg+) |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginners | Easy runsTempoWalkingRunners 85 kg+ |
| Pros | Balanced, bouncy Light Boost, even at slow paces · 10/10 step-in comfort · Spot-on heel lockdown and snug midfoot · Wide, stable forefoot for beginners · Excellent value under ₹6,000 | Fun, springy ride at all paces · Very comfortable, plush upper |
| Cons | Can feel flat after about 18 km at slow pace · Traction a bit lower than premium Adidas models · Not worth the ₹12,000 retail price | Limited breathability in hot conditions · Heaviest shoe in the test |
| Avoid if | You would pay the ₹12,000 retail price, or need full cushioning beyond about 18 km at slow paces. | You want a lighter shoe with a more breathable upper. |
My verdicts
Adidas
Pureboost 5
The Pureboost 5 is one of the best daily trainers you can get under ₹6,000, with balanced, bouncy Light Boost that stays fun even at slow paces. Grab it under ₹6,000; it is not worth the ₹12,000 retail price.
Avoid if: You would pay the ₹12,000 retail price, or need full cushioning beyond about 18 km at slow paces.
Read reviewNike
Vomero 18
The most fun shoe in this test, for any runner.
Avoid if: You want a lighter shoe with a more breathable upper.
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