Nike Vomero Premium x Isamaya Ffrench runners "Smoke Grey"
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Boundary-pushing British makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench drew on London’s runner-friendly urban environment to craft this captivating Vomero Premium for Nike’s ‘Run Forever’ capsule. Reflecting Ffrench’s love of raw, metallic tones, its Smoke Grey and Light Smoke Grey colour scheme subtly accentuates the silhouette’s precisely-engineered high-tech features and complex textures. Polished Chrome accents enhance its bold, industrial feel, and the low-key co-branding effects add a classy edge. A reflexology-inspired graphic adorning the insole nods to the Vomero’s recovery-focused cushioning, which is complemented by a gleaming silver recovery accessory designed by Ffrench. For the collaboration’s April 2026 launch campaign, London-based sprinter and sporting role model Dina Asher-Smith showcased how the shoe skilfully connects fashion and performance, supporting female athletes to feel their best and run with confidence.
Since its 2006 release, the Nike Vomero has been a key silhouette in the brand’s running collection. Always offering luxurious cushioning and elite-level comfort, it became one of three core franchises to be included in Nike’s contemporary road-running lineup. Its specialism is maximum cushioning, meaning that it provides plush comfort for steady, long-distance runs and recovery days.
ZoomX foam: Soft, lightweight and energy-returning foam offers excellent shock absorption and plush comfort alongside an ultra-responsive feel.
Zoom Air: Pressurised airbags filled with pressurised nitrogen gas and tensile fibres provide ultra-responsive support and highly effective shock absorption.
Mono-blended engineered mesh upper is soft and flexible, highly breathable and incredibly lightweight.
Broad tongue includes plush padding and integrated lace loop to ensure comfort and security across the top of the foot.
Textured nodes bring durability to the flanks.
Heel and tab collar are well-padded for a cushy, luxurious feel around the ankles.
Heel counter provides stability.
Reflective elements enhance visibility in low-light conditions.
Punched eyelets are reinforced for reassuring lockdown and durability.
Semi-gusseted tongue improves containment.
Full-length ZoomX foam midsole is highly responsive and provides unrivalled shock absorption.
Zoom Air units in the forefoot and heel have been strategically placed so as to maximise energy return through optimal compression, delivering outstanding responsiveness and top-level support for recovery runs and long-distance training.
Stack height reaches 55mm in the heel and 45mm in the forefoot, making it taller than all of its running shoe predecessors and offering maximum impact protection that reduces leg fatigue and stress-related injuries.
Rocker geometry encourages the foot to roll forwards naturally, increasing momentum and ensuring smooth transitions while maintaining stability.
Firm plastic heel clip at the top of the midsole helps with stability.
Full-length high-abrasion rubber outsole gives high-mileage durability.
Waffle grip pads offer reliable grip on both wet and dry roads.
Alternate spacing of lugs maintains flexibility.
Cut-out sections reduce weight without compromising traction.
Ultra-wide heel and midfoot provide a stable platform.
Plush insole can be removed for those requiring custom orthotics.