Nike Vomero Premium

These shoes are honestly incredible. I have severe osteoarthritis in my left knee and the beginning of osteoarthritis in my right knee from a lifetime of running and playing sports. Before I bought these shoes, I was researching walking canes (at 45 years old) but these have me back up on my feet again and feeling better than I expected. They are incredibly comfortable and I feel very stable in them. I will absolutely be buying more.

User Stats: 265 lbs F 5'4" shoe size: 9.5M What you need to know: Buy the men's version in your size: the toe box is wider, the mid shoe near arch- is a bit narrow for plus size people whose feet swell, with my weight the airbags support without ground impact (disclosure: I am not jumping while in these shoes). Beware that you are basically walking on balloons so balance is important and the shoe is not tall enough to provide ankle structural support. That being said: These shoes are the reason I am finally out of my wheelchair/walking boots for the first time in 1.5 years. I developed Morton Neuromas on both feet in addition to bone spurs and other issues that made it extremely painful to walk nevermind go about my normal day. The airbag feature in these shoes took the pressure off of impact when I stand/walk that I can finally move around again without involuntary tears due to pain. Well worth the money.

These are the SLOWEST shoes I have ever run in. I cannot get my pace faster than a 10 min mile in these. Feels like I’m running in sand. I thought something was wrong with me because my heart rate was way up but my pace was soooo slow. So you’re working hard to crawl along. Yes they are cushy and comfy but what a slog.