For all the ways brands push the culture forward in significant ways, there seems to be an old school shoe that reemerges from obscurity every year to remind everyone that a shoe doesn’t necessarily need bells and whistles to be considered iconic. It happened when the Nike Dunk returned in 2020, and when the New Balance 550 and New Balance 2002R caught a second wind in 2021 and 2022, respectively. The classic sneaker that’s been on everyone’s radar in the first half of 2023 is the Nike Vomero 5.
The Vomero 5’s latest comeback is now the third time the shoe has made the rounds following its debut over a decade ago. In 2018, A COLD WALL* revived the model as part of a collaboration that added a protruding heel counter to the back of the shoe that gave it a more modern look. The Vomero 5 popped up again in 2019 after none other than Drake was seen wearing a pair with blacked-out details mixed with orange accenting. Now, it seems as though the Vomero 5 is back thanks to a more focused rollout by Nike following the release of its “Oatmeal” colorway in September 2022.
What does the Vomero 5’s return mean for resellers? Based on the positive response the shoe has been receiving this go ‘round, coupled with the fact that the vintage trend in sneakers—and in fashion at-large—doesn’t appear to be slowing down, we don’t think the Vomero 5 will be going anywhere anytime soon. Which means if you’re looking for a somewhat “slept-on” shoe to pick up and consign with Stadium Goods, you should be looking for the Vomero 5. Buy low now, and reap the benefits later on.
There are already some great Vomero 5 colorways out there, and with more expected to be released in the near future, there should be nothing holding you back from consigning—and wearing—this classic running shoe.
Consign your Nike Vomero 5s with Stadium Goods by downloading the StadiumSupply App.
