Why Can’t I find Nike Zoom Vomero’s for Less Than $120

I’ve riffed on this before, but seriously.. the Nike Zoom Vomero  is an awesome shoe.  I swear by them, they’re the only sneakers I’ve run in over the last 2 years.  The next pair I buy will be my 5th.  I feel like the first few weeks you run in a new pair, there’s a gravity-defying bounce in your step. 
 
After that, they continue to offer up a light weight and highly cushioned ride for many miles.  They’re pretty durable for how lightweight they are, but I desperately need a new pair… and I’m embarassed to admit that I haven’t bought new shoes in the last 6 months.  To my credit, I own two pairs of running sneakers, and try to alternate sometimes… although the 2nd pair are newbalances and I tend to favor the nike vomeros by a landslide.

The big problem is that they retail for about $125, which is $136 including tax.  I know that’s not the most expensive running sneaker out there, but it’s alot.  I’ve been scouring the internet all day to find a cheap pair.  Last time I got lucky and found a $95 pair with free shipping last time.  This time, all legitimate sources are $120 at the cheap end.  I’ve been contemplating a supposedly “new” pair off of Ebay that doesnt come with the original box… 

…And I just bought them off ebay for $94.41 including shipping.  Not a bad deal if it works, but I’m a little nervous since I’ve never bought off ebay before.  The guy had a really excellent rating, and seems to sell a lot of sneakers so I’m hoping it’s legit!

Don’t believe me about how awesome these shoes are?  Check out what others have to say…

Note: The general consensus is the Vomero 2 was the best version of the shoe, however, the Vomero 4 out performs the Vomero 3.  The only real complaints I’ve heard about this sneaker is that they lack a little in the durability department.  I agree, I’d like a brand new pair each month!

RUNNING SHOE GURUS
http://www.runningshoesguru.com/2009/04/nike-zoom-vomero-4-running-shoes-review/
- The Zoom Vomero+ 4 is Nike’s top shoe for the cushioning category and therefore is aimed at Neutral to Under Pronators (Supinators).
- “Very well cushioned, felt like they were propelling me forward with each stride, nice room in the toe box.”

PRODUCT WIKI
http://www.productwiki.com/nike-zoom-vomero-4/
-    Highly decoupled Crash Pad for natural landing and impact absorption.
-   In the outsole it has duralon placement (underneath Cuboid and Met Heads) mirrors pressure path of barefoot running.

NIKESTORE.COM COMMENTS
http://store.nike.com/index.jsp?sitesrc=uslp&country=US&lang_locale=en_US#l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-223555/pgid-241216
-   “I made the switch to the vomero it felt like i was running on air bags. I have never felt this much cushion in a shoe when i run. Great design.”
-   “The Vomero offers the right support, and promotes a natural stride. An overall excellent running shoe.”

I am not endorsed or sponsored in any way by Nike.  But man would that be awesome.

J

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