Nike has revealed a new version of its Vomero Premium running sneaker covered in neon spikes, introduced through its SNKRS Verified app feature. The design transforms the high-tech runner into an otherworldly look while retaining its signature cushioning. The sneaker is expected to launch on Nike's website during warmer months.
Nike launched SNKRS Verified, an in-app concept that previews upcoming sneaker designs and includes insights from Nike designers. This replaces the brand's earlier SNKRS Showcase initiative. The first episode showcased a strikingly spiky iteration of the Vomero Premium sneaker, featuring mesh uppers adorned with tiny bright neon-colored spikes that give it an alien-like appearance. Nike revealed the sneaker on May 2, 2026, as first reported by Highsnobiety. The updated Vomero Premium preserves its core performance elements, including extra-thick soles with ZoomX and dual Air Zoom cushioning, making it a capable running shoe despite the bold aesthetic. Previous Vomero Premium releases have experimented with unconventional designs, such as glow-in-the-dark soles and pre-scuffed versions from a collaboration with Melitta Baumeister. The new spiked sneaker is set to become available on Nike's website sometime in the warmer seasons ahead.