Stay up to date with all upcoming sneaker releasesDark running shoes usually keep things simple, but the Nike Vomero Premium “Gridiron” puts most of its color below the upper. The Fall/Winter 2026 pair combines a nearly black build with a metallic blue midsole that changes the look of Nike’s heavily cushioned runner.

Gridiron mesh covers the upper, joined by tonal panels around the laces and collar. Large “AIR” lettering stretches across the sides with blue stitching and perforated sections worked into the design. The Swooshes have an iridescent finish that shifts between blue, purple, and green, while reflective details appear around the toe and heel. Dark navy laces and “RUN” Vomero Premium tongue branding stay within the same muted palette.

A metallic blue finish covers the thick midsole from front to back. Open sections along the sides expose the Air Zoom cushioning inside, with more Air Zoom branding visible on the outsole. Black rubber traction covers most of the bottom, broken up by small openings that reveal the lighter cushioning underneath.

Smaller details include Swooshes near the heel and “Not Approved By World Athletics” stamped into the back of the midsole. The unusual message fits the Vomero Premium’s oversized cushioning setup, which gives the model much of its shape.

The Nike Vomero Premium “Gridiron” arrives in a Gridiron/Black-Multi-Color colorway for October 2026. Look for the pair on Nike.com and at select retailers for $240.

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