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October 5, 2025 •
I Bought Nike's Craziest EVER Shoe (Vomero Premium 100% Honest Review)
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September 28, 2025 •
Best Budget Running Shoes 2025 (3 Pairs Under £100!)
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September 18, 2025 •
Honest Review Of Every HOKA Running Shoe (2025 Line Up)
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September 14, 2025 •
I Bought The Asics Megablast... here's my 100% honest review!
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September 7, 2025 •
7 Common Long Run Mistakes (and simple fixes!)
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September 4, 2025 •
13 Simple Half Marathon Tips To Make Race Day Easier!
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August 31, 2025 •
Running Injury? Recover Quicker and Stay Fit... Here's How!
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August 24, 2025 •
The Top Shoes I'm Running In So Far in 2025 (in each category)
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August 17, 2025 •
The BEST Money Saving Tips Every Runner Should Know!
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August 10, 2025 •
I BOUGHT NIKE’S BEST DAILY SHOE - Vomero Plus 100% honest review
If you enjoyed the video, please like, comment and subscribe! Thank you for watching! Save 10% site wide on training plans, hats, technical & casual apparel - (Code - YOUTUBE10) https://bit.ly/benparkesyoutube10 Check out: 📈 Training Plans: https://benparkes.com/collections/training-plans 🧢 Running Hats: https://benparkes.com/collections/runninghats 🧦 Running Socks: https://benparkes.com/collections/socks 🩳 Running Shorts: https://benparkes.com/collections/running-shorts 👕 Running Tees / Singlets: https://benparkes.com/collections/running-apparel-collection 😀 FREE Beginner Plans: https://benparkes.com/collections/free-beginner-plans ⏰ Shop our Latest Arrivals: https://benparkes.com/collections/latest-arrivals Follow me here: Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/2310069 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benparkes Second channel https://www.youtube.com/@benparkestheextramile 📱For support enquiries or business enquiries, please go to: https://www.benparkes.com and use the chat function. ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00 Intro 0:45 Facts & figures 2:38 Likes 5:21 Dislikes 6:41 Vomero Plus vs Invincible 3 7:35 Vomero Plus vs Vomero 18 8:47 Vomero Plus vs Asics Superblast 2 9:35 Final thoughts About this video: Today I'm reviewing the Nike Vomero Plus, the latest max cushion daily trainer to hit the market. These are my honest first impressions, all of my likes & dislikes as well as how it compares to the Invincible (which it's kind of replacing) and the Vomero 18! This video is NOT sponsored. All products mentioned have been bought 100% by Ben and the channel. Our mission here is to help runners of all abilities improve and enjoy running to their full potential. Showcasing the best running tips and advice, while reviewing the latest gear and taking your round some of the best races in the world!
