Overview
- Nike made the Vomero 18 college collection available on Aug. 1, 2026 and the shoes are being sold now through Nike and partner retailers at $165 per pair.
- Each school-specific pair uses that program’s colors, logos and fan-focused details such as banners on the toe or lateral heel to blend team branding with the Vomero 18’s cushioned running silhouette.
- USA TODAY and retailer pages link directly to purchase pages and disclose affiliate relationships, and early coverage urges fans to buy before teams sell out though there are no widespread sell-outs reported.
- The 2026 drop uses the Vomero 18 rather than the Pegasus model Nike has used for past college-branded releases, signaling a deliberate design shift for this season’s merchandising.
- The collection spans marquee programs and mid-tier schools, offering fans a lifestyle running shoe option that may widen Nike’s college-fan market and serve as both everyday footwear and game-day apparel.