Reader review
Anonymous runner · Jul 23, 2023
5/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
Nike
ZoomX Invincible Run
Daily trainer
· Neutral
· Road
Good
(75/100)
- Weight
- 9.7 oz
- Release
- 2021 Q1
- MSRP
- $180
- Stack Height
- 37mm heel - 27mm toe
- Drop Height
- 10mm
Good
(75/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 9.7 oz
- Release
- 2021 Q1
- MSRP
- $180
- Stack Height
- 37mm heel - 27mm toe
- Drop Height
- 10mm
Ratings & Reviews
Good (75/100)
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 49% of all shoes.
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Rating breakdown
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Overall
Good (75/100)
Overall rating
We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.
Better Shoes Rating
Good (75/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 49% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Exceptional (98/100)
Cushioning rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (98/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 98% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Excellent (91/100)
Comfort rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Excellent (91/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 88% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Durability
Good (75/100)
Durability rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Good (75/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 50% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Appearance
Below average (60/100)
Appearance rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Below average (60/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 10% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Value
Below average (56/100)
Value rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Below average (56/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 5% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
29%
2/7
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Scores better than 49% of 2,617 running shoes.
Good
Daily Trainers
Scores better than 48% of 1,872 daily trainers.
48%
Nike
Scores better than 52% of 443 Nike shoes.
52%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
- Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
- Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.
Cons
- Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the ZoomX Invincible Run 3.
- Rated below average overall.
- Rated below average on durability.
Compared to other shoes
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Current shoe
Lightest
Best cushioning
Newest
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.7 oz M
Lightest
10.9 oz M
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Stack
37/27mm
40/31mm
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Drop
1mm
9mm
7mm
Release
2021 Q1
2023 Q1
2024 Q2
Newest
MSRP
$180
$180
$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (49%)
Excellent (96%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Very good (89%)
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best cushioning
Exceptional (99%)
Durability
Average (50%)
Very good (81%)
Exceptional (99%)
Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (10%)
Above average (68%)
Exceptional (98%)
Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (5%)
Bottom tier (9%)
Very good (86%)
Best value
Where to buy
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Reader Ratings
10 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 5 written reviews
Looks shite, but comfy
Anonymous runner · Jun 16, 2023
4/5
Overall
Looks shite, feels good, poor durability
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 2/5
- Value
- 4/5
Great show for older runners
Jayman · Jun 6, 2023
5/5
Overall
Ever since I was diagnosed with arthritis, I've had to find super cushioned shoes to allow me to continue running. These shoes are great for older runners who want to get in some miles without beating up your joints. I use them as my daily trainer. 462 miles on them so far, and the outsole/ midsole are in great shape!
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
A major disappointment
Anonymous runner · Jan 13, 2022
2/5
Overall
I run 37 minutes for the 10k and do most of my runs at 8 minute miles, so I wanted something highly cushioned for those long slow jogs. Since this shoe has zoomx foam I thought it was going to be brilliant but I was very disappointed. Firstly, there is a lot of heel padding and it rubbed the skin off the sides of my heels, which has never happened with any other shoe, so I couldn't run in them much without pain. The shoe is wide, quite heavy and clunky and I caught my foot a number of times, again cutting the skin. This could be a form issue, but the shoe is unusually wide. The upper is very padded and adds a lot of weight. The cushioning itself is bad. There is not a uniform feel under the shoe. For example, my foot sank into the foam more at the heel and at the forefoot, so this created a spongy and laboured feel. I honestly think react foam would have been better because at least it has a consistent and reliable feel with each strike. Durability wise this shoe would last a long time because there is an excess of everything - rubber covering the entire underside of the shoe, a thick layer of foam above it and a thick, padded upper.
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 2/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 2/5
- Value
- 2/5
Expensive, But Amazing Daily Trainer
aidan.carterr · Oct 19, 2021
4/5
Overall
I am currently on my 4th pair of these shoes. All in all I love them, but with all products there can be some sort of improvement. I love the upper and the forefoot of the shoe, I think it fits really well and doesn't cramp any of the toes compared to other Nike shoes. The ZoomX cushioning feels amazing in these shoes, I am currently running an average of 70-80 miles a week at a Division 1 school. I use these shoes for easy runs, doubles, warm up/cool down, and pretty much everything in between. Due to the shoes thickness and the ZoomX foam, I will say the shoes are a little unstable when it comes to tight turns and uneven surfaces, but the wide foot base on the bottom of the shoe is very nice to counter the instability of the shoe. I supinate pretty badly and these shoes have helped me stay injury free despite being prone to injury. I will say hats off to Nike for making a really good daily trainer, but it would be nice if this shoe was more affordable. I'm very blessed to be at an institution that pays for my shoes, but for the average Joe this shoe is pretty darn expensive at the price of $180.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5