nothing special but not terrible
4/5
Overall
Would buy again but want something better
Anonymous runner · Nov 12, 2024
60 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 2/5
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.0 oz · 37/28mm stack · 9mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 3 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Comfort and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 47 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Invincible Run product line.
Excellent
96
Overall
96
Cushioning
99
Comfort
99
Durability
83
Appearance
71
Value
69
Confidence
98
Confidence
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Confidence
98 Very high
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- Product line track record
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What runners say
“The sole has started to separate from the upper”
“The ZoomX foam keeps the shoe from feeling like you are sinking”
“All that cushioning and bounce comes at the cost of stability”
“It remains a very cushioning shoe that can push through those long, easy miles even after the foam's lifespan”
“The ZoomX foam is bouncy, but the absence of a plate leaves the shoe a bit too flexible”
“The upper is very thick, causing my feet to get hot and to possibly develop blisters”
“This shoe has greatly reduced my sore knees, calves and feet”
“Extremely supportive and comfortable while also being decently lightweight and able to reach higher speeds”
“Its responsiveness keeps it fun to go hard in, up to 10K pace for longer reps”
“Even a minor tree root can throw you off balance”
“The soft heel sole rubs against stairs and degrades the exterior finish”
“Ever since I started wearing this shoe, I stopped getting injured”
“It's light, the foam retained its bounciness”
“Fantastic shoe if you're prone to impact injury”
“Wore through the rubber outsole at about 520 miles”
“Responsive and soft, which is great for me since I run almost exclusively on concrete”
“It is the most cushioned shoe I've ever put my foot in”
“Fraying does still happen on parts of the upper”
“The shoe is ugly”
“They are a tad heavy for my liking”
“The shoe is fairly heavy”
Prefer this shoe over another
63% 19/30
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers describe soft, bouncy cushioning that suits easy and recovery miles.
- Many runners say it reduces knee, calf and general leg soreness.
- Two reviewers call the upper and lacing an upgrade on the first Invincible Run, which scores 66 on ten reviews.
Cons
- Several reviewers find it heavy at 11.1 oz and unsuited to faster paces.
- Some runners feel the soft foam sacrifices stability on uneven ground.
- It lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and six reviewers call the price steep.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Confidence
Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Invincible Run
Each dot is one version of the Invincible Run, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Rating
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70
2021
96
2022
87
2023
Release year
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2023 · 94 reviews
87 Good
99 Confidence
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ZoomX Invincible Run 2 This shoe
2022 · 47 reviews
96 Excellent
98 Confidence
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2021 · 10 reviews
70 Decent
84 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 10.0 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 11.1 oz · Women's 8.9 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q3
- MSRP
- $180
- Stack
- 37/28mm
- Drop
- 9mm
Runner reviews
If on sale, pull the trigger
4/5
Overall
This shoe has been a staple in my lineup for the last two years. It provides ample cushioning, ideal for easy running and recovery. Additionally, the ZoomX foam keeps the shoe from feeling like you are sinking. Its responsiveness keeps it fun to go hard in, up to 10K pace for longer reps. I would not recommend it for anything much faster than that, as it is a pretty bulky shoe. Also, it allows for a lot of lateral movement and the upper is very thick, causing my feet to get hot and to possibly develop blisters. Overall, I think if this shoe is on sale, it fills an essential role in your lineup. It has enough cushion to give your legs a break, while having enough responsiveness to keep things fun.
Anonymous runner · Jun 29, 2024
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ghost 14
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Best Daily Trainer of all Time
5/5
Overall
Amazing daily trainer, has great stability, cushioning, comfort, and looks alright. However a few things this shoe does lack in is the durability, availability, and price. All things considered this has been my favorite daily trainer to use.
Anonymous runner · Jun 24, 2024
30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ghost 14
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
2/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 2, 2023
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 2/5
- Appearance
- 2/5
- Value
- 2/5
Great shoe - bouncy foam; longest lasting trainer I've ever had. Also ugly.
5/5
Overall
This was a great shoe for me -- bought during a Nike year-end sale and worn for over 500 miles of training, it's light, the foam retained it's bounciness, and was an all-around beast for anything that I needed it for. The tread pattern is even great for off-road jogs.
The shoe is ugly. It was used in a rotation for about 7 months to get to 500 miles. Finally wore through the rubber outsole at about 520 and decided to move onto another pair, but the foam likely would've been good for training longer.
Anonymous runner · Nov 13, 2023
25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Infinity Run 3
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.0 oz
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9.9 oz
Lightest
Stack
37/28mm
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40/35mm
Drop
9mm
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4mm
Release
2022 Q3
2025
Newest
2022 Q3
MSRP
$180
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$165
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$95
Ratings
Overall
96 Excellent
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99 Exceptional
Best overall
Comfort
99 Exceptional
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99 Exceptional
Cushioning
99 Exceptional
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99 Exceptional
Durability
83 Good
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97 Exceptional
Best durability
Appearance
71 Decent
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75 Decent
Best appearance
Value
69 Below average
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77 Decent
Best value rating
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2 In Context
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- Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 3 next version
- Nike ZoomX Invincible Run previous version
Reviewers Also Ran In
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