Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2

Name: Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.5 (24 reviews)

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

Overall

Excellent 96

Cushioning

Exceptional 99

Comfort

Exceptional 99

Durability

Good 83

Appearance

Decent 71

Value

Below average 69

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

98 Very high

Very high 98

External retailer ratings

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The middle of the bar marks the typical shoe at each type of retailer. The dot shows where this shoe ranks in comparison.

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The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

Our ratings
Product line track record
External ratings

What runners say

“The sole has started to separate from the upper”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike React Infinity Run 1

“The ZoomX foam keeps the shoe from feeling like you are sinking”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ghost 14

“All that cushioning and bounce comes at the cost of stability”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS Novablast 1

“It remains a very cushioning shoe that can push through those long, easy miles even after the foam's lifespan”

5/5 Full review training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

“The ZoomX foam is bouncy, but the absence of a plate leaves the shoe a bit too flexible”

4/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a marathon

“The upper is very thick, causing my feet to get hot and to possibly develop blisters”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ghost 14

“This shoe has greatly reduced my sore knees, calves and feet”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25

“Extremely supportive and comfortable while also being decently lightweight and able to reach higher speeds”

5/5 Full review 60 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37

“Its responsiveness keeps it fun to go hard in, up to 10K pace for longer reps”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Brooks Ghost 14

“Even a minor tree root can throw you off balance”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS Novablast 1

“The soft heel sole rubs against stairs and degrades the exterior finish”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25

“Ever since I started wearing this shoe, I stopped getting injured”

5/5 Full review training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Kinvara 12

“It's light, the foam retained its bounciness”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Infinity Run 3

“Fantastic shoe if you're prone to impact injury”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS Novablast 1

“Wore through the rubber outsole at about 520 miles”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Infinity Run 3

“Responsive and soft, which is great for me since I run almost exclusively on concrete”

4/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam More v3

“It is the most cushioned shoe I've ever put my foot in”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for 5K and 10K

“Fraying does still happen on parts of the upper”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Bondi 7

“The shoe is ugly”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Infinity Run 3

“They are a tad heavy for my liking”

5/5 Full review 65 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Clifton 8

“The shoe is fairly heavy”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for 5K and 10K

Prefer this shoe over another

63% 19/30

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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.

ZoomX Invincible Run 2 rates 96. This shoe has very high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

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

40 60 80 100

70 2021 96 2022 87 2023

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

ZoomX Invincible Run 3

2023 · 94 reviews

87 Good

99 Confidence
ZoomX Invincible Run 2 This shoe

2022 · 47 reviews

96 Excellent

98 Confidence
ZoomX Invincible Run

2021 · 10 reviews

70 Decent

84 Confidence

Runner Ratings

47 ratings

5/5 31

4/5 15

3/5 0

2/5 1

1/5 0

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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

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Great comfort, but average durability

4/5

Overall

The Nike Invincible 2 is the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever run in. The upper is snug, but not so tight that it causes blisters. The cushioning also provides a bounce and support similarly to, but less than Vaporflys and Alphaflys. Despite the huge sole and stack height, they don’t feel heavier than the average running shoe.

The only drawback I’ve encountered is that the sole has started to separate from the upper. I’ve used the shoes for about 500 miles, so I expect some wear, but not the shoe starting to fall apart like it is now. If it were not for this problem, the Invincible 2 would have been the best running shoe I’ve ever worn.

Anonymous runner · Jul 29, 2023

50 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike React Infinity Run 1

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 4/5

Cushion, Cushion Cushion

4/5

Overall

Love for slow jogging and recovery and standing in place at work. Feel is off the charts. I run 2 to 4 miles daily with the dog and this shoe has greatly reduced my sore knees calves and feet. Only down side for me is the soft heel sole rubs against stairs at the back and degrades and breaks down the exterior finish of the sole.

Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2023

25 mpw came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2023

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

Best daily trainer I have worn, but price tag is a lot

5/5

Overall

6’2, 155 lbs, midfoot striker. Really love cushioned shoes and these didn’t disappoint. They have some pop too. The only issues are the price and they are a tad heavy for my liking.

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2023

65 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Clifton 8

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 3/5

Best Shoe in 51 Years

5/5

Overall

Invincible2 have outstanding cushioning.

Bill Brazeal · Jun 27, 2023

training for a half marathon came from the Nike Vaporfly 3

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

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