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Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 11.1 oz · 9mm drop · 37/28mm stack

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 rests on 47 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Invincible Run product line.

Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2

of 5

Exceptional

98/100
Overall
98
Comfort
99
Cushioning
99
Durability
89
Appearance
71
Value
69
Confidence

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 will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

98/100

98

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

Prefer this shoe over another

63% 19/30

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.


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 on sale, and six reviewers call the price steep.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.

Confidence
50 60 70 80 90 100 25 50 75 100

Better Shoes Rating

ZoomX Invincible Run 2 rates 98. This shoe has very high certainty. 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

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.
  • ZoomX Invincible Run 3

    2023 · 94 reviews

    92 Very good

    98 Confidence

  • ZoomX Invincible Run 2 This shoe

    2022 · 47 reviews

    98 Exceptional

    98 Confidence

  • ZoomX Invincible Run

    2021 · 10 reviews

    65 Below average

    70 Confidence

Reader Ratings

47 ratings
5/5 31
4/5 15
3/5 0
2/5 1
1/5 0

Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight
11.1 oz
Release
2022 Q3
MSRP
$180
Stack Height
37mm heel - 28mm toe
Drop Height
9mm

Runner reviews

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Showing 16–20 of 24 written reviews

Best Easy Run Shoes Ever

5/5

Overall

Worth every penny. Soft, cushioned and can go for miles and miles. A leg saver for sure. 

Jonathan Walker · Jun 25, 2023

30 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 38

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jun 24, 2023

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

Great shoe overall

5/5

Overall

Amit · Jun 17, 2023

65 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Great Shoe, maybe too soft

4/5

Overall

The Nike invincible is a great show. Responsive and soft, which is great for me since I run almost exclusively on concrete. It is a little heavy but easy to look past that. It’s a little squishy which I think does sacrifice some in terms of stability.   overall though it fits like a glove and is relatively durable.

lionel montenegro · Jun 11, 2023

70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam More v3

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

my #1 injury prevention tool

5/5

Overall

i’ve owned 6 pairs of nike invincibles now and they’re hands down my favorite model i’ve ever tried. extremely supportive and comfortable while also being decently lightweight and able to reach higher speeds.

theonepacewonder · Jun 9, 2023

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

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

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
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Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.1 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
37/28mm
40/35mm
Drop
9mm
5mm
Release
2022 Q3
2025 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$180
$145 Lower MSRP
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
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Exceptional (98)
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Comfort
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Cushioning
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Durability
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