Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2

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

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.

Exceptional

98/100

Overall

Exceptional 98

Comfort

Exceptional 99

Cushioning

Exceptional 99

Durability

Good 89

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

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Confidence

98/100

Very high 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.

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

40 60 80 100

65 2021 98 2022 92 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

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

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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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Fantastic shoe.

5/5

Overall

This model (#2) is a great update to the original. The style is a little nicer. The upper is a little nicer. Only thing I think could use a slight touch of attention is the durability of the upper. It looks like this as addressed around the collar of the shoe on the medial side of the ankle, but fraying does still happen on parts of the upper

Lee Greenberg · Jun 9, 2023

40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the HOKA Bondi 7

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

Marshmellow cushioning, but unstable

4/5

Overall

Fantastic shoe if you're prone to impact injury. Best shoe out of dozens tried for my old knees. However, all that cushioning and bounce comes at the cost of stability. Even a minor tree root can throw you off balance in a way I've never experienced with any non Nike shoe. So run with caution on all surfaces. It's not a fast shoe, but it is great for training.

Anonymous runner · Jun 9, 2023

35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS Novablast 1

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

Reader review

4/5

Overall

I’m prone to injury / calf problems. Since running in this shoe I’ve had no issues. Cushioning is excellent, a bit pricey, but found them on sale at a Dicks Warehouse and couldn’t pass up buying them (twice)

Jeremy · Jun 8, 2023

35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike React Infinity Run 3

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

Best Shoe I've Ever Run In, Tad Bit Expensive

5/5

Overall

Feels like you are running on a cloud! This shoe is so soft and squishy and great for distance running. I am a female (5'5 115 pounds) and I run 55 miles a week. Ever since I started wearing this shoe, I stopped getting injured.

Claire · Jun 6, 2023

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

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

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