good shoe for dialy runs
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 6, 2024
32 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Clifton 9
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.9 oz · 9mm drop · 40/31mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Invincible Run 4 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 3 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. Most runners who came to it from another shoe preferred it. The rating rests on 94 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Invincible Run product line.
Very good
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.
Confidence
98/100
What runners say
“Training in the Nike Invincible 3 feels like an unfair advantage. The energy return on each step is unmatched by any other daily trainer.”
“The cushioning is fantastic: they are like running on pillows, but the "pop" only lasts around ~250-300 miles”
“The heel lock is always either too loose or too tight, and I ended up having to buy thicker socks to feel properly locked in”
“Underfoot feel is completely different with like half as much forefoot cushioning”
“The heel counter and lockdown for this shoe was awful, and the forefoot had all its cushioning removed and moved to the heel”
“These shoes not only have me consistently running at a lower heart rate (helps keep easy days easy)”
“It feels like running on clouds during light recovery or easy runs”
“These shoes are so cushioned with very bouncy and squishy foam. When first wearing them, they almost feel too bouncy that they become unstable.”
“The heel slips, but unlace the first two loops, then re-lace them including the extra holes and the shoe fits very well with no slippage”
“The shoe is very plush in the upper, hugging the foot in pillow-like comfort”
Prefer this shoe over another
61% 28/46
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
Pros
- Reviewers describe a soft, bouncy ride suited to easy and long runs.
- Seven reviewers use it on recovery and easy days and say their legs feel fresher after.
- Four reviewers report 300 miles or more per pair.
Cons
- Seven reviewers report heel slippage, and two say the heel tab rubs the Achilles.
- It lists at $180, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale. Eight reviewers call it expensive.
- Six reviewers find it heavy and clunky at faster paces.
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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.
Release year
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ZoomX Invincible Run 3 This shoe
2023 · 94 reviews
92 Very good
98 Confidence
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2022 · 47 reviews
98 Exceptional
98 Confidence
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2021 · 10 reviews
65 Below average
70 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 10.9 oz
- Release
- 2023 Q1
- MSRP
- $180
- Stack Height
- 40mm heel - 31mm toe
- Drop Height
- 9mm
Runner reviews
Cushy Workhorse Show
5/5
Overall
Great shoe for everyday miles. Love the ground contact. Upper chaffed the top of my foot at first but once it healed up they felt fine.
Anonymous runner · Dec 5, 2024
20 mpw training for 5K and 10K
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Best recovery day shoe - Nike Invincible
5/5
Overall
As a master's runner (57 yrs old), recovery is key. I can do a couple workouts a week and then throw these on for my easy days to speed up recovery. They feel amazing. Light, well cushioned and stable. The tread is not great on wet roads (and wet road paint) and doesn't have a lot of traction on mud or wet grass but it is great on paved paths, sidewalks, and roads. My first pair was the Invincible 2 and I have run almost 1000km on them. I don't wear them a lot anymore but I can still run comfortably in them when I want to. The shoe holds together well and the cushioning lasts. I like these shoes best for moderate length and longer runs that are typically run at an easier pace (sometimes I throw tempo into my long runs and they work fine).
Anonymous runner · Nov 15, 2024
10 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Fly 5
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Really great for bigger people with wide feet
5/5
Overall
My girlfriend says they are not cushy, but I'm guessing certain weights will get the most benefit. I'm 200lbs which isn't huge but big for a runner and these feel so springy and soft for me. Also I got them in Wide and they are actually truly wide. I've done a bunch of runs in these and even with a 10 shoe rotation I keep coming back for more. I have gotten 2 pairs at Nike Refurb Outlet for a damn good price but would pay full price if I couldn't find them as I love em!
Anonymous runner · Nov 13, 2024
22 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
- 5/5
Reader review
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Nov 13, 2024
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
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