Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 3

Name: Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 3
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.6 (46 reviews)

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

92/100

Overall

Very good 92

Cushioning

Exceptional 99

Comfort

Exceptional 97

Durability

Good 89

Appearance

Good 82

Value

Below average 62

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

“Training in the Nike Invincible 3 feels like an unfair advantage. The energy return on each step is unmatched by any other daily trainer.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for middle distance came from the ASICS GEL-Nimbus 25

“The cushioning is fantastic: they are like running on pillows, but the "pop" only lasts around ~250-300 miles”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2

“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”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39

“Underfoot feel is completely different with like half as much forefoot cushioning”

4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2

“The heel counter and lockdown for this shoe was awful, and the forefoot had all its cushioning removed and moved to the heel”

2/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2

“These shoes not only have me consistently running at a lower heart rate (helps keep easy days easy)”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39

“It feels like running on clouds during light recovery or easy runs”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 39

“These shoes are so cushioned with very bouncy and squishy foam. When first wearing them, they almost feel too bouncy that they become unstable.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a marathon came from the HOKA Clifton 9

“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”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon

“The shoe is very plush in the upper, hugging the foot in pillow-like comfort”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2

Prefer this shoe over another

61% 28/46

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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.

ZoomX Invincible Run 3 rates 92. 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 This shoe

2023 · 94 reviews

92 Very good

98 Confidence
ZoomX Invincible Run 2

2022 · 47 reviews

98 Exceptional

98 Confidence
ZoomX Invincible Run

2021 · 10 reviews

65 Below average

70 Confidence

Reader Ratings

94 ratings

5/5 58

4/5 29

3/5 5

2/5 1

1/5 1

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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

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Reader review

4/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Apr 2, 2024

15 mpw training for middle distance

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

Purpose Built

4/5

Overall

Great for easy miles and warm-ups/cool-downs. I have about 450 miles on the my first pair and I have a second pair coming ini the mail now. I have noticed sometimes that the top laces cut of circulation in a way that no other shoe has for me but if I tie them carefully it’s not an issue. They make it very easy to settle in to an easy pace. I did on Aerobic workout in them once and it was really pretty horrible but, once again, they are purpose built.

RG21549 · Feb 20, 2024

65 mpw training for 5K and 10K

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

Nike Invincible 3

4/5

Overall

I was able to pick up this shoe recently on sale for $100. For that price I think this shoe is a great deal, for it's regular retail price I'm not so sure. I have been able to put to many miles in yet, but right out of the box I noticed a considerable amount of heel slippage. I've never had this issue with any other shoe, but using a runner's loop fixed the issue decently. The shoe also feels very bouncy to me, even just walking I can feel it. Overall based on my experience so far I'd say this is a decent shoe.

Alexander Blad · Dec 20, 2023

20 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike React Infinity Run 3

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

The best daily trainers I have ever ran in.

5/5

Overall

These are so comfy and have a great amount of cushion for long and easy runs.

Ollie foley · Dec 17, 2023

35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2

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

My favorite trainer in awhile

5/5

Overall

Big improvement over the Invincible 2. Especially in durability. I’m a 50+ runner and this is pretty much my do everything trainer. Only exception is I’ll wear Vaporflys for track workouts. Only complaint is traction on wet surfaces.

Wendel McRaven · Dec 17, 2023

30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run 2