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Keep on the run with the all-new Nike Invincible 3
Nike Invincible 3 First Look
Nike’s max cushioned ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit is back for its third iteration, with big updates that promise improved performance, we take a look at what you can expect from the latest version.
Updated with improved stability and an enhanced fit, the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3 also benefits from a sleek new look that will have you looking forward to wearing it again.
Key Stats
Price: £135
Foot type: Neutral
Men’s weight: 310g
Women’s weight: 258g
Men’s stack height: 40 - 31mm
Heel drop: 9mm
Surface: Road
Best for: Recovery runs, long runs, or any day you want to prioritise comfort and max cushion under foot.
Background
Created to use Nike’s magnificent ZoomX midsole cushioning outside of race day, the ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit was built as the pinnacle of Nikes training line, offering max cushioning with responsiveness that you can wear day in and day out for your training runs.
Despite only being three years old, the Invincible has already become a firm favourite because of that huge stack of Peba based ZoomX foam. It offers a highly responsive, bouncy feel, in a shoe designed for easy days and long miles, its unusual but who doesn’t want a little extra help with every stride?
Closer Look
Available in black, white and an almost denim looking blue here at Pro:Direct the Invincible 3 has an immediately improved look, partly from the new upper, and partly from the re-shaped side walls of the midsole, giving a much sleeker and more modern appearance.
Talking of the upper, slightly paired down from the previous version in terms of padding, it hasn’t lost any of its comfort, as the new Flyknit upper is built for a more compact sensation.
In the forefoot, it has been designed to provide more volume, allowing for foot swell over the course of those long training miles.
The heel clip has been changed in this version too, as part of a search for improved stability, it’s lower, but with a precise placement that stretches further forward on the foot.
The improved stability also comes from the midsole which has been made wider in the heel and forefoot to provide a more solid platform for each step. The shape of the midsole has also been tweaked to give a prominent heel to toe rocker which helps for a smooth transition.
Within the outsole the grippy lugs have been made even deeper for improved grip and extended durability, this extra rubber underfoot also gives a slightly firmer feeling as you transition to the toe off.
Conclusion
With no plates or carrier foams to distract from the pure sensation of a thick stack of ZoomX, you get an incredible underfoot sensation, but stability was always going to be an issue, so all the extra work Nike have put into keeping your pronation controlled will be appreciated towards the end of a long run.
Featuring an unrivalled amount of bounce for a non-race day shoe, the Nike Invincible has always had a great sense of fun about it. Updating that feeling with a more accommodating, more stable, and more durable shoe in this third iteration lets more people get on board and enjoy its charm.
Frequently asked questions
What the differences between the ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2 and the ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3?
A new upper, and improved stability are the most immediate improvements, but deeper lugs offer more durability, traction, and a firmer feel underfoot too.
Can you run in the ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3?
Designed for long miles at steady speeds, the ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3 is a runner’s dream.
What other shoes are similar to the Novablast 3?
Other top quality max stack shoes include the Hoka Bondi, New Balance Fresh Foam More and the Saucony Endorphin Shift, while the ASICS Gel-Nimbus 25 is a must look for max stack comfort.
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Feel It To Believe It
Keep on the run with the all-new Nike Invincible 3
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