Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3

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8.5 Overall Grade
50 reviews

A responsive trainer with Nike's famous ZoomX foam gets amazing marks for cushioning but some complaints on comfort.

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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.9 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
40mm.
35mm.
43mm.
Forefoot Height
31mm.
23mm.
39mm.
Drop Height
9 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
Upper material
Flyknit
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Shoe Released
Q1 2023
Q2 2024
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
MSRP
$180
$140
$165
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.5
9.2
9.0
Comfort
8.7
9.1
9.6
Cushioning
9.6
9.1
9.6
Durability
8.1
8.7
8.1
Appearance
8.2
8.2
7.8
Value
7.5
8.5
7.7

Reader Reviews

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Best cushioned shoe on the market gets more stable

    40 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    8.0

    I use these shoes for all my training runs, even the speed stuff on occasion. It’s the best daily trainer shoe out there because it bounces along and provides miles of leg saving goodness. It takes the top long run shoe spot in my rotation as well due to the leg/feet saving properties and it’s the only shoe I’ve tried that stays comfortable through 20+ miles. The shoe is very plush in the upper as well hugging the foot in pillow like comfort. You can pick up the pace in it as well, even though it’s not the lightest shoe out there by a long shot, it prepares your legs for running all out in Nikes race day shoes the Vaporfly and Alphafly, and gives those shoes a magical feel when you lace them up on race day and feel the weight disappear. The 3rd version of the Invincible Run Flyknit did get more stable with a wider base and improved midsole geometry and the thicker outsole makes them last twice as long as the 1st and 2nd version. For the 4th version I’d love to see Nike drop the weight a little on these while still keeping the durability, either way I’ll be running many miles in them.

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Best daily trainer (from Nike)

    30 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    10.0

    These shoes not only have me consistently running at a lower heart rate (helps keep easy days easy), but they also provide superior comfort/cushioning to help the legs recover. If that wasn’t enough, they’re decent enough to pick up the pace to an “uptempo” subthreshold pace when you want, with good stability despite the soft ZoomX foam. The only negative is the heel slip, which wasn’t present in the previous generation Invincibles. Using the runner’s knot got rid of this for me. IF the durability is similar to the previous generation, it is more than adequate, but the foam does seem to toughen up a bit past 300 miles. They’re still usable past that point, but changing them out is never a bad idea if you have the spare change. 

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Amazingly cushioned shoe, but the "pop" only lasts so long.

    45 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    7.0

    I've been running in ZoomX Invincible 2's and now 3's for the last 18 months. The cushioning is fantastic: they are like running on pillows, but the "pop" only lasts around ~250-300 miles or so before I find myself needing to replace the shoe.  The stack is also rather high which has seemed to somewhat increase my risk of rolling an ankle, particularly while on grass or unpaved trails.

    Overall I love the show and will likely continue using it, but would love it if Nike were to make the "pop" last longer for these shoes.

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Amazing shoe, only two problems

    50 miles per week, high arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    6.0

    The invincible 3 is the best trainer I’ve ever run in, it feels like running on clouds during light recovery or easy runs. I have also found that it is still comfortable without feeling mushy for lighter workouts, such as a tempo run. However, 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. The biggest problem with these shoes is it’s price, costing 180 dollars on the Nike website. While I was able to get mine on sale, and many third party sites have sales on them as well, this price is just too much for any casual runner just looking for some shoes to run in.

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Best shoe if it were not for the rubbing on the heel tab.

    40 miles per week, overpronator, low arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    5.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    6.0
    Value
    7.0

    I love the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3 so much that I got a pair for my son as well. I like teh stable platform and the cushioning. Would love to see a change in the material or design on the back heel tab as it seems to rub my achilles a bit from time to time, as a result I cant run with low profile socks. 

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3 Review

    60 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    8.0

    Invincible's run 3 are my every day trainer.  I rely on them to give me the spring I need to run 60-75 miles per week. they're light weight, durable(600-700 miles) and give you the stability I need from the newest update.   The zoomx(pebax) is incredible. Similar bounce to that of the super shoes.  Only negative is the $$ but I'm willing to pay for the value these give me.  At 41 years young- my legs are saved! 

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Most responsive neutral cushioned shoe

    50 miles per week
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    5.0
    Value
    8.0

    I’m shocked more people don’t rave about this shoe. The cushioning is sublime, it is bouncy and it is forgiving on my old-man Achilles. I absolutely love this shoe.  I predict it will keep me sub 1:30 for the half marathon well into my 60s.

  • Purpose Built

    65 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    6.0

    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.

  • Nike Invincible 3

    20 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    8.0

    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. 

  • The best daily trainers I have ever ran in.

    35 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    8.0

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