Nike Invincible 3 Review - My (HONEST) initial thoughts.. Is it worth the upgrade?

The third version of the Nike Invincible has just launched so we wanted to get it in and give you our first impressions to help you with your buying decisions! It's one of the main maximum cushion running shoes on the market at the moment so follow along to hear my thoughts!
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[@graham2662]

$235 is the price in Canadian Dollars, thanks for the Canadian inclusion even if it wasn't on purpose ;) shoutout to Vancouver

[@BenParkes]

Oh that’s what I’ve done! 🤦‍♂️ yes. $180USD. $235CAD. Thank you for letting me know Graham! 🇨🇦

[@timetorunchannel]

My jaw literally dropped at 5:45 for the amount of heel slip you were getting. Nice to know the change up in lacing helped to correct it. That’s CRAZY though!

[@ventilateoxygenate4815]

It literally dropped? Did ya pick it back up?

[@shirrinvisetpukdi3869]

I did the runner’s loop but still didn’t get a good lock down. Tried half a size down but it wasn’t a good fit😢

[@leslie7922]

@@shirrinvisetpukdi3869 yeah v3 is awful im not going to buy it

[@JovenMatthewRafaelC.]

@@leslie7922just buy some stick on shoe heel grippers

[@garethmaccauley3507]

I’ve only started wearing v2 other week. I like it but it was less than €100 so I’ll been swapping between invincible and more based on whichever is cheaper when I’m in the market again. Always love your honest unbiased opinion

[@slowasadonkey736]

Good review as always. I recently bought the invincible 2 after watching your review on the them. One of the best shoe purchases i have ever made, thankyou 🙏🏻

[@AntTN5]

Nice review Ben. I've not seen any including yours that would convince me to run in the Invicible 3 over the NB More v4. Which is why I bought and am running in the latter (£98 from Go Outdoors in the UK). Its an excellent cusion shoe for sure and am loving it for easy days.

[@WadeZak]

I love that the back is covered now. My invincible ones went bad in 6 months with casual wear for comfort because the back end of the foam fell apart. I hope this eliminates that !!

[@__nadine__]

Just bought another pair of 2s yesterday, I love my current pair so decided to just get them as they're on sale. I'm very hesitant to get the 3s as my feet are quite narrow, and I'm afraid my heel will not stay put in these new ones. The 2s are quite wide on the heel for me as well, but they provide a good enough lockdown. Have to say more stability is definitely a welcome addition though.

[@markcobbold3539]

Great video and very helpful as a consumer.

[@JonathanCardoz]

thanks for the review - Great video! yep - the heel lock lacing system is now what I use for all my running shoes.

[@JoseFonseca-cl3fd]

I never had an issue with heel slippage , awesome pair of shoes ! 150 miles on them so far

[@dunda71]

I am 51 years old and suffer from Achilles. Normally I run with Asics Cumulus. I am very happy that last Decmber I managed to do my first full marathon in Valencia 2hr 43 minutes. Now I bought Brooks Ghost 14 but I would like to try the invincible once as well.

[@AlanskiNation]

Wow under 3 hrs.first FM 💪👌👏 I want to run FM too and i'm 51 yrs. too 52 next month 🤩 Can you give some advice how to workout to run a FM ?

[@lolanobiting8238]

No joke sub 3 marathon is something to be insanely proud.

[@itsahardmuttlife9263]

Great review. Sticking with v2.

[@davidrogers5443]

Got the white version turning up tomorrow.. enjoyed version 2 for my easy recovery runs. Got them for £140. 🤞🏻 I don’t have heal slippage.. great review as always

[@chrissydavis5346]

My daughter talked me into my first pair of Nike in like 20 years. She loved the version 2. So far I like them a lot. I have worn Saucony for many years. I am out of my comfort zone. Thanks for the review.

[@lovemrsfine77]

Thank you I purchased these and I didn’t know about the lockdown they were slipping for me and now they’re not. They’re perfect for my EZ runs

[@shobhagowda5086]

Hey I experienced the same back heel side slipping issue…., hope it gets sorted with that lacing….thanks for ur review… it was really nice 😊

[@AJIV.11]

I have the new 3's and they're very comfortable and have a nice bouncy cushion to them. Like Ben stated, the back part of the left shoe rubs my achilles the wrong way and causes a lil burn, but I've been wearing longer socks so it works out fine. But overall I really like them. I'll be using them in my upcoming marathon this sunday.

[@Road_Man73]

Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2 - Weight: 317 gms/ 11.2 Oz for a half pair of Men's US 10/UK 9/EUR 44/CM 27.1. This one is heavy! im gona stick with the 2's couple more years to come 💪, nice review btw! 👏

[@bernardkenealy3711]

My go to running shoe. V1 V2 and on my 6th pair and have a box of fresh V2's next up. Would definitely wait for these in the sale. I have for the most part been injury free the last number of years since i've changed to running in the Invincibles and i don't think it's a coincidence. A great shoe, but always worth waiting for the sales. Thanks for the review video ✌✌

[@alex-dk2rj]

did your invincible 2 midsoles crack after a few runs? all 3 of mine did.

[@bernardkenealy3711]

@@alex-dk2rj they didn't but I'm only on my second pair. A pal of mine had issues with early wear and got onto Nike and they replaced them no hasskle. She just sent pics in to them

[@alexbelikov6660]

Which ones do you prefer: V1 or V2?

[@babykenealy4093]

@@alexbelikov6660 V1 for sure

[@bernardkenealy3711]

@@alexbelikov6660 V1

[@timtrenholm3698]

I was too afraid to try the Invincible, but after transitioning to a standing desk and realizing all the benefits that it provided me for ankle/foot strength, I finally tried the Invincible V2. And fell in love with the shoe. 140km so far on only 6 runs, it's become my go to long run shoe . If my LR includes sections at MP/HMP I will always switch over to the Tempo Next%. But for a true easy pace LR, the Invincible is a dream. Hopefully I can still find a pair of V2's later this year for sale, but if not, looks like the V3 will still do the trick. Thanks for the review!

[@jakeblackwell-hughes3539]

This is interesting. I've got a standing desk but I've really got out of the habit of standing. How long do you stand per day and how have you found it's helped your running and overall leg/ankle strength? Any other body parts you feel it has helped? Perhaps hips, quads too?

[@timtrenholm3698]

@@jakeblackwell-hughes3539 I was at the point of standing for 6-8 hrs per day with a stool behind me to lean on when I got tired. Quads and hip flexors are great now, last marathon had zero quad or hip discomfort. It was all calves and hamstrings, something I plan to work with strength training before my next marathon in the fall.

[@zacclowes4999]

New balance are great because a lot of their models come in wide. Wish more brands would be 2e and 4e shoes

[@leslie7922]

Same my feet are literally square

[@AREDONE]

I have the Invincible 1 but when running with them my runs are imbalanced (60%R/40%L) and i feel it on my right foot afterwards, really nice to see the stability improvements!! I'll get the shoe on discount, thanks for the review Ben!

[@N1ka]

Still no discount

[@theghostofpcs2391]

The shoe is 190 in euro. Whether I use a runner's knot, depends on the shoe. I have this weird thing where I have heel slip on my left foot, in almost all of my shoes. Sometimes I will just use the runner's knot on the left shoe, but it's not always necessary.

[@ianglendinning7668]

I only got V2 back at the start of October and have 120 miles in them so far. They seem fine for me up to about 10 miles and then they just feel dead beyond that. One thing I did change at about 100 miles is to use grip socks when running in them and they have improved how the shoe feels when running. There's added stability and the shoe feels less wobbly, I'm very impressed at how a simple change of sock has transformed the feel. I've picked up another 2 pairs cheap in the Nike outlets recently so will just keep these for now I think 👍

[@annekafrench7120]

Mine are coming tomorrow, ordered before watching! I’ll watch later 👍

[@BenParkes]

Hope you like them Anneka!

[@annekafrench7120]

@@BenParkes me too 😂😂

[@annekafrench7120]

@@BenParkes They’re very very nice!

[@delwell2_yt455]

I had heel slippage in the first version but then I did the heel lockdown lace and it helped

[@johnwednesdaylapp2446]

i'm excited for these, I HATED the way the first 2 looked so much i couldn't get over it and enjoy the comfort

[@donaldwang7538]

Thanks for the review! The heel slippage on V3 scares me. I am not a fan of the runner's knot as I find it uncomfortable.

[@RuhDolu]

Forget about the alternatives he talks about in this video. Just go and read the review for the "NEW BALANCE FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2" and you will see the reason why its so good.. Basicly its just as squishy as all the 3 shoes mentioned on this video but the supercomp trainer also have a carbon plate in it.. which makes it more versatile if you want to run even faster :)

[@Bonkazzzz]

I clocked 150km on my 3's and I noticed that the heel slip diminishes greatly once the ZoomX moulds to your feet

[@69leehammond]

Got mine coming on Monday

[@richardfrench5409]

I absolutely love this shoe. The nimbus 25 was my favourite long run shoe but the Nike’s have a ride that is just a little more fun

[@emanuelsantos5585]

I have the red/pink and i love the cushion!!!!!

[@partyguinness]

Bought these today and straight away noticed the heel slippage but laced up with the ankle lock and a lot better (only watching this video after buying). First steady recovery run Monday and will see how it goes.

[@MiguelMontez]

Cool thanks a lot!

[@oliverspencer5495]

Never knew about heal lock lacing!

[@dombaker6210]

I would love to find old stock of version 1. I had two pairs and have 1400km on the first pair before the insole collapsed, and 1500km and counting on the second pair. The second pair hasn’t failed yet so I use it when it’s really wet muddy on the roads to save my newer shoes. They both fitted so well I barely had to do the laces up for zero movement. I bought version two and have had moor foot movement, the oval laces don’t have enough friction so they lose your shape every time you take them off making it like the first time you have ever worn them each time you run and sometimes means you stop several times to make adjustments. This has been such a problem that I now try and slip the on and off by having then a little looser to avoid having to disturb the laces, which isn’t great. Also V2 is making the main top of the joint on the big toe on the ball of my foot quite painful and swollen at times. It seems to be something to do with the lowest lace hole stitching protruding inside the shoe more than V1. I have loosened and adjusted the shoe so many times and I can’t get rid of it. I find myself waiting for the shoe to wear out so I can get something else. Was excited about V3, but the lockdown changes make me thing I will have to do them up tighter possibly making the toe problem worse. So right now I am either waiting for V4 lol or looking around the internet for old new stock V1s. I really don’t like that orange square flag on the ZoomX outsole. Looks tacky.

[@AlanskiNation]

I'll buy the V2 first to have on my collections i have two pairs of V1 and i love them both 😍👌👍

[@theseshisneverover6472]

Imagine introducing yourself with your marathon time 😂

[@STAYIN_ALIVE]

If you can get your hands on the cream color way I would highly recommend, they’re sold out in most sizes online and they’re not on stock x or goat but a local Nike retailer did have them and it’s by far the best color way available.

[@NV-vz3kh]

. They didn't even have them out on the floor of the store I went to here in California. I put them on and I said to the guy helping me, "I don't care how much they cost, I am buying them." Best running shoes I have ever had in my 12 years of road work. Worth every penny. I paid $196 and change out the door. 5 stars

[@markcobbold3539]

I actually prefer v1 so will give v3 a go once I've put more miles into v2

[@jhykobz1yq]

I personally wish there was a soft sole Nike with a light upper like the Zoom Vaporfly. Love these new invincibles but the upper is essentially a sweat sponge.

[@iorichew]

invincible run3 very good weight up feel great for jumping, ready to buy 2nd pairs

[@FordyRuns]

Was waiting to see what you thought buddy as I know you’ve lived in the others 👊 thanks a lot

[@BelliSenior]

Was going through reviews since im split on either the nimbus 25 or this for my daily easy and recovery runs and tbh am still split between the two since both are great

[@kendo695]

DONT WANT TO SEE HIS ARSE IN FRILLY KNICKERS.

[@SaschaRobitzki]

Good recommendation.

[@jakeduncan655]

I use heel lock lacing on most shoes, just like the feel of it

[@bsmoov7]

US Prices seem off. They’re not $235 here, they’re $180

[@BenParkes]

Sorry.. I went on the Nike USA website and it said $235. How odd!

[@tuckertech]

I had bad heel slippage because the laces are rather short once you do the heel lock tie. I ordered extra long laces and will see how that works.

[@Guybrush99]

Both the 1 and 2 give me blisters at the ball of my foot, I’ve ordered the v3 in the hope the redesign takes this away. I really want these to work for my long runs

[@RunRecoverRally]

I only used the heel-lock lacing for my Pegasus 38’s. Honestly I hate it because I feel that uneven pressure right at the top under the knot.

[@JusticeThompson-u9o]

ben parkes needs to make a review on long disntance spikes

[@fernsehnostalgie]

Do you recommend these to long time Vomero runners with 90kg? This shoe looks fantastic but I have my doubts about the cushioning and the heel stability compared to the Homero 16. Many thanks in advance.

[@camonly849]

I don't understand how people say the upper is uncomfortable or the heel slippage is so bad. I have zero heel slip. My foot feels locked down. The only complaint I have is it feels like there's hardly any foam in the mid/fore foot. It feels like a hard impact, especially vs my superblasts. I was surprised. Overall not a bad shoe.

[@dawncyclist]

Happy with my gel-nimbus 25

[@victordub]

Its $180 in the US

[@GeeTee88]

Hey Ben, a little off topic but do you ship your merchandise to the US? I’m really loving some of your hats and tees. Look forward to hearing from you.

[@BenParkes]

Yes we do! USPS or FedEx options! Thank you!

[@philipterrybankmar7924]

Hello Ben, first- thanks for your great reviews👍 How is the width? Best, Philip from Copenhagen

[@mihgio3235]

that heel slippage scared me to death ........ maybe it's time to go all in with puma line of shoes

[@camonly849]

Asics are fire

[@Peter_Scott]

Don’t you feel Nike should supply longer laces with bigger shoe sizes? I’m 11.5uk and use runners knot, as used in the video, to stop heel slippage. But I find myself struggling to get a good knot.

[@filip.nemcek]

Thanks!

[@BenParkes]

Thank you Filip! 🙌

[@filip.nemcek]

@@BenParkes Thank you for sharing these reviews with us. 🙌

[@jamesotto7884]

Looks like they’ve changed up the laces there Ben? Actually can get the runners knot with enough lace. Last editions shoe the laces I would describe as Udon noodle style laces haha

[@alexcintron233]

I paid $99 usd for these and I noticed I needed to heel lock as well and still got three blisters when I ran a half marathon this weekend

[@markjohnson4237]

You asked if we used heal lock lacing? Since I started using it, it has completely got rid of the dreaded bruised toenails. I haven't lost one for about a year now :)

[@lehitimo]

Great Review Ben👍 I like the enthusiasm on your reviews… it shows your real passion in running. Quick question though, is it advisable for tropical countries? We only have 2 seasons… hot and hotter. How’s the breathability? Thanks in advance

[@BenParkes]

As it’s only about 5 Celsius in London right now it’s hard to say! The previous pair was ok and the upper is very similar in v3. So expect these will be ok. Enjoy! 🌴

[@jamesharris1305]

1 year on and this shoe is now priced at £174.99 on the Nike website. It’s actually got more expensive. Crazy

[@AlexWood66]

Just had my first run in this shoe. 4 mile easy run. Sadly the inside of my foot got a hotspot and began to blister. Got them as a gift so I can’t return them. Hoping my foot will get used to it. Maybe it’s because I have a low arch.

[@garthly]

I hate heel slip, always use runner’s lacing, but sometimes it’s not enough.

[@abacar6134]

The heel slippage is really bad even when using a runner’s loop.

[@laurenmillyx]

I had been looking into this due to chronic shin issues and wanting some cushioning but might be avoiding now! From all the shoes you have tried; are there any you would recommend for shin splints? I’m not necessarily fixated on any brand!

[@jackwentrunning]

I really hate the runners knot, but that’s because of my stupid feet and it cutting off circulation to my feet. They just go numb after about 2k!

[@levi_athle]

This is very personal, but unless I run in real minimalist flexible shoes, the heel issue and slippage is constantly present, especially in Nike shoes. At beginning for around 80km it is annoying,.as.i must tie down laces hard, but one broken in, no shoes should be slipping. So yes, the thicker and more solid the shoes are, the more breaking in time the shoe needs

[@gardnerfamilytravels]

I was waiting on these as I hated the heel on the v2's but loved the midsole. Unfortunately, these look even worse. I hope the 4's revert to a traditional raised heel counter, such as my endorphins and triumphs.

[@shirrinvisetpukdi3869]

I wanted to buy it because I love the design and the Zoom x but didn’t get a good lock down despite using the runner’s loop😢

[@abacar6134]

Same here the heel slippage was really bad. I couldn’t walk 30’ in them even with a runner’s loop.

[@rev3rse222]

After the Nike Invincible version 2, I am not really interested in buying the new one. I bought them about 2 months ago for my distance track season but after minimal mileage(around 60 miles so pretty broken in for me) the outsole had already started to peel off. Additionally, there was no sense of impact protection, even though there is a lot of foam, leaving me with a knee injury to deal with. On top of that, these are not an all rounder shoe either since picking up the pace is and was incredibly difficult. I have heard lots of great things, such as how light they feel and airy they fell, about these shoes but for me they are just not right. ***I hope this reaches someone, anyone that can be helped by this information***

[@TazBo-wd2ig]

What did you buy instead?

[@rev3rse222]

@@TazBo-wd2ig After that incident i actually went back to my local fleet feet and got my feet scanned again and I tested a few options ex: diadoras, sacouny freedoms and brooks hyperion tempos. i learned that i liked the more responsive shoes so i chose to take the brooks and they have been great.

[@vanessapierrelouis2755]

Hi Ben! I’ve posted comments on your recent videos already, but I’ll like to ask for a request once more. I’ve recently started running, and I’m loving it. The day I started running I came across your video “ Running Tips for 2023”. That helped so much. You are encouraging me everyday to reach my goals. I want to start applying plyometrics into my routine to become an effective runner. Is it possible you can create a plyometrics workout video in your channel? That’ll be so helpful. Can you also make a calf, ankle, and foot strengthening exercises too? I’m asking a lot, but I want to myself, and so many others to prevent from any injuries as runners. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us! Hope you see this! Keeping moving forward! 🙂

[@andrewT23]

They’re $180 here in the US.

[@HomeTeamZay]

Dope vid 💪, I just did a review on white & gray pair, these are unbelievably soft

[@kamalakarp8732]

I need stability shoes and ordered them in 25% discount to train for Marathon. Do you suggest these will work for long distance? Or Saucony tempus would be good?

[@MidSchoolFool]

Just went and bought 2 pair of V2 after seeing this. Nike website has purged them. Check clearance stores!!! Good luck

[@gokzilla]

I tried the NB 1080v12 xwide but they are too flat in the instep. Than Hoka Bondi xwide. They are good but very very weird sole. I step with the inside on the Hard Sole. Imposaible to walk. Now i have the Nike ZoomX FK3. They fit perfect.

[@davekogowski6317]

I'm wondering if the "heel lock" you mentioned is a new Nike design. I've ran exclusively in Pegasus for years and the 39s slip in the heel as well

[@deannemmer6742]

I had such bad heel slip in any Pegasus I tried

[@atmavictu2995]

Just tried it today and found the upper too uncomfortable. not sure why the fuss about these shoes...plenty of better alternative in that category

[@kerry_runs]

First two versions were great, no reason why the third won't be.

[@JamesBernardohk]

Always find Nikes are plagued by heel slip

[@aquastyle]

So do you prefer this or the NB on a recovery run?

[@KarlSPT]

Haven’t bought a pair yet, but the slip at the back seems to be a common complaint

[@Feanaro5503]

I have the Invincible 1 and it’s very sad to hear they made the heel worse!

[@andys8526]

I am just wondering, since you are a "toe" runner, landing on toes and taking off, how could you assess the cushion in the heel?

[@MrHardman1000]

FWIW saying you cannot return it is incorrect, if you buy a shoe directly from Nike (in store or online) you can return it for whatever reason you want no matter how much you've run in it within 30 days (was increased to 60 days during covid but may be 30 again now).

[@BenParkes]

We were going to buy a shoe last year, but the shop assistant in Nike Glasgow said that you cannot return it if it’s worn.. so we bought it on the website in the end. The shoe was fine, so it didn’t matter. Not sure what the official line is now, but was basing it on that experience. Thanks Luke! 🙂

[@filipinoblackpill6194]

Please review free run 5.0 for casual day to day

[@mykolagg706]

Ben, have you tried to use a bit smaller shoe size?

[@garethmorgan7474]

Would u prefer them over the Hoka bondi 8

[@umbrellaman08]

I don’t know why but I feel Nike has been cutting corners with the thickness of the bottom soles as they’re way too thin, especially after doing any medium distance running. The soles wears out too fast or maybe it’s just me? When paying a premium you would expect the trainers to last longer.

[@gio9789]

does it make sense to upgrade from nike zoom winflo 8, i've destroied them after my first marathon

[@lcbtcethada3957]

Looks like Nike added 4e sizes for wide feet like mine 😊

[@garethmaccauley3507]

Should shoe companies show the weight of the for different sizes of shoe. Nike say 310 grams for size 9. Wouldn’t have believed your size adds that much weight but there you go. Some companies don’t even mention size with the weight. That could be the smallest size to make it seem lighter

[@douglasscott7911]

My give it a go 👍

[@ABucc]

Its actually $180 dollars here in the U.S. There is no reason why any shoe should be this heavy. My advice would be save your money and get the NB More V4, which seems to be a much better shoe for a much better price, especially now that it is being discounted here in the U.S. I got my More V4 for $94 U.S dollars.

[@chriswizo9891]

Where did you cop for $94?

[@mtimbroims]

@@chriswizo9891 👀

[@ABucc]

@@chriswizo9891 NYC

[@chesstables]

What if I got the invincible 3 for $80, worth it then?

[@chriswizo9891]

@@chesstables yes

[@matthiassventoest6800]

Heck.., I’m still running in version 1….., a lot