Nike Invincible 3

It is often said that sequels are never good, but what about third parts? The American multinational has presented the new Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3 which has us with our eyes wide open to be able to unravel all of its novelties.

The Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3 is a running shoe that comes with many great new features, since the shoe changes completely, in terms of the design of the upper, the outsole and the shape of the midsole. What remains unchanged, and rightly so, is the ZoomX foam, which guarantees an extremely soft feel and exceptional rebound.

Main features of the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3

The third version of one of Nike's most cushioned running shoes aims to respond to some criticism about the lack of stability of the previous model. The new Invincible Run Flyknit 3 features a structure that takes this aspect much more into account, so everything indicates that these shoes will once again conquer the most demanding runners.

One of the biggest differences compared to the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2 is the distribution and shape of the midsole. The same ZoomX foam now has a smooth look, what seems to be more foam and, consequently, more height. The midsole is surrounded by a blue material to give the shoe more firmness so that the foot does not sink in with every step. The shoe also gains in reactivity compared to the previous version.

The Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3 arrives with a completely renewed upper, sporting a much thinner, more breathable and minimalist mesh. These modifications can be seen in the tongue and ankle collar, now much thinner and lighter. The designers have opted to include a pull tab in the heel area for an easier fit.

What we won't miss in the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3 is its excellent cushioning. A true daily trainer with high profiles that aims to reduce the effect of impacts and protect our muscles and joints at every contact with the ground.

Nike finishes off its small revolution with a new outsole. Although it maintains the design with a multitude of small lugs, it now incorporates dozens of grooves in the forefoot and rearfoot area, where the ZoomX foam is visible. With the new outsole we will have a greater flexibility and durability of the model.

One of the weaker points in previous models of the shoe is stability, which in the new Nike Invincible Run Flyknit 3 is improved with the inclusion of reinforcements in the rear area, with a material that aims to avoid excessive lateral oscillation of the foot and thus offer a much safer and, consequently, more efficient and effective footprint.

Runner profile of the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3

If you love shoes with a soft feel, the Invincible Run is the model for you. This is a shoe for daily training, especially for running at slower paces than 4:30-4:45 min/km. Its exquisite cushioning allows it to fit all types of runners, although medium-weight and heavy runners will be able to make the most out of it. We are talking about men over 75-80 kg and women over 65-70 kg.

We will be able to train over any distance with these trainers on, as long as our objective is not to run fast. Any training and competition ranging from 10k to marathon will be a good occasion to use these new shoes.

Technical specifications of the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3

The weight of the new Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3 is a heavy weight, as these shoes exceed 300 grams, specifically weighing 310 grams, a heavy weight compared to other shoes of similar characteristics on the market, but it is difficult to reduce due to the materials in the midsole and the high profiles that hinder the shoes in this aspect.

The drop of the Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 3 is modified with respect to the previous version: in these shoes the drop is 9 mm with high profiles, following the trend, specifically they measure 40 mm in the heel area and 31 mm in the forefoot.

In conclusion, the Nike Invincible 3 is one of Nike s clearest bets for this 2023, targeted to casual runners who don't think so much about competition, but who run to get in shape or clear their head. And it is undoubtedly one of the models on the market with the best running experience thanks to its soft, comfortable and reactive cushioning.