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Most runners find the Invincible 3 plush and bouncy, good for easy and long runs.
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Showing 6 reviews mentioning heel slip Show all
Blog · Doctors of Running – Nathan Brown, Andrea Myers · summarized
MixedBoth had poor heel lockdown that no lacing fixed, and one tester called it a dealbreaker. To them it felt firmer and clunkier than v2 for midfoot strikers. Another tester still liked it for easy and long runs (overall B+/A-), while one tester gave it a B.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 23, 2024 · summarized
MixedThe Invincible 3's heel slip was so obvious when new that it needed a runner's knot, but after 50 miles it fits nicely; the laces are too short.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 10, 2023 · summarized
MixedAn Invincible 2 fan finds the 3 bouncier than the Nimbus 25 but a letdown, with slight heel slip dialed out by relacing.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 4, 2023 · summarized
MixedA wide-footed Invincible 1 fan finds the Invincible 3 comfy and wider but with heel slip mostly fixed by a heel-lock lace, and a bit heavier.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Feb 20, 2023 · summarized
MixedAfter a few runs finds the Invincible 3 very comfortable, a bit firmer and heavier than the 2 though unnoticeable once running, but with some heel slip a runner's loop didn't fix.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 30, 2023 · summarized
MixedAfter a mile, a runner had bad heel slip on one foot in the Invincible 3, made bearable with a heel lock lace.
Most runners find the Invincible 3 plush and bouncy, good for easy and long runs. Heel slip is the main complaint, often needing heel-lock lacing and easing with wear for some, and many also find it heavy or a bit unstable. A few find it firmer than earlier versions.
Of the 81 reviews with a clear verdict, 40% are positive, 27% mixed and 33% negative. The praise mentioned most is great cushioning. The most common complaint is heel slip.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heel slip (21 reviews), unstable (7 reviews) and heavy (5 reviews). For example: A runner who found heel slippage persisted even with a runner's knot and did not find the shoe comfortable.
We collected and summarized 81 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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