Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 19, 2025 · summarized
MixedAfter about 1000 miles in two pairs, this runner found the Invincible 3 very bouncy but sometimes too bouncy and unstable.
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Nike Invincible 3 Reviews
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Most runners find the Invincible 3 plush and bouncy, good for easy and long runs.
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Real runner experiences (81)
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Mar 4, 2025 · summarized
NegativeIn the Invincible 3 they feel like they're on ice skates, about to roll an ankle.
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 · Jul 21, 2023 · summarized
NegativeCouldn't get a good lockdown in the Invincible 3, felt like falling off the stack, and returned it after almost 40 miles.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · May 6, 2023 · summarized
MixedOwns the Invincible 3; heavy and somewhat unstable, best for long easy days at 8:10-8:30/mile.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 31, 2023 · summarized
MixedA heavy 95 kg newer runner finds the Invincible 3 passably stable but unusual and wobbly-feeling on uneven roads, taking time to get used to.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 16, 2023 · summarized
NegativeLoved the feel of the Invincible 3 but returned it because it felt too narrow and unstable.
Common questions about Nike Invincible 3
What do runners say about Nike Invincible 3?
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.
Is Nike Invincible 3 worth it?
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.
What are the most common complaints about Nike Invincible 3?
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.
Where do these Nike Invincible 3 reviews come from?
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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