#THE INVINCIBLE SHOE REVIEWS FULL#

The Invincible Run is not technically a super lightweight shoe. Not sure why Nike designed the shoe like this, other than for some flare, but I worry those two spots will wear down quickly for runners that strike at those locations, exposing the midsole sooner, and possibly leading to slippery situations. One feature of the outsole that I don’t get is the two patches of smooth rubber at the toe and heel on alternating sides. They don’t go fast well, and they are unstable so I’d warn against uneven terrain or lots of sharp turns.īut if you are going long, straight, and slow, on hard, flat surfaces, you should enjoy the ride! Weird smooth rubber patches I’ve mentioned it above, but these are best as slow, daily trainers. Daily trainers that don’t like sharp turns Sure I wish the midfoot was a bit wider, given my wider feet, but at least I didn't have to splay open the lacing structure so far that my socks were popping out (like I had to on the Brooks Hyperion Elite 2).

In the comfort department, Nike created something here that I actually like. I did still think the midfoot was a bit snug, but where other Nikes would have just been returned, these were workable for me. The toe box is surprisingly wide and accommodating for my neanderthal toes and the heel cup had plenty of padding, adding to a very secure lockdown. Now, I did have to break them in, but that happened quickly, and afterward, I really started to enjoy the features Nike put into the fitting of this shoe. There’s a bit of stretch in the toe box too which allowed my toes plenty of movement. I’ll say it, I have historically not liked Nike shoes… There I said it! But I have to say, these do not fit like Nikes. They can go fast, any shoe can be pushed, but they like to bound from one step to the next. I expected these to be more race-oriented, but they are truly a daily trainer, meant for slower, longer runs, maybe recovery day. Their rockered design helps them roll effortlessly through your strides. They are not like running on clouds (like the Hoka Clifton 7) or responsive (like the Hoka Carbon X), they are totally different. I will say it again and again so if you buy these you are not surprised. I’m really not sure of the intended purpose of these small studs on the bottom, it seems like overkill for a road shoe, but I personally love it since I like to run on the dirt next to the road since concrete and asphalt are so abusive to my knees.

#THE INVINCIBLE SHOE REVIEWS FULL#

It’s a full rubber outsole with micro-studs across the whole shoe (mostly). Really impressed with the outsole, well the part of it that has grip anyway. I personally like to run on the flat, breeze paths or on the smooth, dirt shoulders next to the road when I am road running, and I appreciated the added grip for a road trainer. The full-rubber studded outsole provided a great grip.

I had to break them in a bit and the outside edges of my feet were tired (mostly from them feeling unstable), but after that initial learning curve and stretching of the upper, they came to life for me. It’s not all sunshine though, it took a bit to get to this stage of glee. Invincible Run is very narrow under your midfoot and there’s a bit of a tendency for these shoes to roll inward as you run. With the softness of the ZoomX material underfoot, I warn you to ease into them and be careful to not roll an ankle. I had this same sensation on the Saucony Endorphin Speed, but that midsole was much firmer so it was not as pronounced as this shoe. But damn, these shoes made me laugh out loud as I ran in them. I don’t usually use the word fun when describing running shoes, let's be honest, running is hard, and lots of times it’s not that fun. Invincible Run offers an insanely fun and bouncy ride The Infinity Run Flyknit 2 may be a better option if you want something a bit more stable.

The fun, bouncy midsole makes this shoe incredibly unstable, and it really performs best at mild speeds.

You expect these to be stable or quick.

If your goal was to buy the Next% but avoid the carbon price tag, this is not that shoe.

You are expecting a fast-paced race shoe just without a carbon plate.

These are perfect for someone that wants a super-cushioned daily trainer for long runs, slower-paced efforts, or a treat for their legs and soul. If you want to have fun running again, or are interested in dabbling in long-distance runs for the first time, give them a shot. They inspire you to bounce through mile after mile, and although they are not overly light on paper, they feel wispy on your feet. Your browser does not support the video tag.

The invincible shoe reviews