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Nike Invincible 3 vs Brooks Glycerin Max
Side-by-Side Comparison
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Nike Invincible 3
Brooks Glycerin Max
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Heel-To-Toe Drop8.4 mm
PlateNone
Heel-To-Toe Drop5.3 mm
PlateNone
Variants
- Invincible 3 (Men - US 9) (White/Fire Red/Cement Gray/Black)
- Glycerin Max (Men - US 9) (Grey/Black/Nightlife)
Our Verdict
Nike Invincible 3
Brooks Glycerin Max
The Nike Invincible 3 and the Brooks Glycerin Max are both daily trainers, but they offer distinct experiences. The Brooks prioritizes max cushioning with softer foam and a higher stack height, providing better underfoot protection and a plush feel for long, easy miles. On the other hand, the Nike focuses more on energy return and stability, making it more versatile across a wider range of paces. However, this comes at the expense of some cushioning.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.8
4.0
Forefoot Energy Return
7.6
1.7
Heel Energy Return
8.0
2.3
Weight
4.8
4.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.8
4.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
287.3 g (10.13 oz)
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
47.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
42.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
5.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
99 mm (3.9")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
118 mm (4.6")
114 mm (4.5")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
272 mm (10.7")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.0
2.3
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
85.9%
73.7%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.6
1.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
83.6%
72.8%
Heel Cushioning
6.6
7.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.00 J
1.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.23 J
3.80 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.89 J
7.21 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.7
7.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.02 J
0.94 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.60 J
2.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
4.24 J
5.56 J
Heel Firmness
7.2
5.6
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
42.2 N/mm
39.8 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
60.0 N/mm
49.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
84.2 N/mm
66.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
7.8
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
41.1 N/mm
45.0 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
84.8 N/mm
67.8 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
136.0 N/mm
85.9 N/mm
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