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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Weight
    2. Stack Heights
    3. External Shape
    4. Internal Shape
    5. Other Features
  5. Performance
    1. Heel Energy Return
    2. Forefoot Energy Return
    3. Heel Cushioning
    4. Forefoot Cushioning
    5. Heel Firmness
    6. Forefoot Firmness
  6. Comments

Nike Pegasus 41 vs Nike Invincible 3

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Nike Pegasus 41
Nike Invincible 3

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Nike Pegasus 41 Picture
Nike Invincible 3 Picture

Variants

  • Pegasus 41 (Men - US 9) (White/Pure Platinum/Summit White/Black)
  • Invincible 3 (Men - US 9) (White/Fire Red/Cement Gray/Black)

Our Verdict

Nike Pegasus 41

Nike Invincible 3

The Nike Pegasus 41 and the Nike Invincible 3 are both daily trainers, but they cater to different preferences. The Pegasus 41 offers a firmer, more grounded ride with better stability, making it a more traditional daily trainer. It's also marginally lighter. In contrast, the Invincible 3 is more cushioned, bouncier, and more versatile, thanks to its plush ZoomX foam, which makes it a better option for most.

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

4.9
5.8

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

6.0
7.6

Heel Energy Return 
 

5.1
8.0

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

3.3
6.7

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

5.0
4.8

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

Nike Pegasus 41 Right Shoe Weight Photo
Nike Invincible 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

Nike Pegasus 41 Left Shoe Weight Photo
Nike Invincible 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

283.2 g (9.99 oz)
287.3 g (10.13 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

Nike Pegasus 41 Stack Height Photo
Nike Invincible 3 Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

36.0 mm
38.2 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

24.6 mm
29.8 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

11.4 mm
8.4 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

10.0 mm
9.0 mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

Nike Pegasus 41 3D Model Full Shoe
Nike Invincible 3 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

86 mm (3.4")
99 mm (3.9")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

63 mm (2.5")
72 mm (2.8")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

111 mm (4.4")
118 mm (4.6")

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

Nike Pegasus 41 3D Model Internal
Nike Invincible 3 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

274 mm (10.8")
272 mm (10.7")

Internal Heel Width 
 

62 mm (2.4")
63 mm (2.5")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

89 mm (3.5")
93 mm (3.7")

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

Nike Pegasus 41 Other Features Photo
Nike Invincible 3 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

5.1
8.0

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

76.6%
85.9%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

6.0
7.6

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

78.0%
83.6%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

6.1
6.6

Heel Cushioning Picture  

Nike Pegasus 41 Heel Cushioning Picture
Nike Invincible 3 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

1.03 J
1.00 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

2.85 J
3.23 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

5.15 J
5.89 J
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

3.3
6.7

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

Nike Pegasus 41 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

0.69 J
1.02 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

1.98 J
2.60 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

3.49 J
4.24 J
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Heel Firmness 
 

8.1
7.2

Heel Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

40.6 N/mm
42.2 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

73.8 N/mm
60.0 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

98.8 N/mm
84.2 N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.6
8.9

Forefoot Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

61.6 N/mm
41.1 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

103.6 N/mm
84.8 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

151.2 N/mm
136.0 N/mm
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Nike Pegasus 41

Nike Invincible 3

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