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Nike Vomero 17 vs Nike Invincible 3
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Nike Vomero 17
Nike Invincible 3
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Heel-To-Toe Drop9.6 mm
PlateNone
Heel-To-Toe Drop8.4 mm
PlateNone
Variants
- Vomero 17 (Men - US 9) (Black/Anthracite/White)
- Invincible 3 (Men - US 9) (White/Fire Red/Cement Gray/Black)
Our Verdict
Nike Vomero 17
Nike Invincible 3
The Nike Invincible 3 and the Nike Vomero 17 are both daily trainers in Nike's lineup, but they have different strong suits. The Invincible features a full PEBA-based ZoomX midsole, giving it notably better energy return and making for a softer, bouncier ride. The Vomero, on the other hand, uses a mix of ZoomX and firmer EVA foam, making for a firmer and more controlled ride overall, at the expense of some energy return.
Main Differences for
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.5
5.8
Heel Energy Return
5.9
8.0
Forefoot Energy Return
6.7
7.6
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.1
4.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
280.1 g (9.88 oz)
287.3 g (10.13 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
39.9 mm
38.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
30.3 mm
29.8 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.6 mm
8.4 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
9.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
91 mm (3.6")
99 mm (3.9")
Outsole Arch Width
64 mm (2.5")
72 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
110 mm (4.3")
118 mm (4.6")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
272 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
93 mm (3.7")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
5.9
8.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
77.9%
85.9%
Forefoot Energy Return
6.7
7.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
80.1%
83.6%
Heel Cushioning
7.5
6.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.20 J
1.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.62 J
3.23 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.14 J
5.89 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.7
6.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.87 J
1.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.34 J
2.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
3.90 J
4.24 J
Heel Firmness
6.6
7.2
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
34.9 N/mm
42.2 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
55.4 N/mm
60.0 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
89.7 N/mm
84.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.3
8.9
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
48.3 N/mm
41.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
91.2 N/mm
84.8 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
144.5 N/mm
136.0 N/mm
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