Nike Invincible 3 vs Vomero 18

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Nike Invincible 3

Nike Vomero 18

The Nike Invincible 3 and the Nike Vomero 18 are both daily trainers designed for comfort, but they offer different takes on that goal. The Invincible 3 feels noticeably bouncier, thanks to its full ZoomX midsole, giving it a lively, fun ride that some runners love for easy miles. The Vomero 18, on the other hand, feels more protective, with a higher overall stack and a firmer, more structured dual-foam setup that emphasizes stability and underfoot protection. The Nike's upper is also much more substantial. Both shoes are on the heavier side, and both can tend to bottom out and feel harsher for longer efforts. 

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Variants

  • Invincible 3 (Electric Pack/Olympic Safari - (Men - US 9))
  • Invincible 3 (Jade Ice/White-Clear Jade - (Women - US 7))
  • Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Men - US 9))
  • Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
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Design

Weight  

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Weight 
 

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Stack Heights 
 

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Heel Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

Lock mm
Lock mm
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Outsole Heel Width 
 

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Outsole Arch Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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Internal Length 
 

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Internal Heel Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

Lock mm (Lock")
Lock mm (Lock")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

Locked
Locked

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

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Toe TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

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Arch Fit Photo  

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Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

Lock mm (Lock")

Length Fit 
 

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Toe Clearance Photo  

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Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

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Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Plate 
 

Locked
Locked
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

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Heel Compression Video  

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Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

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Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

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Heel Cushioning 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

Lock J
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Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

Lock J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

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Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

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Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

Lock J
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Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

Lock J
Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

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Heel Firmness 
 

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Heel Firmness  

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Firmness At 550N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

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Forefoot Firmness  

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Firmness At 800N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

Lock N/mm
Lock N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

Lock N/mm
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

N/A
N/A

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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

Lock J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

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