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Nike Invincible 3
Brooks Glycerin Max
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Weight
287.3 g (10.13 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
Plate
None
Weight
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.3 mm
Plate
None
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.
Variants
- Invincible 3 (Electric Pack/Olympic Safari - (Men - US 9))
- Invincible 3 (Jade Ice/White-Clear Jade - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin Max (Almond Peach/London Fog/White - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Aurora Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.9
5.4
Forefoot Energy Return
8.0
2.1
Heel Energy Return
8.1
1.7
Weight
4.9
4.2
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
42.1 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.9
4.2
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Weight
287.3 g (10.13 oz)
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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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
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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")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.59
1.86
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.96
2.71
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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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")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
8.1
1.7
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
81.2%
67.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
8.0
2.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
80.8%
68.1%
Heel Cushioning
6.7
8.2
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.92 J
3.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.31 J
10.39 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.67 J
18.78 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.9
9.1
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.83 J
5.21 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.31 J
10.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.05 J
16.39 J
Heel Firmness
6.3
4.2
Heel Firmness
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Firmness At 550N
60.1 N/mm
45.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
120.9 N/mm
91.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
265.9 N/mm
178.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.0
5.8
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
142.8 N/mm
74.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
299.3 N/mm
138.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
590.7 N/mm
257.3 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.25 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.14 J
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