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Weight
287.3 g (10.13 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
Plate
None
Weight
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.3 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Nike Invincible 3
Nike Vomero 18
The Nike Invincible 3 and the Nike Vomero 18 are both daily trainers designed for comfort, but they take different approaches to that goal. The Invincible 3 feels noticeably more responsive, thanks to its full ZoomX midsole, giving it a livelier ride that some runners will 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. Both shoes are on the heavier side and can tend to bottom out, feeling harsher on longer efforts.
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))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
7.0
6.2
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.0
5.0
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.1
3.6
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
32.4 mm
Weight
4.9
4.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.9
4.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
287.3 g (10.13 oz)
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
42.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
29.8 mm
32.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
10.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
99 mm (3.9")
96 mm (3.8")
Outsole Arch Width
72 mm (2.8")
72 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
118 mm (4.6")
116 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.59
2.25
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.96
3.58
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
272 mm (10.7")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.1
9.2
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
3.9 mm (0.154")
0.8 mm (0.031")
Toe TTS Deviation
1.9 mm (0.073")
-3.2 mm (-0.124")
Forefoot Fit: Height
6.0
7.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-4.8 mm (-0.188")
-2.7 mm (-0.108")
Arch Fit: Width
9.5
8.2
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-1.2 mm (-0.045")
-3.1 mm (-0.121")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.2
8.3
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
21 mm (0.8")
31 mm (1.2")
Heel Apex Position
22.0%
26.8%
Heel Rocker Angle
17.9°
21.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.8
6.6
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
40 mm (1.6")
45 mm (1.8")
Toe Apex Position
59.5%
59.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
18.4°
20.6°
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.1
3.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
81.2%
70.1%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.0
5.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
80.8%
71.9%
Heel Cushioning
6.7
7.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.92 J
3.38 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.31 J
9.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.67 J
17.15 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.9
7.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.83 J
4.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.31 J
7.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.05 J
11.95 J
Heel Firmness
6.3
4.9
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
60.1 N/mm
51.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
120.9 N/mm
107.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
265.9 N/mm
186.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
9.0
7.9
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
142.8 N/mm
104.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
299.3 N/mm
202.0 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
590.7 N/mm
402.7 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.5
7.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.01 J
7.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
5.93 J
7.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
5.89 J
7.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.85 J
7.25 J
Rocker Stiffness
4.2
4.3
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
33 N
34 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
7.1
5.9
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
65.5%
59.9%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.0
7.4
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
11.9 N/mm
13.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
270 N
294 N
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