Nike Invincible 3 vs Vomero 18

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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 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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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

6.9
6.2

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.0
5.0

Heel 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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Nike Invincible 3 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

287.3 g (10.13 oz)
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Stack Height Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Stack Height Photo

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
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External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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Nike Invincible 3 3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Nike Vomero 18 3D Model Full Shoe

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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Nike Invincible 3 3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Nike Vomero 18 3D Model Internal

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

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Other Features Photo
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Nike Vomero 18 Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

8.1
3.6

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Nike Invincible 3 Heel Energy Return
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Nike Vomero 18 Heel Energy Return

Heel Energy Return 
 

81.2%
70.1%
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

8.0
5.0

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Energy Return
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Energy Return

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

80.8%
71.9%
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Heel Cushioning 
 

6.7
7.8

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Heel Cushioning Picture
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Nike Vomero 18 Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Nike Invincible 3 Heel Cushioning
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Nike Vomero 18 Heel Cushioning

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
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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

5.9
7.5

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Cushioning
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Cushioning

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
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Heel Firmness 
 

6.3
4.9

Heel Firmness  

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Nike Invincible 3 Heel Firmness
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Nike Vomero 18 Heel Firmness

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
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Forefoot Firmness 
 

9.0
7.9

Forefoot Firmness  

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Nike Invincible 3 Forefoot Firmness
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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Firmness

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
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Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

7.0

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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Nike Vomero 18 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning

Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

7.58 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

7.40 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

7.31 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

7.25 J

Nike Invincible 3

Nike Vomero 18

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