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Nike Vomero 17
Nike Invincible 3
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Weight
280.1 g (9.88 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.6 mm
Plate
None
Weight
287.3 g (10.13 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.4 mm
Plate
None
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 EVA foam, making for a more grounded ride overall, at the expense of some energy return.
Variants
- Vomero 17 (Black/Anthracite/White - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero 17 (Black/White/Anthracite - (Women - US 7))
- Vomero 17 (Glacier Blue/Black/Off-White - (Women - US 7))
- Invincible 3 (Electric Pack/Olympic Safari - (Men - US 9))
- Invincible 3 (Jade Ice/White-Clear Jade - (Women - US 7))
- Invincible 3 (Light Cream/Coconut Milk/Oxygen Purple/Light Orewood Brown - (Men - US 9))
- Invincible 3 (Phantom/Bright Crimson/University Red/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Invincible 3 (Photon Dust/Psychic Blue/Sail/Light Smoke Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Invincible 3 (Pure Platinum/Cool Grey/Vapor Green/Dark Obsidian - (Women - US 7))
- Invincible 3 (University Red/Blue Joy/Rugged Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Invincible 3 (White/Blue Tint/Sail/Blue Void - (Men - US 9))
- Invincible 3 (White/Bright Crimson/Sail/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Invincible 3 (White/Fire Red/Cement Gray/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Invincible 3 (White/Sesame/Anthracite/Coconut Milk - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.6
6.9
Forefoot Energy Return
6.8
8.0
Heel Energy Return
5.5
8.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.2
4.9
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")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.28
2.59
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.63
3.96
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")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
5.5
8.1
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
72.7%
81.2%
Forefoot Energy Return
6.8
8.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
75.4%
80.8%
Heel Cushioning
7.0
6.7
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.30 J
2.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
8.40 J
8.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.77 J
14.67 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.8
5.9
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.63 J
3.83 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.18 J
6.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.14 J
9.05 J
Heel Firmness
5.9
6.3
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
55.1 N/mm
60.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
122.8 N/mm
120.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
239.8 N/mm
265.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
9.0
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
141.8 N/mm
142.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
284.0 N/mm
299.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
535.7 N/mm
590.7 N/mm
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