I’m sorry, I don’t feel bad for anyone that is disappointed the invincibles aren’t propulsive enough…know what you’re buying before you buy it people…intended purpose matters! 🤦‍♂️

@ventilateoxygenate4815

Жыл бұрын

Problem is the 1 and 2 could actually pick up the pace a bit. It seems they made the 3 a purely easy day shoe

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Fair enough I think Simon was expecting more because of the Zoom X rightly or wrongly. I really expected him to love them tbh

@andydevinewine

Жыл бұрын

I hated the 1. The 2 are brilliant. I can hit mp easily. Is it harder? Yes. Is it heavy? Yes. Does it matter....no. its a daily trainer with no plate.

@patitoduck123

Жыл бұрын

@@andydevinewine always interesting to see everyone’s perspectives and experiences with shoes… the 1 and 2 felt exactly the same to me, aside from the upper being a bit softer/breathable on the 2. Other than that, felt 1 to 1 to me. These 3s are decent, need to put in more miles on them though

@montesquieu5180

Жыл бұрын

Can no longer run due to multiple surgeries but I walk daily and for me v1,v2 are the most comfortable of all the shoes I’ve tried.

I own the first version, so, I can relate to everything that was said about these shoes. But that's exactly what makes these shoes by far the best shoes for a particular type of run. I am not a performance runner. I do not care about speed, miles, etc. Running for me is a way of relaxing, connecting with the body, a form of meditation if you will. I am running with the pace between 7 - 8 min/km, for 3 - 5 km, focusing on the form and rhythm of the movement. I have tried all the most notable cushioned shoes out there and they pretty much perform on a comparable level and I would say very well. None of them really stand out. Until you try the Nike ZoomX Invincible. It's just a different world, a literally unique experience. You might not like it, it might not suit you but that's beyond the point. I use other shoes as well, and every time I put the ZoomX Invincible on I can notice the difference. And that's the point. You cannot but notice the difference. It is something you cannot miss. Like it or not. And, indeed, this experience breaks as soon as you try to get any kind of performance out of them. I would not be surprised if trying to run fast in these would cause injuries. So, the point is, if you want to go ice skating then you won't be using skies. Giving skies a 5 out of ten for not performing well on flat ice is missing the point. Someone in the comments called these shoes "one dimensional". Indeed. But in that single, limited dimension, nothing comes close to them. In that respect, I would say these shoes are probably the most dominant shoes in their category of all the shoes out there. In fact, they are probably the only shoes in that category.

@eddiesanchez3145

Жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts on the shoe. I hated running up until I tried out the Invincible 1s, those shoes are life changing and I beat them up for 400 miles now. Was looking to upgrade into the 3s and despite the mixed reviews I wanna give them a try.

I’m sorry Chris, I love watching your videos, but this one made me want to scream so much! I couldn’t disagree anymore with Si’s opinion! Also, with the added stability, you should have given them a try. It felt like a completely unjustified hatchet 🪓 biased review on a popular shoe! I get we are all entitled to our own opinions. But we can’t all be wrong! The refined upper changes are amazing apart from the heel area. I’m sorry but the Zoom x on the Invincible is the best most responsive out of all the running in this category. I haven’t tried the Nimbus 25 but have had the Novablast 3 which I’m sorry is underwhelming, overrated slappy and too warm shoe with a useless slippy outsole! Hope you come back with another review as people listen and value your reviews and I don’t think it’s a fair reflection!

@MrJermson

Жыл бұрын

Oh. I have the opposite of view of you on this. I have both shoes but I am more in line with Fordy. ZoomX feel dead whereas NB3 feel great for me. It just shows we are all built differently.

@gavinclarkemusic

Жыл бұрын

@@MrJermson yea each to their own and all that. But the FFBlast+ on the Novablast 3 is just not doing it for me and don’t get the hype. I’ve had Novablast 2 and 3 now, and I don’t feel like I want to run that long in it! The Invincible 3 is a divisive shoe, I get that, but the Zoom x is definitely not dead and dull, I just don’t agree! it’s more assisting and effortless once you get into a good running rhythm. If you liked the previous Invincible then you will like this version, if you didn’t get along with it before, then it’s unlikely you will change your opinion 👍

@royahoy8655

Жыл бұрын

The glideride3 was a firm dull ride for me . I regret buying them v1 so much so more softer. The invincible 2 is such a fun bouncy ride complete opposite to the ASICS.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Hey Gavin thanks so much for loving the vids. This is a funny old shoe and I know you guys do love it. Plenty of love out there for it. TBH I really thought Simon would like them as he likes the magic speed and I hate that!

@gavinclarkemusic

Жыл бұрын

@@FordyRuns fair play mate 👍 I am just a bit irked the tone of the video will make the Invincible 3 sound like a joke of a shoe! I know you muck about and have banter in your vids and if that’s how it makes you feel, fair enough. I know Si is just responding to your questions. But you know a lot of people take your views as gospel truth, when it’s clear you haven’t tried the shoe yourself due to previous injury experiences from V1. All I’d say is give it a chance! ✌️ 😬

Looking forward to the Nimbus 25 review tomorrow. Pulled the trigger on a pair after your guidance last night. Sports shoes had 15% offer off asics so £148, still dear but more reflective of other offerings

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s a better price

Proper review init!

They are good training shoes as solid and keep injuries at bay. When you go from them to your super light carbon-plated shoes for a marathon or a half, you will be very fast after training with these!

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Its a fair point Phil. I won't touch them as you know but I know you guys love them

Si needs to go back and feel the love from the Glideride 3 by the sounds of it 😜 I've just passed the 100 mile mark in mine 👌🏻

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

He loves his GR3

Quality as ever. I just got a pair of MaxRoad 5 for £68. Will take them for a nice 16 miles on Saturday. Keep up the awesome work fellas.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary

I wish we all had a whip round and sent Simon to Berlin for the launch of these with Ben is running. Would have loved to see him there saying his rating in front of Paula Radcliffe and saying the “trainer gives you nothing back” whilst on one of those treadmills. Thank you both for the honesty and keeping it real 👌

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 pro direct running hate us coz we are not skinny and don’t run a marathon under 3 hours 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@fudbeer1

Жыл бұрын

Love Bens impartial review of the shoe Paula gave him at the Nike event and that's sold by pro direct who sponsor Ben!

I think this version will work for me. I would use it for easy/recovery and slow long runs and that is what the shoe is intended for I believe. It seems to be a cross between Infinity Run OG (upper) which I liked a lot and still use for walking, and Invincible Run. I like more stability, as I didn't get along with uncontrolled wild bounce of 1/2. Chris, I think you felt the same way about v1/2 bounce. The outsole is going to last a lot too and seems to have a good traction. But I am definitely not paying US$180. I will wait for a good discount later in the year!

I think that we're reaching a moment where we have so many shoes that are lighter and still comfortable enough for easy/recovery days that buying this kind of heavy shoes is only for the ones that really love them... currently, I have in my rotation endorphin speed 3 and novablast 3, and both can handle easy/recovery days without all this weight.... and also long runs for sure

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Good points

If Nike's didn't go on sale so quickly, I'd be more enthusiastic about trying these out right after launch. I think I'll wait for a price drop.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Let’s see if the price drops quickly will tell us everything

V1 was my long run shoe…loved it! Am still using the V2 for my long runs and when they are done will get V3! Brilliant shoes for long slow runs!

Interesting, lots of mixed comments….I’ve not got the V3 yet. To sum up the Nike Invincible V1 and 2 - this is the shoe to use on a Sunday long run after a tough week training and you need your legs fresh and protected to go again the following week. It keeps me at a sustainable pace.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I love the discussion it’s great!

Best bit of video ‘Highbury avenue’ sign 😂

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Only just noticed that! 🤣🤣🤣

I feel similar to you both. I think the only positive if this show is also it’s downfall. It’s a SLOOOOOOW cruiser.. it’s one dimensional. It IS absolutely a recovery shoe.. 100% agree if you have any kind of pace they are unresponsive and sluggish. You feel the weight in your calves. Super comfy though. Casual shoe more than a runner

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

My view is limited but to me it looks like a casual shoe but I know some of you guys love it

@atmavictu2995

Жыл бұрын

It was written off by almost everyone as a runner shoes, but I feel the turbo next nature is a great lifestyle sneakers, cool design, cool colors, light and very good for walking after a bit of breaking in to stretch the upper. This invincible shoes quite honestly look like an orthopedic boot when you put them on, not particularly comfy, heavy and huge. Funny the 1 and 2 while looking even worse design wise looked way better on feet.

@jamestremblett1875

Жыл бұрын

It's fair to want a shoe that can satisfy multiple purposes. But let's be honest, many of us are shoe crazy and will take any excuse to add a new pair into the rotation for some reason or other. Trashing a pair of shoes for only excelling at one kind of workout is disingenuous if you already keep 3 or more pairs of shoes in your rotation.

@TolunayOrkun

Жыл бұрын

@@FordyRuns well if it doesn't work out, you can definitely use them as a causal shoe. But I think if you give a fair shot it might work for you. It is definitely not a speed day shoe, but you can comfortably do long runs in it and that outsole traction should be good in UK.

I had some v1's - they were good in a marshmallow pavement slapping way for really easy runs. I didn't have any stability issues as they were 6 foot wide. They did eat some of the pounding so were quite kind to my arthritic knees, but just felt so clumpy and uninspiring, so I've never felt the need to check out the newer versions

I personally like it, as per the previous models. I don’t mind a heavier shoe but it’s all personal preference

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree I’m surprised he didn’t like it tbh

comment for the algorithm.., good stuff as always.., I like the candid nature of this video..

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

How did the V1 get you injured?

V2 are my fav running shoes ive ever had!

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad they work for you

V1 still in my rotation💥👌

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

The outsole is very good

Invincible 3 don’t have a shank plate, let alone a carbon shank, so you won’t get the spring/feedback like the racing models, but it is the best all around shoe. I can wear these as daily drivers for light/medium runs then to the grocery store, and lastly, probably help a friend move homes. Love these shoes.

Interested to see how he fairs after 50ish miles. I have the version 2s and hated them to start with, but persevered and after about 50 miles they were much better. Ended up getting around 450 miles out of them!

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

16 miles Saturday will take him over 50 let’s see

It's very comfortable shoe number one in comfort.

Love the Invincibles,can't wait to get the v3. You previously recommended the novablast 3 and I find them below par,killing my Achilles and the midsole is lacking support.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Lot of you guys love them

V3 worth an upgrade over the V2? No....but for people who couldn't handle the stability of the V1/2, the V3 might expand the number of runners who can use the shoe. My V2's are at 140KM on 6 runs, pure LR shoe only. If I need to inject pace on my LR's I'll wear the Tempo Next%, and for daily it's either the Mizuno Wave Rider25 for pure easy runs, or easy with strides probably the Endo Speed 3 (no longer like the shoe for threshold anymore, they just over tamed it).

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

interesting thank you!

A huge letdown. The heel slip is crazy, the upper is a sweat box, and the increased outsole and attempts to further stabilise the shoe have lost the untamed fun of Vs 1 & 2 in the process. I purchased the Nimbus 25 very shortly after my first run in the Invincible 3s.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

How you find the nimbus?

@flatfootedrunner

Жыл бұрын

@@FordyRuns Superior in every way!

@TolunayOrkun

Жыл бұрын

A lot of people including me hated that uncontrolled bounce of v1/2. I think this is going to work for me. Your loss is my gain!

@flatfootedrunner

Жыл бұрын

@@TolunayOrkun But by losing that you take away what at the very least made the Invincible its own thing. Now it’s closer to competitor offerings, but not nearly as good. But if it works for you then that’s great.

Confirmation bias in action here.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Really where? I thought he was going to love them and was surprised he did not. It is early days so he may change his mind

@DeeDeeDanone

Жыл бұрын

@@FordyRuns I don't mean to be overly negative and throw accusations, but your channel does have a certain relationship with Nike products, which is totally fine. I feel I could've scripted this video without even seeing it, I know it's technically Si's video but I'd imagine even unconsciously he could've gone looking for a certain experience from this shoe and ultimately finding it, confirming said bias.

hmm do guys think new balance supercomp wud be a better buy? good prices atm

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

I don’t care for the shoe it was too soft for me

After buying the invincible 1 and 2, I had the opportunity of sampling the nimbus 25 2 weeks ago and was sold. Went to the store yesterday to buy the nimbus 25 but wasn't available yet and bought the invincible 3. I'm not satisfied and am taking them back

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Interesting thanks!

Love my invincible 2’s totally my favorite squishy shoe of all time. Actually had the privilege to try on the new 3’s and it was a no go for me so I passed on purchasing them.

I have to admit…I may have picked up a pair of MaxRoad 5 for £68 from big Mike Ashley 👍🏻

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

dream purchase

The upper is sand paper like.Keeps scraping the top of the foot and the heel.Such a shame for such an expensive shoe.Anyone experienced anything similar?

That's what I suspected about this v3 how in the world is this shoe heavier then the v2s ? I won't be getting any v3

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

I was hoping they’d make it lighter

I bought a pair of version 2 last summer just out of morbid curiosity, I’d say comfortable to walk in or use as a boot if you have a broken leg, but running in them didn’t work for me, plus on pavement they sounded like a wet squid falling down the stairs.

That's interesting, because everyone is complaining about the heel slip in the Invincible 3, and that the nimbus 25 has gone backwards in versatility... 🤔 But the invincible 3 is 190 euro, and the nimbus 25 200, so neither are at the top of my list at the moment. It looks like Nike managed to ruin another good shoe.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Im loving the nimbus

@TolunayOrkun

Жыл бұрын

Infinity Run OG had heel slip issues for some people (not me) and it didn't have extra runner knot loop lace holes. This one does. Ben Parkes (runner/shoe tuber) solved his slip by using the runner knot. RoaadTrailRun didn't experience heel slip. At least there is a solution if you experience it.

@theghostofpcs2391

Жыл бұрын

@@TolunayOrkun Well, I have this weird thing, that I have heel slip in most of my shoes, but only on the left foot... In some shoes the runners knot works for me, in others it's uncomfortable on top of my foot. Or it may not work at all. And there are shoes where I can fix it without using a runners knot. I'm a bit wary of shoes that have heel slip for people who normally don't experience it. The shoe getting wider is another possible problem for me, because my feet sometimes touch each other when running.

@TolunayOrkun

Жыл бұрын

@@theghostofpcs2391 Definitely you might want to buy it direct from Nike as you can send it back easily. I think the tongue padded and high enough to take the pressure of runner's knot in this case.

I feel like this is partially biased. I've been wearing the 2s for the past 4 months and I'm already planning on buying the 3s.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Not sure how …. Have a great day

Come on its a recovery shoes !!! iove it, ts super soft, I agree the price is too high ! still love you man !

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Love you too bro! thank you

it's a fashion sneaker that you can use for a light jog, probably if you are on a business travel and want to have some easy runs when you have spare time. That's what it is.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Good point

I got the colorway black ordered from app, but I returned it coz materials feels cheap. I like the primeknit of ultraboost better than this, this feels shiny plasticky waxy thin upper. I just did not get the premium feel on this one in person. My 2015 UB feels more premium. Makes squeaky noises as you walk as well. A shame since I got this because of high praise by youtube reviewers.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that! Glad we could help

@gabrielkok9208

Жыл бұрын

a full refund ?

@csunfinds

Жыл бұрын

@@gabrielkok9208 yeah

Si is happy then 😂

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

I got the V2 for €80 and I find them clunky and nothing special.. Heavy and they are terrible for my Achilles Tendon and knee.. Vaporfly 2 completely different foam.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

The Zoom X does feel different

@TolunayOrkun

Жыл бұрын

The plate in VF helps stabilize the extremely compressive foam. V1/V2 had a pretty unstable bounce which manifested as strain in Achilles tendon and knee stabilizers. Sounds like they solved that problem in this version. I think the changes in this version might work for you. I will be buying this one but with a good discount later in the year.

i just tried them on, i can’t stand the upper.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

It’s bad

There’s always a minority opinion. ZoomX being described as “dead” is definitely an outlier opinion lol

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I was surprised but that’s what he thinks so gotta respect it

You need to go back and edit the title to 4 Running Shoes I Am NOT Buying In 2023 :))

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 I didn’t buy this one Simon did

It’s heavier than the previous version I guess

I was a big wearer of Nike shoes for years, but they have fallen behind other companies in terms of quality and performance in their run of the mill shoes. How they can have the cheek to charge 170 pounds for such a poorly built cheap shoe i just don't know.

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

It’s very cheaply made

It's a very unstable shoe. I had heel slip and achilles rub. Seems like it's just a gimmick shoe.

Fordy: I won't be buying the shoe... Si: I will get the shoe and a video can still be done... 👏👏👏 Well played sirs 👏👏👏

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

We are like pro’s

Had the 2s and he’s bang on it’s an awful shoe absolutely dead won’t be getting the 3s

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

If you didn’t like v2 you won’t like these for sure

Chuck these in a bush 😂😂

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Need a translator for this video 🤣🤣🏃🏻‍♂️

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

hahahahahahaha

@michaelr.8402

Жыл бұрын

i always need a translator. "stupid" german 🏃‍♂️ here🙊😉

Like to Fordy. Thanks for this information about the Nike. A nice day for everyone. 🌦️🏃🌤️

@FordyRuns

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!