I have all three plus the Invincible Run 2 and, for me, the only one I don't like is the new Invincible Run 3. The ride is not as bouncy and fun as the v2 and I just can't dial in a good fit with it. I'd get heel slippage or too much pressure around the mid-foot area if I try to get a better lockdown. I'd always end up re-lacing during the middle of the runs and, when I do find a good balance between comfort and lockdown, it doesn't last long and I'd get slippage, which is extremely annoying. I'd tolerate it more if the ride was better but the shoe is massive and clunky to run in. It feels heavier than it looks and just isn't a fun ride for me. The Invincible Run 3 has been a major disappointment for me because I really like v2, which has the bounciest ride and a certain "magic" to it. To me, v3 does not have it at all. I really like both Nimbus 25 and the More v4. The Nimbus 25's comfort is really more about the plush upper, stretchy tongue, and the fit. The midsole provides a balanced feel (not too soft and too firm) but has plenty of cushion for impact protection. The ride is comfortable and smooth but isn't bouncy and exciting like it is on the Invincible Run 2 or something like the Adidas Prime X Strung. For me, it's for easy/slow/recovery kinds of runs at 8~9'/mile paces but it can handle faster paces pretty well too. The More v4 is a pretty unique shoe. It looks massive (almost like a clown shoe when you look down on it on your feet) but doesn't feel as heavy and clunky as it looks. The ride isn't soft and bouncy like on the Invincible Run 2 (or 3) but it is still very pleasant. You sink a bit on foot-strike impact and then roll forward smoothly. I'd liken the ride's feel to that of running barefoot on wet sand on a beach. You won't run fast on it but it's a nice feeling underfoot and you just enjoy the run. That's my take on these max-cushioned shoes. The Invincible Run 3 looked so promising but it just didn't work out for me. I know that some people like it and would consider it an improvement over v2. It seems to address the shortcomings of the v2 (like stability and the overall look) but, to me, it seems all the updates just made it worse. The Nimbus 25 and More v4 are similar but the rides are quite different. The Nimbus 25 gets the edge in upper comfort but I prefer the midsole feel and ride of the More v4. You can pick up the pace on the Nimbus 25, but the More v4 kind of forces you to run easy and slow, which is a good thing when you want to recover.
@@JimmyTacos-un3ee The Gel-Nimbus 25 is really good for walking. On my rest days for recovery (one or two days per week), I go on a relaxing 3-mile walk and use the Gel-Nimbus 25.
i second this. the nike has heel slippage & can’t get a good fit. I ran 4 miles on it and felt like running on really unstable thick flip flops. even when using it at work where i’m on my feet 12 hours, it’s not any good. avoid at all cost.
More v4 forefront cushioning was much needed on my long runs. The rocker sole also help with my stride and pace. It’s a shoe that you forget you’re wearing.
Ive had the MORE V 4 for 2 months now, and im loving it. I have not felt anything as soft and cushiony under foot before. Now I feel like ive been cheating on my MORE V 4 after watching this video. I have to atleast go to the store get a sense of how soft this ZOOM X material really is, bcos I was blown away with the softness of the MORE V4 and it came in last place on this video. Such a tease Ryan... LOL
Zoom X is softer by a mile. I know because I have both. Problem with Invincible Zoom X is it's legendary ankle roll. Once Nike can solve this then its probably the best cushioned shoe money can buy.
Awesome review. Exactly what I was looking for. I have the invincible run 2 and enjoy it but on a daily basis it feels unstable. I’m looking for a very cushioned every day shoe and you provided some awesome insight. Definitely going with the more v4 due to the forefoot cushion. Thanks again!
Great comparison! I tried on all of these three at my local dealer today. I went for the More V4 as I was looking for comfort. I do have livelier, faster shoes in my rotation, so that was not the criteria. For the recovery and easy runs, I felt the NB is the best choice for me.
NB more v4,s have a design flaw in the toe box area there’s a crease which digs into your toe….I bought 4 pairs to see if they were all the same and low and behold there all had the flaw which I was gutted about as I really wanted them…….so I bought the asics gel nimbus 25 and they are EPIC! I used mine in Singapore where it’s hot like the sun and found them to be very breathable and cool….I wouldn’t wear anything else!
I will say, if you are a heavier guy like myself(6’5 ) i always prefer the fresh foam in new balance and i love the more series. Im not really looking for bounciness, im looking for impact protections and it feels the best under my feet. My kneecaps feel like new money when I’m done. Also the fact that i Can get my width makes nike and asics never a consistent viable option over new balance.
I understand, I do think that for bigger runners like myself and you and others the nimbus may not be the right shoe. The fresh foam more definitely accommodates me more than the nimbus.
How heavy are you? I’m 300lbs thinking of buying this but worried about the durability of the freshfoam. Since it might wear out quickly and lose it’s thickness. And also the breathability
@@laCASTROng 175, the fresh foam was good when first got them but now I’m not sure. I ran a set of 2 mile intervals an 1 mile intervals and my knees, and hips were beat up. I’m just going to use them for treadmill shoes. The nb fuel cell and the Saucony will now be my long distance and recovery shoes.
I got the More V4s the other day and immediately went out for a run with them straight out from the store. 😂 It is exactly what the reviewers said albeit it is kinda warm inside since it's not that breathable in the upper. That's my only gripe about it. 🙃
I favor the NB More 4. I tried the Nike Inv2 which is less breathable and boxy. The nimbus is not as soft bouncy. The NB seems to protect my legs more and keeps them fresh.
I had been running in the More 3 and Clifton 8 for the last year or so, but have bad knee pain. Both are 4mm and 5 mm drops. Went back to Invincible 1 and Nimbus 24, and pain is mostly gone w/ their higher stack height.
I am on the heavier side and for me the Hoka Bondi are perfect. Firm and stable with an appreciable level of absorption. I owned the Invincible 2 and the stability was pathetic. Even immobile, I had to constantly correct my position to keep my balance !
Fair to say that all the thick trend these days could be called Hoka-inspired, or Hoka-influenced. Your perception about instability matches the reasons I heard for attempting modifications in the 3. I don't see too many claiming those modifications were a smashing success, though.
It sounds like you're talking about standing around in them when you say "correct your position" and that might be your problem these are running shoes these are not meant for heavy people to just stand around in you need shoes with support more than cushion and they're literally meant for running not standing there's other shoes that are designed for standing that are made for security guards and people who stand a lot. That might be your issue is that your trying to use a running shoe and your not running wich is what it's designed for. If I'm jist misunderstanding then I apologize and forgot what I said if your actually running in them. But I'm also heavy and if I'm not running you will never catch me in running shoes because they do suck for stability they're mostly meant for shock absorption and energy return. I'm 6'3 225 and I am like a big building with a marshmallow foundation when I wear high cushion running shoes and I'm not running lol. May I recommend Altra shoes if you need a comfortable cushion shoes to wear when not running. Good luck my heavy brother 🤙... it's hard because most of these Runners are like 130 to 170 lb and what feels really cushiony for them can really just collapse underneath the heavier person's foot so I know the struggle. Brooks makes the best shoes for heavier people in my humble opinion. I'd suggest taking a look at the Brooks Glycerin 20, or the Adrenaline 23. See if you can try them on somewhere. Most Runners will say that they're not very squishy but that's because most Runners are not very heavy people but they feel squishy for heavy Runners because they just have a more robust foam that feels firm to light people but soft to heavy people. Check em out.
When I first put the nimbus on and walked around in I was sold but when I took my run then it changed my mind. Its was cushiony in the forefoot for the first 2 miles but after mile three it wasn’t there any more. With the fresh foam more it was very comfortable through the the run. It was bouncy and very comfortable, I really enjoyed running in the shoe. I did 2 mile intervals in the fresh foam and just did a 5-7 mile run with the nimbus. My choice is the fresh foam more over the nimbus..I dont have the nike so I can’t comment. Im a mid foot striker so it may have something to do with why I like the new balance over the asics..
@@JimmyTacos-un3ee Probably the nimbus. Ive had a change of mind on the fresh foam. I don’t know what happened from the first run till now but they are the most uncomfortable shoe to run in. I now only use them as my tread mill shoe.
@@elijahmodnar1 I have a Hallux Rigidus on my right toe and it completely aggravated it. So damn painful! The Hoka Clifton 8 regulars also did the same and had to go with the wide to mitigate my situation.
I am loving the Invincible Run 3. Did not own any of the previous Invincibles. From what all the reviews say about the Invincible 1 and 2, it definitely feels firm, responsive and stable on my feet with the incredible ZoomX foam.
I’ve had the More V4 for 2 months now and after watching a ton of reviews with many RU-vidrs the stability was a common theme, and I totally agree. The way I would characterize the More V4 is that it is the most consistent across all characteristics that you look for in a shoe. The other shoes may have higher highs in certain categories but have greater lows also. The More V4 is great across the board.
I really am so confused about all videos from different RU-vidrs about the bouncy feeling... Everybody is saying something else....😂 Normally there is some consistence...but with these new mega shoes it is soooo different😂
I personally loved the invincible 1 and 2. Being an overpronator and having flat feet, those versions really helped me deal with pains on the tibia and fibula. No other stable shoe ever helped me that way. I think the 1 and 2 versions were kind of squishy but stable, I really loved running in those shoes. I really really dislike (h4t3) invincible 3, I personally think Nike ruined this shoe, it really feels like a completely different shoe from 1 and 2, it’s way more firm and stiff, specially on the front of the shoe. I does feel kind of plushy on the heel, maybe because of the higher heel material, but I was really used to that stable and shorter heel. Also the materials from the shoe look cheap, kind of like a thin layer of plastic, highly doubt they’re long time lasting. I still have my invincible 1 from. 4 or 5 years ago and they’re the best. I regret buying 2 new pairs of the 3 on the members day sale. I will try the ASICS now.
I'll buy the Inv3 because the Inv 1 was and the Inv2 is still my favourite daily trainer. And if the Inv 3 will be a bad surprise ( what I don't expect ) I'll send them back as Nike allows sending back used shoes.
I had the Asics they feel amazing. But took them back once I felt the Nike ones. Thanks for the review. Nike has way more bounce. Cusion. Has a bit of a weird offset feels not flat. But idk. If money was no object I'd keep the Asics too. 😊
Asics has a better max cushion shoe the superblast. More stack at 45mm and lighter than the nimbus. I think being the newest shoe gets the nimbus mentioned more.
Hi, thanks for sharing! I love your content. I recently reviewed and compared these three pairs of running shoes and decided to buy the New Balance Fresh Foam because I really liked how they felt when I tried them on in the store. However, after wearing them for running, I’ve experienced heel fatigue and a strange pain in the arch of my foot. It seems the inner part of the midsole has a very pronounced arch that is causing discomfort. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this and could share their feedback, or if it might just be an issue specific to me. Thanks.
In uK 🇬🇧 Nimbus 25 is the most expensive from all those 3 pairs Is just disgusting for a company they only have 2 shops around so people kind of have to blind buy
Bcos they all are max cushion they all have awesome impact protection. However the Nike has the least amount of stability I’d say. I personally bought the More v4 and it has both. I’ve had the ASICS previously and it also had both, however my feet felt very warm in them as the breathability was not great for me. But shoes are so individualized so don’t take my opinion as the Bible.
As someone who usually wears size 9, do you think I could get away with wearing a size 9.5 on the ASICS? A friend offered me their pair for cheap but just a half size up
I love max cushioned shoes. Im 5'10 230 pounds i weighlift andcrosstrain hard and heavy. So i needs a good, comftarble and good cushioned shoe ive tried the New Balance More V4 and to me there just like the Nimbus 25. In other words im getting the New Balance more v4 next. Tried the Nikes invincible 3's and was let down 😢. I wish adidas would come up with something better because i also love their 3 stripes, but crossing my fingers, they will soon. Oh i also have the Nimbus 25 and they are wonderful.
I have the glycerin 20, nimbus 25 and invincible 3. For me the ASICS has the best upper, the brooks has the best sole and the invincible has the most fun ride. I love them all but for easy and recovery runs I would opt for the invincible but only by a small amount over the nimbus.
I had the more foam v4 not long before and when I would push the front of my foot down the tip of the shoe would hollow in and pinch the tip of my toe, it was very irritating, also when I would just wear it the shoe pads corners inside would burrow into bottom of my foot and made it also very irritating
I have the Nimbus 25 and after every run I do in them I always feel beaten up. My knees feel like they've taken a pounding which is weird because I don't get that in the Asics Glideride 3. I've been thinking about selling the Nimbus and getting the Invincible 3
Bonjour ! Alors moi personnellement en ce qui concerne la Gel25 ....j'ai réussi à la revendre , ouf !!! Heureusement ! et oui après 3 essais ! Je dois dire que Asics a trop misé sur l'amorti ou sur le confort ! Résultat !?! Échec total ! Cette nouvelle gel25 nous plante grave sur le bitume mais pire que ça ! elle ne provoque aucune envie de courir avec et pourquoi ?? Allez-vous me dire ? Tout simplement parce que cette chaussure est molle et vous fait perdre votre foulée d'attaquant ! Cette foulée qui fait clac sur le sol, c'est finie ...jamais plus vous ne pourrez la retrouver avec cette gel25 . La gel25 va plaire uniquement aux personnes qui ne se connaissent pas, qui recherche uniquement un confort ...sans savoir qu'une autre chaussure pourrait les faire courir beaucoup plus vite ! L'erreur de asics est : de ne pas avoir mis de la nervosité dans cette semelle , on l'aurait préféré moins belle mais plus efficace !
I was looking for an easy day/recovery shoe and got the Nike Inv 3. Definitely not the shoe for me, 0 comfort and plushness in the forefoot, these are heel strike shoes, which I'm not. Since then, I keep looking at Nimbus 25, NB Fresh Foam 4 and Hoka Bondi, with 0 clue what to choose 😢 help!
Maybe its my running style, maybe its my gait, or build, but the whole “max cushion” shoe category doesnt work for me at all. Unless it has a carbon plate these massive cushioned shoes just make me feel like im lugging around a brick on my feet. Great for walking, doesn’t make sense for running, even on an easy day.
