Nike Invincible 3 vs Nike Pegasus 40
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| NikeInvincible 3 | NikePegasus 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2023 | April 2023 |
| Fit and feel | ||
| Made for | Road running | Road running |
| Weight | 309 g | 288 g (better) |
| Heel height | 35.2 mm | 30.2 mm |
| Forefoot height | 25.6 mm | 20.5 mm |
| Drop | 9 mm | 10 mm |
| Carbon plate | No | No |
| Midsole foam | ZoomX foam midsole, wider and taller than the Invincible 2, rocker shaped | Nike React foam midsole with two Air Zoom units, one in the forefoot and one in the heel |
| Upper | Flyknit upper with billow cables in the midfoot; extra cushioning around the heel and tongue; reflective details | Single-layer engineered mesh; redesigned midfoot band and strap; suede lining at the heel |
| Outsole | Rubber Waffle outsole | Waffle-inspired rubber outsole with an extra flex groove |
| Fit | Fits small; Nike recommends ordering half a size up | Neutral support; midfoot band shaped for all arch heights |
| Use | ||
| Best for | Everyday and long road runs with maximum cushioning | Everyday road running, from short runs to marathon training |
| Measured figures | RunRepeat lab: 284 g, 35.2 mm heel, 25.6 mm forefoot, 9.6 mm drop (Nike gives 309 g for a men's UK 9 and a 9 mm drop; one part of Nike's page says 8 mm) | RunRepeat lab: 275 g (men's US 9), 30.2 mm heel, 20.5 mm forefoot, 9.7 mm drop (Nike gives 288 g for a men's US 10 and a 10 mm drop) |
| Design | ||
| Colourways | Black/White, White/Blue Tint/Sail/Blue Void and others | Black/Iron Grey/White, Black/Anthracite/Black, White/Black/Photon Dust/Wolf Grey and others |
| Widths | – | Regular and extra wide |
