What replaced the Nike Invincible 3?
Updated September 1, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
Nothing replaced the Invincible 3 inside its own line. Nike never made an Invincible 4 and retired the name: the 2025 reshuffle of its running range left three everyday families, Pegasus, Vomero and Structure, and the max-cushion job passed to the all-ZoomX Vomero Plus, which lists at the same $180 and stacks 45 mm at the heel. Released in February 2023, the Invincible 3 was the last of the line, and remaining stock is still the only way to buy one.
- Remaining Invincible 3 stockSizes running outMen's at AmazonWomen's
- Nike Vomero 18Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Sep 1, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
The Nike Invincible line is discontinued
Nike discontinued the Invincible after the 3 and never made a 4. Its 2025 reshuffle collapsed everyday running into three families, Pegasus, Vomero and Structure, and the max-cushion job went to the Vomero Plus, an all-ZoomX tier of the Vomero line listing at $180 with 45 mm of heel stack, 4 mm more than the Invincible 3 carried. Believe in the Run marked the launch as a farewell to the much-loved Invincible line. Loyalists who wanted the same bounce without following the name mostly moved to the Nimbus, the 1080 or the Bondi.
The named successor, the Vomero Plus, is a tier inside the Nike Vomero family rather than a numbered version, so it has no record of its own here. The comparison below uses the Nike Vomero 18, that line's current numbered model.
At a glance
- Weight is unchanged
- 6 mm more heel stack
- Drop moved from 9 mm to 10 mm
- New midsole foam
- List price down $30
Invincible 3 vs Vomero 18: every spec, side by side
Two different lines, so the numbers are the whole comparison; no version-to-version change notes apply.
| Spec | Invincible 3 | Vomero 18 |
|---|---|---|
| FIT AND WEIGHT | ||
| Weight | 10.6 oz | 10.5 oz |
| Widths | D, 2E, 4E | D, 2E, 4E |
| Upper | Thinner, denser Flyknit with a wider heel and less collar padding | Engineered mesh with a thick padded tongue and microsuede heel |
| CUSHIONING GEOMETRY | ||
| Heel stack | 40 mm | 46 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 31 mm | 36 mm |
| Drop | 9 mm | 10 mm |
| MATERIALS | ||
| Midsole | Full-length ZoomX over a stability layer on the strobel | Full-length ZoomX over a ReactX base |
| VALUE | ||
| List price at launch | $180 | $150 |
Hunt down old stock, or move on?
Changed characterNike kept the recipe and moved it into another line. The Vomero Plus is the real heir, all ZoomX at $180 like the Invincible, and 45 mm at the heel against the Invincible 3 quoted 40 mm, so it is taller and softer than the shoe it replaces. The numbered Vomero 18 compared here is the cheaper, more conservative version of the same idea: ZoomX over a firmer ReactX base at $150, more stable and more durable underfoot, and not as bouncy. Neither one is the shoe that made this line, because both are more shoe than the Invincible ever was.
Chase remaining Invincible 3 stock if
- You want the Invincible ride specifically, which no current Nike matches at 40 mm and 10.6 oz
- Wide or extra-wide fits matter and you already know the 3 works on your foot
- You can find remaining 3 stock, because this shoe has no in-line successor at any price
Move to the Vomero 18 if
- You want a shoe you can still buy in every size rather than whatever stock is left
- The Invincible heel slip was your problem; the Vomero 18 is a far more secure fit
- You would rather have the more durable, more stable version of a tall soft trainer than the bounciest one
What Invincible loyalists did next
The discontinuation produced more discussion than any of the updates did. Replacement threads on LetsRun and r/RunningShoeGeeks ran for months, and the recurring answer was that no single shoe covered it: people who wanted the bounce went to the 1080, people who wanted the protection went to the Bondi or the Nimbus, and people who wanted to stay with Nike waited for the Vomero Plus and mostly reported it was close. Reviewers were blunter. Believe in the Run marked the Vomero Plus launch by bidding farewell to the much-loved Invincible line.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Invincible 3 stock
Sizes running outDiscontinued at retail. Amazon carries what remains, so treat an in-stock size as a closing window, and expect prices to swing.
Availability last checked Sep 1, 2026.
Closest shoes still in production
Beyond the Vomero 18, these come closest to what the Invincible 3 did, ranked by ride similarity.
- 9 oz
- 6 mm drop
- 40 mm heel
- $170 list
The closest thing to the old Invincible ride from another brand: soft, bouncy, and built for easy miles. The 1080 v15 is about an ounce and a half lighter than the Invincible 3 was and lists $170, and its FuelCell foam is the nearest match to ZoomX bounce on the market.
Against your Nike Invincible 3: 1.6 oz lighter, 3 mm less drop, $10 less at list.
- 9.9 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 43.5 mm heel
- $165 list
The plush flagship most Invincible owners cross-shopped. The Nimbus is firmer and more planted than the Invincible was, and it holds the heel far better, which was the 3 fit complaint. It also lasts longer; ZoomX outsoles wore fast.
Against your Nike Invincible 3: 0.7 oz lighter, 3.5 mm more heel stack, 1 mm less drop, $15 less at list.
- 10.5 oz
- 5 mm drop
- 43 mm heel
- $170 list
The max-stack option for runners who wanted the Invincible protection without the wobble. The Bondi is more stable and more rockered, and duller: it will not give back the trampoline feel that made the Invincible worth $180.
Against your Nike Invincible 3: the same weight, 3 mm more heel stack, 4 mm less drop, $10 less at list.
- 10.6 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 38 mm heel
- $175 list
The composed premium cruiser rather than the bouncy one. Runners who liked the Invincible cushioning but disliked how unstable it felt underfoot tend to get on with the Glycerin; anyone chasing the bounce will find it muted.
Against your Nike Invincible 3: the same weight, 2 mm less heel stack, 1 mm less drop, $5 less at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Nike Invincible discontinued?
- Yes. Nike discontinued the Invincible after the 3 and never made a 4. Its 2025 reshuffle collapsed everyday running into three families, Pegasus, Vomero and Structure, and the max-cushion job went to the Vomero Plus, an all-ZoomX tier of the Vomero line listing at $180 with 45 mm of heel stack, 4 mm more than the Invincible 3 carried. Believe in the Run marked the launch as a farewell to the much-loved Invincible line. Loyalists who wanted the same bounce without following the name mostly moved to the Nimbus, the 1080 or the Bondi.
- Can I still buy the Nike Invincible 3?
- For now. Amazon still lists the Nike Invincible 3, but the size run is thinning and prices swing with remaining stock. If your size is there, this is the late window, not the early one.
- What did Nike Vomero buyers get instead of the Nike Invincible 3?
- The Vomero Plus, a tier inside the Nike Vomero family rather than a numbered version. The spec comparison on this page uses the Nike Vomero 18, the line's current numbered model, because the Vomero Plus has no version history of its own yet.
- Does the Vomero 18 ride like the Nike Invincible 3?
- Not really, and this page says so. The Vomero 18 is a different design, with a 10 mm drop against the Nike Invincible 3's 9 mm. Shop it against the alternatives below rather than buying on the brand name.
- What is the closest shoe still made to the Nike Invincible 3?
- Outside the Vomero, the New Balance 1080 v15. The closest thing to the old Invincible ride from another brand: soft, bouncy, and built for easy miles. The 1080 v15 is about an ounce and a half lighter than the Invincible 3 was and lists $170, and its FuelCell foam is the nearest match to ZoomX bounce on the market.