Two shoes built on the same premise — put as much soft foam under the runner as physics allows — at a $30 price gap. The Invincible 3 scores 87 to the More v4's 84, and the difference is the foam: ZoomX returns 67% of energy versus 62%, so the Nike feels bouncy where the New Balance feels plush-but-calm. The More v4 counters with a slightly taller stack (41mm vs 40mm), softer durometer (20 vs 21 HC), a wider 96mm toebox (vs 93mm), wide-width availability, and a $130–$150 price against $160–$180.
Nike Invincible Run 3 | New Balance Fresh Foam More v4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $160 | $130▲ Best |
| Weight | 264g▲ Best | 287g |
| Heel drop | 9mm | 8mm |
| Heel stack | 40mm | 41mm |
| Midsole feel | 21 HC | 20 HC |
| CoreScore | 87▲ Best | 84 |
| Arch support | neutral | neutral |
| Best for | Easy runs, Recovery, Heavy runners | Ultra runners, Max cushion seekers, Long slow distance |
| Not ideal for | Speed work, Racing | Speed work, Racing |
Who should buy which
Choose the Invincible 3 if you want max cushion that still feels alive — the ZoomX bounce is unique in this class and worth the premium for runners who find most maximal shoes dead underfoot.
Choose the More v4 if softness and stability are the whole point — recovery days, easy long runs, bigger runners, or wide feet — and pocket the $30. Its calm, stable platform is the more traditional max-cushion experience.
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