![]() It has a rocker geometry so even when you’re walking around, you can feel the shoe rolling you through transitions. Its high level of cushioning also makes it suitable for long-distance efforts so it’s a lot more versatile than it looks and how it’s marketed. I mostly use my Invincible Run 2 for easy runs but it’s also fun to use for shorter, faster stuff like 400m repeats. There is no Strobel lining underneath the insole like most running shoes so your foot sits directly on top of the foam and this allows your foot to sink into the foam, even more, increasing the plushness. The ZoomX foam feels equally distributed throughout the single-density midsole so whether you’re striking heel, midfoot, or forefoot, foot strikes feel well-cushioned and smooth. When picking up the pace, the harder you strike, the more rebound you get. The Invincible Run 2 has a squishy, marshmallow-like midsole but the magic happens when it is compressed and it returns back to its original shape remarkably fast. It’s unlike any other shoe on the market. It feels protective and soft but also springy at the same time. Every time I run in it, I think to myself how special this shoe feels underfoot. It’s unbelievable that the same company that makes the boring Pegasus is capable of making such an innovative, groundbreaking shoe like the Invincible Run 2. Picture of Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2 It weighs exactly the same as last year’s version, 9.8 oz (278 g) which is disappointing considering there are so many things they could have done to the upper to reduce the weight. This year’s Invincible Run 2 is only an upper update: a more refined version of last year’s commercial success. This info is either false or misleading because I’m pretty sure that it’s the exact same midsole as last year’s version. On the Invincible Run 2 product page on the Nike website, they have stated that the Invincible Run 2 has a higher midsole with more foam as well as a wider base for more stable transitions. This is a shoe that gives you maximum impact protection. We’ve had plenty of happy customers comment on our review of the original Invincible Run, how their legs, feet, and hips don’t get as sore when they run in it compared to other trainers. It can fill 2 roles in your shoe rotation: a recovery/easy day shoe as well as a steady-paced trainer when you want to go faster than easy pace. The Invincible Run is such a unique shoe because not only is it highly cushioned and plush but due to the high level of energy return from its midsole, it allows you to pick up the pace with ease. ![]() The Brooks Aurora-BL came the closest but it was a much firmer, less plush shoe and it wasn’t widely available throughout the world. In the past 12 months, no other brand has managed to come out with a max-cushioned trainer that matched the Invincible Run in terms of bounce and energy return. I said that the Invincible Run was a game changer. Its extreme amount of bounce and energy return made it a truly unique running experience. Maybe I'll just try these in regular and return them if they are similar to the AZP 36.When I reviewed the Invincible Run last year, I had never experienced any running shoe like it. I've been hesitant to try a different Pegasus model. They didn't feel uncomfortably tight, but they obviously didn't fit right, and were too narrow in the mid-foot. The sides would flare out while I was walking. I have the Air Zoom Pegasus 36 from a while back. Flat feet, high in-steps, wider in the mid-foot, average arch never wear a large in sneakers. In my opinion, my feet are kind of awkward. The only thing more comfortable in Nike than these are the invincible lines. Your best bet is to probably go to a store and try them on. You will feel tightness around the lateral arch side of your feet, but that's the arch support working. I imagine if you get the wide ones, then your shoes will become too loose unless you really know that's what you need. The same thing happened with my 37s two years ago. So I only had the tie my laces a little tighter to make them more snug. ![]() After wearing my regular 38s for about eight months on rough terrain (yes they last that long and then some), I noticed that they had some space on the medial and lateral sides of my foot. I wouldn't recommend shooting straight for wide. And it only took me a couple hours in one day of wearing them to break into them. Do these run narrow? I typically don't wear wide, but my mid-foot needs wide if these are snug.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |