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Epic React 2

Epic React 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (96/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.9 oz
Release
2019 Q1
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
28mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (96/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 95% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Exceptional (96/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 95% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Appearance

Exceptional (99/100)

Appearance rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (99/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 99% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Cushioning

Excellent (94/100)

Cushioning rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Comfort

Very good (84/100)

Comfort rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (84/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 75% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Good (77/100)

Value rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 60% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Durability

Good (75/100)

Durability rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 54% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

59%

13/22

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 95% of 2,617 running shoes.

Exceptional

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 94% of 1,872 daily trainers.

94%

Nike

Scores better than 95% of 443 Nike shoes.

95%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Epic React 2
Nike Epic React
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Epic React 2
Epic React
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Best appearance
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.9 oz M
7.8 oz M Lightest
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Stack
28/18mm
28/18mm
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Drop
1mm
1mm
7mm
Release
2019 Q1
2018 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$150 Lower MSRP
$160
$200
Best price
—
—
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (95%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (75%)
Average (43%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (92%)
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (54%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (98%)
Value
Average (60%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

17 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 16 written reviews

Epic React Flyknit 2

Anonymous runner · Jan 23, 2020

5/5

Overall

In the process of looking for a new pair of cross country trainers, I stumbled across the Flyknit 2’s. I tried them on and fell in love with how light these incredible shoes were. I enjoyed the test run I did in them at the Nike store. They stayed nice throughout the whole season of cross country. Lasting from August to later October. After around 400 miles on the shoes they became unconfined started to hurt my feet. I replaced the insoles however was still un-comfortable. Usually I can make shoes last 500 miles so they wore out faster than expected. They were a great purchase and I already have a new pair for track in the spring.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jan 6, 2020

4/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

It’s a fantastic running shoe

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

5/5

Overall

The nike epic react flyknit 2 made me feel fast when running. It also provided good cushioning during my runs. I use the shoe daily and it has never failed me. I totally recommend the shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Great cushioned shoes

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2019

4/5

Overall

The shoes are very well cushioned and great to run in. Only real downsides is that the bottom of the shoe looks like it's worn away prematurely, but that just visual and has no effect on the shoe's performance, and that it's very slippery with not that great of traction. Definitely recommended for the track and roads.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Epic Reacts are amazing

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2019

5/5

Overall

The epic react is a versatile show. It has nice cushioning and can pick up the pace when needed. The Flyknit makes for an incredibly comfortable upper. The durability is great. I have about 75 miles on the shoe and it's shown little to no wear.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5