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Odyssey React 2

Odyssey React 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (79/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.2 oz
Release
2019 Q1
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
34mm heel - 26mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (79/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 59% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Good (79/100)

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

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 59% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Exceptional (95/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (95/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 93% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (89/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 85% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (79/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 61% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Good (75/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 48% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Average (69/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 30% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

22%

2/9

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 59% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 58% of 1,872 daily trainers.

58%

Nike

Scores better than 64% of 443 Nike shoes.

64%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Many of reviewers think this shoe runs too small.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Odyssey React 2
Nike Odyssey React
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Odyssey React 2
Odyssey React
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.2 oz M Lightest
8.6 oz M
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Stack
34/26mm
25/18mm
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Drop
8mm
7mm
7mm
Release
2019 Q1
2018 Q2
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$130
$130
$200
Best price
—
—
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (59%)
Average (58%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (48%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (85%)
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (30%)
Below average (28%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (93%)
Good (77%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (61%)
Above average (63%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

10 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 8 written reviews

Great lifting/cross training shoe.

Anonymous runner · Feb 17, 2020

3/5

Overall

This shoe is great for lifting and cross traing. I found the odyssey react for sale at a nike outlet for 45$, and decided to give it a try. My first run in it was an easy 7 miles, and it was a let down. The shoe felt kind of flat and stale after 3 miles and it felt like my foot was moving in every direction. The laceless toe box didn't lock down my foot unless I really tightened the laces. That didn't work as it than cut of circulation to my foot. After running in this shoe for 40 miles, it hasn't changed at all. I now only use it for cross training or lifting. If you want a stylish supportive shoe for lifting get the odyssey react, only if it is on sale though, but if you want something for serious running, buy something else.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Great sole, lesser upper.

Anonymous runner · Jan 27, 2020

3/5

Overall

After trying the Nike Odyssey React, I opted to buy the same version but with the flyknit upper. Unfortunately, the upper is very tight and restricting. My toes feel like they are going through the front of the shoe when running/braking. The sole itself is great as the first version was. I would recommend this shoe without the flyknit upper. If flyknit upper is bought, I recommend sizing up at least one half size.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Go to daily trainer

Anonymous runner · Jan 8, 2020

5/5

Overall

I have an long standing AT issue, and this shoe seems to help keep it under control
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019

5/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Best all around shoe, for the price!

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019

5/5

Overall

This shoe is light weight, but has good cushioning and excellent energy return. In addition, this shoe can be used for literally any distance, which is impressive.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5