Nike LunarEpic
Every version of the LunarEpic we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the LunarEpic scores above 17% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the LunarEpic, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Nike LunarEpic 2 | 2017 | 7.9 oz | 10mm drop | 71 | +13 | 1 | $140 MSRP |
| Nike LunarEpic Low 2 | 2017 | 8.1 oz | 10mm drop | 58 | -20 | 3 | $160 MSRP |
| Nike LunarEpic Low | 2016 | 8.4 oz | — | 77 | +15 | 1 | $160 MSRP |
| Nike LunarEpic | 2016 | 7.2 oz | 10mm drop | 62 | — | 1 | $200 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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LunarEpic 271 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 11/100
2017 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 10mm drop
Averaging 7.9 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Durability 57MSRP $140
Overall71Appearance86Comfort80Cushioning77Value70Durability57Confidence11Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Averaging 7.9 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
The one reviewer so far rates durability 3 out of 5, their lowest mark.
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LunarEpic Low 258 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 3 reviews · Confidence 21/100
2017 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz · 10mm drop
Cushioning averages 5 out of 5 across its three reviews, and two of them use it for easy and long road runs.
Durability 58MSRP $160
Overall58Cushioning83Appearance76Comfort75Value60Durability58Confidence21Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Cushioning averages 5 out of 5 across its three reviews, and two of them use it for easy and long road runs.
Averaging 8.1 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and value averages 3.7 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions.
One reviewer finds the outsole grooves pick up gravel, and another dislikes the one-piece upper and sizes a full size up from the previous LunarEpic.
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LunarEpic Low77 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 4/100
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz
The one reviewer so far, at 60 miles a week, rates comfort 5 out of 5.
Durability 62MSRP $160
Overall77Appearance89Comfort81Cushioning77Value63Durability62Confidence4Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
The one reviewer so far, at 60 miles a week, rates comfort 5 out of 5.
Cons
The same reviewer says the slits in the foam collect rocks and wood chips.
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LunarEpic62 Below average Below average · 1 review · Confidence 6/100
2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.2 oz · 10mm drop
Averaging 7.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well under the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Durability 56MSRP $200
Overall62Appearance80Cushioning73Comfort71Value58Durability56Confidence6Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Averaging 7.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well under the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Its one review so far rates comfort and cushioning 4 out of 5.
Cons
One reviewer says the knit collar stretches until it no longer wraps the ankle.
The same reviewer calls the upper flimsy and the cushioning ordinary for the price.
They rate value 2 out of 5 against a $200 list price, and say the sole picks up stones.
