Nike React Infinity Run
Every version of the React Infinity Run 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 React Infinity Run scores above 8% of the lines we track.
Nike React Infinity Run vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the React Infinity Run in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the React Infinity Run, 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 React Infinity Run 4 | 2023 | 11.2 oz | 38/28mm · 10mm drop | 58 | -34 | 9 | $159 MSRP |
| Nike React Infinity Run 3 | 2022 | 9.8 oz | 33/25mm · 8mm drop | 91 | +29 | 16 | $157 MSRP |
| Nike React Infinity Run 2 | 2021 | 9.2 oz | 34/26mm · 8mm drop | 62 | +1 | 6 | $160 MSRP |
| Nike React Infinity Run 1 | 2019 | 8.8 oz | 33/24mm · 9mm drop | 61 | — | 9 | $160 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Nike
React Infinity Run 458 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 22 reviews · Confidence 87/100
v4 (2023) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 11.2 oz · 10mm drop · 38mm stack
Three reviewers call it comfortable and supportive for everyday easy runs, one of them finding more arch support than in the Pegasus 40.
Durability 76MSRP $159
Overall58Cushioning79Durability76Appearance74Comfort66Value58Confidence87Buy it now
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Pros
Three reviewers call it comfortable and supportive for everyday easy runs, one of them finding more arch support than in the Pegasus 40.
Two reviewers call it durable, one citing the amount of rubber on the outsole.
Cons
Averaging 11.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and one reviewer calls it a bit heavy.
It lists at $159, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and value averages 4.0 out of 5 across twenty-two reviews.
Durability averages 3.8 out of 5, and one reviewer finds the stretchy upper makes it run smaller than other Nike trainers.
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React Infinity Run 391 Very good Very good · 27 reviews · Confidence 92/100
v3 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 8mm drop · 33mm stack
It rates well above the React Infinity Run 2 it replaced.
Durability 99MSRP $157
Overall91Durability99Appearance94Cushioning86Value77Comfort76Confidence92Buy it now
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Pros
It rates well above the React Infinity Run 2 it replaced.
Reviewers call it a stable, comfortable trainer for easy and daily miles.
Reviewers report 500 miles or more per pair, and two have bought a dozen pairs over the years.
Cons
Reviewers say to look elsewhere for speed work.
One reviewer notes heel slippage is a common complaint, avoided with a thicker sock.
Two reviewers note a pronounced arch, one finding it hurt at first.
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React Infinity Run 262 Below average Below average · 10 reviews · Confidence 80/100
v2 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz · 8mm drop · 34mm stack
Comfort averages 4.7 out of 5 across ten reviews, and three reviewers praise the cushioning on easy miles.
Durability 91MSRP $160
Overall62Durability91Appearance88Cushioning88Comfort75Value61Confidence80Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Comfort averages 4.7 out of 5 across ten reviews, and three reviewers praise the cushioning on easy miles.
One reviewer describes a rocker that keeps them rolling forward on base mileage.
A 34mm heel stack with an 8mm drop.
Cons
It lists at $160, and value averages 4.0 out of 5, the lowest of its six dimensions.
One reviewer has worn over five pairs and finds they do not last much past 300 miles.
One reviewer says it is not a fast shoe and is on the heavier side; it averages 9.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
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Nike
React Infinity Run 161 Below average Below average · 10 reviews · Confidence 77/100
v1 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.8 oz · 9mm drop · 33mm stack
Cushioning averages 4.9 out of 5 across ten reviews, its highest dimension, and three reviewers single out the midsole.
Durability 94MSRP $160
Overall61Cushioning95Durability94Appearance92Comfort68Value65Confidence77Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Cushioning averages 4.9 out of 5 across ten reviews, its highest dimension, and three reviewers single out the midsole.
One reviewer has three years of year-round use in a pair and says it still does not feel flat.
Two reviewers say the wide base keeps it stable.
Cons
Two reviewers say the upper feels loose and too tight at once, one getting blisters from the slippage.
Three reviewers say the heel collar rubs the Achilles.
Two reviewers warn against uneven ground, one taking time to stop their ankles twisting on downhills and curbs.
