Nike Epic React 2

Name: Nike Epic React 2
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.6 (16 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.4 oz · 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike Epic React 2 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Looks and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 17 runner reviews and 1 other rated shoe in the Epic React product line.

Good

Overall

Good 86

Appearance

Exceptional 97

Cushioning

Good 89

Comfort

Decent 77

Value

Decent 75

Durability

Decent 73

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

93 High

High 93

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

Product line track record
Our ratings
External ratings

What runners say

“Very well-cushioned trainer considering its exceedingly light weight”

5/5 Full review came from the Nike Epic React

“The flap that replaced the tongue would get bunched up and uncomfortable when tied tight”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Under Armour Charged Bandit 3

“Fairly durable (can probably get more than 300 miles before they start to deteriorate)”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19

“The thin tongue is just flyknit material, and a little cushioning here, especially on longer runs, would be nice”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19

“Version 2 seems to have a little firmer ride, and also carries a beefed-up outsole to improve durability”

5/5 Full review came from the Nike Epic React

“Still very comfortable to run in and the tread material is still intact”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Under Armour Charged Bandit 3

“Soft without being mushy, light and comfortable”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“It's very slippery with not that great of traction”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 12

“The tread is a little slippery on wet trail conditions”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“The bottom soles wear out really fast”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike LunarGlide 8

“The back of the shoe is very rigid and caused some discomfort”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Under Armour Charged Bandit 3

“Fell in love with how light these incredible shoes were”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike FS Lite Run 3

“The Epic Reacts felt awesome once I got to that faster pace”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“It's responsive, flexible and very light”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the ASICS GT-2000 6

“The Epic React Flyknit 2 fits true to size”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19

“Very good for both distance runners and sprinters”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Under Armour Charged Bandit 3

“I get better training times regardless of distance”

5/5 Full review came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 35

“After around 400 miles on the shoes they became unconfined started to hurt my feet”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike FS Lite Run 3

“The bottom of the shoe looks like it's worn away prematurely”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 12

“Flyknit upper is on the hotter side”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

Prefer this shoe over another

59% 13/22

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

At 7.9 oz, reviewers call it light and well cushioned.
Reviewers say it feels best when picking up the pace.
Appearance rates 4.8 out of 5, the strongest dimension here.

Cons

Three reviewers report the outsole wearing away sooner than expected, and durability is the weakest dimension at 4.2 out of 5.
Two reviewers find the tread slippery on wet ground.
Three reviewers find the thin tongue or the stiff heel irritating early on.

Epic React 2 rates 86. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Epic React

Each dot is one version of the Epic React, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

69 2018 86 2019

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Epic React 2 This shoe

2019 · 17 reviews

86 Good

93 Confidence
Epic React

2018 · 28 reviews

69 Below average

97 Confidence

Runner Ratings

17 ratings

5/5 11

4/5 6

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 7.4 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 7.9 oz · Women's 6.9 oz
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $150
Stack: 28/18mm
Drop: 10mm

Runner reviews

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Epic React Flyknit 2

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.

Anonymous runner · Jan 23, 2020

45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike FS Lite Run 3

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

4/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jan 6, 2020

30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Cumulus 19

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

It’s a fantastic running shoe

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.

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

10 mpw training for sprints

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

Great cushioned shoes

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.

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2019

35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 12

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

Epic Reacts are amazing

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.

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2019

40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Vomero 14