5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 9, 2019
50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Odyssey React
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Nike Epic React 2
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
Confidence
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Confidence
93 High
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Very well-cushioned trainer considering its exceedingly light weight”
“The flap that replaced the tongue would get bunched up and uncomfortable when tied tight”
“Fairly durable (can probably get more than 300 miles before they start to deteriorate)”
“The thin tongue is just flyknit material, and a little cushioning here, especially on longer runs, would be nice”
“Version 2 seems to have a little firmer ride, and also carries a beefed-up outsole to improve durability”
“Still very comfortable to run in and the tread material is still intact”
“Soft without being mushy, light and comfortable”
“It's very slippery with not that great of traction”
“The tread is a little slippery on wet trail conditions”
“The bottom soles wear out really fast”
“The back of the shoe is very rigid and caused some discomfort”
“Fell in love with how light these incredible shoes were”
“The Epic Reacts felt awesome once I got to that faster pace”
“It's responsive, flexible and very light”
“The Epic React Flyknit 2 fits true to size”
“Very good for both distance runners and sprinters”
“I get better training times regardless of distance”
“After around 400 miles on the shoes they became unconfined started to hurt my feet”
“The bottom of the shoe looks like it's worn away prematurely”
“Flyknit upper is on the hotter side”
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.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
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.
Release year
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Epic React 2 This shoe
2019 · 17 reviews
86 Good
93 Confidence
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2018 · 28 reviews
69 Below average
97 Confidence
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
Nike Epic React Flyknit 2
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 6, 2019
55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike LunarGlide 8
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Works best when running fast
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 5, 2019
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
A dream trainer - almost
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019
50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019
21 mpw came from the adidas Ultra Boost
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
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