Nike Flyknit Lunar 2

Name: Nike Flyknit Lunar 2
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.6 (21 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.0 oz · 23/15mm stack · 8mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Flyknit Lunar 3 replaced it

How it ranks

The Nike Flyknit Lunar 2 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Looks and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 21 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Lunar product line.

Good

Overall

Good 84

Appearance

Exceptional 98

Comfort

Decent 77

Cushioning

Decent 76

Durability

Bottom-tier 58

Value

Bottom-tier 50

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

“Light. Well cushioned but plenty of "road feel"”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw came from the Nike Free 5.0

“Not the best tread on them so at times (mainly on trails) I get nervous about slipping or losing grip”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon

“In the 250–280mi range, the deterioration is clearly visible”

4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a marathon

“The flyknit material really does mold to the shape of your foot over time”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon

“Runs narrow but I have a narrow foot so it's perfect”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw came from the Nike Free 5.0

“Very nice compromise of support (cushion), but with good response”

4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a marathon

“Snug fit everywhere but has a slightly wider toe box that I like”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw came from the Nike Free 5.0

“A moderate amount of cushion strike a nice balance between responsive and protective”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a marathon

“Low profile so it doesn't chaff against my ankles”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw came from the Nike Free 5.0

“Smooth interior with no need to wear socks”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a marathon

“Fits so nice I can hardly tell I'm wearing them”

4/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a marathon

“Extremely comfortable upper molds to my feet”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a marathon

Prefer this shoe over another

59% 10/17

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 24.

Pros

Reviewers call it light and cushioned while still offering road feel.
Two reviewers say the knit upper molds to the foot over time.
Runners use it for easy miles, workouts and road racing alike.

Cons

Two reviewers report visible wear by 250 to 300 miles, and durability is among its weakest scores.
Two reviewers describe the fit as snug and narrow.
Value is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer calls the $150 list price a downside.

Flyknit Lunar 2 rates 84. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Lunar

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

Rating

40 60 80 100

55 2013 84 2014 77 2015

Release year

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

Flyknit Lunar 3

2015 · 3 reviews

77 Decent

73 Confidence
Flyknit Lunar 2 This shoe

2014 · 21 reviews

84 Good

93 Confidence
Flyknit Lunar 1

2013 · 10 reviews

55 Bottom-tier

83 Confidence

Runner Ratings

21 ratings

5/5 12

4/5 9

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 8.0 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 8.8 oz · Women's 7.2 oz
Release: 2014
MSRP: $150
Stack: 23/15mm
Drop: 8mm

Runner reviews

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5/5

Overall

Awesome. Light. Well cushioned but plenty of "road feel". Runs narrow but I have a narrow foot so it's perfect. Snug fit everywhere but has a slightly wider toe box that I like. Low profile so it doesn't chaff against my ankles. Average tread wear but the uppers are very durable. I have raced in them but the lunaracer's are very very similar in my opinion but even lighter.

Anonymous runner · Mar 21, 2015

45 mpw came from the Nike Free 5.0