2/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019
50 mpw training for middle distance
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 1/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 2/5
Nike Odyssey React
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.8 oz · 25/18mm stack · 7mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Odyssey React 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike Odyssey React’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 5 runner reviews so far, with brand history and external ratings also informing the score.
Decent
76
Overall
76
Appearance
86
Cushioning
80
Value
79
Comfort
72
Durability
67
Confidence
66
Confidence
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Confidence
66 Moderate
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What runners say
“The soles are cushioned, and super reactive in both the forefront and heel.”
“Lasted about 550 miles before I decided to put them down.”
“It felt the exact same as the Brooks Levitates.”
“The full surround collar can be a little warm and snug.”
“It is light, responsive, and quiet on the road.”
“A much lighter and cheaper shoe.”
“The heel grip is showing wear and the upper material is creasing on the toe box.”
“The toe box is a little shallow.”
“Versatile shoe that is durable, extremely comfortable, and is affordable.”
Prefer this shoe over another
57% 4/7
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers describe a springy, responsive ride cushioned at heel and forefoot.
- Light for a cushioned trainer at 8.6 oz in the men's build.
- It scores 79 against 65 for the Odyssey React 2 after it.
Cons
- Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.8 out of 5.
- Reviewers find the sock-like collar warm and snug and the toe box shallow.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Nike Odyssey React
Each dot is one version of the Odyssey React, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
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76
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71
2019
Release year
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2019 · 11 reviews
71 Decent
81 Confidence
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Odyssey React This shoe
2018 · 5 reviews
76 Decent
66 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 7.8 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 8.6 oz · Women's 6.9 oz
- Release
- 2018 Q2
- MSRP
- $130
- Stack
- 25/18mm
- Drop
- 7mm
Runner reviews
Enjoyed them thus far
5/5
Overall
I am a D1 collegiate runner who ran in Brooks and Hoka all throughout high school. When I found out I would have to run in Nikes, I was pretty pissed off to be honest. I went to the local Fleet Feet and tried on the Pegasus 35, Vomero 13, and the Structure 22 and HATED all of them. They all had bumps in the strangest places. The last shoe they brought out was the Odyssey React. When I put it on, it felt the exact same as the Brooks Levitates I had worn before. The only difference was that the Odyssey Reacts were a much lighter and cheaper shoe After about 150 miles in them (50-60 MPW average), I have no complaints. I even did a 15 mile long run in them and the only blister I got was because I wore ankle socks that were too low (my fault). Just did a workout in them today that totaled 11 miles and they gave me no problems whatsoever. Can't wait for many more runs in them.
Anonymous runner · Jul 30, 2019
60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Levitate 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
The TRUST about Odyssey React's
5/5
Overall
I got these shoes on sale for just over $80 ( they seemed to be on sale for the majority of their time available). I thought they looked pretty sharp for running. The olasted be about 550 miles before I decided to put them down. I could have ran them to probably 700 if I used them only for shorter shakeouts or short trail runs. I did most of my long runs in these shoes and they (10-16mi) and they worked just fine for them. I even did some of my longer tempo runs in them.
Overall: Versatile shoe that is durable, extremely comfortable, and is affordable.
Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019
training for middle distance came from the Nike LunarEpic Low 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Springy!
4/5
Overall
The Odyssey React delivers on its promise to give a responsive and springy ride. The soles are cushioned, and super reactive in both the forefront and heel. I love the ride of this shoe. It is light, responsive, and quiet on the road. The only thing negative I can say about this shoe is that the full surround collar (almost like a neoprene sock) can be a little warm and snug, and the toe box is a little shallow. I have about 100 miles on this shoe so far with few complaints. I rated the durability a little lower because the heel grip around the achilles is showing a little wear on my pair, and the upper material is showing some creasing on the toe box. They are not the most attractive shoe I have owned, but I'll gladly sacrifice flashy colors and bling for the bouncy and reactive ride these give. The ride is similar to the Brooks Levitate, but the shoe fit is a bit less structured, and the Odyssey React is lighter. I bought these as a replacement for a complete shoe failure for me (Mizuno Wave Inspire 14). I had previously owned and liked a Brooks Levitate, so the Odyssey React was a good choice. If you like the ride of the Levitate, you will probably like the ride of this shoe. If you like the structure of the Mizuno (which I found clumsy and clompy), then this is not the shoe for you.
Desert Rat · Sep 20, 2018
15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 14
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Solid Shoe
5/5
Overall
Really wanted to love the epic reacts but they were just too tight on the top of my foot, so I gave these a try. Definitely satisfied with my choice, very comfortable shoe.
Anonymous runner · Aug 7, 2018
30 mpw came from the adidas Supernova Sequence 7 Boost
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
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Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.8 oz
7.6 oz
Lightest
9.9 oz
Stack
25/18mm
34/26mm
40/35mm
Drop
7mm
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Release
2018 Q2
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$130
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$95
Ratings
Overall
76 Decent
71 Decent
99 Exceptional
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Comfort
72 Decent
73 Decent
99 Exceptional
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Cushioning
80 Good
77 Decent
99 Exceptional
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Durability
67 Below average
68 Below average
97 Exceptional
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Appearance
86 Good
91 Very good
Best appearance
75 Decent
Value
79 Decent
82 Good
Best value rating
77 Decent
Nike Odyssey React In Context
More on the Nike Odyssey React
- Nike Odyssey React 2 next version
Reviewers Also Ran In
- adidas Supernova Sequence 7 Boost 1 runner
- Nike LunarEpic Low 2 1 runner
- Mizuno Wave Inspire 14 1 runner