Nike Odyssey React 2

Name: Nike Odyssey React 2
Brand: Nike
Rating: 4.4 (9 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.6 oz · 34/26mm stack · 8mm drop

Variants of this shoe

Odyssey React Flyknit 2 Material

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Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Nike Odyssey React 2 ranks below most daily trainers in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 11 runner reviews and 1 other rated shoe in the Odyssey React product line.

Decent

Overall

Decent 71

Appearance

Very good 91

Value

Good 82

Cushioning

Decent 77

Comfort

Decent 73

Durability

Below average 68

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

81 Moderate

Moderate 81

Based on

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Our ratings
External ratings

What runners say

“The laceless toe box didn't lock down my foot unless I really tightened the laces. That didn't work as it cut off circulation to my foot.”

3/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

“The Odyssey React Flyknit 2 runs narrow. I had to go up a half size from what I usually wear in Nike”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Nike Odyssey React

“The upper is very tight and restricting. My toes feel like they are going through the front of the shoe when running/braking.”

3/5 Full review 15 mpw training for sprints came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 22

“The shoe felt kind of flat and stale after 3 miles and it felt like my foot was moving in every direction.”

3/5 Full review 60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

“The flyknit material compresses snugly against the foot. I went up 1 full size and it fits very well.”

5/5 Full review 22 mpw came from the Nike Epic React 2

“Light and feels fast, but it's too minimal for me to run high mileage in.”

4/5 Full review 9 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36

“Soft, but not mushy, cushioning”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Nike Odyssey React

“I recommend sizing up at least one half size.”

3/5 Full review 15 mpw training for sprints came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 22

“A light shoe with a springy feel”

5/5 Full review 22 mpw came from the Nike Epic React 2

“This shoe can be used for literally any distance, which is impressive.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon

“Much more breathable upper”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the Nike Odyssey React

“Light and comfortable run for daily runner.”

5/5 Full review 22 mpw came from the Nike Epic React 2

Prefer this shoe over another

22% 2/9

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Light at 8.2 oz in the men's build and 6.9 oz in the women's, on a 34mm heel stack.
Reviewers praise cushioning that feels soft without turning mushy, and one says it works at any distance.

Cons

Reviewers repeatedly find the Flyknit upper tight and small, one going up a full size and another saying his toes feel like they are coming through the front.
Reviewers note minimal outsole tread, and one found the shoe flat and unstable after three miles.
The original Odyssey React scores 79 on five reviews against its 65.

Odyssey React 2 rates 71. This shoe has moderate confidence. See how we rate shoes.

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.

Rating

40 60 80 100

76 2018 71 2019

Release year

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

Odyssey React 2 This shoe

2019 · 11 reviews

71 Decent

81 Confidence
Odyssey React

2018 · 5 reviews

76 Decent

66 Confidence

Runner Ratings

11 ratings

5/5 8

4/5 1

3/5 2

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 7.6 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 8.2 oz · Women's 6.9 oz
Release: 2019 Q1
MSRP: $130
Stack: 34/26mm
Drop: 8mm

Runner reviews

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Great lifting/cross training shoe.

3/5

Overall

This shoe is great for lifting and cross traing. I found the odyssey react for sale at a nike outlet for 45$, and decided to give it a try. My first run in it was an easy 7 miles, and it was a let down. The shoe felt kind of flat and stale after 3 miles and it felt like my foot was moving in every direction. The laceless toe box didn't lock down my foot unless I really tightened the laces. That didn't work as it than cut of circulation to my foot. After running in this shoe for 40 miles, it hasn't changed at all. I now only use it for cross training or lifting. If you want a stylish supportive shoe for lifting get the odyssey react, only if it is on sale though, but if you want something for serious running, buy something else.

Anonymous runner · Feb 17, 2020

60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo 2

Comfort: 3/5
Cushioning: 2/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Great sole, lesser upper.

3/5

Overall

After trying the Nike Odyssey React, I opted to buy the same version but with the flyknit upper. Unfortunately, the upper is very tight and restricting. My toes feel like they are going through the front of the shoe when running/braking. The sole itself is great as the first version was. I would recommend this shoe without the flyknit upper. If flyknit upper is bought, I recommend sizing up at least one half size.

Anonymous runner · Jan 27, 2020

15 mpw training for sprints came from the Nike Air Zoom Structure 22