Nike

Air Vapormax 2

Air Vapormax 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2018 Q1
MSRP
$190

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Good (78/100)

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Overall

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Appearance

Exceptional (97/100)

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Cushioning

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Value

Good (68/100)

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Good (68/100)

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Comfort

Below average (61/100)

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Below average (61/100)

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Durability

Below average (56/100)

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Below average (56/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2018 Q1
2019 Q4
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$190
$225
$165 Lower MSRP
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (53%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (10%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (36%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (4%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (95%) Best appearance
Very good (81%)
Value
Below average (23%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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A lifestyle shoe that you can run in

tadhgok · May 8, 2020

3/5

Overall

I really like the look of these shoes and there are plenty of running reviews online so did think it worked as a running shoe. The cushioning lends itself well to running but the lace structure doesn't hold your foot well and is heel slippage. Durability issues if doing trail running as pockets can burst if come into contact with a small stick or something. I ran some good times in them but found myself more injury prone as don't think the support is great.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

My last choice

tony75 · May 8, 2018

5/5

Overall

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