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Epic React 2

Epic React 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (96/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.9 oz
Release
2019 Q1
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
28mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (96/100)

Better than about 95% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 95% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Exceptional (96/100)

Overall ranking

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Exceptional (96/100)

Rank

Ranks above 95% of shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (99/100)

Appearance ranking

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Ranks above 99% of shoes

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Cushioning

Excellent (94/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Excellent (94/100)

Rank

Ranks above 92% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (85/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (85/100)

Rank

Ranks above 77% of shoes

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Value

Good (76/100)

Value ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Good (76/100)

Rank

Ranks above 56% of shoes

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Durability

Good (75/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (75/100)

Rank

Ranks above 52% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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59%

13/22

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 95% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (96/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 95% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

95%

Nike

Better than 95% of 418 Nike shoes ranked.

95%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Epic React 2
Nike Epic React
HOKA Clifton 9
Epic React 2
Epic React
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Best appearance
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.9 oz M
7.8 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
28/18mm
28/18mm
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
1mm
5mm
Release
2019 Q1
2018 Q1
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$150 Lower MSRP
$160
$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (95%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (77%)
Average (43%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (92%)
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (52%)
Bottom tier (15%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Exceptional (99%)
Very good (81%)
Value
Average (56%)
Bottom tier (7%)
Good (74%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

17 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 16 written reviews

Epic React Flyknit 2

Anonymous runner · Jan 23, 2020

5/5

Overall

In the process of looking for a new pair of cross country trainers, I stumbled across the Flyknit 2’s. I tried them on and fell in love with how light these incredible shoes were. I enjoyed the test run I did in them at the Nike store. They stayed nice throughout the whole season of cross country. Lasting from August to later October. After around 400 miles on the shoes they became unconfined started to hurt my feet. I replaced the insoles however was still un-comfortable. Usually I can make shoes last 500 miles so they wore out faster than expected. They were a great purchase and I already have a new pair for track in the spring.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jan 6, 2020

4/5

Overall

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

It’s a fantastic running shoe

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

5/5

Overall

The nike epic react flyknit 2 made me feel fast when running. It also provided good cushioning during my runs. I use the shoe daily and it has never failed me. I totally recommend the shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Great cushioned shoes

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2019

4/5

Overall

The shoes are very well cushioned and great to run in. Only real downsides is that the bottom of the shoe looks like it's worn away prematurely, but that just visual and has no effect on the shoe's performance, and that it's very slippery with not that great of traction. Definitely recommended for the track and roads.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Epic Reacts are amazing

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2019

5/5

Overall

The epic react is a versatile show. It has nice cushioning and can pick up the pace when needed. The Flyknit makes for an incredibly comfortable upper. The durability is great. I have about 75 miles on the shoe and it's shown little to no wear.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5