Nike Flyknit Lunar 2

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

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.8 oz · 8mm drop · 23/15mm stack

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 rests on 21 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Lunar product line.

Very good

91/100

Overall

Very good 91

Appearance

Exceptional 99

Cushioning

Good 81

Comfort

Good 83

Durability

Bottom-tier 55

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 will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

90/100

High 90

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

“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

“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

“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

Prefer this shoe over another

59% 10/17

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

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 91. This shoe has high certainty. 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

49 2013 91 2014 75 2015

Release year

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

Flyknit Lunar 3

2015 · 3 reviews

75 Decent

49 Confidence
Flyknit Lunar 2 This shoe

2014 · 21 reviews

91 Very good

90 Confidence
Flyknit Lunar 1

2013 · 10 reviews

49 Bottom-tier

86 Confidence

Reader 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: 8.8 oz
Release: 2014
MSRP: $150
Stack Height: 23mm heel - 15mm toe
Drop Height: 8mm

Runner reviews

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Reader review

4/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Aug 30, 2014

65 mpw

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

Reader review

4/5

Overall

LD0PA · Aug 30, 2014

50 mpw training for middle distance

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

Reader review

5/5

Overall

extremely comfortable upper molds to my feet. smooth interior with no need to wear socks. lightweight. a moderate amount of cushion strike a nice balance between responsive and protective.

Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014

70 mpw training for a marathon

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Reader review

4/5

Overall

I went to the Flyknit Lunar 2 after having several pairs of the Flyknit Lunar 1. It's a very nice compromise of support (cushion), but with good response. In other words, I can use it for long days, fast days, recovery days and even races if needed. Fits so nice I can hardly tell I'm wearing them. The price is one downside ($150), and they durability is questionable.. I go through them pretty quickly--I'd say in the 250-280mi range, the deterioration is clearly visible.

Anonymous runner · Aug 27, 2014

60 mpw training for a marathon

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

Reader review

5/5

Overall

Great lightweight shoe, loved it since I first slipped it on. Not the best tread on them so at times (mainly on trails) I get nervous about slipping or losing grip. The flyknit material really does mold to the shape of your foot over time.

Anonymous runner · Aug 27, 2014

45 mpw training for a half marathon