Reader review
Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019
2/5
Overall
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 1/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 2/5
Nike
Odyssey React
Daily trainer
· Neutral
· Road
Good (78/100)
- Weight
- 8.6 oz
- Release
- 2018 Q2
- MSRP
- $130
- Stack Height
- 25mm heel - 18mm toe
- Drop Height
- 7mm
Good (78/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 8.6 oz
- Release
- 2018 Q2
- MSRP
- $130
- Stack Height
- 25mm heel - 18mm toe
- Drop Height
- 7mm
Ratings & Reviews
Good (78/100)
Better than about 57% of shoes
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 57% of shoes.
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Rating breakdown
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Overall
Good (78/100)
Overall ranking
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Estimate
Good (78/100)
Rank
Ranks above 57% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
Cushioning
Excellent (91/100)
Cushioning ranking
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Estimate
Excellent (91/100)
Rank
Ranks above 86% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Appearance
Above average (87/100)
Appearance ranking
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Estimate
Above average (87/100)
Rank
Ranks above 75% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Value
Above average (80/100)
Value ranking
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Estimate
Above average (80/100)
Rank
Ranks above 62% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Comfort
Good (74/100)
Comfort ranking
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Estimate
Good (74/100)
Rank
Ranks above 43% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Durability
Good (69/100)
Durability ranking
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Estimate
Good (69/100)
Rank
Ranks above 27% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.
57%
4/7
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Better than 57% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.
Good (78/100)
Daily Trainers
Better than 57% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.
57%
Nike
Better than 61% of 418 Nike shoes ranked.
61%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.
Cons
- Rated below average overall.
- Rated below average on comfort.
- Rated below average on durability.
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.6 oz M
8.2 oz M
Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
25/18mm
34/26mm
40/35mm
Drop
7mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2018 Q2
2019 Q1
2023 Q1
Newest
MSRP
$130
$130
$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (57%)
Average (58%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Average (44%)
Average (50%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (86%)
Very good (83%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (27%)
Below average (29%)
Good (80%)
Best durability
Appearance
Good (75%)
Excellent (93%)
Best appearance
Very good (81%)
Value
Above average (62%)
Average (58%)
Good (74%)
Best value
Where to buy
No offers available
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Reader Ratings
5 reader ratings
Showing 1–5 of 5 written reviews
Enjoyed them thus far
Anonymous runner · Jul 30, 2019
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.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
The TRUST about Odyssey React's
Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019
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.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Springy!
Desert Rat · Sep 20, 2018
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.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Solid Shoe
Anonymous runner · Aug 7, 2018
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.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5