Reader review
2/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019
50 mpw training for middle distance
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 1/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 2/5
Nike Odyssey React
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.6 oz · 7mm drop · 25/18mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Nike Odyssey React 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The Nike Odyssey React ranks above most daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 5 runner reviews and 1 other rated shoe in the Odyssey React product line. Another 7 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.
Good
81/100
Overall
81
Cushioning
88
Appearance
86
Value
83
Comfort
74
Durability
67
Confidence
60
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.
Confidence
60/100
What runners say
“The soles are cushioned, and super reactive in both the forefront and heel.”
“It felt the exact same as the Brooks Levitates.”
“It is light, responsive, and quiet on the road.”
“Lasted about 550 miles before I decided to put them down.”
“The full surround collar can be a little warm and snug.”
“A much lighter and cheaper shoe.”
“The heel grip is showing wear and the upper material is creasing on the toe box.”
“Versatile shoe that is durable, extremely comfortable, and is affordable.”
“The toe box is a little shallow.”
Prefer this shoe over another
57% 4/7
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
Pros
- Reviewers describe a springy, responsive ride cushioned at heel and forefoot.
- Light for a cushioned trainer at 8.6 oz in the men's build.
- It scores 79 against 65 for the Odyssey React 2 after it.
Cons
- Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 3.8 out of 5.
- Reviewers find the sock-like collar warm and snug and the toe box shallow.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
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.
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81
2018
72
2019
Release year
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2019 · 11 reviews
72 Decent
68 Confidence
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Odyssey React This shoe
2018 · 5 reviews
81 Good
60 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 8.6 oz
- Release
- 2018 Q2
- MSRP
- $130
- Stack Height
- 25mm heel - 18mm toe
- Drop Height
- 7mm
Runner reviews
Enjoyed them thus far
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.
Anonymous runner · Jul 30, 2019
60 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Levitate 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
The TRUST about Odyssey React's
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.
Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019
training for middle distance came from the Nike LunarEpic Low 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Springy!
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.
Desert Rat · Sep 20, 2018
15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 14
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Solid Shoe
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.
Anonymous runner · Aug 7, 2018
30 mpw came from the adidas Supernova Sequence 7 Boost
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
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Shoe properties
Type
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Pronation
Neutral
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Weight
8.6 oz M
8.2 oz M
Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
25/18mm
34/26mm
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Drop
7mm
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5mm
Release
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$130
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (81)
Decent (72)
Exceptional (99)
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Comfort
Decent (74)
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Exceptional (99)
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Cushioning
Good (88)
Good (84)
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Durability
Below average (67)
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Appearance
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Very good (91)
Value
Good (83)
Good (88)
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Good (88)
Nike Odyssey React In Context
More on the Nike Odyssey React
- Nike Odyssey React 2 next version
Reviewers Also Ran In
- adidas Supernova Sequence 7 Boost 1 runner
- Nike LunarEpic Low 2 1 runner
- Mizuno Wave Inspire 14 1 runner