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Odyssey React 2

Odyssey React 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (79/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.2 oz
Release
2019 Q1
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
34mm heel - 26mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (79/100)

Better than about 58% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 58% of shoes.

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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

Good (79/100)

Overall ranking

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Good (79/100)

Rank

Ranks above 58% of shoes

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Appearance

Excellent (95/100)

Appearance ranking

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Excellent (95/100)

Rank

Ranks above 93% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (89/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (89/100)

Rank

Ranks above 83% of shoes

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Value

Good (78/100)

Value ranking

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Good (78/100)

Rank

Ranks above 58% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (75/100)

Comfort ranking

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Good (75/100)

Rank

Ranks above 50% of shoes

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Durability

Good (69/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (69/100)

Rank

Ranks above 29% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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22%

2/9

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 58% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Good (79/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 58% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

58%

Nike

Better than 62% of 418 Nike shoes ranked.

62%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Many of reviewers think this shoe runs too small.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Nike Odyssey React 2
Nike Odyssey React
HOKA Clifton 9
Odyssey React 2
Odyssey React
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Lightest / Best appearance
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.2 oz M Lightest
8.6 oz M
8.5 oz M
Stack
34/26mm
25/18mm
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
7mm
5mm
Release
2019 Q1
2018 Q2
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$130
$130
$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (58%)
Average (57%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (50%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (83%)
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (29%)
Below average (27%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (93%) Best appearance
Good (75%)
Very good (81%)
Value
Average (58%)
Above average (62%)
Good (74%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 8 written reviews

Great lifting/cross training shoe.

Anonymous runner · Feb 17, 2020

3/5

Overall

This shoe is great for lifting and cross traing. I found the odyssey react for sale at a nike outlet for 45$, and decided to give it a try. My first run in it was an easy 7 miles, and it was a let down. The shoe felt kind of flat and stale after 3 miles and it felt like my foot was moving in every direction. The laceless toe box didn't lock down my foot unless I really tightened the laces. That didn't work as it than cut of circulation to my foot. After running in this shoe for 40 miles, it hasn't changed at all. I now only use it for cross training or lifting. If you want a stylish supportive shoe for lifting get the odyssey react, only if it is on sale though, but if you want something for serious running, buy something else.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Great sole, lesser upper.

Anonymous runner · Jan 27, 2020

3/5

Overall

After trying the Nike Odyssey React, I opted to buy the same version but with the flyknit upper. Unfortunately, the upper is very tight and restricting. My toes feel like they are going through the front of the shoe when running/braking. The sole itself is great as the first version was. I would recommend this shoe without the flyknit upper. If flyknit upper is bought, I recommend sizing up at least one half size.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Go to daily trainer

Anonymous runner · Jan 8, 2020

5/5

Overall

I have an long standing AT issue, and this shoe seems to help keep it under control
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019

5/5

Overall

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

Best all around shoe, for the price!

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019

5/5

Overall

This shoe is light weight, but has good cushioning and excellent energy return. In addition, this shoe can be used for literally any distance, which is impressive.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5