Nike Men's Odyssey React 2 S Street Running Shoes

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In some cases these cookies improve the speed with which we can process your request, allow us to remember site preferences you’ve selected. First is its no-tie lacing system: quick pull laces that give you the ability to have a secure fit without much hassle, which is especially nice when you’re wearing mittens and you don’t want to deal with retying loose laces. These shoes incorporate several technologies and improvements that make them surprisingly effective when running on wet terrain, while still maintaining the excellent speed and performance of their street version.

There is only a slight difference in weight since the flyknit upper of the Epic React 2 is 10 grammes lighter. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. When asked about this shoe’s cushioning, one of our wear testers also stated that the React foam was great for a range of intensities, even after sustained testing. The Nike Odyssey React Shield 2 for men is a weather-resistant running shoe with tough, on-trend techwear style looks, just the thing for crushing a few miles on a typical British rainy day. The Nike Odyssey React Shield 2 is a solid option for a casual runner or even gym-goer looking for a very comfortable, supportive, “do it all” shoe.Reinforcements at the toecap and heel, combined with a highly customizable lace closure, keep these sneakers’ snug fit at consistently high levels, while a padded heel collar offers greater comfort and support to the Achilles´ tendon. In my own testing of the shoe, I appreciated the React foam’s light weight and how it softened the surface below, even when running on concrete, without seeming to dissipate the energy I’d occasionally put out at tempo-level efforts. Nike has continually introduced innovative products, such as the Nike Air cushioning technology and the self-lacing Adapt system, which have revolutionized the sports footwear industry.

I wore them when it was pouring rain a few times and my feet stayed completely dry,” the tester said. As the foam resists compression and keeps its shape, you get that exciting out-of-the-box experience with every run. Cool lacing system, very practical and adds a substantial amound to the futuristic aesthetic, since they kinda "stick" out of the shoe in a cool arc.I think it was a smart move from Nike to keep the React midsole the same since it’s so popular, but make a model that you can wear in wet weather conditions. With the best-selling trainers in the game, scroll our Nike at ASOS edit to score everything from Air Force 1s and Air Max 90s to Blazers (now we’re cooking). And because when it's wet it's often quite dark too, the Nike swoosh logo and part of the tongue are covered in striped reflective trim as a safety feature in low visibility. Inside the shoe, a stretchy sleeve hugs your foot from the ankle to the midfoot, giving you a locked-in fit and a comfortable, sock-like feel. My foot slipped in easily, plenty of room in the toe box, the upper is secure and breathable, the laces are a good length and tighten well to secure the shoe to the foot, and no issues with heel slippage.

However, I was sceptical of Odyssey React Shield 2 because I had never heard a thing about them, which is pretty rare for Nike running shoes. We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective—and exclusive—data.Blue Ribbon Sports, as they were originally known, began as an importer, offering Onitsuka Tiger running shoes to American athletes in the 1960s. It’s a soft yet stable cushioning platform that has enough spring for a 5K, and it can also hold up during long runs,” one tester said. While their spikes have won countless medals, they’re best known for their record-breaking speed range, including the pioneering Alphafly and the legendary Pegasus. I can’t really say much other than that Odyssey React Shield 2 fit perfectly in just about every way you’d want.