On my first few runs in these shoes, I thought they were okay support-wise, however I will say that for heavier runners or runners who have not worked on their form that much, these shoes will not be suitable and will not give you enough support. I know that a lot of other runners also over-pronate so stability shoes are becoming a lot more popular, common, and demanded. I usually need stability shoes as I suffer from over-pronation, despite working on my running form a lot. The Nike Epic React Flyknit 2 running shoes are marketed as a 'neutral' shoe and I'd certainly say this is accurate. No runner wants heavy, clunky shoes and we need shoes that can be versatile: yes we need cushioning and protection, but we also want to be able to push the pace when needed and not to be held back by heavy shoes when trying to do this. My first impression was that these shoes are certainly very lightweight, which was one of the missions Nike set out to achieve. As explained above, Nike have spent a lot of time developing their React technology and a lot of thought went into making the performance of these shoes as good as possible. Go for your normal shoe size and you'll be comfortable. Nike seem to really understand that the last thing a runner wants is squashed, numb toes and to be worrying about finding a compromise between sizing up too many times and ending up with huge, clunky shoes. I bought one pair and I couldn't even wear them because they were so small and tight. With Asics, I have to size up more than one size and I also have to buy the men's version of the shoes because the women's are so narrow and tight. This is a big bonus because it means no unnecessary extra weight and not feeling or looking like I'm running in clown shoes. I find that Nike is one of the only running shoe brands where I don't need to size up from my regular shoe size. It was such a breath of fresh air to be able to put on these shoes and for my toes not to feel squashed or cramped and to be able to enjoy natural toe spread. I have tried out far too many running shoes in the past from various brands that are so small and squashed, even in larger sizes. My first impression when I put the Nike Epic React running shoes on was how roomy they felt – in the best possible way. If you're someone who does a lot of walking or you're on your feet a lot for work, these shoes could certainly be a good option. Even when just walking or standing, I found these shoes very comfortable and I would certainly use them for casual wear as well as run training. Onto the outsole, and the much talked about React foam is indeed soft and cushioned and I was seriously impressed at the comfort of these running shoes. I have found that with other brands, the upper of the shoe can rub blisters and also crush my toes due to a narrow toe box, however the Nike Epic React shoes have a noticeably roomy toe box and as soon as I put the shoes on, my feet felt comfortable and my toes were able to spread naturally and comfortably. I was already a fan of Flyknit technology before I bought these shoes as I have had success with it in the past. It's supportive, flexible and breathable which is perfect for longer runs. The one-piece Flyknit upper moulds to your foot and expands and contracts as needed, meaning there's plenty of space for your toes and no rubbing, chafing, or blisters. Thanks to their Flyknit technology, Nike have earned an impressive reputation for the comfort of their running shoes.
Note, these shoes were not gifted and this review is not affiliated with Nike. I tested out the second version – the Nike Epic React Flyknit 2 – in the hopes it could become my new everyday running shoe for those easy bread-and-butter training days. Since introducing their React technology, Nike have tweaked and improved it and have since released newer versions of the Nike Epic React Flyknit running shoe. They understood that something soft usually absorbs energy, whereas a runner wants something responsive that will spring back. Nike was on a mission to find the perfect balance between soft cushioning and responsive energy return without the shoe being too heavy.Īccording to Nike, their in-house chemists and mechanical engineers put Nike React technology through more than 2,000 hours of testing on the feet of basketball players to find this perfect combination.
The Nike Epic React running shoe was first released 2 years ago, at the beginning of 2018.
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