Nike Men's Odyssey React 2 S Street Running Shoes

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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. Additionally, Nike has been known for its successful partnerships and collaborations with high-profile athletes, including Michael Jordan and LeBron James, and fashion brands like OFF-WHITE and Supreme, solidifying its cultural relevance and continued popularity. We’ve written at length about Nike’s React foam, but the material still deserves to be mentioned for how it affects this shoe’s performance. They are clearly proud of that at Nike because they even printed it on a label and put that on the heel counter. The upper is made out of two smooth materials, one that makes up most of the midfoot of the upper and another a bit more stretchy material that makes up the toe box, tongue and heel counter of this shoe.

I liked the ride and I didn’t experience any hotspots with the upper, but on longer distances, the lack of stability and the narrowness of the shoe were an issue. 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. Not once did I ever feel any discomfort on any part of my feet, which is rare for a new pair of shoes.I think the cushion is plenty for daily running, but anything entering double-digit mileage in a single run would lead to some aching feet. There's a foam collar for that extra bit of ankle support just in case you momentarily lose your footing in very slick conditions. Blue Ribbon Sports, as they were originally known, began as an importer, offering Onitsuka Tiger running shoes to American athletes in the 1960s. To have dry feet, one should wear technical socks that wick moisture and transport it to the membrane, not cotton ones, as they accumulate it instead. It doesn’t only have rubber underneath the heel and forefoot, but there are two extra pieces of rubber underneath the ball of your foot extending towards the midfoot.

They already stitched an overlay on top of the tongue, so they might as well put the label on the inside like most shoe companies. 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.

These include cookies that allow you to be remembered as you explore the site within a single session or, if you request, from session to session. The new Storm Tread rubber, in combination with a wavy pattern and a series of carvings on the midfoot, generates enormous traction over any terrain by repelling water out of the outsole. In the upper, thanks to the Nike Shield tech, this Odyssey React 2 edition gains a water-repellent membrane that keeps your feet always dry and protected. I run about 50-60 miles per week, usually including a tempo run and a long run, and lift weights 4-5 times per week in addition to running. Sprinting is where Odyssey React Shield 2 performed the most poorly because they are simply too heavy and not responsive enough to be good for anything at a tempo pace or faster, and don’t even think about using these for a track workout.

Not even rain or the elements will make you fail your training goals with the Nike Odyssey React 2 Shield running shoes. The upper is what makes this shoe special and what sets it apart from the other shoes in the Nike React line. 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. Down to about 5 degrees Celcius they're very good, but below that threshold you're gonna be cold, starting from the ankles, as their silhouette is low. Thankfully, the upper of the Nike Odyssey React Shield 2 trainer is constructed from durable, water repellent mesh and textile, with sealed seams to really keep out the moisture.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. In some cases these cookies improve the speed with which we can process your request, allow us to remember site preferences you’ve selected. They allow your natural motion to flow, while still offering a snug fit and a cushioned feel underfoot. 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. Inspired by 90s sportswear, your new favorite pants feature tonal 3-Stripes detailing and an unexpected yet ultra-stylish double waistband.

Of the many test pairs sitting in my closet, I chose the Nike Odyssey Shield React for that four-mile battle against icy sidewalks and a sub-zero windchill. Because if you Google the term, it mainly just shows you all the shoes in the Nike Shield line, but it doesn’t really give you any other products with this rating. Social media and advertising cookies of third parties are used to offer you social media functionalities and personalized ads.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.