I tested Odyssey React Shield 2 in a variety of settings: easy running, sprinting, jogging on the treadmill, and doing some random exercises in the gym. 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.

There is only a slight difference in weight since the flyknit upper of the Epic React 2 is 10 grammes lighter.So if you are looking for a shoe you can use in wet weather conditions and you are a fan of the Epic React midsole material and aren’t looking for a bit of stability or maybe you just have a bit of a narrower foot, this is the shoe for you.

Pro:Direct Sport and Nike Members can now connect their memberships for free to access even more benefits including exclusive products, experiences, and rewards. By combining a snug-fitting upper that provides protection from cold weather and wet conditions with an easy-to-use, quick-pull lacing system, Nike created a winter trainer with a fit that can even be adjusted by cold fingers beneath thick gloves. 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. I’m also currently a radiology resident training (and running) in San Antonio, TX, so I have to fit it all into a tight schedule, be flexible, and often exercise on suboptimal amounts of sleep.It also has several reflective details on the upper of this shoe, since Nike expects you to wear this shoe during different weather conditions and when you might be running in the dark. A water-repellent upper helps protect your feet from the elements with hazard striped reflective graphics for enhanced visibility. 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).

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. 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. The water-resistant and insulated Nike Shield upper kept my feet comfortable on that run, and it kept my feet dry the day prior when the the snow was coming down. This isn’t a shoe that will ever have you thinking about how you feel, either in a very positive or very negative way.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. Not once did I ever feel any discomfort on any part of my feet, which is rare for a new pair of shoes. 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. The shoes held up well on dry pavement and treadmill surfaces, but I did notice a lot of slippage on wet roads compared to other shoes.

I ran in Odyssey React Shield 2 after a 20-mile marathon training run and actually felt pretty supported. 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. There's a foam collar for that extra bit of ankle support just in case you momentarily lose your footing in very slick conditions. Based on testing with champion runners like Galen Rupp, React cushioning still feels like new after roughly 300 miles. 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.

I wore them when it was pouring rain a few times and my feet stayed completely dry,” the tester said. You can access, rectify and delete your data, as well as exercise other rights by consulting the additional and detailed information on data protection in our Privacy Policy. 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. It also makes it impossible to lace them any other way, which seems to be a trend in running shoes lately, because I’ve got several pairs that have that same problem.