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.

By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I think the upper is something that Nike does consistently well across all of their models except for the Pegasus Turbo 2, which I find a bit tight. I can’t really say much other than that Odyssey React Shield 2 fit perfectly in just about every way you’d want.They are clearly proud of that at Nike because they even printed it on a label and put that on the heel counter. This attraction of opposites creates a sensation that not only enhances the feeling of moving forwards, but makes running feel fun, too. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience.

They fit true to size and are plenty comfortable for runs of any type or even other types of workouts, but I wouldn’t recommend these for true speedwork sessions.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). Based on testing with champion runners like Galen Rupp, React cushioning still feels like new after roughly 300 miles. There is only a slight difference in weight since the flyknit upper of the Epic React 2 is 10 grammes lighter. As seen on the feet of sports stars and enthusiastic amateurs alike, today Nike continue their mission to “bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world”. After all, an upper that protects your feet from winter rain, wind, and snow is little without a midsole that you’ll enjoy running on.