Has anyone run in Nike's new Epic React shoe? I know it isn't out yet, but I figure there are probably some people on here who have access to some pairs. Are these a legit running shoe? Can they stack up against the Pegasus? Nike has obviously been hyping up this shoe a lot, but they often do that with a shoe targeted more towards the hypebeast/lifestyle area. To me they seem comparable to the Adidas Ultraboost, which you really don't see many serious runners using.
Reptilians wrote:
Has anyone run in Nike's new Epic React shoe? I know it isn't out yet, but I figure there are probably some people on here who have access to some pairs. Are these a legit running shoe? Can they stack up against the Pegasus? Nike has obviously been hyping up this shoe a lot, but they often do that with a shoe targeted more towards the hypebeast/lifestyle area. To me they seem comparable to the Adidas Ultraboost, which you really don't see many serious runners using.
Some girl at the indoor meet I was at last week had them (I'm into shoes so I'm very sure of it) but I didn't get to ask her about them.
I talked to a guy at a running store about them and he told me that they re not for serious runners and they are more for a fashion athleisure wear, they will be releasing new models with the react foam following the Nike react release though so you might be interested in that. I f you are interested in that type of foam i would recommend adidas boost, saucony ever run, and books DNA AMP seeing how it is the same type of cushion and Nike is just acting like they created the latest thing that no one else has even though they are actually years behind others in this department, I'm in no way hating on the company because I do like their products but this is just a lie to say that they created something new here.
The Epic React is the replacement for the LunarEpic 2, just replacing the lunarlon foam with their new React foam, since Nike's Lunarlon foam is ~14 year old technology now. It's a more cushioned shoe (Lunarepic replacement), so it won't be similar to the Peg. There'll eventually be a "React Glide" or something around that naming convention, which will be the replacement for the LunarGlide 9.
I managed to get an early pair and I've liked them, it's a good cushioned ride - I don't really like the lack of flywire on the upper but overall it's a good little shoe. Held up for the miles I've put in so far, but it feels a tiny bit casual - mostly due to the upper. I personally like my Zoom Fly's a bit more but it's good every now and then. It probably will get taken over by more casual runners since it is a cushioned shoe and it doesn't look bad, just like how the lunarepic sold. Didn't have the stack issues/lack of heel lockdown like the UB.
Hi all,
I have watching youtube clips of reviews of this model, the best reviews I found so far are below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCTPFO2An94
Great review, saying its fast and bouncy and very comfortable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-UvioAJs0M
This review noted strength and weaknesses after a few weeks wearing them - great comfort and breathability but not great durability or stability.
I hope I have a chance to try them in the next couple of weeks.
Cheers
Steve
I have had them for a couple weeks, got in on the Nike+ order on Feb 5th. They're very light and comfortable, seem to have good energy return. Not exactly "snappy" if you know what I mean though. Definitely fun to run in. I've been using them for easy and recovery miles and still using the Zoom Fly for workouts and long runs.
I wore my pair for a few miles on the treadmill yesterday. They are light and have soft cushioning. I felt the heel wasn’t supportive but maybe they will feel better after a few more runs.
I did some miles at 7 min pace and some at 6 min pace and they felt good at both speeds. They are a good shoe to add to your rotation but I like the Zoom Fly better and can wait to pick up the Pegasus Turbo as they should a better soft yet responsive ride.
I'm debating getting these shoes... not sure how serious of a shoe this would be for my rotation.. my thing is that I do better in stability shoes for long/easy runs and I don't know how these would hold up. Been transitioning to a forefoot strike from heel strike. At this point.. I might just do it.
Should I..? wrote:
I'm debating getting these shoes... not sure how serious of a shoe this would be for my rotation.. my thing is that I do better in stability shoes for long/easy runs and I don't know how these would hold up. Been transitioning to a forefoot strike from heel strike. At this point.. I might just do it.
10mm drop may make it tougher to not-heel strike... Check out the Saucony Freedom...
Hi,
A new review from a great website and they do a brief comparison of a few running shoes:
http://www.roadtrailrun.com/2018/02/nike-epic-react-flyknit-review-hype.html
Cheers
Steve
Any shoe can have such wear arrested with a little Shoe Goo applied occasionally. I've never worn out an outsole while using it. NEVER. The upper and cushioning will be long gone before the outsole.
Running stores rarely sell it because of the obvious answer.
To use it on new shoes:
1. Wear shoes until the outsole is roughed up a bit, maybe a week or two's worth of runs. I find around 75 mi for most shoes, less for a shoe like React.
2. Apply coat of Shoe Goo, let dry at least 24 hours, 48 better. Longer is better - that's what she said. Always make sure shoe outsole protected. Use in ventilated area.
It's really best to have many pairs of training shoes anyway, so you can Goo them after the weekly long run and let then dry over the recovery day, or Goo them as needed.
Keep track of shoe mileage or if you're a elite, you can feel when the midsole has given up. Some foams and other material will last far longer with ample structure than in the past.
Save the money for the date, there is hope for some of you.
TL;DR - Shoe Goo makes outsoles last and last and last.