Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit 2

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.5 Overall Grade
10 reviews
Trainer

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Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • No reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit 1.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.

LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings

Shoe Comparison

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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.9 oz. (men's), 8.5 oz. (women's)
12.5 oz. (men's), 9.9 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
34mm.
38mm.
35mm.
43mm.
Forefoot Height
26mm.
28mm.
23mm.
39mm.
Drop Height
8 mm.
10 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
Upper material
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Shoe Released
Q1 2021
Q3 2023
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
MSRP
$160
$159
$140
$165
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.5
8.2
9.2
9.0
Comfort
8.8
8.4
9.1
9.6
Cushioning
8.9
8.3
9.1
9.6
Durability
8.2
7.2
8.8
8.1
Appearance
8.5
8.0
8.3
7.9
Value
7.8
7.8
8.6
7.7

Reader Reviews

  • Love the cushion

    30 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    10.0

    It’s the midsole of course but it’s also the width.  I haven’t run in anything else off road, except when racing. 

  • Solid speed shoe

    35 miles per week, overpronator, low arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    9.0

    Wore these shoes for speed very often, and they held up. They felt a little flat but they delivered.

  • My favorite trainer

    70 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    7.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    6.0

    Comfortable, supportive, fast for a non-carbon plate

  • Great shoe but not for the long haul

    55 miles per week, overpronator, high arches
    Overall
    6.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Cushioning
    7.0
    Durability
    5.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    6.0

    I have worn over 5 pairs of these shoes but they don't last much past 300 miles.  The start to wear out on the bottom and are overall not as comfortable.  Great for the 20 to 30 mile a week runner but if you are training for a half or full marathon I suggest buying something else.  Other than this I really like them and thought they were comfortable and had good cushion.

  • My favorite shoe I've ever worn.

    45 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    8.0

    I was a structure wearer for years until that was discontinued. I then tried a variety of different shoes - Hoka Bondi, Nike Pegasus, Adidas supernova, Brooks Ghost. I had a few injuries during that time, particularly when wearing the Bondi. And then the infinity came out and I tried it. I loved it even more than the structure. When the structure returned I had no desires to return to it. The support and padding on the Infinity was just better in every way for how I run and I haven't had a major injury since. 

  • Infinity react 2

    70 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    8.0

    Great shoe for mileage. The rocker feel makes it so you're constantly being propelled forwards with the perfect balance between cushion and firmness. I bought a size up because I like some extra room around the toe. It isn't a fast shoe and is on the heavier side but for slow recovery days and base mileage this is my go to. There's nothing special about it and that's why it's special. Simple basic running shoe with a rocker. It doesn't try to be something that it isn't or be a shoe for multiple uses although you could use it for other things if you wanted. It's a solid everyday mileage shoe that can provide the support and go the distance.