Nike Odyssey React

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.4 Overall Grade
5 reviews
Trainer Neutral

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Pros

  • No reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on durability.

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Shoe Comparison

Shoe comparison
Nike Odyssey React
Brooks Ghost 15
HOKA ONE ONE Bondi 8
Puma Deviate Nitro 2
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Nike Odyssey React
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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.6 oz. (men's), 6.9 oz. (women's)
9.6 oz. (men's), 8.4 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
9.1 oz. (men's), 7.6 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
25mm.
35mm.
43mm.
37mm.
Forefoot Height
18mm.
23mm.
39mm.
31mm.
Drop Height
7 mm.
12 mm.
4 mm.
6 mm.
Upper material
Refined 3D Fit Print mesh, Recycled Materials include:
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Mesh Upper, PWRTAPE
Shoe Released
Q2 2018
Q4 2022
Q3 2022
Q1 2023
MSRP
$130
$140
$165
$160
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.4
9.2
9.0
8.8
Comfort
8.6
9.1
9.6
8.8
Cushioning
9.0
9.1
9.6
8.7
Durability
7.7
8.8
8.1
9.0
Appearance
8.2
8.2
7.8
8.6
Value
8.1
8.5
7.7
8.8

Reader Reviews

  • Springy!

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

    The Odyssey React delivers on its promise to give a responsive and springy ride. The soles are cushioned, and super reactive in both the forefront and heel. I love the ride of this shoe. It is light, responsive, and quiet on the road. The only thing negative I can say about this shoe is that the full surround collar (almost like a neoprene sock) can be a little warm and snug, and the toe box is a little shallow. I have about 100 miles on this shoe so far with few complaints. I rated the durability a little lower because the heel grip around the achilles is showing a little wear on my pair, and the upper material is showing some creasing on the toe box. They are not the most attractive shoe I have owned, but I'll gladly sacrifice flashy colors and bling for the bouncy and reactive ride these give. The ride is similar to the Brooks Levitate, but the shoe fit is a bit less structured, and the Odyssey React is lighter. I bought these as a replacement for a complete shoe failure for me (Mizuno Wave Inspire 14). I had previously owned and liked a Brooks Levitate, so the Odyssey React was a good choice. If you like the ride of the Levitate, you will probably like the ride of this shoe. If you like the structure of the Mizuno (which I found clumsy and clompy), then this is not the shoe for you.

    • Enjoyed them thus far

      60 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      9.0
      Appearance
      9.0
      Value
      9.0

      I am a D1 collegiate runner who ran in Brooks and Hoka all throughout high school. When I found out I would have to run in Nikes, I was pretty pissed off to be honest. I went to the local Fleet Feet and tried on the Pegasus 35, Vomero 13, and the Structure 22 and HATED all of them. They all had bumps in the strangest places. The last shoe they brought out was the Odyssey React. When I put it on, it felt the exact same as the Brooks Levitates I had worn before. The only difference was that the Odyssey Reacts were a much lighter and cheaper shoe After about 150 miles in them (50-60 MPW average), I have no complaints. I even did a 15 mile long run in them and the only blister I got was because I wore ankle socks that were too low (my fault). Just did a workout in them today that totaled 11 miles and they gave me no problems whatsoever. Can't wait for many more runs in them.

    • The TRUST about Odyssey React's

      Neutral pronator, medium arches
      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      10.0
      Cushioning
      9.0
      Durability
      9.0
      Appearance
      8.0
      Value
      10.0

      I got these shoes on sale for just over $80 ( they seemed to be on sale for the majority of their time available). I thought they looked pretty sharp for running. The olasted be about 550 miles before I decided to put them down. I could have ran them to probably 700 if I used them only for shorter shakeouts or short trail runs. I did most of my long runs in these shoes and they (10-16mi) and they worked just fine for them. I even did some of my longer tempo runs in them.

      Overall: Versatile shoe that is durable, extremely comfortable, and is affordable.

    • Solid Shoe

      30 miles per week, neutral pronator
      Overall
      9.0
      Comfort
      9.0
      Cushioning
      10.0
      Durability
      8.0
      Appearance
      10.0
      Value
      8.0

      Really wanted to love the epic reacts but they were just too tight on the top of my foot, so I gave these a try. Definitely satisfied with my choice, very comfortable shoe.