They allow your natural motion to flow, while still offering a snug fit and a cushioned feel underfoot.

The upper of the Nike Odyssey React is built with a lightweight, breathable fabric instead of the premium Flyknit featured on the Nike Epic React. 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. One of our wear testers had similarly positive experiences with the upper material by putting it through a range of tests that it aced, which serves as greater proof of its performance in bad weather.I can’t really say much other than that Odyssey React Shield 2 fit perfectly in just about every way you’d want. This attraction of opposites creates a sensation that not only enhances the feeling of moving forwards, but makes running feel fun, too. Although the sole unit still uses the outstanding Nike React foam to provide phenomenal cushioning over asphalt, it is on the outsole where Nike made truly shining changes. The Nike Odyssey React 2 Shield offers responsive cushioning with a soleplate that maximises traction in wet conditions, and a water resistant upper.

The Nike Odyssey React women's Running Shoe provides crazy comfort that lasts as long as you can run.

I liked the ride and I didn’t experience any hotspots with the upper, but on longer distances, the lack of stability and the narrowness of the shoe were an issue.

There is only a slight difference in weight since the flyknit upper of the Epic React 2 is 10 grammes lighter.

They have the same forefoot height of 18 mm, the same heel height of 28mm and thus also the same 10 mm drop. Sprinting is where Odyssey React Shield 2 performed the most poorly because they are simply too heavy and not responsive enough to be good for anything at a tempo pace or faster, and don’t even think about using these for a track workout. 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. Sure the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 36 is top-performing running shoe, but its fabric upper means that a run will turn miserable in bad weather.