![]() The wavy pattern seen on the sides of the midsole continues on under the shoe to provide traction, which does a great job holding on concrete and even rubber flooring despite the React foam’s naturally smooth texture. Questions of long term durability will arise but my more worn pair seems to be holding up just fine other than being dirty. It’s just a single piece of React foam that just has a thin bit of rubber at the heel and toe for added durability or traction. What you see is what you get here, there is nothing to the React midsole/outsole other than what you see. Overall, while the upper isn’t as plush as the merino wool Primeknit found on Adidas’ Ultraboost, it contains the foot much better it fits tight, but not too tight. Unlike many of Nike’s shoes nowadays, there is no Flywire on the ERFK, but it’s not a big deal due to the elasticity of the upper. ![]() There are a few bits of polyurethane overlays in areas in need structure: the heel counter, lacing holes and swoosh. As the name would say, the upper material is made of Flyknit that is both one piece and socklike in design. In typical Nike style, both of my Epic React Flyknit’s came to me finished to perfection. The premise? A comfortable, lightweight, durable running shoe with high energy return. React is the name for Nike’s foam technology, but actually isn’t as new as anyone thinks it is, premiering first in the React Hyperdunk basketball shoe this is just the first time it’s been on a running shoe. Nike’s approach to the Epic React Flyknit is more my jam – a performance running shoe, that you could wear going out, and can get you some love from the hype beast community. What good is a shoe you can’t train in, can’t wear for a long time, or can’t really run in? Street cred. Eventually I caved and got a pair (a few), but even still I never really ended up wearing them that much because I honestly don’t think they’re that comfortable for extended wear. When Boost dropped, I never got bit by the bug because it never suited training, it was just another sneaker to me. Technology and performance draw me towards shoes more than collect-ability. Honestly, I do like my shoes, but I’m not as big of a sneakerhead as most people would think I am. The moment all Nike sneakerheads have been waiting for has finally arrived, a true answer to Adidas’ Boost – Nike React.
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