There’s a lot of stack height – because of all that foam underneath. Let’s start with the main attraction – all that glorious React foam. Features of the Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit Running Shoe So I don’t run for extended distances, but I’ll give you my thoughts and feedback on using these for short, CrossFit style runs. I’m not a distance runner and running is a lot of impact for me. The cushion (especially in a React shoe) is a welcome blessing for running on asphalt – and other surfaces. Shown here is the Epic React Flyknit 2 and React Infinity Run Flyknit – both from Nike. Running in a real running shoe (rather than a cross trainer) is a good idea for most people. I can tell you this – I prefer running in a REAL running shoe such as these as opposed to a cross trainer. Will they prevent an injury? I don’t know and I’m likely not ever going to be able to confirm that. I can tell you these shoes are lightweight and have a lot of cushion. It was probably more of a marketing study.Īnd I’m not going to attempt to weigh in on this aspect either. Now, this wasn’t a double blind, controlled study. They ran a test study over a period of 12 weeks and compared the number of days missed due to pain to a control group with a different kind of shoe. Nike claims these shoes can reduce the occurrence of injuries. Ok, enough on that – let’s get back to running. (They would probably also get torn to shreds on a rope climb.) They have way too much cushion to be considered a stable weightlifting shoe.

Therefore we aren’t going to be talking about whether or not these are suitable lifting weights or anything similar to that. Tons of React foam and a Flyknit upper – a great starting point for a running shoe. Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit – A Few Review Caveatsįirst, these are running shoes, not cross trainers. So, my advice is order in your normal size, unless you have very wide feet, in which case you might have to go 1/2 size up.

We’ll cover this more in depth, but you want a form fitting, sock-like fit with Flyknit – that’s the whole point. Not too long, not too short, and the width is perfect (for me.) The Nike React Infinity Run Flyknit shoes are true to size. My normal size is a Men’s 11 – and these are spot – on.

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