expiredxRayJayx posted Aug 24, 2021 02:04 PM
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expiredxRayJayx posted Aug 24, 2021 02:04 PM
Nike Free RN Flyknit 2018 Men's Running Shoes (Black/White)
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When it comes to upper, Free Run flyknit is better IMO. It's more like a sock which is what I'm looking for when working on my feet for 10 hours a day. Epic React's upper is really close, but area starting at around ankle and going behind heel is made of a much harder and stiffer material. Possibly this is better support for running, at the cost of comfort, and on my case it's a negative since I don't actually use them for running. I only had Epic Reacts for a few days, so it's possible that they just need to break in for a bit to get as comfortable. Free Runs don't need any break in though. So upper goes to Free Runs with more sock like feel.
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So, my personal tally but keep in mind I use these for work and home but don't actually run:
Bottom: Epic React - Softer and doesn't collect rocks, yet toes still bend easily like Free Runs.
Top Flyknit: Free Runs - More of a sock all around and very easy to put on without laces
Fit: Free Runs - Epic React runs narrow, have to size up half a size, makes shoe bigger and heavier than it has to be and it's still a bit tight on sides. Could be a good thing for runners for support though, dunno.
Overal Comfort and my pick so far: Free Runs by a hair. The upper being a bit more comfortable and matching my foot width better just makes it a bit more comfortable shoe for me currently, but I have a feeling Epic Reacts will break in over time and get more comfortable. My ideal shoe would be freeruns flyknits with epic react sole.
EDIT: Forgot to say this: Free Runs closely feel like you're wearing nothing at all. They're like a more compact version of epic react, very nimble and light, yet very comfortable. And while Epic React is a very comfortable shoe, and possibly more comfortable than free runs for people with narrow feet, there's no mistaking it, you got shoes on your feet. Bottom sole in some spots is probably double the thickness of free runs.
Just bought a pair, which Nike wouldn't have effed them up after this version.
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Just bought a pair, which Nike wouldn't have effed them up after this version.
I have a pair I use on the treadmill, and picked up a backup pair a few weeks ago.
Also, are the soles on these more rubber or foam like?
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Just bought a pair, which Nike wouldn't have effed them up after this version.
Also, are the soles on these more rubber or foam like?
Also, are the soles on these more rubber or foam like?
Just bought a pair, which Nike wouldn't have effed them up after this version.
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