When Nike first introduced React cushioning on basketball shoes — the supposed counter to adidas’ Boost – the initial results were mixed, to say the least. While some reported that React was everything Nike said it was, some of the staff at Cadysport had different opinions.However, with the Nike Epic React Flyknit, it appears that Nike found its footing. React cushioning is not EVA but an entirely new material, which is probably why it didn’t work that well on basketball models. Nevertheless, the Epic React Flyknit has been a success.

Nike will be releasing lots more sooner than you think. Once colorway we expect to release soon is the Black and White colorway you see above.Opting for a tonal finish up top, this version of the Nike Epic React Flyknit comes dressed in all-Black on the Flyknit upper, which is then quickly broken up by way of the White React sole unit down low. Nike has yet to give this colorway a release date, but we’re pretty sure this colorway options will be a hot commodity.
 
According to Cadysport, the Nike Epic React Flyknit ‘Blue/White/Volt’ is set to drop on May 10 for $150. Keep a look out over at Eastbay.com in the event that this or other colorways drop in the near future.After a successful implementation or React in the Epic React Flyknit, Nike released the Odyssey React, a less expensive alternative to the Epic React. You can check out our Odyssey React vs Epic React Flyknit piece for more information.

The Nike Epic React Flyknit deserves the hype as this runner is about as innovative as it gets.This stylish and simplistic colourway arrives alongside several other styles for men and women. Keep it locked to our social media pages for more updates on this release, on the run up to launch.Nike created a stir last month when they unveiled a marketing campaign depicting layers of foam sat above a pillow, resting on some springs. It was clear that the Oregon-based sports brand was about to launch a technologically advanced silhouette.

That chunky midsole is 13% bouncier than the LunarEpic and way more durable too. Nike tested the shoe by giving a pair to world class athletes in order to get their opinion. But unbeknown to those athletes, Nike had given them trainers which had already racked up over 500 miles. When asked what they thought, most of the runners were shocked to find out that they weren’t brand new.The Nike Epic React Flyknit Grey sports a laid-back colour scheme which puts all emphasis on that lightweight crafted upper. The white midsole and moulded Swoosh manages to balance the look nicely.