Nike React Miler Running Shoes

I had to retire the Adidas Superstar’s and for a while survived with the Adidas Stan Smith’s, but both are for fashion.

For work I have to be on my feet for several hours at a time making both Adidas shoes painfully impractical.

React Foam

Enter the Nike React Miler’s. These have an insane amount of React foam cushion in the sole and I can feel it squish with every step. They feel absolutely amazing on foot and I can see these ideal for endurance.

From what I’ve learned, React was Nike’s response to Adidas Boost technology. Boost was first to market and gained fame that hit its apex with Kanye West’s collaboration on the Yeezy line, but has since fell out of popularity.

No clear reasons given other than they lacked a ‘story’ like many legendary Nike’s from the AF1, Air Jordan’s or Air Max 90’s.

Which is unfortunate as Adidas has several storied shoes of their own with the Stan Smith’s and Superstars.

Pricing for Ergonomics

They normally retail for $130, but I found them for $100 and have seen them online going for even less with some people claiming they can be found for $40-50 at Nike outlet stores.

For $40-50 these are the best shoes out there. For $100, it’s a bit harder to justify, but honestly with what I need them for they are perfect.

Get these for ergonomics. If you need to stand for 10 hours, these are the shoes. They can’t compete in the style department like Air Max or Air Jordan’s, but they crush them on comfort.

Review - First 24 Hours

I’ve worn on foot the React Miler’s for a full work day and these are the best shoes I’ve ever worn for standing 8-10 hours at a time.

There was some pain on the ball of my feet and on the sides nearest my small toes, but I’m going to assume those are due to the required break in period for these shoes and also the existing injury to my feet from wearing old shoes.

Plush is a good way to describe the React Miler’s and my feet while sore after a long day felt better and less painful than when I wore a pair of Adidas Superstar’s for 8-10 hours. I was limping hard by the 4th hour in the Adidas. Totally fine with the Nike’s.

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