8/18/2023 0 Comments Odyssey 2 release dateThe Odyssey line is Nike’s second attempt at a stability shoe with a significant difference from the Nike Zoom Structure being a 12mm drop (versus the Structure’s 10mm). I later read on Nike’s site that Odyssey 2 is ideal for faster-paced runs, and after trying them out for a variety of workouts, I concur. On our first run together, these shoes told me that they wanted to do some speedwork, so we headed to the track for day two of our adventure in testing. The cables in this second version are flat and wide on the lateral side and divided out with two cables per lace, medially, to secure the upper more comfortably than did the version in the first Odyssey. When I first slipped my regular shoe size on, I thought that they were borderline too small, but when I snugged the laces, they were perfect. (I will wear non-stiletto heels-but I don’t want to run in them!!) I’m NOT saying that this shoe is like running in high heels, just that I’m a fan of working through more range of motion. The 12 mm drop becomes bothersome for me into longer runs and reminds me of how my calf feels constricted and limited in high heels (sorry, Nike). Odyssey 2 is a bit lighter than Kayano and Sequence (thumbs up) but offers less arch support and, I think, overall stability (more on this in the “Sole” section). In back-to-back testing, the Odyssey feels the most similar to Mizuno Wave Inspire but with more of a heel drop and slightly more fitted toe box. Odyssey’s toe box is fitted yet flexible, similar to adidas’ Vengeful, and this contrasts the molded-roomy toe box of the Sequence 9. I prefer the tight lock of Kayano and Sequence, but Odyssey’s mesh is softer and more breathable which may be your higher aim, especially if you train in a warmer climate (my feet got hot during treadmill runs in the Kayano last winter). The Odyssey 2 has the best fit in the heel of any shoe I’ve run in (love this!), with Kayano coming in second and Sequence right on the heels of Kayano.Ĭoming into the midfoot all three models have managed a secure feel through different technologies with the Odyssey being just a bit more flexible both in heel-toe transition and in the upper’s hold on the foot. I later realized that it was the shoe’s flexibility and “ground feel” that I liked, not the drop. This connection to the running surface was a stark contrast to the Gel-Kayano, HOKA, and Sequence 9 shoes that I’d been running in prior to trying Odyssey.Īt first I didn’t mind the increase in heel to toe drop (12mm) and appreciated that despite this, the shoe seemed to encourage a forefoot strike. I’ll explain what I’ve found and how the Nike Zoom Odyssey 2 stacks up against ASICS’ Gel-Kayano 22, adidas’ Supernova Sequence 9, and Mizuno’s Wave Inspire.įrom the first run I’ve liked the feel in the forefoot with its flexibly snug, breathable upper and sensation of the surface beneath. I have loved them, hated them, and then honed in on how they function best for me, to be able to love them again when sticking to that context. I was all over place in my opinions of this shoe throughout the 75 or so miles I’ve run in them.
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