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Nike: Say no more fam
*8 different deviations of Grey*
*8 different deviations of Grey*
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I'd say React is better for running and Boost for casual wear.
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Epics better than ULTRABOOST for running. Still prefer energy boost and supernova for running. Epics are right behind them though, and the weight makes them better for sprint/quick work, IMO.
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Ahhhh, 33.9 miles in and the popping has begun in my left shoe. It seems to come and go. In addition to the running, I've been wearing them around the house the last two days in an effort to stretch out the flyknit. The popping started yesterday. Today I put them on and no popping at first. After wearing them for a few hours, the popping is back. It's almost like the rubber on the outsole towards the middle of the shoe is pulling away from the foam then snapping back, causing the pop/slap noise.
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Lol
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Anyone Black/Dark Grey/Wolf Grey pair is good without the popping sound?
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Love this shoe
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If this person bought from NDC he can return it used within 30 days no questions asked; not sure if nike stores accept worn merchandise; or he can create a defect on the shoe and return it to the corresponding store (ie loosen the stitching on the pull tab)
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I assume if the popping sound develops you can return them to Nike after the 30 day mark even when worn?
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Direct response from Nike.com:
In some instances, a very small quantity of early production Nike Epic React Flyknit shoes may make a popping noise as a result of moisture between the strobel and midsole. The inconsistency does not affect the performance of the shoe and is limited to a very small quantity. The inconsistency has also been corrected on future products. If you'd like to return the Epic Reacts we recommend working back with the original retailer to discuss your return/exchange options. If they're unable to assist, please give us a call at 1-800-806-6453 (4a-11p PT).
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Love this shoe
Any popping?
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I actually don't have the issue, but it's probably better to just return first and re-buy them later.
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Thats what Im wondering. Go ahead and try wearing these and see what happens or just return them now.
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If you're planning on wearing them casually, the popping is super annoying. If you're just planning on running in them, I don't think it's even noticeable, at least for me anyways. Walking around the house last night they were popping like crazy. Ran for 90 minutes in them this morning and didn't notice anything, and now they aren't popping while I'm walking around the house. If these were gonna be a casual shoe for me, I'd return them right away.
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Can somebody change the title of the thread too “Popping Nike epic react”? Any casual use Peeps gettin popping sound? Or just runners? Sucks if y’all return, bc all the 1st CWS are SOLD OUT!
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From a strictly running perspective, these are fantastic shoes. Minimal, lightweight shoe that also provides a wide enough heel strike area (my biggest issue with most Nike racers)...just need more colorways 
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Why would you return them if you don't have the issue? It's not something that comes up with time. They either do or they don't.
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Can’t believe I’m about to pay 175 for college navy’s 
Oh well.
Oh well.
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You should try vapor streets out they’re more comfortable react in them is softer...
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these are nice
but i prefer vapormax
but i prefer vapormax
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if only vapor street were still around in bigger sizes smh
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Social status has the blk/grey in stock
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i was all for the black but when i seen the red maroon ones in person got damn nothing better
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Pics are crazy can’t wait to get them in hand, where’d you see em?
