The Nike React Element 55, fashioned after heritage Nike running shoes, combines a respect for tradition with modern technology. Push yourself into the future with every stride. A lightweight upper won't weigh you down. A React Foam midsole delivers long-lasting comfort. The midsole/outsole features rubber pods for durable traction. Design lines mimic the wavy lines of the eyestays of the Nike Internationalist. A TPU heel clip enhances stability. A pull tab at the heel means easy on and off. Elements of reflectivity enhance safety in low-visibility situations.
The Nike React Element 55, fashioned after heritage Nike running shoes, combines a respect for tradition with modern technology. Push yourself into the future with every stride. A lightweight upper won't weigh you down. A React Foam midsole delivers long-lasting comfort. The midsole/outsole features rubber pods for durable traction. Design lines mimic the wavy lines of the eyestays of the Nike Internationalist. A TPU heel clip enhances stability. A pull tab at the heel means easy on and off. Elements of reflectivity enhance safety in low-visibility situations.
The Nike React Element 55, fashioned after heritage Nike running shoes, combines a respect for tradition with modern technology. Push yourself into the future with every stride. A lightweight upper won't weigh you down. A React Foam midsole delivers long-lasting comfort. The midsole/outsole features rubber pods for durable traction. Design lines mimic the wavy lines of the eyestays of the Nike Internationalist. A TPU heel clip enhances stability. A pull tab at the heel means easy on and off. Elements of reflectivity enhance safety in low-visibility situations.
The Nike React Element 55, fashioned after heritage Nike running shoes, combines a respect for tradition with modern technology. Push yourself into the future with every stride. A lightweight upper won't weigh you down. A React Foam midsole delivers long-lasting comfort. The midsole/outsole features rubber pods for durable traction. Design lines mimic the wavy lines of the eyestays of the Nike Internationalist. A TPU heel clip enhances stability. A pull tab at the heel means easy on and off. Elements of reflectivity enhance safety in low-visibility situations.
Last updated at 02/08/2026 15:59:53
originally posted on store.nike.com
I’m usually a 10.5 but had to get this in a 10 and they for perfectly. They are very VERY comfortable. Great for long walks and being on your feet for long periods like a trip to Disneyland for example. They’re a bit hard to get on because the upper material is this and the tongue is flimsy (but sturdy leather) but overall super comfy and light. The material makes them breathable too.
originally posted on store.nike.com
I have a pair of Elements 87’s and love them, so this purchase was a no-brainer. I was not disappointed. Beautiful colorway, construction and comfort. Won’t wear ‘em now, cuz it’s winter in the frosty Midwest, but spring will come soon and I’ll do some serious wearing. Another great product from Nike. Don’t hesitate, these kicks are the real thing.
originally posted on store.nike.com
Unbelievably light and cushioned shoe. The closest thing to being barefoot. Excellent cushioning, especially in the heel. Runs a bit tight, so I ordered a half size larger. I like the regular insole on these as opposed to the cork in the 87's. Pretty decent support all around, especially in the heel. Takes some getting used to for running, have to be careful how you land each step. Best for flat roads and track jogging. One complaint is the tongue, which is just a piece of suede: it keeps folding and sliding down. I ended up tacking the tongues in a couple of places to keep them in place.
I’m usually a 10.5 but had to get this in a 10 and they for perfectly. They are very VERY comfortable. Great for long walks and being on your feet for long periods like a trip to Disneyland for example. They’re a bit hard to get on because the upper material is this and the tongue is flimsy (but sturdy leather) but overall super comfy and light. The material makes them breathable too.
I have a pair of Elements 87’s and love them, so this purchase was a no-brainer. I was not disappointed. Beautiful colorway, construction and comfort. Won’t wear ‘em now, cuz it’s winter in the frosty Midwest, but spring will come soon and I’ll do some serious wearing. Another great product from Nike. Don’t hesitate, these kicks are the real thing.
Unbelievably light and cushioned shoe. The closest thing to being barefoot. Excellent cushioning, especially in the heel. Runs a bit tight, so I ordered a half size larger. I like the regular insole on these as opposed to the cork in the 87's. Pretty decent support all around, especially in the heel. Takes some getting used to for running, have to be careful how you land each step. Best for flat roads and track jogging. One complaint is the tongue, which is just a piece of suede: it keeps folding and sliding down. I ended up tacking the tongues in a couple of places to keep them in place.
This shoe is great fun to wear in terms of comfort, stability, and style. Although this model is rather conservative in coloration it has a chartreuse swoosh that sets it off as NIKE design. I call these shoes my "dog poop" shoes because of the colored spots along the sides of the soles that provide a punctuation of sorts. All day comfort is assured! I'm not sure yet of durability but so far these are a favorite.
I DIDN'T THINK ID LIKE THE UNCONVENTIONAL TONGUE ON THIS SHOE, AND I STILL FEEL LIKE IT MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SLIP ON, BUT THERE'S NO FUNCTIONALITY ISSUES AND IT PROVIDES GREAT AESTHETICS. I USUALLY WEAR HUARACHES BUT NIKE FELL OFF AS FAR AS COLOR SCHEME GOES, SO THESE ARE MY NEW GO TO. THEY ARE EXTREMELY LIGHTWEIGHT AND I CAN MOVE VERY EASILY IN THEM FOR BOTH DAY TO DAY AND EXERCISE. I'M A FAN.
Nike doesn't describe their shoes well. This show has good support, but the top is a very thin canvas-like material and the tongue is of similar material - no padding at all. So when you put this on, it is like there is nothing cradling your feet on top. - it's a very soft, unstructured top. I prefer shoes with both lateral support and padding so am returning this one.
I had purchased these shoes in mid April and by the beginning of June there was a hole in the toe of the shoe and the sole was completely shredded. I wore them on and off (3 times a week) and even with such minimal wear they began to fray. I have another friend that had the exact same problem as myself and we shared similar problems. For the two months they were in good condition I enjoyed them. They fit well and looked nice, however I wouldn't recommend buying a shoe if you are in the market for one that will go the distance.
I had bought these shoes looking for a good looking comfortable back to school shoe. If I had know the terrible quality I would’ve never bought them. Within one week of regular wear I could already start to find the flaws. The midsole started to unattach itself from the upper mesh of the shoe. Then the worst of all the upper mesh ripped and left a huge tear during the fourth week I had them. All within less than a month it looked like I had them for over a year. The react sole is the only positive about this shoe because of the comfort. I would not recommend these low quality shoes.
The toe box narrows almost like a soccer cleat so sizing is going to be weird. If you have wide feet order a full size up and if you have narrow feet order a half size up from your Foot size. My feet are 11.5 and a little wide so I order a 12. I like to half about a thumbs width(2cm) of space Between my big toe and the edge of the shoe and my foot to sit “in” the shoe and i get this with size 12. When i got these in the mail my toe was maybe 1cm, maybe a little more, from the edge so a 12.5 would have been perfect. I think The upper is made of the same material as the exp-x14 and the element 87. I’ll edit this once they break in.
I've had these shoes for a couple months now and overall I'm really happy with them. The React foam has held up much better than I expected, and there's no significant visible wear on the foam. While the tongue is thin, I find it feels nice against my foot. This has made the shoe one of the lightest and most comfortable I can remember owning and it gives a nice bounce to each step. I also really like the style of them, its something unique but not gaudy. Though what outfits it works with is limited.After a month the foam has started to show wrinkles/creases in the mid-sole but this seems to be a natural part of the foam and unavoidable. The best way to hide it is black out-soles. The blob looking bits of the out-sole feel like regular rubber you'd find on most any ... MoreI've had these shoes for a couple months now and overall I'm really happy with them. The React foam has held up much better than I expected, and there's no significant visible wear on the foam. While the tongue is thin, I find it feels nice against my foot. This has made the shoe one of the lightest and most comfortable I can remember owning and it gives a nice bounce to each step. I also really like the style of them, its something unique but not gaudy. Though what outfits it works with is limited.After a month the foam has started to show wrinkles/creases in the mid-sole but this seems to be a natural part of the foam and unavoidable. The best way to hide it is black out-soles. The blob looking bits of the out-sole feel like regular rubber you'd find on most any shoe and have held up just as well. Despite not covering the entire bottom of the shoe they've done a good job of protecting the foam on the sole.The complaints I do have is that I wish the upper was more structured. The upper is a thin (but durable feeling) nylon type material, but it has no internal or external pieces to help keep its shape. The nylon is too light to hold itself up. This leads to the upper looking "collapsed" and it loses its shape when wearing them. I wish the upper had a little more structure so it could keep its silhouette better when being worn. If the shoe did a better job of this I'd have given it 5 stars. I also have an average width foot and they feel just barely on the narrow side but its nothing to dock points for.
