Nike Shox Ride 2

Immediately upon opening the box I loved the look of these shoes. I am a huge fan of all black shoes and these ones hit the mark. When I was holding them, my first thought was that they are going to be way too heavy on my feet but once I put them on I was proven wrong. They somehow feel lighter on your feet than they do in your hand. It’s almost like walking with a little bit of “bounce” in your step, like suspension. These ease the impact of the ground and I can actually feel less pressure in my knees when I wear them for an extended amount of time. The following is said with a caveat that may not apply to most people. I have wide feet and ankles so the “average” person will likely not experience these issues. The main drawback, for me, is that they are too narrow towards the top of my foot. The tongue is smaller than I prefer and, since I do have a wide foot, I had to loosen the laces so much that I didn’t have enough left to tie them appropriately. That’s an easy fix, though, as I just ordered longer laces. Other than that, I really do like these shoes and would recommend them to people that don’t struggle with wide feet and ankles.

I love the look of this shoe but the fit is slightly small. Although I could comfortably get my foot in the shoe, after walking around for a bit it felt like I didn’t have much room for my toes in the toe box. I would definitely recommend sizing up a half size for these. Overall, the look of the shoe is cool and I love the shox. They give you a little extra bounce to your step and make it comfy. The laces are easy to tie and stay tied. I got them in all black and like how the shoe has multiple fabrics like suede, plastic and canvas. It gives that triple black look. Great for these fall fashion months and versatile enough to go with any style.

As a somewhat active 35-year-old guy whose day involves everything from sitting in the office for a couple of hours to running around doing estimates and chasing kids the rest of the day, I need a shoe that can keep up, and the Nike Shox Ride 2 does that. I’ve worn plenty of heavily cushioned running shoes that are popular these days, but these strike a better balance between comfort and stability without feeling overly soft or like I’m walking on pillows. My feet are on the wider side, so I went up half a size, which worked out well with no tightness, pinching, or discomfort throughout the day. Overall, these are a great everyday shoe that delivers just the right amount of cushioning and support, whether I’m at my desk, on my feet for work, or keeping up with the kids.