Nike React Element 87 vs React Element 55 Sneakers: Is it Worth It?

When it comes to Nike Sneakers, nothing has created a buzz like their latest React line up. From the Epic React to the React Hyperdunk, they have been some of the hottest shoes you can get your hands on. Today, we take a look at the Nike React Element 87 and the Nike React Element 55 and see whether the $30 difference is worth it.
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Jacques @Kustoo Slade is a guy that loves sneakers and creates KZbin videos about them as well as other things. This channel has sneaker collections from Nike, Jordan, adidas, Yeezy, Reebok, Under Armour and more. He also does sneaker reviews, sneaker shopping, performance reviews, and sneaker history. He also loves technology, music, and pop culture and often mixes the three with sneaker to create one of the few "sneaker" channels that bridges the gap.

[@MrWuidart]

Just for reference 55 and 87, is a nod to Caesium and Francium, which are some of the most highly reactive elements. When exposed to oxygen, just grams of both could basically go off like a bomb... :P

[@kustoo]

MrWuidart Really? I didn’t know that. Good call out. Going to look them up.

[@jiangcoughlin6485]

MrWuidart hence the name element react

[@clarenceclarence9529]

They’ve been two of my favorite elements for a long time, so it really made me smile when I first heard that fact. Thanks for further spreading the “news”

[@AnsonChiu]

Many of us don’t have an option for the 87, since it’s on limited release and ALWAYS sold out. Booo. So that being said... the price gap is much larger than $30 if you need to consider the 87 on the secondary market.

[@JM-vt5xn]

55s are VERY comfortable, I use my air max 270s for work cause they comfortable but these elements are on another level

[@smoothwadee23]

J M exactly how the 87 feel. Except 87 are more breathable which is nice

[@silliworth1]

I got the React 55s in Solar Red and they are 🔥

[@davioncooper1001]

How do they fit

[@binsbeansvince]

@@davioncooper1001 TTS

[@blackmamba599]

Davion Cooper I have a slightly wider foot and it as a slightly narrow toe box, so I went up a half size

[@TanBoonKiat]

The Elements are not for me. Cos not enuff support. But if I gotta choose, I’ll go with the 55. Ain’t worth xtra 30 bucks for the 87. And I don’t wanna fuss over what socks to wear for a translucent upper.

[@fiskedunser6314]

The see-through upper is what makes the shoe for me. Have to go with the 87's, especially those Undercover ones. The color combinations on those are absolutely beautiful.

[@muhdikram9901]

between 55 & 87;i choose the 84 *optimus shirt

[@mazig8]

just copped my first react 87 in the solar red colorway im so excited

[@RuthlessF150]

Great video, just picked up my first element 55s. Side note, killing it with that Optimus Prime shirt. Where did you get it?

[@johhnyred5g]

Boy Nike ain’t going send you no more of the sweet packages

[@cherryc0cac0la2]

You are a great sneakerhead youtuber. Keep up the good work!!

[@chant6136]

I really like his intro, it just feel so natural

[@souljaboi62121]

Dope comparison review Bruh and exactly why I flipped the 87s and copped the 55s (exact colorways that you compared); i just wish that I would have did the 55s in 12.5 rather than 13.

[@bossdelgado6835]

I feel like the issue is with the 87 is that it will always fall to resellers so you’re really never gonna get it for retail... not yet at least

[@louisfredericksagarrigavis8719]

I did now

[@senorstronk]

got 55s for $44 on sale at the outlet. pretty comfy

[@big-patria-lo3508]

Thanks for the vid I hope to get the element 55 Triple Black colorway one day for work they would be great

[@bretthaynes1921]

Personally prefer the 55's

[@christophermoebus4977]

Both are worth their price points. I think that choice in shoes depend on lifestyle choices. Me personally, im not overly athletic, and would pay extra to look a little more premiumish. Thats not to say i couldn't look similarly nice in the 55s. Again its a choice of lifestyle and the models again offer the same dividing choice. Thanks jaque or the tech talk, just awsome 🤙

[@AJKICKZ-df1qn]

Do these react element 55’s run true to size cus everyone usually recommends that in the 87’s you go half size down.

[@adaboy4z]

Bro you almost cracked talking about the $30 difference. You know!!

[@gdayories8456]

Thank you for your review! 👍🙂

[@TheAjBean]

or just go a tad cheaper and get the exp-x14 and still get that see thru look and react in the mid sole

[@robertscott9152]

People seriously slept on the x14's, those shoes are so nice. I have 3 color ways, thinking about getting my 4th pair since nike dropped the price on them.

[@JoshuaSlosser]

Yeah it's like 75 on finish line

[@Playboi.carter]

Im definitely getting those if I can't get 87s for retail

[@Kai-gc1xy]

Like the way you review them. Thanks and keep it up!

[@tCruzin4Lyfe]

I got 3 pairs of 87's (1 pair from SKRS and 2 from StockX), LOVE THEM. I also got a pair of the 55's as well, both are great on feet. Easily my sneaker model of the year.

[@bennypaddycake7182]

Was thinking about getting the 55s until I saw them in person. The 55s upper felt cheap and your feet gets warm. And the release colorway doesn't look dope to me and they feel stiff, but comfortable. Saw the knicks 87s at my local sneaker shop. So I'm might cop them instead

[@milespogi]

Dope shirt brotha 👍👌✊

[@Ptrck_rgrs]

I gotta go with the 87! the price difference is worth it to me for the better looking upper. The 55 is just so basic!

[@wes2473]

I copped both the acg 55 premium color ways 🔥🔥

[@ronaldwebb3387]

Where did you get your shirt it's cool so are the shoes.

[@scottpierce3013]

Hey Jacque you should FOR REAL!! start saying the prices more often that way people who are interested in buying can know how much it they are or in my case how much I need to save up lol. PS I'm a BIG fan I showed my buddy's at work your channel everybody watches your videos at lunch now lol Oh and just saying have to give you mad props on your shoe collection.

[@kraken-dr3lc]

You forgot the insole on the React 55. Is it the same with element 87 with a cork insole?

[@ferbbe02gamingXD]

kenny duro it isnt

[@Playboi.carter]

No. I feel like you already knew the answer to that question

[@erikkveen8308]

I work 12 hour days and I normally go w ultraboost but my feet get sore after 8 hours and I wore my new element 55s to work on a 12 hour shift and I could of worn them for a lot longer it was night and day difference

[@hsp6798]

may be you wore out the ultra boost.. lol

[@Playboi.carter]

Damn, 12 hours. I would quit

[@kingkrubb8880]

I like all the cool details they have put into the 87s. They are just more "cool". But there are many great 55s aswell.

[@jasonpolpatulot1165]

$30 dollars is not their price difference because the element 87 is way overprice on resell. It’s hard to find an element 87 at retail nowadays. So yeah, I’ll rock with the element 55 since that’s the only nike element shoe that I can find and actually pay for retail.

[@axelfoley_]

Y'all! any recomendation/suggestion for mid price beginner running shoes? 5k-10k distance range on cement. it will be great if I can use as lifestyle shoe too. thx

[@mmz1116]

Nike Zoom Strike 2

[@lotsatrix]

87, bro. I'm all about that cork.

[@Playboi.carter]

Same!

[@nictwh]

What does the cork do?

[@shoejunkie1985]

Jacques Slade the boss ... of the sneakers game.

[@nikolasespinosa501]

He should try and get nine decades. Who remembers those?

[@peakltd7634]

I just got the element 55 at the nike outlet they are he black and like turquoise

[@gemini6055]

I stand with the 55.

[@colinhickey7284]

Wassup Jacques, you inspired me to start a channel

[@bukgukbear]

87-55=32 nike did their math!

[@thechicken7092]

87 - really like the unique look.

[@Playboi.carter]

I agree

[@padrino8852]

sir in your humble opinion which is better 55 or 87..TIA

[@antoniowoodyard1587]

I Honestly Prefer The Element 55s. Even Tho They're Basically The Same!!😏

[@targusmacintosh7506]

Main draw for me was the translucent upper. Change the look of the shoe with socks.

[@Johnston-ie4du]

Hi your Chanel is awsome

[@Ruperto_g]

I wish it was just 30$ difference but you have to pay 250+ for the element 87 if you want them now they keep selling out every drop

[@clarencegoshea]

That shirt is dope!!

[@JoshuaSlosser]

React element 55's vs ultraboost which to get? Go!

[@JoshuaSlosser]

@Milk Bone I have the eqt boost and those don't hut my feet but they also have an ortholite insole. Yeah I think the react 55s looks doper but it will all depend on which I can get cheaper

[@sherryheath1005]

I like black gray lime green pair

[@joekelly4]

Love the shoes but that shirt is fiya lol

[@droptheat5643]

What color way were the element 87s?

[@patrickcaluag7411]

The problem is the 87 is harder to find not the difference in price point.

[@kolurosu]

it's like the timberland. They got the basic, then premium

[@PaladioBlaze]

If they are super narrow it's a no for me on both of them.

[@joseolmeda2936]

I would buy both

[@Simba-oh2wp]

Got the Element 55s but the high back tab rubs into my Achilles heel too much. Have y’all had this issue as well?

[@anotheroldytaccount3379]

Yup thats a problem with the 87s as well its rlly annoying :/

[@FlipThatCardKez]

Are the 55 true to size ?

[@StuntmanBeatz313]

Unfortunately, Nike only gonna drop fire color ways in the 87s...

[@zulie8438]

So what I’m hearing is if your a person that wears socks this shoe will make them stand out more👍🏽

[@kustoo]

Good call. I guess I didn’t really articulate that really well. LMAO!

[@zulie8438]

Jacques Slade u the man tho #roadto1mill

[@sj24-]

87's look way better and are worth the $220ish resell price, imo.

[@johndope9217]

Got the 55s at the Nike outlet on the wall in the murdered out colorway $60 #BoostKiller

[@shoejunkie1985]

Jacques I have a question. What's your take on the lifestyle side of the Nike react versus the adidas Boost? What is the better shoe for lifestyle?

[@josh2k254]

Boost is better.

[@carlosbermudez9571]

Of course

[@Jimmy-es8bc]

Of course the $30 difference is worth it. The 55 colourways suck in comparison to the 87 colourways.

[@dahookid323]

87 had influence from jun of Undercover not virgil off white bro and we r not plugged in to Nike like u to get the 87 so many of us have to deal with the 55 but i wont buy that shit

[@geemoney1982]

87s all day.

[@OVERSEEROFRAP]

I have the original 87 people be on my nuts and the parra air max people have jump out there car to complement my freshness.

[@peterandrade5008]

both are dope

[@xKapatroNx]

87-55 ~ is around 30$ . That’s why 😂

[@ayejay_244]

First view, first like, first comment

[@kustoo]

I appreciate you stopping by to check it out. What do you think of the shoes? Is the $30 difference worth it to you?

[@royalty694]

55 doesnt have clear mesh or cork insole lol price down cause of that

[@kustoo]

Royalty But $30? That big of a difference?

[@royalty694]

@@kustoo They probably just want to have the same margins on each pair; the cork, clear material, and in general more quality material may cost them more to produce. Personally I feel like it's not really worth the $30 price jump but I prefer the colorways and aesthetics of the 87

[@missmeyon]

👍🏽 #600, yep that was me.😉

[@Blassie.P]

87 all day yo.

[@mubbasherniaz8082]

Yes £30 is the 1

[@swagcerorsupreme]

One of the *First*

[@damienjeremyweir4543]

Autobots - Roll Out

[@owenpeterson6183]

Can't afford either of those lol

[@danielbeyer29]

can you please send me those shoes??😂😂

[@CHamm7806]

87

[@deepdeep-dw4gg]

The 55s

[@prakher]

simple swoosh is better one.

[@ericcuaresma6057]

That are fire

[@kustoo]

That or these? I think you are talking about the sneakers, but I want to be sure.

[@ericcuaresma6057]

@@kustoo these sorry for that sir jac

[@noodleslhd4606]

Hi

[@TheJohnfoole86]

I seen the 55 for 100 bucks I was thinking about getting them I like them

[@Cbassv]

First and first like

[@jeremiahpragas]

Element 55 looks nicer than the 87

[@mikelovasco8144]

Nike react element 55 are waste of money. Not worth ur money. No cushion inside that shoe. It is the worst shoe I ever wore. That shoe gave me so much pain in my foot. Dont buy this .

[@thekingjames5081]

Can I have a shout-out

[@Playboi.carter]

My shoe size is literally my age

[@aidanwallace25]

38th

[@revinhoang93]

Noice

[@noahtheballer1712]

Seacond

[@marionavarro8837]

🤞🤣😂

[@bobbymcquatters7615]

First

[@kustoo]

What up Bobby. Thanks for stopping by and checking out the video. What did you think of the SNEAKerS?

[@bobbymcquatters7615]

HHhhhhiiiiiiiiiii I really like the react all of them

[@selfmade128]

More for less imo

[@VA-ph2ml]

J why dont you just review nike, its all you mainly do anyway, zzzzzzzzzz

[@6ixoSy]

First view

[@gwuapgoon8812]

Second