Budget Friendly Hoop Shoe
I had low expectations for this as it was on the lower tier of the Nike basketball family. However, it was a more than adequate performer despite lacking some of the tech that you find on the more expensive signature models.In my opinion, the highlight of this shoe is the traction. I had an ample amount of grip on indoor courts. The herringbone pattern of the outsole allowed for quick cuts and seamless change of direction.Materials were average and I wasn't expecting much in terms of durability. But after a couple weeks of use it's held up nicely.Fit was perfect. I'm a size 9 and they fit almost like a Nike running shoe to me. I would go true to size.Shoe stability was just above average. There isn't much in the way of heel lockdown. But the shoe does ... MoreI had low expectations for this as it was on the lower tier of the Nike basketball family. However, it was a more than adequate performer despite lacking some of the tech that you find on the more expensive signature models.In my opinion, the highlight of this shoe is the traction. I had an ample amount of grip on indoor courts. The herringbone pattern of the outsole allowed for quick cuts and seamless change of direction.Materials were average and I wasn't expecting much in terms of durability. But after a couple weeks of use it's held up nicely.Fit was perfect. I'm a size 9 and they fit almost like a Nike running shoe to me. I would go true to size.Shoe stability was just above average. There isn't much in the way of heel lockdown. But the shoe does conform well to the shape of your foot. There is just enough of a lateral outrigger to prevent your ankle from rolling under normal playing conditions. The midfoot is stiff enough that it allows for just enough pop when transitioning from heel to toe.The thing that I feel is lacking compared to other Nike basketball shoes is the cushioning. I don't feel much underfoot because it's lacking strategically placed air units. I will say that this does cater to someone who loves court feel and has a shifty style of play.Overall I think this basketball shoe is more than capable of holding its own against most others on the market. It's a relatively stable shoe that's lightweight and more catered to guards who's games are predicated on quick change of directions.... Show more
Steven
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Budget Shoe, Budget Features, Great Value
Let me premise my review by saying I am no longer a competitive player who's doing daily runs. My point of view comes from a player that is playing in a 30+ weekly league coupled with some light shooting during my evening workouts.First off, the price of this shoe is refreshing. Coming from an era where most basketball shoes start around $150 MSRP, a budget basketball shoe at $75 is great. But with a budget price comes budget features.There is almost no cushioning on this shoe. The stiffness leads to great court feel and allows for stability with lateral movements but they'll take some time to break in. The sole has sufficient grip, I never felt as if I was slipping or out of control. On an indoor court they're great but I wasn't able to test them on an outdoor ... MoreLet me premise my review by saying I am no longer a competitive player who's doing daily runs. My point of view comes from a player that is playing in a 30+ weekly league coupled with some light shooting during my evening workouts.First off, the price of this shoe is refreshing. Coming from an era where most basketball shoes start around $150 MSRP, a budget basketball shoe at $75 is great. But with a budget price comes budget features.There is almost no cushioning on this shoe. The stiffness leads to great court feel and allows for stability with lateral movements but they'll take some time to break in. The sole has sufficient grip, I never felt as if I was slipping or out of control. On an indoor court they're great but I wasn't able to test them on an outdoor court, I assume they'll be okay.My biggest gripe is that these shoes are akin to heel slip. Even tied tightly, there isn't much for a solid heel lockdown. Furthermore, the shoes feel tight, I'd size up .5 if you're used to rocking thicker elite socks.Aesthetically, the shoe reminds me of a watered down GT Cut. Nothing wrong with that, just don't expect to break necks on the court.Overall, the price of this shoe and what you're getting is the major selling point. If you're just getting back into basketball or want some beaters then the Precision VI is for you! If you have a child with a growing foot that's somewhat serious about basketball but you aren't ready to commit to higher priced shoes, then this is for you!It's a budget no frills basketball shoe, lace em up and get your run in.... Show more
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Flexing on and off the court
Okay, listen. These shoes are BEAUTIFUL. Like so much so that I almost don't even want to wear these on the court or in the gym. They are also comfortable shoes to just wear all day and I almost prefer these as my top athleisure shoes.Breaking it down into performance realms:On court 9/10 -These shoes are super responsive and have a great fit immediately out of the box. Great for lateral movement, stopping on a dime, and standing your ground. Being on the lighter side I was worried how they would perform in the post, but the grip on these babies made it easy to box out and go hard in the paint. My only pain point with these, like I said above, is these shoes are beautiful and I was SWEATING worried about someone stepping on them. I still need to put more time ... MoreOkay, listen. These shoes are BEAUTIFUL. Like so much so that I almost don't even want to wear these on the court or in the gym. They are also comfortable shoes to just wear all day and I almost prefer these as my top athleisure shoes.Breaking it down into performance realms:On court 9/10 -These shoes are super responsive and have a great fit immediately out of the box. Great for lateral movement, stopping on a dime, and standing your ground. Being on the lighter side I was worried how they would perform in the post, but the grip on these babies made it easy to box out and go hard in the paint. My only pain point with these, like I said above, is these shoes are beautiful and I was SWEATING worried about someone stepping on them. I still need to put more time on these to test durability but these are excellent.In the gym 9/10 -Being as impressed as I was with these on court I decided to take them through a light workout in the gym (CrossFit style). They performed better than I expected overall. I would not say they are my primary choice for these and I did not test them under heavy load, but for not being training shoes they held their own VERY well. I was able to get jumps, lunges, air squats, and erg work done very comfortably. I could see these being great for a lot of training on and off the court.Athleisure 10/10 -These are the first basketball shoes I have work comfortably all day off the court. And honestly with how great they look I think they may be something I wear the most outside of the gym. Have taken these on errands and traveling and they are absurdly comfortable.From everything above I would recommend these for so many different things.... Show more
Kyle
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Give your feet a hug 🤗
The for and feel of this shoe when I slipped it on was amazing. Very nice and snug fit that hugged my foot providing all around comfort. The tounge of the shoe provided cushion as well but it felt a little small. I would have liked it to be a little wider across my foot. The laces and holes for the laces didn’t seem very durable. After loosening and tightening the shoes over and over, I think that area will start breaking down or you’ll need new laces. I thought the color combination was nice. The red is a nice pop of color and the gold accents added flare. I initially wore the shoes for a workout in the gym with some running and jumping activities. The lightweight snug fit of the shoes allowed me to move freely through the workout. I’ve had a sprained ankle before ... MoreThe for and feel of this shoe when I slipped it on was amazing. Very nice and snug fit that hugged my foot providing all around comfort. The tounge of the shoe provided cushion as well but it felt a little small. I would have liked it to be a little wider across my foot. The laces and holes for the laces didn’t seem very durable. After loosening and tightening the shoes over and over, I think that area will start breaking down or you’ll need new laces. I thought the color combination was nice. The red is a nice pop of color and the gold accents added flare. I initially wore the shoes for a workout in the gym with some running and jumping activities. The lightweight snug fit of the shoes allowed me to move freely through the workout. I’ve had a sprained ankle before and even with the low cut of the shoe I felt it gave good support around that area while running and jumping. I wore the shoes for my entire workouts but the balls of my feet were starting to feel tired after a while from jumping on my toes. I would like a little more cushion or support in the toe area but it was bad. Overall, it was a nice basic shoe. The best parts are the lightweight and comfortable snug fit.... Show more
Shannon
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Nike Precision VI
Possibly my favorite thing about the Nike Precision VI is the comfort of this shoe. Not only is the inner sole comfy with a nice curve to support my foot, the back of these shoes are very comfortable for my “Achilles” and heel. The cushioning makes the shoes great for walking, even long distances. As far as the design, the red, white, and gold colors work well together. The gold emblem on the shoe tongue is pretty cool and the “rays” of gold on the back of the shoe are a nice design feature as well. When looking down on the shoes they appear wide, which isn’t bad for comfort at all, however, I, personally, like a slimmer appearance of my shoes. One feature that could help with this is the outer sole. The bottom sole on the outside part of the shoe sticks out, kind ... MorePossibly my favorite thing about the Nike Precision VI is the comfort of this shoe. Not only is the inner sole comfy with a nice curve to support my foot, the back of these shoes are very comfortable for my “Achilles” and heel. The cushioning makes the shoes great for walking, even long distances. As far as the design, the red, white, and gold colors work well together. The gold emblem on the shoe tongue is pretty cool and the “rays” of gold on the back of the shoe are a nice design feature as well. When looking down on the shoes they appear wide, which isn’t bad for comfort at all, however, I, personally, like a slimmer appearance of my shoes. One feature that could help with this is the outer sole. The bottom sole on the outside part of the shoe sticks out, kind of awkwardly. If I were to change anything about this shoe, it would likely be to remove the protruding piece of the sole. Otherwise, the design, materials, and appearance of the shoe are quite nice. Almost forgot to mention the Roman numerals on the outer side of the shoe, MMXXIII (2023, yes I had to look it up) with the stars is a nice detail. I would definitely recommend this shoe for a trendy grade school/middle schooler, especially one that plays sports due to the comfort.... Show more
Jessica
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Pleasant for basketball and even casual walking
First, I want to start off and say this sneaker is very comfortable for a basketball sneaker at their price-point. Sometimes, I feel like I can continue to walk in these, even after a quick scrim. However, although very comfortable, basketball sneakers should have more support, and these does not have that in order to differentiate between casual sneakers and basketball sneakers. After playing in these in a few casual scrimmages, I can say that it does provides some support and decent amount of stability. The sneaker doesn’t hurt my feet but I don’t see these being something you would want to wear if you were, for example, in a team. More so, I would recommend these for casual games, as I see these would shine the most. However, I would say that the traction of this ... MoreFirst, I want to start off and say this sneaker is very comfortable for a basketball sneaker at their price-point. Sometimes, I feel like I can continue to walk in these, even after a quick scrim. However, although very comfortable, basketball sneakers should have more support, and these does not have that in order to differentiate between casual sneakers and basketball sneakers. After playing in these in a few casual scrimmages, I can say that it does provides some support and decent amount of stability. The sneaker doesn’t hurt my feet but I don’t see these being something you would want to wear if you were, for example, in a team. More so, I would recommend these for casual games, as I see these would shine the most. However, I would say that the traction of this sneaker is superb and you can really feel it on the court, compared to asphalt or concrete. It has a good mount of grip that you can quickly change in direction during a game easily which is nice.Nevertheless, the color is beautiful. I have the red/white/gold version and it just pops. I love the color and the gold accents complements the shoe well. The sizing is also true to size. If you have a wide feet, I would recommend half a size up from your true size. Again, these are very comfortable. More so, you can go walk in these. They feel really light and have some decent amount of cushioning.A thing I would change is to provide more support for the ankles. The laces also seem to undo quite a bit also when playing. Overall, I feel like these sneakers is quite satisfactory and great. In the end, I would recommend these sneakers for casual games, but would look elsewhere for something more serious.... Show more
Sank
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Premium looks on a budget
These caught my eye in the red / white color way. I'm usually a Nike Signature Shoe buyer (think LeBron, Kobe, Jordan, etc), but these have the look and couldn't pass on them for the price. I get vibes of a high end, low cut mashup of Kobe and Kyrie shoes, which I like a lot.Fit: These fit like most Nike basketball shoes, maybe a bit longer than some of the newer premium pairs from LeBron / Kyrie, which I think fit a bit snug. Very comfortable right out of the box and didn't need any break-in period for me. Did a shoot around in them and have used them a few times for a cross-fit style workout so far and like the way they feel. They are locked in and laces do a good job of snugging things down. I'm pretty impressed for a "budget" basketball shoe!Looks: I think ... MoreThese caught my eye in the red / white color way. I'm usually a Nike Signature Shoe buyer (think LeBron, Kobe, Jordan, etc), but these have the look and couldn't pass on them for the price. I get vibes of a high end, low cut mashup of Kobe and Kyrie shoes, which I like a lot.Fit: These fit like most Nike basketball shoes, maybe a bit longer than some of the newer premium pairs from LeBron / Kyrie, which I think fit a bit snug. Very comfortable right out of the box and didn't need any break-in period for me. Did a shoot around in them and have used them a few times for a cross-fit style workout so far and like the way they feel. They are locked in and laces do a good job of snugging things down. I'm pretty impressed for a "budget" basketball shoe!Looks: I think this is where these shine. They look great and remind me a lot of the older Kobe models I used to play in. Pretty hard to beat for a low cost Nike basketball option. The white / red pair really stands out! Hard to explain, but they look way more expensive than they are.PROS: Love the looks and comfort right out of the box. Seem to wear pretty well and the cushioning has remained supportive so far. This is a reasonably priced Nike basketball option that punches way above its class!CONS: Not much so far. There is a slight wrinkle that forms at the tip of the toe box that doesn't affect performance, but kinda annoying to look at for a brand new shoe. Will see how they hold up and wear in over time.... Show more
Wallace
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Snug, comfortable shoes for everything from shooting hoops to physical therapy
When I first tried these on, I thought they were going to be a little tight, but they ended up fitting very well. I think about the only thing I really noticed about the fit was that it seemed like the top of my feet were a little too big, so the tongues just barely covered them. Not a huge deal, but something to definitely note if you consider your feet higher than average for their size. Despite this, the well-cushioned tongues made wearing these very comfortable, so I never felt like the laces were digging into the tops of my feet.I liked just everything about the design of the shoes except for the color scheme: bright red and gold on top of white. I think white gets dirty quicker but black shows wear more, so I can definitely live with the white. Only a few ... MoreWhen I first tried these on, I thought they were going to be a little tight, but they ended up fitting very well. I think about the only thing I really noticed about the fit was that it seemed like the top of my feet were a little too big, so the tongues just barely covered them. Not a huge deal, but something to definitely note if you consider your feet higher than average for their size. Despite this, the well-cushioned tongues made wearing these very comfortable, so I never felt like the laces were digging into the tops of my feet.I liked just everything about the design of the shoes except for the color scheme: bright red and gold on top of white. I think white gets dirty quicker but black shows wear more, so I can definitely live with the white. Only a few things were gold, like the Nike swoosh logo and a graphic on the tongues, so it was subtle/tasteful enough. However, I think the red was just a little too bright for my tastes, and it's basically all over; that said, it wasn't enough for me to avoid wearing them out.Speaking of, I pretty much wore them out exclusively these past few weeks, and they were definitely comfortable enough to wear all day long. Most days I was just walking around running errands and such, but I did play some basketball with my son and also wore them to physical therapy for my ankles. I do think the amount of cushioning the shoes provided helped me play basketball longer and focus better on my physical therapy.Overall, how comfortable these shoes are is what ultimately won me over - I don't think I own a more comfortable pair of shoes. The only things I'd really change about them is maybe widening the tongues just a touch and the color scheme. As a sidenote, they have amazing stopping power and make that characteristic (and satisfying, at least to me) squeak on certain floors - if you know, you know.... Show more
Ty
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Solid Option for Indoor Hoops
The Nike Precision series has always had it's place in the market as a solid Nike hoops shoe that's not a part of Nike's signature lines (like Lebrons, KDs, Kobes, etc). Looking at this shoe from a cost perspective, it's more budget friendly but still packs enough tech and features to be a solid option for indoor hooping (possibly outdoor too but we'll get to that).For starters, it's a low cut sneaker so it's built to provide you with agility and mobility, not too much stability in the ankle area. Not a knock at all; if you're hooping in low cut shoes, you know what you're getting at this point. There's enough padding in the upper that makes you feel like you have cushioning on all sides, especially the collar and tongue areas. I copped the red and white pairs and ... MoreThe Nike Precision series has always had it's place in the market as a solid Nike hoops shoe that's not a part of Nike's signature lines (like Lebrons, KDs, Kobes, etc). Looking at this shoe from a cost perspective, it's more budget friendly but still packs enough tech and features to be a solid option for indoor hooping (possibly outdoor too but we'll get to that).For starters, it's a low cut sneaker so it's built to provide you with agility and mobility, not too much stability in the ankle area. Not a knock at all; if you're hooping in low cut shoes, you know what you're getting at this point. There's enough padding in the upper that makes you feel like you have cushioning on all sides, especially the collar and tongue areas. I copped the red and white pairs and the gold accents on these are really nice; they don't feel thrown in as an afterthought or look cheap. Very impressed. The soles feature a twist on the classic Nike basketball herringbone pattern (disclaimer: it's my all time favorite sole pattern because of the way it grips the court under your feet; it's grippy but still feels sharp enough to help you make cuts on a dime). The middle of the sole is cut out (as well as parts of the midsole) to reduce some weight (it could just be a design choice). Speaking of the sole, it features a little wing on the outer sole by the forefoot, which adds to the stability of the shoe; you feel like you have a bigger and more stable platform to push off from.Very basic lacing system with flat laces on the thinner side. The uppers by the forefoot area are made from a pretty thick material that might cause some issues if your feet run hot or sweaty and you need a lot of ventilation. When I played in these, it was in an open gym during the winter so the weather was on the cooler side. Summer runs in 90 degree, high humidity gyms with these might not be kind to those who run hot/get sweaty feet. While I love the herringbone pattern mentioned above, i'm not so sure how these would hold up on outdoor courts. Depending on the condition of the asphalt, they could eat thru the pattern pretty quickly.All in all, a really solid budget option for indoor hoopers that don't want to drop money on a signature line and just need a good hoop shoe.... Show more
Dan
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Versatile shoes
I was pretty excited when these shoes arrived in the mail. I’ve always appreciated the extra support basketball shoes offer, even off the court, and had high hopes these shoes would deliver. They did not disappoint. I’ve been wearing Nikes almost exclusively over the last decade and these shoes fit true to size. I had absolutely no problem with the fit compared to my other shoes.One of the main part of a basketball shoes construction is having enough support in the mid-section of the foot. This allows for quick side-to-side movement while maintaining stability. This shoe does this well without making the shoe clunky. Perfect for either the court or simply walking around.I was a little concerned with the heal on this shoe. I have a very narrow heal and with ... MoreI was pretty excited when these shoes arrived in the mail. I’ve always appreciated the extra support basketball shoes offer, even off the court, and had high hopes these shoes would deliver. They did not disappoint. I’ve been wearing Nikes almost exclusively over the last decade and these shoes fit true to size. I had absolutely no problem with the fit compared to my other shoes.One of the main part of a basketball shoes construction is having enough support in the mid-section of the foot. This allows for quick side-to-side movement while maintaining stability. This shoe does this well without making the shoe clunky. Perfect for either the court or simply walking around.I was a little concerned with the heal on this shoe. I have a very narrow heal and with almost every shoe, I inevitably will get blisters, within the first hour. This show provides extra padding in the heal, it held my heal snuggly in the shoe and provide the much needed comfort that I often lack in athletic shoes. But I wanted to put the shoes to the test, and what better way than a full day on my feet at the airport. These shoes handled wonderfully, not a trace of a blister or redness on my heal at all!At the end of the day, if you are looking for a basketball shoe which you can also wear off the court, I would definitely chose this shoe. The style and versatility is top notch!... Show more
Mindy
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