Nike Lebron 17 Low
Released 2/2020, Low Top, Lebron James,
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Performance Ratings
8.4
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
7.9
USER RATING
4 ratings
Performance Summary
The low version of the Lebron 17 switches to React foam in the forefoot and Mesh materials in the upper
Pros
Great traction even on dusty courts
Very good impact protection
Cons
Stiff upper materials
Really hard to put on
Best Suitable For: A great choice for Lebron fans who prefer low-tops compared to Lebron's pretty bulky high-tops
Category Performance Ratings
9.0
Traction
Forefoot-focused tread with sticky rubber compound. Excellent grip on clean courts, occasional dust sensitivity but reliable stops and cuts.
8.3
Cushion
Air Max heel with React forefoot setup. Firm heel offers strong impact protection while forefoot React feels generic and limits court feel.
8.3
Materials
Mesh and leather upper with synthetic overlays. Generally durable but can feel stiff; some reviewers called materials cheap.
8.3
Support
One-piece bootie, leather wrap and heel counter. Strong containment and lateral support with an elevated heel feel for extra stability.
8.0
Fit
Runs snug and narrow with a tight forefoot. One-bootie locks foot well but is hard to put on; consider half size up for wide feet.
25%
Outdoor
Reports conflict on outdoor durability. Some say soft rubber frays quickly while others report a hard compound with deep grooves.
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Sizing
Mostly true to length but snug overall. Wider feet should try half size up for comfort.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Forefoot is quite snug so wide-foot players should try before buying or size up.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Lebron 17 Low |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Puma All Pro Nitro |  Under Armour Curry Series 7 |  Puma Hali 1 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.4 | 8.9(0.5) | 8.9(0.5) | 8.5(0.1) | 8.4(0.0) | 8.4(0.0) | |
| User Rating | 7.9 | 9.3(1.4) | 9.5(1.6) | 9.1(1.2) | NA | NA | |
| Best Price | $169.99 | $149 | $225 | $62.97 $130 | $129.99 $160 | $99.99 $130 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 420g - 440g | NA | NA | 380g - 400g | NA | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Rating: 8.4 (ranks #194 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
0
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.4
March 7, 2020
$170 is a steep price but I don't think you will be disappointed if you pick up the Lebron 17 Low.
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8.4
March 7, 2020
The traction was really good and the cushioning was pretty damn nice. Overall, the Lebron 17 Low is a solid performer but probably not worth $170, especially considering the cheap upper materials.
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8.4
May 6, 2021
The Nike LeBron 17 Low is an impressive performing sneaker. The traction is excellent, and the materials do a good job of helping you feel supportive. The cushion is not as plush as the regular LeBron 17, but they do offer more stability.
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User Reviews of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
User Rating: 7.9 (ranks #303 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
7.8
January 18, 2022
Shoes were alright, it's just that FIT. It felt like my feet were bleeding. if you have even regular sized feet, don’t even try it on!! everything else was good. The shoe was very hard to get on, and laces felt like I wasn’t secure. overall ok hoop shoe if you want to get your foot squished like a stress ball.
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8.7
May 31, 2022
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Traction of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #123 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 8.0 (ranks #275 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
0
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8.0
March 7, 2020
The traction was pretty good on clean courts and you will need to wipe only occasionally on dusty courts.
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10.0
March 7, 2020
I was really impressed! You stop on a dime on lateral cuts and linear movements and the rubber picks up almost no dust.
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9.0
May 6, 2021
There is more tread around the forefoot area of the shoe. It grips nicely and gets better the more you play in them.
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Cushion of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #231 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #103 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
March 7, 2020
The giant Air Max unit in the heel feels a little firmer compared to the Lebron 17 High but still provides you with a lot of impact protection. The React in the forefoot is underwhelming and feels just like generic foam.
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9.0
March 7, 2020
The Air Max cushioning in the heel and the React foam in the forefoot provide you with crazy good impact protection but very little court feel.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The cushion is a lot stiffer compared to the regular LeBron 17. This offers more stability. The forefoot is also fairly bouncy after breaking them in.
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Materials of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #147 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #253 of 385)
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7 - Average
2
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9.0
March 7, 2020
The full-Mesh upper feels pretty nice and should be super durable.
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7.0
March 7, 2020
I didn't like the pretty stiff Mesh materials used on the upper.
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9.0
May 6, 2021
The mesh and leather upper do a good job of providing quality performance, especially when it comes to support.
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Support of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #242 of 385)
User Support Rating: 7.8 (ranks #299 of 385)
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2
8 - Good
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7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
March 7, 2020
Your heel is locked down and you have no side-to-side movement on the footbed.
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8.0
March 7, 2020
The upper materials are super supportive and provide great containment. The super-soft cushioning is pretty high-off-the-ground and feels a little unstable in the heel.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
It's a very supportive sneaker. The leather that wraps around the edge helps with lateral support and keeps your foot contained on the foot bed.
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Fit of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #285 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 7.0 (ranks #329 of 385)
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7 - Average
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8.0
March 7, 2020
This is probably the hardest shoe to put on I've ever tested. I felt a little pinching pain on the lateral side of the forefoot. Other than that, the fit is really tight and your feet are very well-contained.
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8.0
March 7, 2020
The one-bootie upper fit my feet perfectly but it's pretty hard to put on.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The shoe fits well, but it can get pretty snug in the forefoot area.
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Durability of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
User Durability Rating: 8.8 (ranks #111 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #237 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 62.5 (ranks #152 of 385)
Good (100%)
1
Fair (50%)
4
Bad (0%)
1
no
March 7, 2020
The rubber is super soft and frays easily - definitely don't play outdoors.
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fair
May 6, 2021
The rubber compound is very hard and it has deep grooves.
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Width of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
very narrow
3
slightly narrow
2
regular
2
slightly wide
0
very wide
0
very narrow
March 7, 2020
The fit is really, really snug.
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slightly narrow
March 7, 2020
The overall fit is pretty narrow.
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regularly wide
May 6, 2021
It's better to try it on first if you have a wide foot since the forefoot is pretty snug.
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Size of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
very small
0
slightly small
4
true to size
3
slightly long
0
very long
0
½ size small
March 7, 2020
Go up half a size
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true to size
March 7, 2020
I went true to size and lengthwise I was really good.
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true to size
May 6, 2021
If you have a regular foot, true to size will work for you.
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