Nike Zoom Rize 2
Released 12/2020, Mid Top,
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Performance Ratings
8.9
EXPERT RATING
2 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
4 ratings
Performance Summary
A super lightweight and minimal basketball shoe with a traditional look.
Pros
Super lightweight
Excellent traction
Cons
Lacks a true outrigger
Best Suitable For: Works for centers as well as explosive down-the-line guards.
Category Performance Ratings
9.3
Traction
Circular traction pattern with harder solid rubber and optional XDR. Strong bite on clean courts and resists dust well.
9.3
Cushion
High-PSI forefoot Zoom with full-length injected Phylon. Low-to-ground, plush overall and bouncy on pushes and jumps.
9.0
Materials
Minimal, form-fitting upper with comfortable heel padding and traditional laces. Lightweight and supportive with little break-in.
8.5
Support
Lateral TPU cage and forefoot support piece with solid heel containment. Good torsional stability and reliable lockdown.
9.0
Fit
Narrow overall fit with snug lockdown. Many prefer half size down; wide feet may need true size or half up.
50%
Outdoor
Standard solid rubber is fairly durable outdoors but XDR outsole is recommended for frequent outdoor play.
small
large
Sizing
Tests ran true to size and half down. Prefer slightly tighter fit for some; wide-footers should consider sizing up half.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Wide-footers will likely feel constricted and may need a wider size.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Zoom Rize 2 |  Adidas Harden Volume 10 |  Nike Sabrina 2 |  Nike Lebron Witness 8 |  Nike GT Hustle 3 |  Nike G.T. Hustle 2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 8.6(0.3) | 8.5(0.4) | 7.7(1.2) | 8.4(0.5) | 8.1(0.8) | |
| User Rating | 8.8 | NA | 8.9(0.1) | 8.5(0.3) | 8.7(0.1) | 8.7(0.1) | |
| Best Price | $159.99 | $128 $160 | $91.97 $130 | $109.99 | $71.97 $190 | $91.97 $170 | |
| Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | |
| Weight | 360g - 370g | NA | 340g - 340g | 370g - 380g | 370g - 370g | 330g - 350g |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Zoom Rize 2:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #30 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.2
December 31, 2020
The Nike Zoom Rize 2 is my personal favorite shoe to play in right now. It has all the necessary features to be enjoyed by bigger post players like Marc Gasol or Nikola Jokic while also appealing to faster, downhill-type guards like Russell Westbrook.
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8.7
May 6, 2021
If you like minimal, lightweight, low-cut basketball shoes with a traditional look and lacing system, then the Nike Rize 2 is a great pick.
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User Reviews of the Nike Zoom Rize 2:
User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #135 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
2
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.1
September 2, 2023
NIKE ZOOM RIZE 2 Unisex Bringing it back into production again a lot, I like the design and since it's a basketball shoe, it's something that really matches with those of real users.
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9.2
November 15, 2021
Absolute bangers! I wish the materials felt nicer, but its the only complaint, and they get the job done and keep the shoe light.
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8.4
November 25, 2021
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Nike Zoom Rize 2:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.3 (ranks #60 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #132 of 385)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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9.5
December 31, 2020
The traction was great for me during testing in both regular solid rubber and XDR rubber versions.
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9.0
May 6, 2021
The circular traction pattern uses harder rubber that gives you gnarly traction on clean courts. You won't have any problems on dusty courts either thanks to the well-spaced grooves.
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Cushion of the Nike Zoom Rize 2:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.3 (ranks #50 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 9.5 (ranks #31 of 385)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.5
December 31, 2020
The forefoot Zoom feels bouncy and highly effective and the foam is springy and comfortable. Apart from the court feel, you get everything you need from this cushioning!
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9.0
May 6, 2021
The full-length injected Phylon feels super plush and the high-PSI Zoom unit in the forefoot is pretty firm when walking but bouncy when you run or jump. Overall, the setup is pretty low-to-the-ground and reponsive.
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Materials of the Nike Zoom Rize 2:
Expert Materials Rating: 9.0 (ranks #17 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #192 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
3
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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9.0
December 31, 2020
The upper materials are minimal, form-fitting, decently supportive, and require almost no break-in period.
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Support of the Nike Zoom Rize 2:
Expert Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #179 of 385)
User Support Rating: 8.8 (ranks #132 of 385)
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0
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
2
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5 - Poor
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9.0
December 31, 2020
The lateral TPU support piece that cages the forefoot Zoom provides a lot of stability, torsional support, and prevented me from rolling on the footbed. This isn't the most supportive shoe of all time but I felt secure at all times.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
Heel containment, lockdown, and lateral support are very good.
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Fit of the Nike Zoom Rize 2:
Expert Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #17 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #287 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
1
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9.0
December 31, 2020
Half a size down felt more secure as the materials do stretch just a bit over time.
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Durability of the Nike Zoom Rize 2:
User Durability Rating: 8.3 (ranks #210 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Nike Zoom Rize 2:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #160 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #212 of 385)
Good (100%)
1
Fair (50%)
4
Bad (0%)
1
fair
December 31, 2020
The standard rubber’s durability is solid but if you only play outdoors it might make sense to go for the XDR option.
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fair
May 6, 2021
Outdoor use is okay.
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Width of the Nike Zoom Rize 2:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
2
regular
2
slightly wide
0
very wide
0
slightly narrow
December 31, 2020
It's a narrow shoe overall.
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Size of the Nike Zoom Rize 2:
very small
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slightly small
0
true to size
5
slightly long
1
very long
0
½ size large
December 31, 2020
I tested true to size and half a size down and I prefer the slightly tighter fit of the smaller size but they both work.
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true to size
May 6, 2021
Go true to size if you have regular wide feet. Wide-footers may want to go half a size up.
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