Nike Lebron Witness 8
Released 10/2023, Mid Top, Lebron James,
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Performance Ratings
7.7
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
8.5
USER RATING
8 ratings
Performance Summary
The LeBron Witness 8 is a decent budget shoe which relies on its traction performance.
Pros
Solid traction performance
Comfortable fit
Cons
Materials lack lateral support
Stiff cushioning
Best Suitable For: The Witness 8s are best for flat-footed players who rely on moving up and down the court.
Category Performance Ratings
8.5
Traction
Multidirectional tread with durable rubber compound. Sticky bite and dust-resistant grip. Reliable directional coverage for quick cuts and stops.
7.0
Cushion
Phylon midsole with heel Air Max unit. Low-profile, stable and responsive ride. Mixed reports on plushness, heel compression, and impact protection.
7.6
Materials
Mesh upper with textile overlays and netting. Lightweight and breathable. Improved durability over Witness 7 but quality is not premium and tongue traps moisture.
7.0
Support
Textile overlays and caging with improved materials. Offers better containment than last model. Lateral support can be inadequate for aggressive movers.
8.3
Fit
Runs true to size for most. Snug, streamlined fit with narrow toe box. Good lockdown for many; some prefer half size up.
63%
Outdoor
Solid rubber outsole reports are mixed. Some find it durable enough for outdoor use while others question long-term rubber sturdiness.
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Sizing
Generally true to size. Narrow and medium feet TTS. A few players prefer a half size up for added toe room.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular feet best. Toe box is snug. Wide-footed players may need a larger size or a wide option.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Lebron Witness 8 |  Nike Sabrina 2 |  Adidas Harden Volume 10 |  Nike GT Hustle 3 |  Nike G.T. Hustle 2 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 7.7 | 8.5(0.8) | 8.6(0.9) | 8.4(0.7) | 8.1(0.4) | 8.9(1.2) | |
| User Rating | 8.5 | 8.9(0.4) | NA | 8.7(0.2) | 8.7(0.2) | 9.3(0.8) | |
| Best Price | $109.99 | $93.97 $130 | $128 $160 | $71.97 $190 | $77.97 $170 | $149 | |
| Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 370g - 380g | 340g - 340g | NA | 370g - 370g | 330g - 350g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Lebron Witness 8:
Expert Rating: 7.7 (ranks #349 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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8.2
December 6, 2023
The Nike LeBron Witness 8 caters to quick play styles. The traction is outstanding, but the cushioning could be better.
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7.8
December 6, 2023
The Nike LeBron Witness 8 is a solid, budget performer. I think it's a good pickup if you can get it at a discount. The cushioning is soft, and the traction works.
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7.5
December 18, 2023
The LeBron Witness 8 is low to the ground and responsive. The materials and support feel better than the previous Witness 7.
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7.2
December 6, 2023
The Nike LeBron Witness 8 does not inspire confidence. The lateral containment was not secure enough because of the lack of containment features.
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User Reviews of the Nike Lebron Witness 8:
User Rating: 8.5 (ranks #211 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
7.6
January 10, 2024
The Witness 8 is decent shoe but a lot of options better than him for the price.
The tracion is Freaking amazing It's almost top notch, on clean court u go to go, on dust is consistent and the durability is good.
The cushining is SUCKS i didn't like. I have a problem with my heel so I need a good cushion and responsive and the cushining of the Witness 8 isn't good.
The material is thin and very lightweight.
The Lockdown i don´t liked so much because the base on the forfoot is not so large.
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8.4
December 14, 2023
User didn't add a summary.
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6.6
December 26, 2023
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Nike Lebron Witness 8:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.5 (ranks #201 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 8.9 (ranks #151 of 385)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
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7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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10.0
December 6, 2023
The traction is freaking amazing. This is one of the best traction setups in the Witness line. It also bites through dust well.
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8.0
December 6, 2023
The traction performance is decent.
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8.0
December 18, 2023
Traction might be the shoe's best feature. The setup is grippy and offers top-notch directional coverage. It's not elite, but it is versatile.
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8.0
December 6, 2023
The outsole tread is my favourite part of the shoe. The pattern grabs courts nicely.
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Cushion of the Nike Lebron Witness 8:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.0 (ranks #368 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 7.6 (ranks #291 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
3
5 - Poor
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6.0
December 6, 2023
The cushioning setup sucks. Court feel is average, and the impact protection is not good.
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8.0
December 6, 2023
The cushioning has tons of heel compression. The midsole feels soft, too. I experienced no discomfort.
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7.0
December 18, 2023
The Phylon midsole and Air Max unit under the heel feel stable and reactive. It's less plush, but it feels decent.
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7.0
December 6, 2023
The shank is decent, but the foam is stiff. It has a decent bounce.
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Materials of the Nike Lebron Witness 8:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.6 (ranks #329 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #235 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
1
8.0
December 6, 2023
The mesh material gets dirty easily, but it's thin and breathable. It conforms to your foot well.
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8.0
December 6, 2023
The netting material is light and breathable. The foamy collar is comfortable, too.
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7.5
December 18, 2023
The materials feel a lot sturdier than the Witness 7. It provides improved containment and durability, but the quality isn't the best.
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7.0
December 6, 2023
The textile overlay and caging provide decent comfort. The tongue is not breathable, and the shoe traps moisture.
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Support of the Nike Lebron Witness 8:
Expert Support Rating: 7.0 (ranks #368 of 385)
User Support Rating: 8.1 (ranks #266 of 385)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
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8 - Good
2
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.0
December 6, 2023
Support and lockdown are adequate. Lateral containment is decent, too.
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7.0
December 6, 2023
The upper does not provide enough stability, so be cautious.
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7.0
December 18, 2023
Thanks to the upgraded materials, the support is also improved. The shoe feels secure on the court, an improvement from the last model.
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6.0
December 6, 2023
The upper containment is iffy, and there's not enough side-to-side support.
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Fit of the Nike Lebron Witness 8:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #151 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 8.4 (ranks #221 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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9.0
December 6, 2023
The shoe fits me very well. The length of the shoe is perfect, and the toe box is snug.
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8.0
December 6, 2023
I had no issues with the fit.
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8.0
December 18, 2023
The fit feels snug. It might be the second-best feature of the shoe.
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8.0
December 6, 2023
The fit feels streamlined.
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Durability of the Nike Lebron Witness 8:
User Durability Rating: 8.5 (ranks #162 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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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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Outdoor of the Nike Lebron Witness 8:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 62.5 (ranks #109 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 78.6 (ranks #91 of 385)
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6
Fair (50%)
4
Bad (0%)
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fair
December 6, 2023
Durability is questionable. It seems decent enough for outdoor play.
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no
December 6, 2023
The rubber doesn't feel sturdy enough for outdoors.
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good
December 18, 2023
The rubber outsole feels durable.
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good
December 6, 2023
The durability is solid for a budget shoe.
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Width of the Nike Lebron Witness 8:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
6
slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
December 6, 2023
The width is slightly narrow.
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regularly wide
December 6, 2023
The width feels spacious.
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regularly wide
December 6, 2023
2E feet can go up half a size.
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Size of the Nike Lebron Witness 8:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
10
slightly long
0
very long
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½ size small
December 6, 2023
I went up half a size.
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true to size
December 6, 2023
I went true to size.
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true to size
December 18, 2023
Go true to size.
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true to size
December 6, 2023
Narrow and medium feet go true to size.
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