Nike G.T. Cut Academy
Released 1/2024, ,
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Performance Ratings
8.2
EXPERT RATING
7 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
17 ratings
Performance Summary
The Nike G.T. Cut Academy has pleasantly surprising traction, and the cushioning is comfortable.
Pros
The traction is better than expected
Comfortable Renew foam cushioning
Cons
Lower quality materials
Breathability can be better
Best Suitable For: This shoe is best for players looking for shifty and reliable traction.
Category Performance Ratings
9.1
Traction
Multidirectional tread with sticky rubber compound. Exceptional grip on clean courts and recovers after quick wipes; dust can reduce bite moderately.
8.0
Cushion
Renew foam midsole with a small forefoot Zoom unit. Soft, protective ride with limited court feel and modest bounce.
7.6
Materials
Textile and mesh upper with plush tongue and padding. Lightweight and comfortable though some reviewers call the materials inexpensive.
7.9
Support
Firm heel counter with customizable lacing and added eyelets, no midfoot shank. Strong heel lockdown and lateral containment but limited torsional support.
8.1
Fit
Runs true to size with a snug, slightly narrow fit. Good lockdown but wide feet may prefer a half size up for more room.
40%
Outdoor
Durable rubber compound can handle some outdoor play but reviewers recommend keeping the pair mainly for indoor courts.
small
large
Sizing
Generally true to size for most. Choose true for a snug fit or go up half a size for a roomier feel.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Wide or 2E feet may feel constricted and should consider half size up.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike G.T. Cut Academy |  Nike Ja 2 |  New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.2 | 8.1(0.1) | 8.8(0.6) | 8.9(0.7) | 8.9(0.7) | 8.9(0.7) | |
| User Rating | 8.8 | 8.6(0.2) | 10.0(1.2) | 9.3(0.5) | 9.5(0.7) | NA | |
| Best Price | $66.97 $95 | $60.97 $120 | $103.99 $130 | $149 | $225 | $199 $225 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |||
| Weight | 340g - 350g | 330g - 340g | NA | NA | NA | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike G.T. Cut Academy:
Expert Rating: 8.2 (ranks #255 of 381)
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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8.4
January 31, 2024
The Nike G.T. Cut Academy has phenomenal traction and comfortable cushioning. I felt quick when I was playing with this shoe. This is one of the best shoes under $100.
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8.4
February 1, 2024
The Nike G.T. Cut Academy is a beast of a performer for the price. The slight heel slippage and narrowness were the only downsides. I enjoyed the cushioning, and the traction is top-tier.
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8.4
March 9, 2024
The Nike G.T. Cut Academy is the best budget shoe this year. The traction is some of the best on the market, and the support and lockdown feel secure.
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8.2
May 26, 2024
The Nike GT Cut Academy is a legitimate performer. I love the traction and how comfortable the materials feel during play.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
The Nike G.T. Cut Academy is a solid performer for the price. The cushioning is decent, and the traction performed better than expected.
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7.9
February 24, 2024
I enjoyed playing in the Nike GT Cut Academy. It has outstanding traction, and the cushioning felt comfortable. The main downfall is the cheap materials.
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7.8
January 29, 2024
The Nike G.T. Cut Academy feels similar to the G.T. Cut 3. It feels more stable, but it does not have the tools and pop the G.T. Cut 3 has.
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User Reviews of the Nike G.T. Cut Academy:
User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #123 of 381)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.9
November 25, 2024
The rubber on the tip of the toe box peeled off after 3 weeks of playing but the traction is the best I have ever had. This is a great guard shoe, but not a center shoe, due to the fragility of the materials on the shoes. When i posted up someone they stepped on the shoe and it totally scratched up the nike logo which shouldnt happen. But I am very pleased with this shoe.
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9.5
December 4, 2024
I really like the shoe and it’s an amazing budget shoe!!! The squeak is high and I live the color way amazing traction too…would def recommend as a budget shoe
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10.0
December 4, 2024
The best shoes i’ve ever tested! I like the traction, the cushion. And the best part is the tracion
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8.5
February 24, 2024
Very surprised about the traction for this shoe, very grippy
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Traction of the Nike G.T. Cut Academy:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.1 (ranks #85 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #35 of 381)
10 - Amazing
14
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
January 31, 2024
The traction feels outstanding. The rubber grip and bite are top-tier. Make sure to wipe on dustier courts.
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10.0
February 1, 2024
The traction stops on a dime on clean courts. It performed well on dustier courts, too.
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10.0
March 9, 2024
The traction has consistently strong performance, especially on dusty courts. This is some of the best traction available.
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9.0
May 26, 2024
The traction performance impressed me. I felt confident in all my movements. Quick wipes on dusty courts kept the performance feeling fresh.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised with how well the traction performed.
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9.5
February 24, 2024
You will have no issues playing on clean courts. I wiped a bit on dusty courts, but the performance was not hindered.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
The traction is decently grabby. It doesn't slip from underneath you.
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Cushion of the Nike G.T. Cut Academy:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #258 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 8.4 (ranks #189 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
8
8 - Good
14
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
January 31, 2024
The cushioning pleasantly surprised me. The Renew foam is soft but not bouncy. This setup is better for impact protection than court feel.
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8.0
February 1, 2024
The Renew foam feels smooth, and it has decent impact protection. The forefoot Zoom unit provides some slight bounce, too.
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8.0
March 9, 2024
The cushioning gets the job done. It's nothing impressive.
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8.0
May 26, 2024
The cushioning setup felt adequate. I didn't notice the Zoom unit much.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
The cushioning feels decent but weird. There's impact protection under the heel, and I like how the Renew foam feels. My main gripe is the lack of court feel.
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8.0
February 24, 2024
The Renew foam is soft and plush. In my experience, Renew does bottom out quickly, so beware.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
The Renew foam feels spongy and squishy. The cushioning is shifty but not as bouncy as the G.T. Cut 3.
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Materials of the Nike G.T. Cut Academy:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.6 (ranks #326 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 7.8 (ranks #282 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
15
7 - Average
4
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
8.0
January 31, 2024
The textile materials feel better than the G.T. Cut 3. The upper feels comfortable and supportive.
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8.0
February 1, 2024
The textile and mesh materials are decent. They get the job done.
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8.0
March 9, 2024
The materials feel better than expected, but they're nothing special.
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8.0
May 26, 2024
The tongue and upper feel plush and comfortable. The shoe is lightweight, too.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
The sneaker construction is super light. The padding is comfortable, but the materials feel cheap. The performance will last, though.
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6.5
February 24, 2024
The materials feel cheap and low quality. It works on the court, and I had no issues performance-wise.
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7.0
January 29, 2024
I enjoy the material setup, especially around the lace line. The construction and durability are solid, but the breathability can be better.
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Support of the Nike G.T. Cut Academy:
Expert Support Rating: 7.9 (ranks #315 of 381)
User Support Rating: 8.1 (ranks #265 of 381)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
17
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
January 31, 2024
The shoe lacks torsional support. Lateral containment and lockdown were not an issue, though.
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8.0
February 1, 2024
I thought the support felt good. I had minimal heel slippage, but you're covered for all side-to-side movements.
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8.0
March 9, 2024
The lockdown feels secure and has no heel slippage.
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8.0
May 26, 2024
Heel slippage was not an issue. My feet felt contained and supported as well.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
The heel counter feels comfortable. I didn't have support issues.
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7.5
February 24, 2024
The heel counter offers impressive fit and lockdown at the back of the shoe. It's a decently supportive shoe, but I wish there were a midfoot shank plate.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
The lace setup helps you remain secure with different customization options.
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Fit of the Nike G.T. Cut Academy:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.1 (ranks #229 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 9.1 (ranks #39 of 381)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
10
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
January 31, 2024
The fit feels close to 1-to-1, and it's supportive on foot. The fit is near perfect for me.
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8.0
February 1, 2024
The toe box feels narrow, but it didn't hinder the performance. It almost feels like a 1-to-1 fit.
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8.0
March 9, 2024
The fit feels snug.
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8.0
May 26, 2024
You can customize the fit with the added eyelets, but the shoe does feel snug.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
The fit is solid.
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8.0
February 24, 2024
The fit is close to my foot shape. I had no issues.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
The length is true to size, and the width is slightly narrow.
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Durability of the Nike G.T. Cut Academy:
User Durability Rating: 8.9 (ranks #84 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
6
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Nike G.T. Cut Academy:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 40.0 (ranks #178 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 90.0 (ranks #44 of 381)
Good (100%)
8
Fair (50%)
6
Bad (0%)
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fair
January 31, 2024
The rubber hardness should be decent outdoors.
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fair
May 26, 2024
I believe this pair is better for indoors.
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fair
January 29, 2024
The outsole is decent enough for outdoors.
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fair
February 24, 2024
The rubber compound is firm enough for outdoors.
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no
January 29, 2024
Keep this pair on indoor courts.
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Width of the Nike G.T. Cut Academy:
very narrow
0
slightly narrow
11
regular
10
slightly wide
2
very wide
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slightly narrow
January 31, 2024
The width is narrow.
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slightly narrow
February 1, 2024
The shoe is slightly narrow.
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regularly wide
March 9, 2024
The toe box and midfoot have standard width.
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slightly narrow
May 26, 2024
The shoe feels narrow.
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slightly narrow
February 24, 2024
The width is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
January 29, 2024
2E feet can go up half a size.
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Size of the Nike G.T. Cut Academy:
very small
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slightly small
5
true to size
19
slightly long
0
very long
0
½ size small
January 31, 2024
I went up half a size.
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true to size
February 1, 2024
I went true to size.
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true to size
March 9, 2024
The shoe is true to size.
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true to size
May 26, 2024
Go true to size for a snug fit or up half a size for a roomier fit.
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true to size
January 29, 2024
I went true to size.
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true to size
February 24, 2024
I went true to size.
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true to size
January 29, 2024
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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