Nike G.T. Cut 4
Released 2/2026, Low Top,
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Performance Ratings
7.3
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
NA
USER RATING
0 ratings
Performance Summary
The Nike G.T. Cut 4 delivers excellent traction and bouncy Zoom cushioning, but suffers from a narrow, stiff upper.
Pros
Responsive Zoom cushioning
Good impact protection
Cons
Narrow, banana shape
Stiff, uncomfortable upper
Best Suitable For: The G.T. Cut 4 is best for narrow-footed guards who value traction and bouncy responsiveness.
Category Performance Ratings
8.3
Traction
Strong bite on clean courts, picks up dust but usually retains grip; can be inconsistent on dusty floors.
9.3
Cushion
Bouncy and responsive with solid impact protection and noticeable forefoot pop.
5.8
Materials
Fully synthetic upper with plasticky overlays. Stiff and not breathable. Tongue can dig, and some reviewers reported colour bleed. It feels inexpensive.
7.3
Support
Internal heel counter with solid torsional rigidity and a rocker design. Offers some stability but has weak lateral lockdown and forefoot shifting during cuts.
5.6
Fit
Runs very narrow and curved like a banana. Pinching toe box, tight entry, and a hard break-in that hurts wider feet.
33%
Outdoor
Standard rubber outsole. No major outdoor durability issues. The outsole holds up well.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for narrow and normal feet. Slightly wide-footers should consider going a half to a full size up for comfort.
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Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Wide-footers will find the toe box constricting and may need a larger size.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike G.T. Cut 4 |  Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra |  Air Jordan 40 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 |  Puma TRC Blaze Court | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 7.3 | 8.9(1.6) | 8.8(1.5) | 8.8(1.5) | 9.0(1.7) | 8.4(1.1) | |
| User Rating | NA | 9.5 | NA | 9.3 | 9.8 | 8.3 | |
| Best Price | $200 $210 | $159 | $149.99 $205 | $152.97 $170 | $199 $225 | $119.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | 440g - 440g | 410g - 430g | NA | 340g - 370g |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike G.T. Cut 4:
Expert Rating: 7.3 (ranks #385 of 393)
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7.6
February 28, 2026
Traction and cushion are nice, but this is a hard pass for me. The plasticky materials and the banana-shaped, super-narrow fit make it unwearable unless you have very narrow feet.
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7.6
March 6, 2026
It's hard to recommend the Nike G.T. Cut 4. It has amazing cushioning and lockdown after breaking in, but it's heavy, hot, and not great for guards.
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7.6
March 25, 2026
Nike's G.T. Cut 4 is a visually stunning shoe with standout cushioning and good traction once broken in. Materials and fit are stiff and very narrow. If you give them time to break in and you like the look, they can perform well, but the €200 price is hard to justify.
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7.2
February 16, 2026
The G.T. Cut 4 has great traction and an amazing cushioning setup. However, the fit and materials make the shoe essentially unplayable for many. The tech is impressive, but I can't recommend this shoe at full price.
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7.0
February 16, 2026
The Nike G.T. Cut 4 has excellent traction and an awesome cushion setup, but the materials and fit ruin the shoe. It feels banana-shaped, uncomfortable, and poorly executed. Not for me despite the midsole.
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6.6
February 16, 2026
The cushioning and bounciness of the Nike G.T. Cut 4 are bright spots. However, the uncomfortable upper and poor stability are significant flaws. At full retail, the continual pain and fit issues make this a hard recommendation.
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User Reviews of the Nike G.T. Cut 4:
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Traction of the Nike G.T. Cut 4:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.3 (ranks #248 of 393)
User Traction Rating: NA
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9.0
February 28, 2026
Traction is pretty good. It performs well on clean and dusty courts. It picks up a ton of dust, but the grip doesn't deteriorate.
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8.0
March 6, 2026
The traction is pretty nice once you break it in. It grips instantly on clean courts. Dust build-up reduces bite unless you wipe, and it can slide a bit on light movement.
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8.0
March 25, 2026
Traction is very good on indoor courts once broken in. Early sessions were inconsistent, and I slipped a few times, but the grip became a solid, reliable bite.
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9.0
February 16, 2026
The traction is elite on clean and dirty floors. It picks up dust, but a quick wipe restores grip. I felt confident making all my moves.
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9.0
February 16, 2026
The traction is one of the positives. It worked really well. It picks up dust but still grips consistently with a great bite.
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7.0
February 16, 2026
Traction is about average. The irregular pattern can be inconsistent on dusty courts. It feels firm and completely silent.
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Cushion of the Nike G.T. Cut 4:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.3 (ranks #43 of 393)
User Cushion Rating: NA
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9.0
February 28, 2026
The cushioning is very nice, and is the shoe's second-best feature. It's soft, bouncy and comfortable with good impact protection. You feel a little high off the ground sometimes.
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9.0
March 6, 2026
The cushioning setup is insane. It's super soft with huge impact protection and a plush step-in feel. The court feel is muted, which is my only complaint.
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9.0
March 25, 2026
Cushioning is where the shoe excels. Full-length Zoom Strobel gives great impact protection and bounce. The ZoomX sockliner adds comfort and responsiveness.
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10.0
February 16, 2026
The cushioning is excellent. The ZoomX drop-in and full-length Zoom strobel create a plush, bouncy, and very comfortable underfoot experience.
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10.0
February 16, 2026
The cushioning is fantastic. Full-length Zoom Strobel and a ZoomX drop-in provide great impact protection and responsiveness.
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9.0
February 16, 2026
Cushion did not disappoint. It's bouncy and responsive, especially in the forefoot. The double-stack Zoom setup gives a nice jump and push despite the shoe's weight.
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Materials of the Nike G.T. Cut 4:
Expert Materials Rating: 5.8 (ranks #392 of 393)
User Materials Rating: NA
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7.0
February 28, 2026
The materials are full synthetic and plasticky. They're not breathable or premium. They get the job done, but I don't like the look or feel.
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7.0
March 6, 2026
The material felt harsh out of the box and dug into my foot. The textile colorways are much softer and break in quickly. Textile quality feels pretty nice.
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8.0
March 25, 2026
Materials work together but are incredibly stiff at first. They hurt to break in, and the thin, semi-connected tongue lacks padding.
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3.0
February 16, 2026
The materials look great, but perform terribly. The upper feels like garbage bags, doesn't break in, and prevents proper tie-down on the court.
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5.0
February 16, 2026
The materials are awful. It feels like playing in rain boots. The synthetic is stiff, pushes and digs, and lacks breathability.
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5.0
February 16, 2026
The upper is not comfortable. The tongue digs into the ankle, and it hurts. The upper is stiff, has poor breathability, and even bled colour onto my socks.
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Support of the Nike G.T. Cut 4:
Expert Support Rating: 7.3 (ranks #369 of 393)
User Support Rating: NA
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8.0
February 28, 2026
The support is good overall. There's an internal heel counter and no heel slip. I felt some forefoot shifting during cuts, though the torsional rigidity is solid.
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8.0
March 6, 2026
Lockdown is phenomenal thanks to the sticky drop-in midsole. Lateral containment and torsional stability are very good. Heel padding is thin, and I only had one roll, so lateral stability is mostly solid.
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7.0
March 25, 2026
Support is okay. Heel counter and torsional stability are good, but the thin tongue and lace placement make the laces cut in, limiting lockdown.
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8.5
February 16, 2026
Support is decent, but not groundbreaking. TPU teeth and the exoskeletal wrap give good lateral containment, but the heel counter is soft, and the shoe feels a bit tippy.
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6.0
February 16, 2026
Support and lockdown are weak. I couldn't get decent lockdown or lateral containment.
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6.0
February 16, 2026
Stability is the biggest problem. The curved rocker creates a motion that feels shaky during cuts and pivots. It's hard to maintain balance.
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Fit of the Nike G.T. Cut 4:
Expert Fit Rating: 5.6 (ranks #392 of 393)
User Fit Rating: NA
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5.0
February 28, 2026
The fit is really strange and super narrow. It's the worst part of the shoe. The shape is curved like a banana, and my toes felt shoved under each other. It was uncomfortable to play in.
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6.0
March 6, 2026
The fit is narrow and a bit banana-shaped. It feels stiff out of the box and digs into the top of my foot. You have to break it in.
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6.0
March 25, 2026
The fit is very narrow with a banana shape. My pinky toe was squeezed, and it took time to break in.
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5.5
February 16, 2026
The fit is long, and the forefoot pinches. My last two toes were pushed over and blistered. It was uncomfortable and basically unplayable for me.
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5.0
February 16, 2026
The fit is atrocious and banana-shaped. I struggled to get my foot in, and the drop-in sticks to my socks, causing toe wedgies.
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6.0
February 16, 2026
The fit is very snug in the toe box and average through the midfoot. The upper is hard to break in and can pinch, making them painful to put on for high-volume feet.
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Durability of the Nike G.T. Cut 4:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the Nike G.T. Cut 4:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 33.3 (ranks #201 of 393)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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no
March 6, 2026
Durability on outdoor courts is probably not recommended due to the thin grooves and soft outsole.
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fair
March 25, 2026
I haven't tried these outdoors yet. The outsole may not be durable enough for outdoor play.
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fair
February 16, 2026
Durability shouldn't be a problem.
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Width of the Nike G.T. Cut 4:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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slightly wide
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very narrow
February 28, 2026
This shoe is super narrow. Slightly wide footers will have a terrible time in these.
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slightly narrow
March 6, 2026
The shoe runs narrow, especially in the stiffer material. Wide footers may not like it and should consider going up half a size.
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very narrow
March 25, 2026
The shoe is very, very narrow. My pinky toe got squeezed a lot.
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very narrow
February 16, 2026
The shoe is very narrow. If you have an insanely skinny or narrow foot, you might enjoy these.
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slightly narrow
February 16, 2026
The toe box is slightly pointy and very snug. Wide-footers should try them on in person.
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Size of the Nike G.T. Cut 4:
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slightly small
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true to size
4
slightly long
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true to size
February 28, 2026
Normal and narrow footers can go true to size. Slightly wide footers should go up half a size, maybe even a full size, depending on width.
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true to size
March 6, 2026
I went true to my Nike size. For most people, go true to size, but wide-footed people might want to go up half a size.
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½ size small
February 16, 2026
This shoe fits a little bit long. I had a bit of room at the toe, so try these on before buying.
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true to size
February 16, 2026
Go true to size.
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true to size
February 16, 2026
Go true to size. Half a size down would be too tight and painful.
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