Nike Zoom Shift
Released 6/2017, Low Top,
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Performance Ratings
7.9
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
NA
USER RATING
0 ratings
Performance Summary
Zoom Air cushioning
Pros
Fair price
Decent materials
Cons
Inconsistent traction
Long break-in period
Best Suitable For: Budget option for guards with narrow feet
Category Performance Ratings
7.3
Traction
Wraparound rubber outsole with multidirectional pattern. Good on clean courts but inconsistent and dust-sensitive.
7.3
Cushion
Forefoot Zoom unit with Phylon midsole. Firm, responsive feel with minimal impact protection until broken in.
8.3
Materials
Lightweight mesh upper with synthetic overlays. Breathable and comfortable, solid materials for a budget model.
8.7
Support
One-piece upper with minimal outrigger and molded heel. Excellent lockdown and lateral containment driven mainly by fit.
8.0
Fit
Very snug, narrow one-piece fit with locked heel. Hard to put on but excellent lockdown once laced.
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Outdoor
Standard rubber outsole not built for outdoor use. Wears quickly on rough courts and not recommended outdoors.
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Sizing
Mixed reports; often runs snug. True to size for narrow feet, consider a half to full size up for more room.
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wide
Width
Narrow fit overall. Best for narrow feet; wide footers will feel constricted, especially at first.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Zoom Shift |  Adidas AE 2 |  Jordan Luka 3 |  Nike KD 18 |  Adidas Harden Volume 9 |  Nike Lebron 23 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 7.9 | 8.5(0.6) | 8.2(0.3) | 8.2(0.3) | 8.5(0.6) | 8.3(0.4) | |
| User Rating | NA | 8.8 | 9.2 | 9.1 | 9.4 | NA | |
| Best Price | $99.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 $140 | $88.97 $160 | $128 $160 | $209.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 350g - 370g | 420g - 430g | 380g - 390g | 420g - 430g | 410g - 420g | 440g - 440g |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Zoom Shift:
Expert Rating: 7.9 (ranks #330 of 381)
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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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8.0
December 27, 2017
This shoe is pretty nice and works well for guards who need a responsive shoe. Feels a little like a low-top Kyrie 2 with nicer materials and worse traction.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
Overall this is a solid shoe that has signature model-like qualities at a retail price of $100 - you can't really beat that!
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8.0
December 27, 2017
Overall, this is a pretty good shoe. Nothing crazy, but very good value for the money!
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7.4
December 27, 2017
While the Nike Zoom Shift is aesthetically pleasing, the inconsistent traction and the brick-like cushion makes the shoe very unpleasant on-court.
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User Reviews of the Nike Zoom Shift:
No user reviews so far
Traction of the Nike Zoom Shift:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.3 (ranks #356 of 381)
User Traction Rating: NA
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The traction was good and worked fairly well on dusty courts.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
The outsole wraps around the side of the shoe similar to the Kyrie 3.
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7.0
December 27, 2017
On clean courts you are alright, but on dusty courts you are slipping all time.
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5.0
December 27, 2017
Traction is very inconsistent and very frustrating.
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Cushion of the Nike Zoom Shift:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.3 (ranks #356 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: NA
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7.0
December 27, 2017
The cushioning is really stiff and responsive, but impact protection is minimal.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
Forefoot Zoom similar to the PG1.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Once they are broken in the cushion feels very nice. I really like the setup of Phylon foam with a Zoom unit in the forefoot.
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5.0
December 27, 2017
Can you say nonexistent?
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Materials of the Nike Zoom Shift:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #157 of 381)
User Materials Rating: NA
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8.0
December 27, 2017
Decent materials for a budget model.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
The lightweight mesh upper is a good combination of comfort and breathability.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
The materials are very breathable and durable.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
he best features of the Nike Zoom Shift are its materials.
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Support of the Nike Zoom Shift:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #133 of 381)
User Support Rating: NA
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8.0
December 27, 2017
Very good lockdown and lateral containment. The outrigger is minimal though.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The support is probably the best feature of this shoe.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The support mainly comes from the fit.
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Fit of the Nike Zoom Shift:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #295 of 381)
User Fit Rating: NA
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7 - Average
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8.0
December 27, 2017
No heel slippage or dead space.
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7.0
December 27, 2017
This one-piece construction is a nightmare to get on.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
There is no getting out of the shoe until you take them off.
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Durability of the Nike Zoom Shift:
User Durability Rating: NA
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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Outdoor of the Nike Zoom Shift:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #365 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
Good (100%)
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Fair (50%)
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no
December 27, 2017
I wouldn't recommend outdoor use.
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no
December 27, 2017
I do not recommend hooping outside in these due to the outsole’s durability.
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Width of the Nike Zoom Shift:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
December 27, 2017
The fit is pretty narrow.
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slightly narrow
December 27, 2017
The shoe is a little narrow in the beginning.
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very narrow
December 27, 2017
These are super tight in the beginning.
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slightly narrow
December 27, 2017
It's a bit snug even for narrow feet.
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Size of the Nike Zoom Shift:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
2
slightly long
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very long
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½ size small
December 27, 2017
Runs super snug.
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true to size
December 27, 2017
I recommend going true to size.
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½ size small
December 27, 2017
I recommend going a size up.
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true to size
December 27, 2017
Runs true to size.
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