BrandBlack Rare Metal
Released 10/2016, Mid Top,
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Performance Ratings
8.6
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
NA
USER RATING
0 ratings
Performance Summary
Works well across all categories -except traction
Pros
Nice Materials
Comfortable Cushioning
Cons
Inconsistent Traction
Best Suitable For: Perfect budget sneaker for guards with slightly wider feet.
Category Performance Ratings
7.5
Traction
Blade-style traction pattern with rubber that attracts dust. Great grip on clean courts but inconsistent on dusty floors.
9.0
Cushion
Jetlon EVL foam midsole. Bouncy, responsive, and lively ride with good court feel similar to Adidas Bounce.
8.8
Materials
Jacquard upper with quality construction. Premium hand feel and solid durability though slightly stiffer than sock-like uppers.
8.5
Support
Flat outsole with a forefoot outrigger and stable heel. Provides secure lateral stability and reliable lockdown without overbuilding.
9.0
Fit
Mostly true to size with slight length for some. Sculpts to the foot, excellent midfoot lockdown, and wide-foot friendly.
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Outdoor
Not recommended for outdoor play. Rubber wears quickly and traction struggles on rough surfaces.
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Sizing
Runs mostly true to size with some reports of extra length. Consider half size down if between sizes.
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Width
A little wide overall. Accommodates wider feet well and feels comfortable for broader bases.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 BrandBlack Rare Metal |  Nike GT Hustle 3 |  Nike G.T. Hustle 2 |  Nike Sabrina 2 |  Adidas Harden Volume 10 |  Nike Lebron Witness 8 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.6 | 8.4(0.2) | 8.1(0.5) | 8.5(0.1) | 8.5(0.1) | 7.7(0.9) | |
| User Rating | NA | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.9 | NA | 8.5 | |
| Best Price | $109.99 | $71.97 $190 | $91.97 $170 | $94.99 $130 | $159.99 | $109.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | |
| Weight | 310g - 330g | 370g - 370g | 330g - 350g | 340g - 340g | NA | 370g - 380g |
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Expert Reviews of the BrandBlack Rare Metal:
Expert Rating: 8.6 (ranks #124 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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5 - Poor
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The Rare Metal gives you premium materials, great cushioning, and damn near great traction.
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8.6
December 27, 2017
If you are looking for a highly cushioned, low profile and low-cut rocket for your feet, especially on clean courts, then the Rare Metal is your pick.
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8.4
December 27, 2017
The Rare Metal is a shoe that does nearly everything well. If the traction was more consistent and more aggressive, I wouldn’t hesitate to put this into my rotation maybe even into my top 5.
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8.2
January 26, 2018
I was really disappointed by the traction - otherwise this is a great shoe. If you play on clean courts, then the BrandBlack Rare Metal is a great choice.
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User Reviews of the BrandBlack Rare Metal:
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Traction of the BrandBlack Rare Metal:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.5 (ranks #348 of 381)
User Traction Rating: NA
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7 - Average
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Good, not great. The blade traction does its job well.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
On clean floors, you are great, but the rubber attracts a lot of dust.
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7.0
December 27, 2017
Personally, I don’t like how the traction plays because I prefer more bite and consistency.
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5.0
January 26, 2018
On dusty courts, the traction is absolutely horrible, and you need to wipe extremely hard to get a few good stops.
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Cushion of the BrandBlack Rare Metal:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #103 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: NA
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9 - Great
4
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7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The Jetlon EVL felt more responsive and slightly bouncier without the instability, which in this case, is super comfy.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Jetlon EVL has a bouncier, livelier feeling, and provides great court feel.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
BB calls this Jetlon EVL or Plus and I really like it a lot.
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9.0
January 26, 2018
Really, really nice premium cushioning that feels similar to Adidas' Bounce cushioning.
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Materials of the BrandBlack Rare Metal:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #56 of 381)
User Materials Rating: NA
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The Jacquard upper on the Rare Metal feels great on foot.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
One thing Brandblack has never skimped on is materials.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
I personally don’t mind the slightly stiffer upper but I know lots of people want a sock-like upper.
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9.0
January 26, 2018
The upper is freaking nice!
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Support of the BrandBlack Rare Metal:
Expert Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #191 of 381)
User Support Rating: NA
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Everything you need, and nothing that you don’t.
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7.0
December 27, 2017
Support isn’t overbearing, just enough to where you don’t have to worry.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Stability is excellent thanks to a flat outsole, forefoot outrigger and a stable heel that easily passes my heel test.
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9.0
January 26, 2018
Nasty outrigger and supportive upper material make you feel very secure.
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Fit of the BrandBlack Rare Metal:
Expert Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #41 of 381)
User Fit Rating: NA
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9 - Great
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The shoe sculpts around your foot very well.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Spot on, in every way.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The fit in the midfoot is also fantastic and my wide feet filled the forefoot just fine.
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9.0
January 26, 2018
The fit is absolutely amazing - no dead space at all!
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Durability of the BrandBlack Rare Metal:
User Durability Rating: NA
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7 - Average
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Outdoor of the BrandBlack Rare Metal:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #373 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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January 26, 2018
Outdoor use is probably not very good.
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Width of the BrandBlack Rare Metal:
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 wide
December 27, 2017
Even with a wide-foot base like myself, going true to size fit well without any restriction.
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slightly wide
December 27, 2017
The Brandblack Rare Metal is a little wide.
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regularly wide
January 26, 2018
Perfect for my feet.
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Size of the BrandBlack Rare Metal:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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true to size
December 27, 2017
The shoe fits perfectly true to size.
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true to size
December 27, 2017
The length is perfect.
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½ size large
December 27, 2017
These run a little long lengthwise.
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½ size large
January 26, 2018
Go down half a size.
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