Air Jordan 32
Released 10/2017, Mid Top, Michael Jordan,
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8.8
EXPERT RATING
12 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
4 ratings
Zoom Air cushioning and premium upper materials
Best Suitable For:
All-around performer that will work for all types of basketball players
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $184.99
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Weight & Sizing:
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Width:
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wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Air Jordan 32 |  Adidas Harden Volume 7 |  New Balance Kawhi 3 |  Adidas AE 1 |  Nike G.T. Hustle 2 |  Adidas D.O.N Issue #4 | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.8 | 8.7(0.1) | 8.2(0.6) | 8.7(0.1) | 8.1(0.7) | 7.9(0.9) | |
| User Rating | 9.2 | 9.0(0.2) | 8.4(0.8) | 9.3(0.1) | 9.3(0.1) | 8.4(0.8) | |
| Best Price | $184.99 | $159.99 | $159.99 | $120 | $102.97 $170 | $59.99 $120 | |
| Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | |
| Weight | 450g - 480g | 450g - 460g | NA | NA | 330g - 350g | 360g - 380g |
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Air Jordan 32 Review
Pros:
Premium Materials
Very good all-around performance
Cons:
Expensive Price
Very heavy
Performance of the Air Jordan 32:
All critics agree that the Air Jordan 32 is a huge improvement over the disappointing Air Jordan 31. Reviewers (with one exception) praise the traction and love the premium materials. Segmented Zoom Air cushioning provides a low to the ground feel while still providing good bounce and impact protection. The new bootie-style upper fits very snug but tends to be a bit difficult to put on at first. Overall, Jordan Brand delivered a very good all-around performer that will work for all types of basketball players.
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Expert Reviews of the Air Jordan 32:
Expert Rating: 8.8 (ranks #55 of 304)
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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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9.2
January 1, 2017
The Air Jordan 32 is a huge step in the right direction. Everything feels refined. If Jordan Brand can keep the stability but increase the flexibility then it will have perfected the Flight Speed setup. I think people are going to like this one.
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9.2
December 27, 2017
This is hands down the best on-court Air Jordan Model to date, as it should be. Every feature fits the mold to near perfection. Jordan Brand took a huge step in the right direction across all performance aspects.
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9.2
January 1, 2017
The Air Jordan XXXII is a banger for real. This shoe has everything you need: good traction, good cushion, excellent materials, and amazing support.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The AJ XXXII is a great shoe that should satisfy everyone except the minimalist hoop crowd that love shoes like the Kobe 8, Mamba Mentality, Instinct etc
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Across the spectrum, this shoe performs very well and should work for all types of players. Pretty pricey, but worth every penny!
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8.8
December 27, 2017
The Air Jordan 32 is a great performer and I was a little sad when I had to put these aside to test other performance shoes. The only two downsides are the long break-in period and the hefty price tag.
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8.8
January 1, 2017
Despite sky-high expectations, the Air Jordan 32 mostly delivers. I liked the more minimal collar and feel of the 31s cushioning better, but thought the 32 offered far superior traction and a smoother transition.
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8.7
January 14, 2018
I think this is a great shoe for in-between players who are looking for a good mix of comfortable cushioning and responsiveness.
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8.6
January 1, 2017
I think Jordan brand did a great job with the XXXII. This has taken over the Nike PG1 as my go-to basketball shoes. Traction, cushioning and lockdown are all great - what else do you need in a performance sneaker?
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8.5
December 27, 2017
Overall, I would describe the Air Jordan 32 as a responsive shoe with ultimate support. Great for big guys, but unfortunately, the traction was pretty disappointing.
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8.5
January 1, 2017
Pros: Great Traction, Cushioning provides a good balance between impact protection and responsiveness.
Cons: The shoe feels really bulky and heavy in the back, and I would have liked a little more flexibility.
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8.2
January 1, 2017
Nice shoes with premium materials and nice cushioning. I was a bit disappointed by the traction and the lateral containment. At a steep $185 I wouldn't recommend these.
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User Reviews of the Air Jordan 32:
User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #47 of 304)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
4
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.2
December 22, 2023
You could climb a wall in these shoes. They will grip to anything, no matter how much dust is on the surface. I played competitively for 3 years in a pair of these shoes. I liked to tie my laces tight, and the loops on the upper portion of the shoe are barely separating at this point. All good things come to an end, and I was sad to retire these shoes due to my worries over the durability of the loops. Everything else about the Jordan 32 is exemplary!
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Traction of the Air Jordan 32:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.3 (ranks #208 of 304)
User Traction Rating: 9.8 (ranks #14 of 304)
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
1
9.0
January 1, 2017
Not only did they grip the court, but it gripped really well.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
No matter hard the cuts I made, the Air Jordan 32 traction pattern played to all my needs.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Traction on the Air Jordan XXXII was straight up beast mode compared to the 31.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Great traction especially on clean floors but not in the top tier across the spectrum of conditions.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The traction has an amazing bite and squeaks like nothing else.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
The overall experience was pretty consistent but not perfect. You will need to wipe often on dusty courts.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The 32’s grip is as good as any I can remember an Air Jordan having.
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8.0
January 14, 2018
The traction can be hit or miss.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The traction is really good. Inside or outside, we didn't have any problems.
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6.0
December 27, 2017
The traction didn't feel great and took a lot of wiping. If you are a defender who likes to slip and slide - this is the shoe for you!
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The traction is probably the best aspect of the shoe. Even on dusty courts, you will need to wipe only very little.
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5.0
January 1, 2017
Not as bad as the Jordan 31, but not as good as the D Rose 8 or Kyrie 3 either.
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Cushion of the Air Jordan 32:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.9 (ranks #97 of 304)
User Cushion Rating: 8.5 (ranks #157 of 304)
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8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Heel and forefoot segmented Zoom Air returns and for me, this setup feels more balanced than unlocked setups in the past.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The cushion setup provides enough stability and impact protection to give you springy bounce-back.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The Air Jordan XXXII’s cushion is still money and the impact protection is excellent.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
This set up doesn’t blow my mind but it feels like Zoom should and is a great blend of impact protection, responsiveness, and stability.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Phylon carrier with unlocked Zoom in the front and regular Zoom in the heel. I wish more shoes would use this type of setup.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
Very long break-in period, but after that, you get amazing energy return and high-level responsiveness. Probably the most versatile cushioning setup out there today.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning offers more than ample impact protection, but it just didn’t feel as dynamic as those models with the carved-out bags.
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9.0
January 14, 2018
Great balance between court feel and impact protection.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Low to the ground feeling, bouncy but still responsive with good impact protection. I absolutely love it.
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10.0
December 27, 2017
The cushioning is clearly my favorite part of this shoe.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning is well-balanced. The midsole is a bit firm at first, but after a while the transition is fine.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The cushion is very firm and responsive. Heel to toe transition is a bit clunky in the beginning. Subtle bounce and low to the ground feeling.
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Materials of the Air Jordan 32:
Expert Materials Rating: 9.4 (ranks #2 of 304)
User Materials Rating: 9.0 (ranks #57 of 304)
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10.0
January 1, 2017
I absolutely love the materials on the Air Jordan 32.
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10.0
December 27, 2017
This is the Fyknit we’ve all been asking for.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
I could not have asked for better materials.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Nice Flyknit JB. If you’re big into materials, you’ll enjoy these.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The pure Flyknit upper feels amazing and offers a lot of containment.
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10.0
December 27, 2017
The best version of Flyknit ever used on performance basketball shoes.
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9.0
January 14, 2018
Comfy and moldable upper.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
I like the upper a lot. Gives you stability but it's not bulky in any way.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The Flyknit upper feels really nice and comfortable. Unfortunately, it's also pretty heavy and not very breathable.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Probably the best Flyknit that was ever put on a basketball shoe. The inside of the shoe is very soft and comfortable. Unfortunately, the heel area is very bulky and restrictive.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
This s**t is crazy. The very premium materials feel great and look amazing.
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Support of the Air Jordan 32:
Expert Support Rating: 8.9 (ranks #72 of 304)
User Support Rating: 9.3 (ranks #35 of 304)
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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
January 1, 2017
Support shouldn’t be an issue. A solid outrigger, as well as an internal and external heel counter, worked well.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The support gives you exactly what is needed and removes everything else.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The support is bomb too.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Stability is excellent on the XXXII thanks to forefoot outrigger and a fairly flat outsole around the heel.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
No heel slippage, no side-to-side movement, and my ankle felt really secure.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
No thrills, no gimmicks - the support does a great job without doing anything special.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The molded collar, along with the ribbed external heel counter, give rock-solid stability. Combined with the forefoot outrigger, the shoe feels safe and secure.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Lockdown is excellent, lacing setup is a little bit tricky. Firm cushioning also helps with feeling very stable and secure.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The support is fantastic, maybe even too much for smaller and quicker players. Great for big guys!
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Ankle support is very good but feels a little restrictive and bulky.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The Flyknit upper stretches a little too much for me. Ankle support is decent and lockdown is good.
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Fit of the Air Jordan 32:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.7 (ranks #67 of 304)
User Fit Rating: 9.8 (ranks #5 of 304)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
9
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
January 1, 2017
The shoe just felt like it was made for my foot, something I really enjoy.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The materials are comfortable and nicely conform to my foot.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
My foot did not move in this shoe no matter what I did.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
No heel slip or movement side to side, just a tighter and more refined fit than the XXXI. Great job JB!
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9.0
December 27, 2017
After the material breaks in the one-bootie upper gives you a great 1:1 fit.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
After breaking them in, you start to feel every thread of Flyknit wrap around your foot. Great lockdown, but the midfoot was a little tight and I had a little dead space in the toebox.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The bootie style upper makes this shoe a bit hard to get on but does fit securely from the start.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The shoe fits very snug and I felt a little bit of pressure in the heel. After time went on the felt better.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Nice and plush feeling around your feet.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
After breaking them in they are very comfortable. Materials fit really nicely to your feet, no unnecessary dead space at all.
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Durability of the Air Jordan 32:
User Durability Rating: 8.7 (ranks #120 of 304)
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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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Outdoor of the Air Jordan 32:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 62.5 (ranks #99 of 304)
User Outdoor Rating: 66.7 (ranks #115 of 304)
Good (100%)
3
Fair (50%)
3
Bad (0%)
1
no
January 1, 2017
I do not recommend hooping outside in these — ya boy’s outsole is starting to fray.
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good
January 1, 2017
Outdoor traction was good.
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fair
December 27, 2017
A solid rubber version should do the trick outdoors.
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good
January 1, 2017
The rubber is super hard and thick, so outdoor use should be good.
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Width of the Air Jordan 32:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
4
regular
3
slightly wide
1
very wide
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regularly wide
January 1, 2017
Wide footers, you guys will be okay going true to size as well.
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slightly narrow
December 27, 2017
The shoe feels slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
They fit really snug and there is no dead space at all.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
These run pretty narrow.
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Size of the Air Jordan 32:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
6
slightly long
5
very long
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true to size
December 27, 2017
True to size was the way to go.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
True to size.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
They are a tad long but I only had a little more than a finger width at the toe box which is my preference.
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½ size large
December 27, 2017
Runs a tad bit long.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Very snug, but I wouldn't recommend sizing up.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
A little snug in the beginning, but true to size is the way to go.
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½ size large
January 1, 2017
Maybe you want to go down half a size.
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