Air Jordan 38 Low
Released 1/2024, Low Top, Michael Jordan,
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Performance Ratings
8.6
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
5 ratings
Performance Summary
The Air Jordan 38 Low provides all the performance of the 38 with a lower cut.
Pros
Improved containment and stability
Traction and cushioning remain unchanged
Cons
Dust pickup
Best Suitable For: All players can take advantage of the comfortable cushioning and reliable traction.
Category Performance Ratings
8.3
Traction
Multidirectional pattern with indoor-focused rubber. Excellent grip on clean courts but picks up dust and needs frequent wiping.
9.5
Cushion
Full-length Zoom Strobel with Cushlon and x-plate. Bouncy, plush ride with good impact protection; some users find it less snappy.
8.4
Materials
Neoprene and mixed synthetic upper. Breathable and comfortable. Feels solid for the price but not premium.
8.3
Support
Caging, rear containment and secure ankle collar. Stable base and good lateral containment with minimal heel slippage.
8.2
Fit
Slightly long with snug midfoot lockdown. Insole can affect comfort and some replace it for a better fit.
25%
Outdoor
Narrow tread and indoor-focused outsole. Not recommended for outdoor play despite reasonable material durability.
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Sizing
Generally true to size. Narrow and medium feet can go down half a size; wider feet should stay TTS or size up.
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Width
Fits narrow to standard widths best. Wider feet may feel constricted and should consider a half size up.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Air Jordan 38 Low |  Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra |  Air Jordan 40 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 |  Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.6 | 8.9(0.3) | 8.8(0.2) | 8.9(0.3) | 8.9(0.3) | 8.7(0.1) | |
| User Rating | 9.2 | 9.5(0.3) | NA | 9.4(0.2) | NA | 9.5(0.3) | |
| Best Price | $174.99 | $159 | $169.99 $205 | $149 | $199 $225 | $120.97 $210 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | 440g - 440g | NA | NA | 350g - 360g |
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Expert Reviews of the Air Jordan 38 Low:
Expert Rating: 8.6 (ranks #106 of 385)
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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9.0
March 3, 2024
The Air Jordan 38 Low is a well-balanced performer. The support and materials are fantastic, and I love the cushioning setup.
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8.8
February 5, 2024
I enjoyed playing in the Air Jordan 38 Low. The cushioning is outstanding. The traction performance is solid, too. Make sure to wipe on dust, though.
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8.5
February 1, 2024
I like the Jordan 38 Low more than the Jordan 38. I recommend the cushioning and reliable traction to everyone.
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8.4
January 29, 2024
The Jordan 38 Low is slightly better than the regular 38. I especially enjoyed the improved stability and containment.
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8.4
January 29, 2024
The Jordan 38 Low doesn't improve enough from the regular 38 to be worth it. The traction and cushioning are solid, but the extra flexibility felt less secure.
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8.2
February 24, 2024
The Jordan 38 Low is a decent performer for a lower price than the mid-cut version. The traction is decent, and the full-length Zoom Strobel is bouncy.
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User Reviews of the Air Jordan 38 Low:
User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #35 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
3
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
9.4
February 23, 2024
These are Jordan's best shoe out there for anyone wondering. They excel almost everywhere, with the traction, cushion, and containment being the strong suits. Don't take em outside though, you'll burn through the rubber quickly. Otherwise, definitely recommend these.
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Traction of the Air Jordan 38 Low:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.3 (ranks #249 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 8.6 (ranks #202 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
5
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
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5 - Poor
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8.0
March 3, 2024
You're not going to have any issues on clean floors. The outsole picks up tons of dust on dirty floors.
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9.0
February 5, 2024
The traction performed very well. I stopped on a dime on cleaner courts. I had to wipe more frequently than other shoes on dustier courts.
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8.0
February 1, 2024
The traction picks up dust, but it still performs well. The performance is not hindered as long as you wipe.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
I had no issues with the grip.
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9.0
January 29, 2024
The traction feels the same as the regular 38. The performance is still impressive.
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8.0
February 24, 2024
The traction performance feels good. It's not top-tier, but it plays well on clean courts. The dust pickup takes away from the overall performance.
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Cushion of the Air Jordan 38 Low:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.5 (ranks #26 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 10.0 (ranks #6 of 385)
10 - Amazing
8
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
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7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
March 3, 2024
The cushioning is the same as the regular 38. The full-length Zoom feels plush and responsive. It also provides impact protection.
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10.0
February 5, 2024
The cushioning setup is bouncy and comfortable. It's a good balance between bounciness and impact protection.
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10.0
February 1, 2024
The cushioning is one of my favourite aspects of the shoe. The foam feels soft and comfortable, and I love the Zoom Strobel.
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9.0
January 29, 2024
The setup is incredibly comfortable. The x-plate, Zoom Strobel, and Cushlon 3.0 provide extra propulsion. The shoe feels like a better version of the Tatum 1.
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10.0
January 29, 2024
You can't go wrong with the full-length Zoom Strobel. This is one of my favourite cushioning setups.
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9.0
February 24, 2024
I only feel the full-length Zoom Strobel unit for the bounciness. It lacks some responsiveness.
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Materials of the Air Jordan 38 Low:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.4 (ranks #113 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 9.6 (ranks #10 of 385)
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7 - Average
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5 - Poor
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9.5
March 3, 2024
The materials are breathable and comfortable. I enjoy playing with these materials.
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9.0
February 5, 2024
The materials feel solid for the price. I enjoy how the materials perform as well.
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8.0
February 1, 2024
I love the comfort of the heel collar. There's a lot of different materials on the shoe, too. I like this setup.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
The neoprene material is strong without being bulky. The rearfoot construction is also outstanding.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
The materials do not feel premium, but the ventilation feels good. The padding also feels comfortable.
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8.0
February 24, 2024
The materials feel soft and comfortable. I also like the lining around the back of the shoe.
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Support of the Air Jordan 38 Low:
Expert Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #224 of 385)
User Support Rating: 9.2 (ranks #47 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
2
8 - Good
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5 - Poor
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9.5
March 3, 2024
This is a super supportive basketball shoe. The shoe's base is stable, and I had no issues sliding on the footbed.
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8.0
February 5, 2024
I had zero issues with the support in the shoe. There's no heel slippage, and I felt contained on the footbed.
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8.0
February 1, 2024
Stability and lockdown feel great.
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9.0
January 29, 2024
Containment and stability are impressive in the rear of the shoe. The ankle collar also keeps you secure. I'm not a fan of the insole, though.
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7.0
January 29, 2024
The support feels similar, but I felt more comfortable in the high-cut version.
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8.0
February 24, 2024
I had no problems with the support and lockdown. There's plenty of caging for lateral containment.
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Fit of the Air Jordan 38 Low:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.2 (ranks #204 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #114 of 385)
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9.0
March 3, 2024
I like the way the shoe fits. It felt snug, and my foot felt locked in.
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8.0
February 5, 2024
The shoe feels slightly long, but I felt comfortable playing in the 38 Low.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
The insole bothered the fit for me. Once I replaced it, the fit became more comfortable.
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8.0
January 29, 2024
I had no issues with the fit.
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8.0
February 24, 2024
I felt some extra length towards the front of the shoe, but the rest fits me well.
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Durability of the Air Jordan 38 Low:
User Durability Rating: 7.8 (ranks #281 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
1
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Outdoor of the Air Jordan 38 Low:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #222 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 16.7 (ranks #299 of 385)
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Fair (50%)
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no
January 29, 2024
The tread is too narrow to take outdoors.
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fair
February 24, 2024
The durability feels decent.
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Width of the Air Jordan 38 Low:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
5
slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
March 3, 2024
I recommend going up half a size if you have wider feet.
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regularly wide
February 5, 2024
The width feels standard.
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regularly wide
January 29, 2024
The width is standard.
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slightly narrow
February 24, 2024
The width feels narrow.
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Size of the Air Jordan 38 Low:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
7
slightly long
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very long
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true to size
March 3, 2024
I went with my standard size, and it fits true to size.
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½ size large
February 5, 2024
Narrow and regular feet can go down half a size. Slightly wide feet can go true to size.
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true to size
January 29, 2024
Narrow and medium feet can go down half a size. 2E feet can go true to size.
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true to size
January 29, 2024
The fit is true to size.
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½ size small
February 24, 2024
I went up half a size.
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