Air Jordan 40
Released 7/2025, Low Top, Michael Jordan,
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8.8
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9 reviews
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The Jordan 40 is one of the best mainline performers released in a while, thanks to its cushioning and materials.
Best Suitable For:
The Air Jordan 40 is best for players who enjoy maximum bounce and impact protection.
Price Comparison:
Available at 2 shops | Official Retail Price: $204.99
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Weight & Sizing:
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Air Jordan 40 |  Li-Ning Wade 808 5 Ultra |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 |  Li-Ning Wade DLo 1 |  Nike GT Cut 3 Turbo | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.8 | 8.9(0.1) | 8.8(0.0) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.7(0.1) | 8.7(0.1) | |
| User Rating | NA | 9.5 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 7.1 | 9.6 | |
| Best Price | $205 | $159 | $190 | $149 | $119 | $151.99 $210 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 440g - 440g | NA | 410g - 430g | NA | NA | 350g - 360g |
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Air Jordan 40 Review
Pros:
Excellent cushioning
Premium materials
Cons:
Retains lots of heat
Traction struggles on dirty floors
Performance of the Air Jordan 40:
Jordan Brand nails it with the Air Jordan 40. It's one of the best mainline performers released in a long time.
The traction performance is excellent on clean courts and holds up decently on dirty courts.
Cushioning is the star of the show. It feels like a perfect balance of impact protection and bounce. The only downside is the lack of court feel.
The support and lockdown have greatly improved this year. The cushioning is more stable, which makes this shoe safer.
Reviewers agree the materials feel premium. The upper is comfortable and feels lighter than it actually is. Beware of breathability and low ventilation. The shoe can get hot.
The fit is slightly snug, but not too uncomfortable.
Compared to last year, the Air Jordan 40 is an improvement. It has one of the best cushioning setups available.
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Expert Reviews of the Air Jordan 40:
Expert Rating: 8.8 (ranks #39 of 374)
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9.4
August 28, 2025
The Air Jordan 40 uses superb cushioning and fantastic materials. The traction is also excellent indoors.
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9.2
August 28, 2025
The Air Jordan 40 is amazing in an extreme way. The materials and cushioning are outstanding. This feels like a high-quality performance shoe.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The Air Jordan 40 is one of the best hoop shoes of the year. It belongs in the highest tier of performers. I love the cushioning and improved support.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The Air Jordan 40 is much better than last year's model. The traction is excellent, and the cushioning is much better. I like the stability as well.
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8.8
August 28, 2025
The Air Jordan 40 is one of the best performers in the entire line. The cushioning is outstanding, and all of the other features play well.
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8.8
August 28, 2025
This is the best-performing Air Jordan signature in a long time. The materials are A1, and the cushioning is crazy.
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8.5
September 27, 2025
The Air Jordan 40 has fantastic comfort and a cool construction. I wish they had added a shank, but I like the cushioning and the material setup.
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8.4
December 21, 2025
Everything about the Jordan 40 is impressive except the fit for wide, flat feet. Materials, cushioning, and support are excellent. If you can tolerate the tight forefoot, it's hard to hate.
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8.4
December 21, 2025
The Air Jordan 40 features great materials and a very comfortable ride, but traction is a dust magnet. The forefoot instability is also an issue. I don't think the shoe is worth it at full price.
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User Reviews of the Air Jordan 40:
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Traction of the Air Jordan 40:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.7 (ranks #160 of 374)
User Traction Rating: NA
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The traction performance is elite on clean floors, but it struggles on dirty floors.
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10.0
August 28, 2025
The traction is phenomenal. It provides top-tier performance and consistency.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
Traction is shockingly good. I get hard and consistent stops.
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10.0
August 28, 2025
The traction is money. Dust is only a minor issue. It's not a big deal.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The traction sticks nicely to the court. I wasn't afraid of slipping in any of my movements.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
I didn't have any issues on clean courts. The traction also performs well on dusty courts.
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8.0
September 27, 2025
The grip is solid.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The traction is really good, but not elite. It grips well on clean courts. It picks up dust and struggles on dusty surfaces.
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7.0
December 21, 2025
Traction is solid on clean courts with consistent hard stops. It picks up dust badly, though. The performance falls apart on dusty floors.
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Cushion of the Air Jordan 40:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.7 (ranks #9 of 374)
User Cushion Rating: NA
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10.0
August 28, 2025
The cushioning is more stable than last year. It's basically a 10 out of 10 for me.
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10.0
August 28, 2025
The cushioning setup feels insane. The court feel isn't the best, but the bounce and impact protection are crazy.
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10.0
August 28, 2025
The cushioning is fantastic. This is a very bouncy setup that accommodates all play styles.
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10.0
August 28, 2025
This year's cushioning fixes all my concerns from last year. It's more stable without sacrificing any impact protection or bounciness.
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10.0
August 28, 2025
Cushioning is the best part of the shoe. I love how bouncy it feels.
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10.0
August 28, 2025
The cushioning is super nice. This setup is outstanding for impact protection and bounce.
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9.5
September 27, 2025
The midsole offers resistance and torsional stability, but it breaks in as you play more. The foam feels comfortable and bouncy.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The cushioning is balanced and responsive. The full-length ZoomX with a stroble gives great impact protection and energy return without feeling overly bouncy.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
This is easily one of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. This setup is bouncy and responsive. The impact protection is also immaculate, though the forefoot is a bit too soft.
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Materials of the Air Jordan 40:
Expert Materials Rating: 9.1 (ranks #7 of 374)
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10.0
August 28, 2025
The materials feel premium. They look good and mould to my feet nicely. The main downside is that the shoe retains a lot of heat.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
I like the upper materials. It feels thick, premium, and comfortable. The main downside is the lack of ventilation.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
This is a heavier shoe with limited airflow and ventilation. The upper is smooth, comfortable, and high quality.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
I miss these types of materials. I love it. This setup feels durable and comfortable.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The shroud is soft and comfortable. I like how the upper feels.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The materials are top-notch and feel premium.
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9.0
September 27, 2025
The materials feel tough, and I like the laces. Breathability is not the best, but I love the comfort and plushness.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The materials feel premium. The suede or nubuck is nice, and you can see the leather grain. It feels much nicer than the typical synthetic textiles.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
The materials are absolutely amazing. It's mostly leather and feels premium, but breathability is limited. It also took a long time to break in.
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Support of the Air Jordan 40:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #105 of 374)
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9.0
August 28, 2025
I felt the support was adequate for my feet. The materials and laces harness your feet very well.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
This is one of the best shoes for support. The upper is rigid and provides solid lateral containment.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
Lateral containment and stability are greatly improved. The midsole cage and outrigger are much-needed additions.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
Lockdown is great, and the support is fantastic. The stability is much safer this year.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The support and lockdown feel good. The shoe is more comfortable around my ankle than expected.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
I had zero issues with the support in the Jordan 40. I felt locked in.
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8.0
September 27, 2025
Lockdown is impressive, and there was no heel slippage.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
Support is impressive out of the box. The rubber sidewalls and heel counters lock the foot in and provide excellent stability.
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9.0
December 21, 2025
Lockdown is fantastic. The shoe hugs and secures your foot. Lateral containment is good, but I felt some forefoot instability at times.
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Fit of the Air Jordan 40:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #236 of 374)
User Fit Rating: NA
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The shoe fits small for me. There's a ton of padding around the heel. It feels comfortable and locked in.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
Everything about the fit feels snug, which I enjoy.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The fit is low volume and feels snug.
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7.0
August 28, 2025
I wish I had gone up half a size. It took a long time to break in.
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8.0
August 28, 2025
The forefoot feels narrow and snug.
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9.0
August 28, 2025
The fit runs snug. It's close to a 1-to-1 fit.
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8.0
September 27, 2025
The fit is fairly accommodating. I didn't have any cramping or other issues with the fit.
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7.0
December 21, 2025
The fit is snug. It can feel quite tight in the forefoot, especially for wider feet, and may require a break-in period.
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8.0
December 21, 2025
The fit is snug and a bit narrow.
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Durability of the Air Jordan 40:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the Air Jordan 40:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 8.3 (ranks #292 of 374)
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August 28, 2025
I wouldn't take this pair outdoors because of the soft rubber outsole.
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no
August 28, 2025
I don't recommend using this pair outdoors.
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no
August 28, 2025
I would not wear this pair outdoors.
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fair
September 27, 2025
The rubber holds well against the durometer.
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no
December 21, 2025
Not recommended for outdoor use. The rubber lacks durability and picks up rocks.
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December 21, 2025
I wouldn't recommend these for outdoors. The rubber is soft and likely won't last.
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Width of the Air Jordan 40:
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regularly wide
August 28, 2025
The width feels normal.
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regularly wide
August 28, 2025
The width is average.
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slightly narrow
August 28, 2025
The forefoot is narrow.
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slightly narrow
August 28, 2025
Wider feet should go up half a size.
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regularly wide
September 27, 2025
2E feet can go true to size for a performance fit or up half a size for a roomier fit.
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slightly narrow
December 21, 2025
The shoe isn't very wide-foot friendly. It can feel pretty tight in the forefoot.
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slightly narrow
December 21, 2025
Wide footers should go up half a size.
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Size of the Air Jordan 40:
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slightly small
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½ size small
August 28, 2025
I had to go up half a size.
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true to size
August 28, 2025
I went up half a size, but you can go true to size for a perfect fit length-wise.
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true to size
August 28, 2025
I recommend going true to size.
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½ size small
August 28, 2025
Going up half a size would be better for me.
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true to size
August 28, 2025
I went true to size.
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½ size small
August 28, 2025
I prefer going up half a size.
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true to size
September 27, 2025
Narrow or medium feet can go true to size.
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true to size
December 21, 2025
I stuck true to size for on-court play. Go up half a size if you have wide or fat feet and want a more comfortable casual fit.
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true to size
December 21, 2025
True to size is my recommendation, but if you have a wide foot, go up half a size.
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