Converse Shai 001

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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The traction is one of my favourite features. I haven't had any issues while playing on various courts.

The traction is damn near perfect. I have no complaints.

The initial grip is fantastic, and the rubber does bite.

I had no issues with the traction. I'm getting good signs from this outsole.

The traction grips well, especially on clean indoor courts.

The traction performance works very well indoors.

The traction is really nice, but only after breaking in the outsole rubber.

The traction did not slip during testing, even when my teammates experienced issues.

The traction is pretty good. It stops on a dime on clean courts, but it picks up dust on dusty floors. You'll need to wipe it occasionally.

The traction is simple but proven. It feels great for shifting movements and counters.

The traction performance is average. It bites well on clean courts but picks up dust. On moderately dusty courts, you’ll need to wipe, and on typical gym floors, it really struggles.

Traction is about average. The dot pattern picks up a lot of dust, and I had a few slippery moments on quick turns.

10 - Amazing

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9 - Great

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8 - Good

6

7 - Average

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6 - Subpar

2

5 - Poor

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The Phylon is decently plush, and the Zoom Air bag feels bouncy in the forefoot.

The cushioning is low to the floor, but you can feel the forefoot Zoom unit.

The midsole is my favourite part of the shoe. I love the shank setup in the cushioning. This is one of the better dual foam setups, too.

The cushioning feels minimal. It feels fast, but there isn't much impact protection.

The cushioning feels familiar. It's low profile without sacrificing too much impact protection. It was better than expected.

This cushioning setup is very low to the ground. There's not much impact protection, but you feel nimble.

The cushioning setup is a letdown. It's low to the ground, but there is not much cushioning underfoot. I'm not a fan of the forefoot Zoom placement either.

The shoe has great court feel, but I bottomed out the forefoot cushioning attempting some dunks.

The cushioning provides a low-to-the-ground ride with great court feel and some good responsiveness. The impact protection was also better than expected.

The Zoom Air in the forefoot feels better the more you play. It feels responsive with a smooth transition.

The cushioning also feels average. The forefoot Zoom unit provides a subtle bounce, and the heel has decent compression. The court feel and responsiveness are okay.

The cushioning is not good. The Zoom unit is not noticeable. It feels like a low-profile EVA setup with little bounce or responsiveness.

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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I love what the brand used for the materials. The neoprene is secure and comfortable. I also like how customized the nubuck feels. My only complaint is the lack of breathability.

The materials are stupid durable, and I love the shroud. It feels flexible and comfortable, but not breathable at all.

The tongue is thick and comfortable. I had zero lace irritation. I love how Converse engineered the shroud for lockdown.

The weight is average but feels light on my feet. The upper is also soft, smooth, and comfortable.

I like the materials, especially the look. The shroud and zipper are also functional, so that's nice. The lack of ventilation is the only issue.

The materials are awesome. The upper feels nice and plush. I'm positively surprised.

The materials feel soft and supportive. I like how cozy it feels.

These materials are not premium, but the build quality is good.

Creasing is unavoidable. The textured upper looks and feels premium. Break-in is brutal for several wears, and breathability is poor when zipped up.

The shoe plays lighter than expected.

The textile upper is comfortable and feels fine. I like the padding, but the ventilation is limited.

The materials lack breathability. Your feet are covered, and the upper creases easily. It looks beautiful but feels fragile.

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

2

5 - Poor

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The support is amazing. My foot felt secure, and my ankle area was contained. I also like how contained my foot felt thanks to the eyelet setup.

The support is also near perfect. The midsole sculpting and fit keep you secure. My only complaint is that the outrigger area could be larger.

The heel slippage is not bad. I like the lacing and shroud system for lockdown and security.

The support is comfortable, and I had no issues.

The support from the lacing, shroud, and zipper feels good. I was pleasantly surprised. I wish the outrigger were more prominent.

I'm not a fan of the lack of torsional support. It's too flexible for my liking. The shank plate is too small. I do like the heel counter, though.

The support and lockdown were surprisingly good. I liked the lateral containment and stability.

I felt secure, but my foot crashed into the sidewall during hard stops. The heel lockdown feels perfect, though.

The support is solid overall, but I experienced one small issue. There is minor forefoot instability from the lack of an outrigger.

Be sure to use the top eyelet for a full secure lockdown. I also liked the zipper up during play.

I had some issues with the support. The heel containment is solid, but the lateral containment and stability were lacking. My foot slid on the footbed, which was uncomfortable. I was also worried about a possible rollover.

Support and stability are lacking. The shoe feels unstable during lateral movements, and it didn't secure my foot.

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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The forefoot is narrow and tapered with no extra volume. After breaking in the shoe, it feels snug and secure.

The fit kept me secure, and the shroud closed around my feet nicely.

The fit measures are standard, but the shoe feels roomier than it looks.

I was surprised by how comfortable the shoe fit.

The shoe fits nicely, and I felt secure.

The fit breaks in nicely. I didn't have any issues.

The shoe fits me well.

The sneakers start stiff and need a break-in period.

The fit is snug and secure. The inner booty, lacing strands, and zipper act like seat belts. No heel slippage either.

The fit is secure and comfortable when zipped up.

The fit is snug, and it conforms to my feet. There was no dead space or forefoot discomfort, and the upper hugs the foot comfortably once on.

The fit is spacious in the midfoot and wide‑foot friendly. There is a little heel slippage, but it's tolerable.

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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Good (100%)

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Fair (50%)

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Bad (0%)

6

I think the rubber will wear away quickly during outdoor play.

I would not take this pair outdoors.

The durometer is decent, but the lines are too thin for outdoor use.

I would not recommend taking this pair outdoors.

The durability is not good enough to play outdoors.

The grooves are too thin and the rubber is too soft for outdoor play.

very narrow

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slightly narrow

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regular

5

slightly wide

1

very wide

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If you have a wide foot, go up half a size or try these on first.

The width and taper feel standard. It's roomier than it looks. 2E feet can go up half a size for a roomier fit.

The width accommodated my wide feet well.

I would recommend sticking with your true size.

This pair is suitable for wide feet.

The shoe runs narrow. Wide footers should size up by half.

Go up a half size if you have wider feet.

This shoe is wide‑foot friendly.

very small

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slightly small

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true to size

11

slightly long

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very long

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Stick with your true-to-size if you have a narrow or normal foot.

I recommend going true to size.

Narrow and medium feet can go true to size. 2E feet can also go true to size for a performance fit.

I recommend going true to size.

I recommend going true to size.

I would go true to size.

I went true to size.

The shoe runs true to size.

For on-court, go true to size. Wide footers should go half a size up.

You're fine going true to size.

I went true to size.

I tried my true size and a half size down. I ultimately went down half a size.