Jordan Luka 2
Released 6/2023, Low Top, Luka Doncic,
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8.3
EXPERT RATING
9 reviews
8.6
USER RATING
22 ratings
Luka Doncic's second shoe sees improvements to the lockdown and support.
Best Suitable For:
Guards and wings who make quick cuts and stepbacks will benefit the most from this shoe.
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Available at 6 shops | Official Retail Price: $129.99
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Jordan Luka 2 |  Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 5 |  Puma Court Rider |  Nike Precision 6 |  New Balance Hesi Low | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.3 | 8.0(0.3) | 8.1(0.2) | 8.2(0.1) | 7.9(0.4) | 7.7(0.6) | |
| User Rating | 8.6 | 9.2(0.6) | 8.2(0.4) | 8.1(0.5) | 8.5(0.1) | 9.3(0.7) | |
| Best Price | $71.97 $130 | $119 $130 | $56.99 $120 | $53.96 $100 | $55.97 $75 | $69.98 $110 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 390g - 410g | NA | NA | 410g - 420g | NA | NA |
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Jordan Luka 2 Review
Pros:
Support and lockdown are outstanding
Beefed up materials improve comfort
Cons:
Inner padding becomes soggy over time
Increased weight from the first shoe
Performance of the Jordan Luka 2:
Luka Doncic's second signature shoe with Jordan Brand features impressive cushioning on clean courts, especially during lateral cuts. However, dust can be a problem.
Jordan Brand improved the comfort of the Formula 23 foam. It feels softer for impact protection, and the forefoot feels bouncy.
Support and lockdown are the star features among reviewers. The heel counter is beefy, and the lacing system creates excellent security.
The materials see the most change from the previous model. The comfort is improved, but this also causes the weight to increase.
Overall, the Jordan Luka 2 takes a step in the right direction, specifically catering to Luka's play style well.
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Expert Reviews of the Jordan Luka 2:
Expert Rating: 8.3 (ranks #172 of 304)
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8.6
July 11, 2023
The Jordan Luka 2 takes a step in the right direction. The traction is fantastic, and the lockdown is secure and impressive.
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8.5
July 19, 2023
The Jordan Luka 2 has a reactive and responsive setup better suited for shiftier guards. The traction grips well, and the cushioning caters to lighter players.
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8.4
July 22, 2023
The Jordan Luka 2 feels like a standard hoop shoe. The changes to the shoe are catered toward bigger guards. The support and lockdown are sturdy, but the shoe is also heavier.
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8.4
August 30, 2023
The Jordan Luka 2 has outstanding midfoot and lateral support and containment. It's a solid shoe for guards and wings.
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8.2
August 23, 2023
The Jordan Luka 2's best feature is the lockdown. The traction performs in cleaner conditions, and the cushioning is stable.
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8.2
July 11, 2023
The Jordan Luka 2s are at their best when shifting weight onto one foot, particularly for stepbacks and cuts. The support and lockdown are the best features.
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8.0
August 16, 2023
The Jordan Luka 2 beefs up the support and lockdown. The traction performs well on clean courts, and the cushioning feels responsive.
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8.0
August 26, 2023
The Jordan Luka 2 is a definite improvement from the Luka 1. It's a controlled ride with lots of stability and sturdiness. There's plenty of value at this price point.
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8.0
July 17, 2023
The Jordan Luka is a solid shoe that covers all of the bases. Most positions can utilize it. The cushioning is soft, and the materials feel comfortable.
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User Reviews of the Jordan Luka 2:
User Rating: 8.6 (ranks #153 of 304)
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7 - Average
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7.4
October 19, 2023
These felt great at the shop but I had the same issue, both times when trying them out on court. Skin on my left foot in the Achilles area would get damaged causing irritating pain so much that I couldn’t play on. Maybe it’s just my personal problem having a strange foot shape, or perhaps them being half a size too small for me. Anyways, this didn’t happen with any other shoe, so hence the bad rating and me eventually selling them and going on to the next one.
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8.5
January 10, 2024
I loved the SECURITY of the Luka 2!! Is my favorite luka so far.
Traction is very solid on clean court is excepetionally and on dust is solid.
The cushining is better than Luka 1 but it's a long way from becoming a great cushining.
The material suprised me because on my first impressions i though extremelly thic but after days it provides excellent stability, comfort and durability.
Lockdown is AWESOME.
Fit is perfect to me.
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8.4
November 12, 2023
The Luka 2 has some of the best support in a Nike shoe I’ve played in. The traction is super sticky on clean courts, but on dust the traction is poor and needs wiping. The cushion is super soft but will take a little brake in time. The materials are supper supportive, but take a decent amount of break in time to make them less stiff.
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8.0
December 28, 2023
Took couple sessions to break in. Get better more I play in them. Good traction. Support and fit. Good shoe
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Traction of the Jordan Luka 2:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.5 (ranks #151 of 304)
User Traction Rating: 8.8 (ranks #143 of 304)
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10.0
July 11, 2023
You can get a firm grip and hard stops without an issue. The traction remains a top feature of the shoe. It could be one of the best so far.
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9.0
July 19, 2023
The traction pattern is practically identical to the Luka 1, which is a good thing. The performance is fantastic.
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9.0
July 22, 2023
The traction felt tacky on clean hardwood courts straight out of the box. You have to wipe frequently because of dust pickup, though.
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8.5
August 30, 2023
The traction pattern is tried and true. You're covered on clean courts. Make sure to wipe every few plays on dusty courts.
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8.0
August 23, 2023
The traction performs very well on cleaner courts, but it mildly suffers when there's dust.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The side-to-side traction is impressive, but going front-to-back is just average.
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8.0
August 16, 2023
The traction feels amazing on clean courts. It picks up dust often, which hinders performance.
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8.0
August 26, 2023
The traction performance feels good. It's not top-tier, but it works.
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8.0
July 17, 2023
The traction was outstanding on clean courts, but dusty floors caused problems.
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Cushion of the Jordan Luka 2:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.8 (ranks #239 of 304)
User Cushion Rating: 8.2 (ranks #186 of 304)
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7 - Average
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The cushioning feels improved. The underfoot feeling is beefed up and softer.
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8.0
July 19, 2023
This iteration of Formula 23 is bouncier but not more plush. It feels neutral and reactive. Look elsewhere for impact protection.
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8.0
July 22, 2023
The cushioning feels firm and flexible.
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7.5
August 30, 2023
The Formula 23 feels springy. It will bottom out over time. There isn't much impact protection, but it is low to the ground.
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8.0
August 23, 2023
The Formula 23 foam took some time to break in. It's not plush, but there's a lot of court feel. The cushioning is firm and stable.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The Formula 23 feels improved. The forefoot of the Luka 2 feels bouncier than any other shoe using this foam.
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8.0
August 16, 2023
There's some compression under the heel. Impact protection is adequate, but it does feel responsive.
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7.0
August 26, 2023
The Formula 23 foam feels better than last year, but the cushioning is still not as good as other foams. Your feet won't hurt, but the shoe feels basic.
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8.0
July 17, 2023
The cushioning feels soft, but I don't like how the foam creases. Responsiveness could be better.
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Materials of the Jordan Luka 2:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #179 of 304)
User Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #150 of 304)
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The materials and build are thicker than the previous model. It feels more supportive, though.
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8.0
July 19, 2023
In terms of performance, the materials do everything you need. The quality isn't an upgrade, though.
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8.0
July 22, 2023
The added materials make the shoe clunkier and less flexible, but the support and lockdown are improved. Breathability isn't the best.
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9.0
August 30, 2023
Jordan Brand uses raw materials like suede and nubuck on the shoe. I enjoyed the material selection.
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8.0
August 23, 2023
The materials are beefier and bulkier. It provides additional lockdown and support. The forefoot caused toe pain initially, but it went away afterwards.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The materials changed the most from the first shoe to this shoe. The padding and lacing setup are beefed up, improving comfort.
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7.0
August 16, 2023
I was not a fan of the materials initially, but it feels better after a break-in period. It's stiff but feels supportive.
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8.0
August 26, 2023
The mesh feels rough and slightly abrasive. It's not soft, but the shoe feels sturdy. I like the material setup.
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8.0
July 17, 2023
The comfort around the shoe is solid. I enjoy the amount of padding around the tongue and upper.
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Support of the Jordan Luka 2:
Expert Support Rating: 8.9 (ranks #61 of 304)
User Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #62 of 304)
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9.0
July 11, 2023
Lockdown is impressive because of the materials and lacing setup.
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9.5
July 19, 2023
Support and lockdown see the most upgrades. The upper keeps you secure and contained, while the beefed-up heel counter makes sure you're stable. This means a longer break-in time, though.
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9.0
July 22, 2023
The support and stability are sturdy. I felt secure and locked down.
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9.0
August 30, 2023
Support is the highlight of the shoe. The ankle lockdown is incredible. The midfoot support plate and materials keep you harnessed into the shoe.
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9.0
August 23, 2023
The shoe doubles down on stability. The iso plate provides propulsion and torsional support. Heel lockdown is also excellent.
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9.0
July 11, 2023
The lacing setup is efficient and creates a sense of containment. The heel counter is outstanding for stability too.
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9.0
August 16, 2023
The materials and construction help keep the midfoot contained. The support is one of the best features of the shoe. Stability isn't an issue, either.
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9.0
August 26, 2023
The sturdy materials provide extra stability. It's a sturdy ride, and you're going to feel well-supported.
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8.0
July 17, 2023
I had no issues with heel slippage. Stability wasn't an issue either.
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Fit of the Jordan Luka 2:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #204 of 304)
User Fit Rating: 8.4 (ranks #186 of 304)
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The overall fit feels standard. There's no heel slippage, and I like the lacing system.
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8.0
July 19, 2023
The shoe feels stiff at first but breaks in nicely.
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8.0
July 22, 2023
The fit is a tad long, but it's not an issue. It takes some time to break the shoe in for comfort.
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8.0
August 30, 2023
I had pinching points around the plates on the shoe's lateral side. It went away after a few runs, and the laces helped provide a custom fit.
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8.0
August 23, 2023
The shoe feels sculpted to your foot. There's plenty of padding around the ankle, too.
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8.0
July 11, 2023
The fit feels average but beware of the plastic piece on the lateral side. It can cause problems for wider feet.
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8.0
August 16, 2023
The width and midfoot area feel snug. I had to go down half a size to get a fit I liked.
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8.0
August 26, 2023
The overall fit feels good. It's a bit stiff because of the materials.
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8.0
July 17, 2023
Going down half a size worked for me, but I didn't have a chance to try my actual size.
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Durability of the Jordan Luka 2:
User Durability Rating: 8.6 (ranks #125 of 304)
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7 - Average
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Jordan Luka 2:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 16.7 (ranks #222 of 304)
User Outdoor Rating: 53.6 (ranks #158 of 304)
Good (100%)
3
Fair (50%)
11
Bad (0%)
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no
July 19, 2023
This setup is not meant for outdoor play.
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no
July 22, 2023
The rubber feels too soft for outdoor use.
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no
August 30, 2023
The rubber is too thin for outdoors.
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fair
August 23, 2023
The traction grips outdoors, but the durability is not good.
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no
July 11, 2023
Dragging on outdoor courts can rip the upper. The tread lines are too thin for outdoor play.
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fair
August 16, 2023
Outdoor performance seems okay.
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Width of the Jordan Luka 2:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
5
regular
18
slightly wide
4
very wide
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regularly wide
July 11, 2023
The width feels standard.
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slightly narrow
August 30, 2023
Go up half a size if you have a wide foot.
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slightly narrow
July 11, 2023
The width is average. There isn't much room for wider feet because of the plastic containment piece.
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slightly narrow
August 16, 2023
The shoe is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
August 26, 2023
I feel some tension on the lateral side since I have slightly wide feet.
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Size of the Jordan Luka 2:
very small
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slightly small
5
true to size
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slightly long
5
very long
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true to size
July 11, 2023
Go true to size.
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true to size
July 19, 2023
Go true to size.
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true to size
July 22, 2023
I recommend true to size.
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½ size small
August 30, 2023
I went up half a size.
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true to size
August 23, 2023
Most people can go true to size.
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true to size
July 11, 2023
Go true to size if you have a narrow or medium foot. Go up half a size if you have a 2E foot.
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½ size small
August 16, 2023
I went up half a size.
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true to size
August 26, 2023
The Luka 2 fits true to size.
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½ size large
July 17, 2023
I don't have a recommendation, but I went down half a size.
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