Jordan Luka 3
Released 8/2024, Low Top, Luka Doncic,
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Performance Ratings
8.2
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
8 ratings
Performance Summary
The Jordan Luka 3 is a bulky-looking shoe that plays more balanced than it looks thanks to its tacky traction.
Pros
Effective traction on clean courts
Comfortable materials
Cons
Picks up dust quickly
Retains heat with a lack of breathability
Best Suitable For: The Luka 3 is best for shifty, balanced players who mainly play on clean courts.
Category Performance Ratings
8.4
Traction
Radial herringbone pattern with durable rubber. Excellent bite on clean courts, dust can reduce grip.
8.0
Cushion
Cushlon 3.0 foam with EVA components. Low to medium ride, responsive with fair impact protection and good court feel.
7.9
Materials
Textile upper with synthetic leather overlays. Comfortable after break-in but not premium and modest durability.
8.7
Support
Iso plate, rigid midfoot, internal heel counter, and outrigger. Strong lateral containment and stable base.
8.1
Fit
True to size with snug, glove-like lockdown when laced. Minimal heel slip and adequate forefoot room.
50%
Outdoor
Durable outsole construction but mixed results outdoors. Traction and dust pickup can hurt performance on rough courts.
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Sizing
Generally true to size for most. Some users went half size up for extra length.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular feet well and accommodates slightly wide feet. Wide-footers generally comfortable.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Jordan Luka 3 |  Adidas AE 2 |  Nike KD 18 |  Adidas Harden Volume 9 |  Nike Lebron 23 |  Li-Ning Wade Shadow 7 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.2 | 8.5(0.3) | 8.2(0.0) | 8.5(0.3) | 8.3(0.1) | 8.3(0.1) | |
| User Rating | 9.2 | 8.8(0.4) | 8.6(0.6) | 9.4(0.2) | NA | NA | |
| Best Price | $129.99 $140 | $129.99 | $70.97 $160 | $112 $160 | $189.99 $200 | $119 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 380g - 390g | 420g - 430g | 420g - 430g | 410g - 420g | 440g - 440g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Jordan Luka 3:
Expert Rating: 8.2 (ranks #252 of 381)
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8.4
August 6, 2024
The Jordan Luka 3 is a solid performance hoop shoe, especially at this price. The traction bites well, and the cushioning is comfortable. Make sure to wipe the dust, though.
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8.4
August 7, 2024
The Jordan Luka 3 performance surprised me. The design and construction make the fit and support feel better, and the materials do the job well.
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8.2
August 6, 2024
I love the performance of the Jordan Luka 3 on clean courts. Dust pickup drops the performance slightly but it's still a solid shoe.
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8.2
August 17, 2024
There's nothing special about the Jordan Luka 3, but there's nothing that will hinder you as well.
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8.2
October 10, 2024
The Luka 3 doesn't feel premium, but the performance is decent. It caters to slower-paced players or spot-up shooters. I like the containment and traction.
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8.2
November 26, 2024
The Jordan Luka 3 is best for bigger players. I like the stability, lockdown, and impact protection.
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8.2
March 12, 2025
The Jordan Luka 3 is my favourite from his lineup so far. I love the support and containment, as well as the traction and cushioning.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The Jordan Luka 3 is my favourite shoe within the Luka signature line. The traction is tacky, and the upper materials are supportive. I also like the Cushlon foam in the midsole.
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User Reviews of the Jordan Luka 3:
User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #31 of 381)
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9.2
June 11, 2025
Very good shoe . I recomend for forwards and midle forwards with a Great 1v1 play
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Traction of the Jordan Luka 3:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.4 (ranks #226 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #33 of 381)
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9.0
August 6, 2024
The radial herringbone traction pattern performs very well. You'll have no issues on clean courts. I never experienced slipping out on dusty courts, either.
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8.0
August 7, 2024
The traction performs well but isn't quite top-tier. Make sure to wipe the dust.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The traction performance is on or off depending on the court condition. The bite is top-tier on cleaner courts, but the outsole picks up dust quickly.
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9.0
August 17, 2024
Traction is the strongest and most appealing feature.
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9.0
October 10, 2024
The traction performance is really good. I never had issues no matter the court conditions.
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8.0
November 26, 2024
The grip is excellent on clean courts. On dusty courts, the performance begins to slip.
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8.5
March 12, 2025
The traction performance feels awesome. You're not going to have any issues on clean floors.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The outsole grip is outstanding. I didn't experience much dust pickup either.
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Cushion of the Jordan Luka 3:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #254 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 9.1 (ranks #74 of 381)
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The Cushlon 3.0 midsole is comfortable and responsive. The impact protection is also adequate. I felt quick in this shoe.
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8.0
August 7, 2024
Cushlon 3.0 isn't a major improvement. It feels marginally better than the Luka 2. The setup is low to the ground and has less impact protection.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The cushioning feels nice, but the performance isn't amazing. It's a responsive and low setup. I also like the court feel.
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8.0
August 17, 2024
The Cushlon 3.0 is nothing special but it isn't bad. It feels subtle and chill.
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7.0
October 10, 2024
Cushioning is not bad. It feels stiff at first but softens up over time. The performance is satisfactory.
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9.0
November 26, 2024
The Cushlon 3.0 foam gets the job done for impact protection. The court feel is also present.
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8.0
March 12, 2025
The Cushlon 3.0 feels soft, and the EVA is firm and stable. It breaks in nicely. My only concern is how long it will last.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The Cushlon 3.0 is a fairly balanced foam. There's a small amount of bounce as well.
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Materials of the Jordan Luka 3:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.9 (ranks #278 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #81 of 381)
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The upper is a combination of textile materials and synthetic leather. It gets the job done.
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8.0
August 7, 2024
The materials are comfortable and accommodating but are not premium.
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9.0
August 6, 2024
I like how the textile materials feel. It breaks in nicely and becomes soft around your feet.
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8.0
August 17, 2024
There's nothing crazy about the materials. It's soft enough to get the job done.
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8.0
October 10, 2024
The materials are not soft or plush, but there was no pinching or discomfort.
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7.0
November 26, 2024
The upper starts stiff and the materials feel bland. Make sure to break the shoe in. Also, breathability is an issue.
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7.0
March 12, 2025
I like the padding around the tongue and the back of the shoe. The other materials are cheap-feeling synthetic, but I'm not complaining.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
Padding around the tongue is substantial, but the upper materials aren't too durable. Breathability is also not the best. However, the upper is comfortable on foot.
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Support of the Jordan Luka 3:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #113 of 381)
User Support Rating: 9.1 (ranks #54 of 381)
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9.0
August 6, 2024
I had no heel slippage and no issues with the support and containment. The base is wide, and the upper is supportive as well.
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9.0
August 7, 2024
I like how streamlined the Iso plate feels. The base is stable, and the heel counter is sturdy.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
I was good to go laterally because of the supportive material and the iso plate. My foot felt locked in.
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8.0
August 17, 2024
Lockdown and stability are solid. I like the Iso plate for lateral containment and stability.
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9.0
October 10, 2024
The midfoot feels rigid and stable. I felt contained, especially on lateral movements.
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9.0
November 26, 2024
The upper provides a decent lockdown, and the heel lockdown is solid. For stability, I love the Isoplate and the outrigger.
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9.5
March 12, 2025
The internal heel counter feels rigid and keeps you well contained. There's no sliding from the lateral containment too.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The lockdown is decent, and heel slippage is close to non-existent. The heel counter is also substantial.
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Fit of the Jordan Luka 3:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.1 (ranks #227 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 9.4 (ranks #16 of 381)
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8.0
August 6, 2024
I felt good with the fit. The length is fine and I had enough space in the forefoot.
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9.0
August 7, 2024
Fit is my favourite thing about the shoe. I like the compression of the upper.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The shoe fits me nicely. The toe box feels snug, and the length feels good.
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8.0
August 17, 2024
The shoe fits well.
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8.0
October 10, 2024
The fit feels standard and straightforward.
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8.0
November 26, 2024
The fit feels fine, and the shoe is easy to put on.
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8.0
March 12, 2025
The fit feels snug and 1-to-1.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
I'm pleasantly surprised with the fit. It's almost glove-like when fully laced.
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Durability of the Jordan Luka 3:
User Durability Rating: 9.0 (ranks #56 of 381)
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Outdoor of the Jordan Luka 3:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #125 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 68.8 (ranks #125 of 381)
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Fair (50%)
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good
August 6, 2024
You should be fine to play on outdoor courts.
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no
August 17, 2024
I would keep this shoe inside.
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good
October 10, 2024
The durability of my pair is sturdy.
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fair
November 26, 2024
The outsole should fair well on outdoor courts.
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no
August 6, 2024
I would keep these shoes on indoor courts.
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Width of the Jordan Luka 3:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
14
slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
August 6, 2024
The width accommodated my slightly wide foot well.
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regularly wide
August 7, 2024
The materials accommodate wide feet well.
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regularly wide
August 6, 2024
The width feels normal.
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regularly wide
October 10, 2024
The width is standard.
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regularly wide
November 26, 2024
The width is wide-foot friendly.
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regularly wide
March 12, 2025
The width is accommodating.
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regularly wide
August 6, 2024
I had no issues with the width.
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Size of the Jordan Luka 3:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
14
slightly long
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very long
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true to size
August 6, 2024
I recommend going true to size.
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true to size
August 7, 2024
Go true to size.
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½ size small
August 6, 2024
I went up half a size for a better fit length-wise.
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true to size
August 17, 2024
The shoe runs true to size.
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true to size
October 10, 2024
Go true to size.
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true to size
November 26, 2024
I went true to size.
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true to size
March 12, 2025
I went true to size.
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true to size
August 6, 2024
Narrow. medium, and 2E feet can go true to size.
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