Nike Air Deldon
Released 10/2022, High Top, Elena Delle Donne,
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Performance Ratings
7.7
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
8.4
USER RATING
3 ratings
Performance Summary
The Air Deldon has a comfortable cushioning setup but inconsistent overall performance.
Pros
Comfortable cushion setup
Supportive fit
Cons
Inconsistent traction
Poor quality materials
Best Suitable For: A great pick for players who play on clean courts and enjoy full-length Air.
Category Performance Ratings
6.0
Traction
Unknown traction pattern with standard rubber compound. Grips well on clean courts but slips in dusty conditions and stops are inconsistent.
8.0
Cushion
Full-length Air Strobel with small forefoot Zoom. Plush and soft for many, though some reviewers could not feel the Strobel.
7.7
Materials
Textile upper with plush heel padding and thin overlays. Comfortable feel but some call the materials cheap and lower quality.
8.3
Support
No internal heel counter paired with a secure upper lockdown. Good lateral stability for most but rear foot can feel less stable.
8.3
Fit
Runs true to size for narrow and medium feet. Snug overall with good forefoot accommodation but narrow for wider feet.
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Outdoor
Thin tread and delicate outsole. Not recommended for outdoor courts due to poor durability and traction on rough surfaces.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most players. Narrow and medium feet should go TTS; wider feet may consider sizing up.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. 2E fits true; anything wider than 2E may need a half size up or wide version.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Air Deldon |  Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus |  New Balance Fresh Foam BB V3 |  Nike Kobe Protro 3 |  Adidas Harden Volume 9 |  Nike Lebron 23 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 7.7 | 8.2(0.5) | 8.8(1.1) | 8.2(0.5) | 8.5(0.8) | 8.3(0.6) | |
| User Rating | 8.4 | 9.4(1.0) | 10.0(1.6) | NA | 9.4(1.0) | NA | |
| Best Price | $119.99 | $100.97 $150 | $103.99 $130 | $169.99 $210 | $128 $160 | $209.99 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 370g - 380g | NA | NA | NA | 410g - 420g | 440g - 440g |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Air Deldon:
Expert Rating: 7.7 (ranks #348 of 381)
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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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8.4
November 3, 2022
The Nike Air Deldon is one of the most creative shoes on the market. It allows you to move in different directions and offers a lot of range of motion for your footwork.
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7.6
November 11, 2022
The Nike Air Deldon is a decent performance shoe, but I don't enjoy playing in it because of the poor traction. I enjoyed the cushioning and support, though.
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7.0
November 3, 2022
The Nike Air Deldon has a fantastic design, but the traction and cushioning were disappointing. I can't recommend this shoe for performance.
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User Reviews of the Nike Air Deldon:
User Rating: 8.4 (ranks #240 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
2
8 - Good
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7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
September 17, 2023
Honestly, these might be the best basketball shoes I have ever owned. The cushion is AMAZING, step in comfort was insane and every time I put them on it feels incredible. The traction has been pretty good, I saw reviews saying it wouldn't perform well, but it has been really good playing outdoors and the rubber seems very hard, so I think they can last a while. The fit is good, but nothing amazing. However, the shoe is very easy to get in and out of and it looks amazing! No regrets!!
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8.6
November 16, 2022
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Traction of the Nike Air Deldon:
Expert Traction Rating: 6.0 (ranks #377 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 8.0 (ranks #269 of 381)
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1
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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7.0
November 3, 2022
The traction isn't the best at stopping on a dime. The grip is decent, though.
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6.0
November 11, 2022
The traction performs poorly whenever there's dust. It performed alright if the court was freshly maintained.
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5.0
November 3, 2022
The traction performance was awful for me. I slipped a lot.
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Cushion of the Nike Air Deldon:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #265 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 8.7 (ranks #144 of 381)
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9 - Great
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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9.0
November 3, 2022
I love the full-length Air Strobel cushioning. It feels really plush underfoot.
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9.0
November 11, 2022
The foam is soft, and I love the full-length Air Strobel unit. There's some bounce provided from the forefoot Zoom unit too.
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6.0
November 3, 2022
The cushioning disappointed me. I couldn't feel the full-length Air Strobel.
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Materials of the Nike Air Deldon:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.7 (ranks #318 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 7.7 (ranks #292 of 381)
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9 - Great
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9.0
November 3, 2022
The upper might be one of my favourites of the year. It feels plush and comfortable.
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7.0
November 11, 2022
This shoe uses some of the worst quality materials I've ever felt. It feels cheap but still manages to provide comfort.
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7.0
November 3, 2022
The heel comfort and padding are one of the best I've felt. The rest of the upper is thin but not the most breathable. Overall, the quality is not good.
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Support of the Nike Air Deldon:
Expert Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #228 of 381)
User Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #235 of 381)
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9 - Great
3
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.0
November 3, 2022
There is no internal heel counter, so keep that in mind. The forefoot is secure, but the rear foot isn't the stablest.
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8.0
November 11, 2022
The support and lockdown performed really well despite the lack of a true heel counter. I had no issues with lateral and ankle stability.
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9.0
November 3, 2022
I wish the shoe had a dedicated heel counter, but my heel still felt locked down. I didn't have any issues with the rest of the support and lockdown.
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Fit of the Nike Air Deldon:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #160 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #238 of 381)
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8 - Good
4
7 - Average
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9.0
November 3, 2022
I was pleasantly surprised with the fit of the shoe. The forefoot accommodates width well, the upper holds your foot snugly, and it's comfortable.
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8.0
November 11, 2022
I enjoyed the snug fit, but the narrow feeling wasn't too comfortable.
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8.0
November 3, 2022
The fit feels great on foot.
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Durability of the Nike Air Deldon:
User Durability Rating: 8.0 (ranks #257 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Nike Air Deldon:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #333 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 66.7 (ranks #130 of 381)
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Fair (50%)
2
Bad (0%)
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no
November 3, 2022
The tread is thin. I don't recommend taking these shoes outdoors.
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no
November 11, 2022
I don't think this is a good option for outdoor use.
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Width of the Nike Air Deldon:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
1
regular
4
slightly wide
0
very wide
0
regularly wide
November 3, 2022
Go true to size if you have a 2E foot and half a size up for anything wider than 2E.
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slightly narrow
November 11, 2022
The shoe runs narrow.
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Size of the Nike Air Deldon:
very small
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slightly small
0
true to size
6
slightly long
0
very long
0
true to size
November 3, 2022
Go true to size if you have a narrow or medium foot.
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true to size
November 11, 2022
I went true to size.
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true to size
November 3, 2022
I went true to size with no issues.
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