Nike Air Deldon
Released 10/2022, High Top, Elena Delle Donne,
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7.7
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
8.4
USER RATING
3 ratings
The Air Deldon has a comfortable cushioning setup but inconsistent overall performance.
Best Suitable For:
A great pick for players who play on clean courts and enjoy full-length Air.
Price Comparison:
Available at 4 shops | Official Retail Price: $119.99
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Weight & Sizing:
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Sizing:
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Width:
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Air Deldon |  Nike Lebron Soldier 14 |  New Balance Kawhi 2 |  Nike Air Zoom GT Jump |  Under Armour Curry 4 FloTro |  Air Jordan 38 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 7.7 | 8.3(0.6) | 8.3(0.6) | 8.8(1.1) | 8.7(1.0) | 8.6(0.9) | |
| User Rating | 8.4 | 7.8(0.6) | 8.9(0.5) | 8.9(0.5) | 8.9(0.5) | 8.9(0.5) | |
| Best Price | $110 $120 | $119.97 $140 | $159.99 | $180 | $129.99 $140 | $103.67 $200 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | |
| Weight | 370g - 380g | 380g - 400g | 360g - 380g | 460g - 480g | 320g - 340g | 390g - 410g |
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Nike Air Deldon Review
Pros:
Comfortable cushion setup
Supportive fit
Cons:
Inconsistent traction
Poor quality materials
Performance of the Nike Air Deldon:
Elena Delle Donne's debut sneaker features a traction pattern reviewers said was inconsistent. It performs on clean courts but is poor whenever dust is present.
The cushioning is a full-length Air Strobel and a forefoot Zoom unit. The setup is comfortable while still providing some bounce.
Reviewers have divided opinions on the materials. Some say the materials are poor quality, and others say it's plush and comfortable.
The support and lockdown are surprisingly stable despite not having a traditional heel counter.
Overall, the Nike Air Deldon is a mixed bag performance-wise. The traction has a lot of room for improvement, but the cushioning and support perform well.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Air Deldon:
Expert Rating: 7.7 (ranks #275 of 304)
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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 #202 of 304)
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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 #300 of 304)
User Traction Rating: 8.0 (ranks #230 of 304)
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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 #208 of 304)
User Cushion Rating: 8.7 (ranks #119 of 304)
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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 #250 of 304)
User Materials Rating: 7.7 (ranks #248 of 304)
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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 #179 of 304)
User Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #201 of 304)
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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 #144 of 304)
User Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #204 of 304)
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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 #222 of 304)
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Outdoor of the Nike Air Deldon:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #254 of 304)
User Outdoor Rating: 66.7 (ranks #109 of 304)
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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
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regular
4
slightly wide
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very wide
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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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true to size
6
slightly long
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very long
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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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