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Nike Cosmic Unity 3

Released 5/2023, , 
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Nike Cosmic Unity 3
Nike Cosmic Unity 3
Nike Cosmic Unity 3
Nike Cosmic Unity 3
Nike Cosmic Unity 3
Nike Cosmic Unity 3
8.1
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
NA
USER RATING
0 ratings
Nike's Cosmic Unity 3 offers tons of support and durability.

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This shoe is potentially an excellent pick for outdoor players.

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Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $169.99
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Category Performance Ratings:

Expert Ratings (3)
User Ratings (0)
Traction
7.3
Cushion
7.3
Materials
8.7
Support
9.0
Fit
8.3
Outdoor
100%

Weight & Sizing:

Weight:
NA
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide

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Nike Cosmic Unity 3 Review

Pros:
The shoe is sturdy and supportive
Great for outdoor play
Cons:
Feels bulky
The drop-in midsole feels dense

Performance of the Nike Cosmic Unity 3:

The latest shoe in the Cosmic Unity line is best suited for outdoor play. The traction is durable and grips well to outdoor courts. One reviewer reported some slipping when playing indoors. All reviewers agree the drop-in midsole Nike uses is dense. The responsiveness is decent, but there isn't much impact protection. The materials are sturdy and durable. The upper does a good job of containing your feet during play. The support and lockdown are where the shoe shines. The materials work well with the shoe's base to keep you stable. Not many reviewers reported issues with the fit, but some say it's tricky to put on initially. The Nike Cosmic Unity 3's stability and durability make it one of this year's best outdoor performance shoes.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Cosmic Unity 3:

Expert Rating: 8.1 (ranks #188 of 252)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.2
May 9, 2023
The Nike Cosmic Unity 3 performed better than expected. It's a bulky but sturdy shoe and is well-suited for outdoor play.
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8.2
May 9, 2023
The Nike Cosmic Unity 3 is a sturdy and contained shoe. The build and materials help improve the support and lockdown quite a bit.
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8.0
The Nike Cosmic Unity 3 is a step down from the 2. The cushioning took a step back, and the traction was inconsistent. It is durable and sturdy, though.
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User Reviews of the Nike Cosmic Unity 3:

No user reviews so far

Traction of the Nike Cosmic Unity 3:

Expert Traction Rating: 7.3 (ranks #227 of 252)
User Traction Rating: NA 
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
8.0
May 9, 2023
The traction is decent but not great. Dust pickup is not an issue.
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8.0
May 9, 2023
The rubber grabs courts well.
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6.0
The traction did not perform too well. I experienced more slippage than I'd like.
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Cushion of the Nike Cosmic Unity 3:

Expert Cushion Rating: 7.3 (ranks #225 of 252)
User Cushion Rating: NA 
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
7.0
May 9, 2023
The cushioning feels stiff. The foam is not soft, but responsiveness is okay.
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7.0
May 9, 2023
The drop-in midsole feels very dense.
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8.0
The drop-in midsole feels good, but it's a downgrade from the Cosmic Unity 2. It feels dense.
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Materials of the Nike Cosmic Unity 3:

Expert Materials Rating: 8.7 (ranks #56 of 252)
User Materials Rating: NA 
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
May 9, 2023
Nike uses Flyknit throughout the upper, and the shoe feels well-padded.
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9.0
May 9, 2023
The upper has decent breathability, and the threads help with containment. The durability is impressive.
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9.0
The shoe is heavy. It feels well-padded and plush. The tongue is one of my favourite parts of the sneaker too. It felt so good on foot.
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Support of the Nike Cosmic Unity 3:

Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #14 of 252)
User Support Rating: NA 
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
May 9, 2023
The stability is excellent. It's not flexible, but the support is there.
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9.0
May 9, 2023
In terms of containment in the shoe, there isn't much better. The heel counter also offers tons of stability.
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9.0
Heel lockdown is phenomenal. The support and lockdown are great. I had no issues.
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Fit of the Nike Cosmic Unity 3:

Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #125 of 252)
User Fit Rating: NA 
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
May 9, 2023
The fit of the Cosmic Unity 3 is much better than the 2. The midfoot feels spacious.
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8.0
May 9, 2023
The fit is the biggest pitfall. The plastic on the lateral side caused some discomfort, but the feeling disappeared after some games.
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8.0
The shoe feels bulky, but the fit is snug.
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Durability of the Nike Cosmic Unity 3:

User Durability Rating: NA 
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0

Outdoor of the Nike Cosmic Unity 3:

Expert Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #1 of 252)
User Outdoor Rating: NA 
Good (100%)
3
Fair (50%)
0
Bad (0%)
0
good
May 9, 2023
The Cosmic Unity 3 is outdoor-friendly.
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good
May 9, 2023
The outsole will hold up outdoors.
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good
This shoe might be one of the best outdoor sneakers for the year.
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Width of the Nike Cosmic Unity 3:

very narrow
0
slightly narrow
0
regular
2
slightly wide
1
very wide
0
regularly wide
May 9, 2023
The shoe is not narrow.
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regularly wide
May 9, 2023
People with 2E feet can go true to size if they prefer a snug fit or up half a size for more comfort.
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slightly wide
This shoe is excellent for wide-footers.
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Size of the Nike Cosmic Unity 3:

very small
0
slightly small
0
true to size
3
slightly long
0
very long
0
true to size
May 9, 2023
Going true to size worked for me.
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true to size
May 9, 2023
Go true to size if you have narrow or medium feet.
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true to size
I went true to size.
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