Nike Giannis Immortality
Released 7/2021, Low Top, Giannis Antetokounmpo,
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Performance Ratings
7.8
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
8.2
USER RATING
73 ratings
Performance Summary
The Nike Giannis Immortality is one of the better signature budget models available.
Pros
Traction performed well.
Responsive and lightweight on foot.
Cons
Support is inconsistent.
Materials could perform better.
Best Suitable For: Best for price-conscious players looking for a shoe that feels quick.
Category Performance Ratings
8.8
Traction
Herringbone pattern with hard rubber and deep grooves. Strong bite on clean courts; can slip on dusty or average courts.
7.8
Cushion
Full-length Phylon midsole. Firm, low ride with basic impact protection that improves after a short break-in.
7.0
Materials
Thin textile mesh upper with synthetic overlays. Lightweight and breathable but materials are not premium and durability is limited.
7.5
Support
Wide base with pronounced outrigger and strong side coverage. Good lateral containment but thin heel padding and average torsional support.
8.0
Fit
Runs true to size, slightly long and snug at first. Upper stretches with play and loosens after break-in.
100%
Outdoor
Hard rubber compound with deep grooves. Holds up well outdoors and offers good value for outdoor play.
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Sizing
Runs true to size for most; narrow footers may size down half due to upper stretch.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best; wider feet may feel snug and could consider sizing up half.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike Giannis Immortality |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 12 |  Puma All Pro Nitro |  Under Armour Curry Series 7 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 7.8 | 8.9(1.1) | 8.9(1.1) | 8.9(1.1) | 8.5(0.7) | 8.4(0.6) | |
| User Rating | 8.2 | 9.3(1.1) | 9.5(1.3) | NA | 9.1(0.9) | NA | |
| Best Price | $79.99 | $149 | $225 | $199 $225 | $68.37 $130 | $160 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 300g - 320g | NA | NA | NA | 380g - 400g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Giannis Immortality:
Expert Rating: 7.8 (ranks #338 of 381)
10 - Amazing
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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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8.0
July 30, 2021
The Nike Giannis Immortality is one of the best signature athlete budget models available. It performs just as well as some signature models despite lacking the same tech that they feature. Definitely a great bang for your buck type of shoe.
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8.0
July 30, 2021
When you're playing in the Giannis Immortality, you feel very light and really quick. The traction is amazing, and the cushion is responsive. Support could've been a bit better, but it wasn't a deal-breaker. I really like this shoe.
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7.6
July 30, 2021
The Nike Giannis Immortality is a pretty decent budget model. However, there are other shoes at the price point that do outperform the shoe. The cushion and materials feel nice, but I did have issues with support.
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7.6
January 22, 2022
The Giannis Immortality is a solid performer in the subline of Giannis's Zoom Freak line with Nike. These also provide lateral containment and consistent traction while also feeling light.
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User Reviews of the Nike Giannis Immortality:
User Rating: 8.2 (ranks #272 of 381)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
28
8 - Good
28
7 - Average
9
6 - Subpar
4
5 - Poor
0
7.8
June 26, 2023
The shoe is a super light and responsive, geared toward smaller players. The traction has almost no slips on clean courts, but absorbs dust like a vacuum on moderately dusty courts. The support fits really well with amazing heel support, but be careful with the thin material, as I almost ripped through one of the shoes zion style after only 2 months of using it. A tear by the big toe is common, and is where I have it on my right shoe. Other than that, it's really only worth it when its on sale.
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7.9
February 1, 2023
Kinda mid tbh, I expected more about the traction but they will probably get better once a fully break them in so I will give it a 9, cushion is alright, good responsiveness tho, the worst feature in the shoe is definitely the support, the materials are really lightweight and minimal but cheap, I am concern about the durability of the upper but the durability of the traction should be pretty good, overall a solid shoe for guards who are on a budget and want a lightweight, responsive shoe.
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8.0
October 24, 2022
Best feature is the support - foot feels very locked in. However the cushion is a bit lacking which is a little disappointing given the bulkiness of the heal. Court feel of the forefoot feels great, but my personal preference would be to have a less bulky heal. And if the heal is bulky, as in this case, would think it would have a little more cushion. Materials are good, especially the soft materials. Also think these are a pretty low profile shoe (again think the heal is a little much)
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7.0
September 24, 2023
this is the first budget shoe from the Giannis line. the traction held up pretty well, but it's not the best. The support has never been a problem in the Giannis line. I did experience one problem in the shoe, which was that the materials in the upper tore after just a couple months of playing in them. The cushion was lackluster because it was a budget shoe, but what could you expect? It is a solid performer, but there are so many better options available right now.
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8.0
June 4, 2023
The shoes are kinda comfortable. They are kinda narrow (Especially in the toebox) The ankle support isn't good and I got a pretty bad ankle sprain playing in them. They did pick up some dust. If you have a wide feet go up half a size. I went true to size and experience some lateral pain. The shoe causes me blisters. The materials are very breathable. If you have plantar fascitis I don't recommend this shoe. This review was posted after 5 months of constant use.
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Traction of the Nike Giannis Immortality:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.8 (ranks #156 of 381)
User Traction Rating: 8.8 (ranks #170 of 381)
10 - Amazing
20
9 - Great
31
8 - Good
18
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
2
9.0
July 30, 2021
No surprise that herringbone traction gets the job done. The Immortality performed very well. Wiping wasn't needed because of the deep grooves in the traction pattern.
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10.0
July 30, 2021
The traction is top-tier. It's one of the best patterns that you can get right now. The bite is insane on clean courts, and it wasn't picking up much dust on dirtier courts.
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8.0
July 30, 2021
The traction is just ok despite being herringbone. It performs well on clean courts, but on your average court, you'll find yourself sliding quite a bit.
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8.0
January 22, 2022
Traction is one of the standout points of the shoe. It provides a consistent playing experience.
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Cushion of the Nike Giannis Immortality:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.8 (ranks #308 of 381)
User Cushion Rating: 7.6 (ranks #291 of 381)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
14
8 - Good
28
7 - Average
23
6 - Subpar
8
5 - Poor
2
8.0
July 30, 2021
Being a budget option, the cushion used is just Phylon. Regardless, it performs decent enough, especially after a short break-in period.
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8.0
July 30, 2021
There's nothing special in terms of the tech used for the cushion. It's low to the ground and still provides impact protection.
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8.0
July 30, 2021
The Giannis Immortality features a full-length Phylon cushion that's just okay. It's more on the firmer side, but you'll still get some impact protection.
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7.0
January 22, 2022
The Phylon midsole performs better than expected, but it's not the main feature.
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Materials of the Nike Giannis Immortality:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.0 (ranks #375 of 381)
User Materials Rating: 7.5 (ranks #311 of 381)
10 - Amazing
7
9 - Great
14
8 - Good
15
7 - Average
20
6 - Subpar
14
5 - Poor
7
7.0
July 30, 2021
Even though the materials are comfortable, they are also thin. Lots of mesh and synthetics were used on this model.
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7.0
July 30, 2021
The textile mesh is thin, but I love the way it feels for the price. However, the synthetic materials used towards the back half of the shoe aren't the best.
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7.0
July 30, 2021
The mesh material feels nice to the touch, but the performance is a bit lacklustre.
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7.0
January 22, 2022
It's clear that these aren't the most high-quality materials. It is breathable and lightweight, though.
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Support of the Nike Giannis Immortality:
Expert Support Rating: 7.5 (ranks #352 of 381)
User Support Rating: 7.7 (ranks #303 of 381)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
12
8 - Good
33
7 - Average
22
6 - Subpar
4
5 - Poor
3
8.0
July 30, 2021
The curved edge at the back of the shoe helps with rolling into your stride, but it also makes the shoe feel a bit wobbly. At the front of the shoe, the outrigger is amazing.
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7.0
July 30, 2021
The torsional support isn't the best. The lateral containment wasn't bad, and the shoe did its job stability-wise.
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7.0
July 30, 2021
There's not enough heel padding in the back of the shoe, which caused heel slippage. I also felt my foot sliding off the footbed, but the shoe does have a wide base and a decent outrigger.
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8.0
January 22, 2022
There is solid lateral containment since side-to-side coverage is a focal point for Giannis's playstyle.
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Fit of the Nike Giannis Immortality:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #273 of 381)
User Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #177 of 381)
10 - Amazing
20
9 - Great
21
8 - Good
27
7 - Average
4
6 - Subpar
5
5 - Poor
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8.0
July 30, 2021
They fit snug to start off but loosen up after a few hours played.
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8.0
July 30, 2021
The fit for me was perfect. It started out snug but loosened up over time.
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8.0
July 30, 2021
It fits slightly long, and the materials lie nicely on the top of the foot.
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8.0
January 22, 2022
It has a snug fit in the beginning before breaking them in.
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Durability of the Nike Giannis Immortality:
User Durability Rating: 7.5 (ranks #299 of 381)
10 - Amazing
14
9 - Great
10
8 - Good
14
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
10
5 - Poor
16
Outdoor of the Nike Giannis Immortality:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #14 of 381)
User Outdoor Rating: 85.1 (ranks #64 of 381)
Good (100%)
44
Fair (50%)
11
Bad (0%)
3
good
July 30, 2021
The rubber is fairly hard, the grooves are deep, and the price is low. It's a pretty good outdoor option.
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Width of the Nike Giannis Immortality:
very narrow
2
slightly narrow
25
regular
45
slightly wide
4
very wide
0
slightly narrow
July 30, 2021
User didn't add a summary.
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regularly wide
July 30, 2021
It should be fine for most, but if you have wider feet, you may want to go up half a size.
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regularly wide
January 22, 2022
I wouldn't call these narrow, but they can fit snug.
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Size of the Nike Giannis Immortality:
very small
1
slightly small
12
true to size
52
slightly long
11
very long
1
true to size
July 30, 2021
Narrow footers can most likely go down half a size.
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true to size
July 30, 2021
User didn't add a summary.
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true to size
July 30, 2021
They do run true to size for the most part.
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½ size small
January 22, 2022
I would recommend staying with your true size with these because the materials stretch out.
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