Nike G.T. Hustle Academy
Released 7/2024, Low Top,
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Performance Ratings
7.0
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
NA
USER RATING
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Performance Summary
The Nike GT Hustle Academy sacrifices a lot of tech to be a lightweight, minimal performer.
Pros
Reliable traction performance
Lightweight and breathable upper
Cons
The cushioning setup feels dead
Lack of support features
Best Suitable For: This shoe is best for lighter players with a mobile play style.
Category Performance Ratings
8.3
Traction
Radial pattern with firm rubber. Confident bite on clean indoor courts, good for linear moves, less tacky than Hustle 3 and dust sensitive.
5.3
Cushion
Dual-density foam setup. Feels dead and low to the ground with minimal impact protection, leading to leg fatigue over play sessions.
7.4
Materials
Flyknit-like mesh with TPU strands. Extremely light and breathable but some reviewers find it cheap; no break-in required.
6.3
Support
Basic containment with no midfoot plate. Heel counter is flimsy and torsional rigidity is poor, so overall stability is limited.
7.6
Fit
Runs long and skews snug with a straight last. Toe box is narrow and lockdown is close with little wiggle room.
33%
Outdoor
Firm rubber compound but tread not intended for heavy outdoor use. Mixed opinions; short outdoor sessions possible but durability is questionable.
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Sizing
Varied reports. Narrow or short-toed medium feet can go down half size. Most medium feet TTS. Wide feet should consider half size up.
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Width
Best for narrow to regular widths. Feels a bit narrow for wide feet, so consider sizing up if wide.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 Nike G.T. Hustle Academy |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 13 Encore |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 7 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Gen |  ANTA Kai 2 | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 7.0 | 8.9(1.9) | 8.7(1.7) | 8.7(1.7) | 8.7(1.7) | 8.5(1.5) | |
| User Rating | NA | NA | 8.9 | NA | 9.0 | 8.9 | |
| Best Price | $94.99 | $149 | $119.99 | $83.97 $120 | $129.99 $160 | $99.99 $140 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | NA | 350g - 360g | 400g - 400g | 350g - 360g | NA |
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Expert Reviews of the Nike G.T. Hustle Academy:
Expert Rating: 7.0 (ranks #379 of 383)
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7.4
August 6, 2024
I think you're getting hosed with the Nike GT Hustle Academy. There's not enough tech to offer much performance.
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7.0
August 6, 2024
The Nike GT Hustle Academy is a head-scratcher. There's no tech in the cushioning and support features. The only upside is the lightweight feeling and decent traction.
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6.8
August 13, 2024
The Nike GT Hustle Academy is minimal and lightweight but sacrifices too much to get there. There's no cushioning and a lack of support features.
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6.6
August 6, 2024
The Nike GT Hustle Academy feels light and breezy and has a solid grip. However, the lack of cushioning, support, and durability is too much to overcome.
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User Reviews of the Nike G.T. Hustle Academy:
No user reviews so far
Traction of the Nike G.T. Hustle Academy:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.3 (ranks #248 of 383)
User Traction Rating: NA
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9.0
August 6, 2024
You'll be good to go through most movements. The performance was impressive on clean courts. Wipe the outsole on dusty courts.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The traction performance feels similar to the Hustle 3 but is less tacky. It works well, especially in linear movements.
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8.0
August 13, 2024
You have a solid bite, especially on clean courts. However, the performance is bad, but not terrible, on dust. I didn't experience dangerous sliding, but the stop wasn't the best.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The radial pattern offers you a confident grip.
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Cushion of the Nike G.T. Hustle Academy:
Expert Cushion Rating: 5.3 (ranks #381 of 383)
User Cushion Rating: NA
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5.0
August 6, 2024
Cushioning is the shoe's biggest letdown. The foam feels dead. It has a bit of impact protection under the heel, but your forefoot is close to the floor.
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6.0
August 6, 2024
The cushioning feels cheap and basic. My legs felt tired after playing in this shoe.
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5.0
August 13, 2024
The cushioning setup is terrible. There's no impact protection whatsoever. It hurt my feet on landings and heel strikes.
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5.0
August 6, 2024
The dual-density foams feel similar to each other. You feel low to the ground, but there is no liveliness. The shoe also doesn't offer much shock absorption, so you feel the impact in your legs.
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Materials of the Nike G.T. Hustle Academy:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.4 (ranks #359 of 383)
User Materials Rating: NA
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6.5
August 6, 2024
The materials are also a letdown. The Flyknit feels more like a mesh with TPU strands throughout. It offers a lot of breathability, but it feels cheap.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The Flyknit feels good. It's breathable and the shoe requires no break-in time.
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7.0
August 13, 2024
The upper materials aren't bad. You can't complain because of the price, but it does feel cheap.
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8.0
August 6, 2024
The materials make the shoe one of the lightest available. Flyknit makes the upper breathable and airy.
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Support of the Nike G.T. Hustle Academy:
Expert Support Rating: 6.3 (ranks #382 of 383)
User Support Rating: NA
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8.0
August 6, 2024
I don't have anything to harp on for the support. The support features get the job done.
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6.0
August 6, 2024
There's nothing in the shoe to boost support. Torsional support sucks.
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6.0
August 13, 2024
The torsional support is non-existent. My foot didn't feel supported in this shoe. Lateral containment is decent, though.
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5.0
August 6, 2024
The heel counter feels flimsy, and there isn't much torsional stability.
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Fit of the Nike G.T. Hustle Academy:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.6 (ranks #342 of 383)
User Fit Rating: NA
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8.5
August 6, 2024
The fit feels decent after a break-in period. It's snug and close to being 1-to-1.
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7.0
August 6, 2024
The fit is extremely snug, even for my liking. There's no wiggle room at all.
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8.0
August 13, 2024
I like the way the shoe fits. The toe box is snug and thin.
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7.0
August 6, 2024
The last is incredibly straight, but the fit feels long.
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Durability of the Nike G.T. Hustle Academy:
User Durability Rating: NA
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Outdoor of the Nike G.T. Hustle Academy:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 33.3 (ranks #195 of 383)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
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fair
August 6, 2024
I think you can take this pair outdoors because of the firm rubber.
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fair
August 13, 2024
You should be fine on outdoor courts.
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August 6, 2024
The tread isn't meant for outdoor play.
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Width of the Nike G.T. Hustle Academy:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
August 6, 2024
The width is a bit narrow. I recommend going up half a size if you have wide feet.
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regularly wide
August 6, 2024
The width is standard. 2E feet can go true to size.
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Size of the Nike G.T. Hustle Academy:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
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true to size
August 6, 2024
I went with my standard size 10.5.
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½ size small
August 13, 2024
I went up half a size.
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½ size large
August 6, 2024
People with narrow or medium feet with short toes can go down half a size. Regular medium feet can go true to size.
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