Nike Zoom Freak 1
Released 7/2019, Low Top, Giannis Antetokounmpo,
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7.9
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
8.2
USER RATING
24 ratings
Giannis Antetokounmpo's first signature sneaker is a solid performer
Best Suitable For:
Very low-to-the-ground feeling with very firm forefoot-cushioning
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Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $119.99
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Zoom Freak 1 |  Jordan Luka 2 |  Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 5 |  Puma Court Rider |  Nike Precision 6 | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 7.9 | 8.3(0.4) | 8.0(0.1) | 8.1(0.2) | 8.2(0.3) | 7.9(0.0) | |
| User Rating | 8.2 | 8.6(0.4) | 9.2(1.0) | 8.0(0.2) | 8.1(0.1) | 8.5(0.3) | |
| Best Price | $119.99 | $71.97 $130 | $119 $130 | $56.99 $120 | $59.97 $100 | $55.97 $75 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 330g - 350g | 390g - 410g | NA | NA | 410g - 420g | NA |
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Nike Zoom Freak 1 Review
Pros:
Great support and lockdown
Cons:
Inconsistent traction
Firm forefoot cushioning
Performance of the Nike Zoom Freak 1:
Are Giannis Antetokounmpo's first signature sneakers MVP-worthy?
Unfortunately, the traction is very inconsistent on dusty courts and requires a lot of (heavy) wiping.
The cushioning is rather minimal and feels very responsive and low-to-the-ground but doesn't offer a lot of impact protection.
Lockdown and support are great - your feet won't move at all in the Zoom Freak 1!
The materials are very comfortable and fit well but could be a little more premium considering it's a $120 signature model.
Overall, the Zoom Freak 1 is a solid performer, but traction and cushion are a little underwhelming. At $120, there are much better basketball shoes out there!
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Zoom Freak 1:
Expert Rating: 7.9 (ranks #260 of 303)
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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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8.5
July 9, 2019
The Zoom Freak 1 is a solid first signature sneaker for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Support and lockdown are great but cushioning and traction feel pretty standard and the quality of the upper materials could be better.
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8.2
July 13, 2019
I enjoyed the Zoom Freak 1, but the cushioning and traction could be better. Unfortunately, this shoe is one tier below the top-performers and, at $120, a little too expensive for what you get.
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8.0
July 2, 2019
A solid on-court performer. I' give it a B performance-wise, because there are better shoes out there that give you more bang-for-the-buck.
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8.0
August 18, 2019
The Nike Zoom Freak 1 has definitely a place in my sneaker rotation because it is super comfortable to play in.
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7.8
July 10, 2019
The Nike Zoom Freak 1 is a good shoe, but not a great one. Court feel and one-to-one fit are great, but impact protection and traction are disappointing.
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7.8
July 18, 2019
The Freak 1 does nothing outstandingly well but that’s okay because it does everything well enough.
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7.8
May 7, 2021
The Nike Zoom Freak 1 is a very low-to-the-ground sneaker. It's lightweight and provides a good amount of court feel, but the cushion could have been better in the forefoot area of the shoe.
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7.5
July 26, 2019
If you like Kobe models - you are probably going to enjoy the Zoom Freak 1. But for $120, there are better performers out there.
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User Reviews of the Nike Zoom Freak 1:
User Rating: 8.2 (ranks #231 of 303)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
6
8 - Good
14
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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8.6
April 2, 2023
Depending on what you value in a shoe, you will love these or hate them. The support, lockdown, and court-feel are fanatic. These wrap around and support your feet as well any shoe I have ever played in. You feel secure and connected to the court. The design and materials are well thought out, and every single color-way tells a story. The cushioning and traction are where the shoe divides people. The cushioning in the forefoot provides great court-feel, but very little bounce/impact protection.
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7.0
January 7, 2024
The translucent outsole didn't really work out for me; I was slipping on some plays. I definitely would've preferred a rubber outsole. Cushioning was okay; I would've preferred a forefoot zoom unit instead of a heel zoom unit. Materials were average, although they were comfortable. However I do tend to find a lot of moisture from my feet after games after wearing them so breathability is not the best.
These are my favourite zoom freaks, I hope nike makes a protro version of this.
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8.6
September 9, 2023
Very inconsistent shoe. Starting from traction which was not that great. I don't know if it was the colorway but the uppers ripped after a month. Good looking shoe though.
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9.0
March 27, 2023
The durability on this shoe was amazing. I hooped every time I hooped in these for almost 2 years and I usually play 5 times a week (min was 3 a week).
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8.0
May 16, 2023
A very good shoe that kinda reminds me of a pair of kds.It would fit better if you have long narrow feet.There are some nice colorways to
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Traction of the Nike Zoom Freak 1:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.5 (ranks #273 of 303)
User Traction Rating: 8.0 (ranks #236 of 303)
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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8.0
July 9, 2019
The traction is not the greatest, but it's not bad either. The outsole attracts a lot of dust. Overall, traction is solid, especially on clean courts.
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7.0
July 13, 2019
Once there is a little dust, you will be wiping very, very often! Also, the dust is really hard to wipe off the translucent rubber part of the outsole.
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8.0
July 2, 2019
The traction feels really solid and tacky. The translucent rubber gripped just as well as the solid rubber parts of the outsole.
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7.0
August 18, 2019
The translucent rubber parts of the outsole attract a lot of dust. If you don't wipe you're going to slip.
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7.0
July 10, 2019
The traction was very inconsistent, sometimes it was REALLY good, other times I had to wipe my outsoles a lot.
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8.0
July 18, 2019
I was pleased that they stuck pretty well after the break-in period.
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8.0
May 7, 2021
On a clean court, the traction grips nicely. It does pick up dust on the transparent part of the traction though.
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7.0
July 26, 2019
The traction wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. Worked well on clean courts, but on dusty courts you will not stop on a dime and slide just a little bit before you come to a stop.
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Cushion of the Nike Zoom Freak 1:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.3 (ranks #277 of 303)
User Cushion Rating: 7.8 (ranks #234 of 303)
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8.0
July 9, 2019
The double-stacked Zoom in the heel is nice and the Phylon midsole is really responsive.
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7.0
July 13, 2019
You feel very low-to-the-ground, that's about it.
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7.0
July 2, 2019
The double-stacked Zoom in the heel feels plush and comfortable. But why is there no cushioning in the forefoot? The Phylon in the forefoot is okay but just can't compare to the heel.
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7.0
August 18, 2019
The double-stacked Zoom unit surrounded by a very soft Phylon carrier in the heel does its job, but we would have preferred it to be in the forefoot.
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7.0
July 10, 2019
No cushioning in the forefoot and double-stacked Zoom Air in the heel. Great court feel but not a well-balanced cushioning setup.
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7.0
July 18, 2019
Cushioning is not ultra bouncy or exciting to play in.
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7.0
May 7, 2021
The double-stacked Zoom in the heel makes impact protection solid. The Phylon in the forefoot is soft but could have been better. I wish they added an additional cushion to the forefoot.
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8.0
July 26, 2019
The cushioning feels very familiar from the Kobe signature line. The Phylon in the forefoot is not super hard and provides a little bit of comfort and impact protection, the Zoom unit in the heel feels nice.
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Materials of the Nike Zoom Freak 1:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.6 (ranks #259 of 303)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #213 of 303)
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7.0
July 9, 2019
The quality of the materials feels a little below average. Feels pretty standard for a first signature shoe and gets the job done.
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8.0
July 13, 2019
Materials are not super high-quality, but they look great and feel very comfortable.
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9.0
August 18, 2019
Breathable, lightweight and really flexible. There is almost zero break-in time and the materials are very durable.
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7.0
July 10, 2019
The materials are not premium, but require no break-in time and are very durable.
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7.0
July 18, 2019
If you are looking fir premium-feeling or looking materials, this is not your shoe.
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8.0
May 7, 2021
A honeycomb-style mesh primarily makes up the upper. It's easily broken in.
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7.0
July 26, 2019
The Mesh upper feels really rough and hard but breaks-in after a while. Overall, I think Giannis deserves better materials.
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Support of the Nike Zoom Freak 1:
Expert Support Rating: 8.6 (ranks #124 of 303)
User Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #206 of 303)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
7
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9.0
July 9, 2019
Lockdown works extremely well - my feet were not moving at all!
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10.0
July 13, 2019
Support and lockdown are amazing.
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8.0
August 18, 2019
Feels like a Kobe with more support - perfect for an explosive player like Giannis.
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9.0
July 10, 2019
The midsole sculpt keeps your foot on the footbed and the flat base and small outrigger provide lateral stability.
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8.0
July 18, 2019
The heel counter and fit are so good that they feel supportive - but the omission of a midfoot shank could be a no-no for some.
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8.0
May 7, 2021
The shoe offers solid lateral containment due to the wing material found on the side of the shoe. The heel support and ankle lockdown are well cushioned and supportive.
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8.0
July 26, 2019
No side-to-side movement, no heel slippage, and a wide and stable base.
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Fit of the Nike Zoom Freak 1:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #52 of 303)
User Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #155 of 303)
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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 9, 2019
Once you tighten up the shoe, you're good to go. Not super comfortable, but not painful either.
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9.0
July 13, 2019
Fits like a glove!
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9.0
July 2, 2019
The soft upper and padding feel super comfortable.
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9.0
August 18, 2019
The Nike Zoom Freak 1 feels really nice on-foot.
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9.0
July 10, 2019
The Zoom Freak 1 started off really tight, but after breaking them in they fit like a glove.
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9.0
July 18, 2019
Overall I had the right amount of toe space, zero side to side movement and an awesome heel fit.
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Durability of the Nike Zoom Freak 1:
User Durability Rating: 8.2 (ranks #202 of 303)
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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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Outdoor of the Nike Zoom Freak 1:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #196 of 303)
User Outdoor Rating: 55.3 (ranks #153 of 303)
Good (100%)
4
Fair (50%)
14
Bad (0%)
3
fair
July 13, 2019
Thick and deep grooves, should work decently well outdoors.
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May 7, 2021
I wouldn't recommend these for outdoor use.
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Width of the Nike Zoom Freak 1:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
9
regular
19
slightly wide
1
very wide
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slightly wide
July 9, 2019
The fit was a little loose.
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slightly narrow
July 13, 2019
The fit is snug.
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slightly narrow
July 10, 2019
Very snug.
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regularly wide
July 18, 2019
The shoe isn’t ultra-narrow.
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slightly narrow
July 26, 2019
A little bit narrow in the forefoot.
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Size of the Nike Zoom Freak 1:
very small
0
slightly small
6
true to size
23
slightly long
3
very long
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true to size
July 9, 2019
I went true to size but I experienced a little dead space. I tried a half size down, but that was way too tight.
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true to size
July 13, 2019
I went true to size and it fits like a glove.
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true to size
July 2, 2019
Go true to size.
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true to size
August 18, 2019
Go true to size.
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½ size small
July 10, 2019
I went true to size but this shoe fits very snug.
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true to size
July 18, 2019
True to size.
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true to size
May 7, 2021
I would go true to your size unless you've played in Kobes. Use your Kobe size.
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true to size
July 26, 2019
Runs true to size.
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