Nike Zoom Freak 2
Released 8/2020, Low Top, Giannis Antetokounmpo,
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8.2
EXPERT RATING
5 reviews
8.3
USER RATING
44 ratings
An affordable signature sneaker and all-around performer.
Best Suitable For:
A great choice for guards who prefer court feel over impact protection.
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Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $119.99
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Zoom Freak 2 |  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 | 8.2 | 8.3(0.1) | 8.0(0.2) | 8.1(0.1) | 8.2(0.0) | 7.9(0.3) | |
| User Rating | 8.3 | 8.6(0.3) | 9.2(0.9) | 8.0(0.3) | 8.1(0.2) | 8.5(0.2) | |
| 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 | 360g - 380g | 390g - 410g | NA | NA | 410g - 420g | NA |
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Nike Zoom Freak 2 Review
Pros:
Overall improvement from the previous model
Great fit and support
Cons:
Minimal impact protection
Poor ventilation
Performance of the Nike Zoom Freak 2:
The traction of the Zoom Freak 2 is improved and works great on clean courts. Some wiping will be necessary if you play on dusty courts and the outsole is also durable enough to play outdoors.
The cushioning is minimal with full length foam and Zoom Air in the forefoot, but provides great court feel for players.
The upper materials are nothing to write home about, but they provide a comfortable fit and the TPU on the outer front of the shoe helps with support as well.
Overall, the Zoom Freak 2 is a clear improvement over the Zoom Freak 1 and is an affordable shoe with no glaring weaknesses.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Zoom Freak 2:
Expert Rating: 8.2 (ranks #217 of 303)
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8 - Good
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9.0
August 4, 2020
For $120, the Zoom Freak 2s is an affordable signature sneaker that offers a good amount of tech. It doesn't really have a weak point and should be good for all types of hoopers whether you are a guard or a big man. Definitely an upgrade over the Zoom Freak 1s!
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8.4
August 21, 2020
The Nike Zoom Freak 2 feels extremely light and minimal on foot and I really like it. It is one of those shoes you can put on and just focus on playing ball regardless of position. It isn't clunky or heavy on foot and just feels smooth. The only downside was that there isn't a lot of impact protection provided from this cushion setup. This shoe performs really well for the price!
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8.2
May 6, 2021
Nike really listened and made positive changes in the Zoom Freak 2. The support is better and your foot feels secure and locked in. The cushion is improved with the forefoot Zoom unit, and the traction grips well on most court conditions.
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8.0
August 7, 2020
For $120, I think you're getting a fantastic shoe with the Nike Zoom Freak 2. It's a perfect shoe for guards because you'll feel quick and responsive on your feet. If you are looking for a lot of impact protection this isn't the shoe for you. If you want to pick up a pair, I think you won't be disappointed!
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7.5
November 25, 2020
The inconsistent traction never allowed me to feel safe in the Nike Zoom Freak 2. There wasn't anything else that was exciting or stood out in this shoe either.
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User Reviews of the Nike Zoom Freak 2:
User Rating: 8.3 (ranks #221 of 303)
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21
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6.9
March 10, 2022
I had two foot injuries while using this shoe, maybe because the cushion was very bad.
I play at power forward and this shoe wasn't definitely made for my position, my ankle didn't feel protected all the times.
The materials felt weird to me, they were easily getting dirty in dusty courts and even a part below the Nike logo ripped out due to my feet was a little bit narrow.
I only enjoyed this shoe for its colours design, by far the prettiest I ever had
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7.8
April 2, 2023
The Zoom Freak 2 introduced a forefoot zoom air unit to the Zoom Freak line. The double stacked zoom units in the heel were swapped out for a thicker heel made with solid phylon. The bounce was improved, but the shoe still has good court feel. Fit and lockdown on this shoe are great, but they do run narrow (especially in the toebox).Traction is good, but the shoe does pick up dust easily.
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8.8
January 12, 2022
Honestly a surprisingly great shoe. I thought it wasn't going to feel good using it (as it was designed for Giannis, who is a big man, and me being a not so big guard), but it turns out that it is arguably one of the best shoes for a point guard. From good traction, to holding your foot, to you being able to move shifty without uncomfortableness, it had it all.
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9.9
November 6, 2022
This is the best basketball shoe I've worn so far. Maximum traction, maximum support, perfect fit, and the colorways are amazing. No flaws at all, but the only bad thing I experienced was after 4-5 months, the side of the sole of the show was detaching. I highly recommend getting this shoe although it's hard to find these days cause it's an older model.
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9.2
February 20, 2023
This shoe has great court feel in the forefoot with plenty of padded protection in the heel. The lockdown is great with no heel slippage, even with my narrow heel. The traction is also reliable. However, after only a couple months of playing in them, they started ripping on the lateral fore foot area between the upper fabric and midsole.
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Traction of the Nike Zoom Freak 2:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.0 (ranks #234 of 303)
User Traction Rating: 8.5 (ranks #179 of 303)
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8.0
August 4, 2020
The traction is pretty good on the Zoom Freak 2. They grip the floor really, really well, but I did slip a bit on dusty courts. Overall, the traction is definitely better than the Zoom Freak 1.
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9.0
August 21, 2020
The traction on these is really really good. I only got to try them outdoors, but even on a dusty outdoor court they were great. They had a nice squeak and bite on my wood floors inside, so I feel like it'll have good performance on an indoor court.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The decoupled outsole feels fast, and the rubber is very grippy.
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9.0
August 7, 2020
The traction on the Zoom Freak 2 is really, really good. If you're playing on clean courts you'll stop on a dime, if you are playing on dusty courts you will have to wipe consistently.
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6.0
November 25, 2020
The traction is something you need to look out for. Every time planted my feet the outsole would slip out a little.
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Cushion of the Nike Zoom Freak 2:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.4 (ranks #272 of 303)
User Cushion Rating: 7.6 (ranks #247 of 303)
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20
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1
8.0
August 4, 2020
The Zoom Air in the forefoot has good responsiveness bringing in the feelings of a Kobe sneaker and is an upgrade over the Freak 1 which had the Zoom Air in the heel. The shoe also has good absorption for impact protection.
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7.0
August 21, 2020
As far as the cushioning goes, it is not that nice. The soft foam Nike uses isn't that soft and the heel is pretty stiff. There isn't that much impact protection and this cushion setup feels like the PG 1. Really good court feel though and the shoe feels really responsive. The cushion was a bit of a letdown.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The forefoot Zoom unit is bouncy while letting the Zoom Freak 2 still feel low to the ground.
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7.0
August 7, 2020
I found the cushioning to be pretty firm and I think the foam in the Zoom Freak 1 might have been a bit nicer. There is good court feel and responsiveness, but the impact protection is very minimal.
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7.0
November 25, 2020
The cushion won't hurt you, but there isn't that much impact protection here. There is a single Zoom unit in the forefoot and the foam through the rest of the midsole is pretty stiff. Overall, the cushion is pretty disappointing.
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Materials of the Nike Zoom Freak 2:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #207 of 303)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #208 of 303)
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11
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7.0
August 4, 2020
The materials on these aren't the greatest-feeling, but they get the job done and are an improvement over the Zoom Freak 1s. The ventilation is poor and my feet were pretty steaming after hooping in these.
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9.0
August 21, 2020
I really like the materials used here. The upper is very thin, minimal, and super soft. There is some fuse around the toe box for added durability as well. My favorite part about the shoe is the oversized tongue which feels really nice on foot. The padding around the ankle is good too. My only issue was that the ventilation wasn't great and these were hot to play in.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The upper is very supportive and needs no break-in time. It feels comfortable and nice on foot.
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7.0
August 7, 2020
The materials on the Zoom Freak 2 feature an all mesh upper with some hits of synthetic leather. These aren't the nicest materials, but overall they get the job done.
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9.0
November 25, 2020
The materials are soft and comfortable and fit nicely around your foot.
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Support of the Nike Zoom Freak 2:
Expert Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #187 of 303)
User Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #177 of 303)
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8.0
August 4, 2020
The decoupled outsole gives you more flexibility when making movements which is really good. What I really like is that the lateral outrigger and the wing support your foot when making lateral movements. The support is one of the stronger aspects of this shoe.
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8.0
August 21, 2020
I had no issues with the support at all. The rubberized plastic keep you locked in for lateral movements and overall containment. The internal heel counter is great too. Lateral stability is good because of the crazy outrigger on these that comes out pretty wide. This is a low so keep in mind there isn't any ankle support.
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9.0
May 6, 2021
The added TPU plates on the lateral side of the shoe keep your foot on the footbed. The upper also does a good job of keeping you locked in.
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8.0
August 7, 2020
I think the support is really good in the Zoom Freak 2. There is an internal heel counter that locks you in perfectly and there was no side to side movement on the footbed. These have you covered on lateral movements as well with outriggers for extra support. Solid torsional rigidity and stability too.
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Fit of the Nike Zoom Freak 2:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #99 of 303)
User Fit Rating: 8.7 (ranks #126 of 303)
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9.0
August 21, 2020
The fit was incredible for me and it fit very similar to the Zoom Freak 1. The shoe stretches out a little bit as you break it in. These are also very easy to put on because the tongue opens up a lot.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The forefoot area feels a little snug as there isn't much space in the toe box, but it does fit well.
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9.0
August 7, 2020
The fit on this shoe is really nice besides some minor rubbing on the side of my foot. Everything hugs your foot very well like a burrito and you feel comfortable and locked in.
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8.0
November 25, 2020
The overall fit was a nice and snug experience, but the pattern on the medial side can cause some issues if you have wide feet.
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Durability of the Nike Zoom Freak 2:
User Durability Rating: 7.8 (ranks #246 of 303)
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6 - Subpar
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Outdoor of the Nike Zoom Freak 2:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 62.5 (ranks #96 of 303)
User Outdoor Rating: 69.4 (ranks #103 of 303)
Good (100%)
18
Fair (50%)
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Bad (0%)
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good
August 4, 2020
The rubber outsole is firm and the grooves are thick enough so that it is pretty good for outdoor use.
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fair
August 21, 2020
The traction works well outdoors, but the nubs on the medial side of outsole aren't the most durable.
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good
May 6, 2021
The rubber is very hard. It should be good for outdoor use.
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no
November 25, 2020
The traction is a little better on the blacktop, but these will wear down pretty quickly.
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Width of the Nike Zoom Freak 2:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
22
regular
21
slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
August 21, 2020
I'd suggest going up half a size or even a full size because it is a snug fit.
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regularly wide
May 6, 2021
It isn't narrow, but there is not much space in the forefoot. So, wide footers might want to go up half a size.
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very narrow
August 7, 2020
If you have really wide feet you may want to avoid this shoe or try it on in stores.
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slightly narrow
November 25, 2020
Half size up should work for wide footers.
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Size of the Nike Zoom Freak 2:
very small
0
slightly small
4
true to size
40
slightly long
5
very long
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true to size
August 4, 2020
These run true to size, but were a little long in the toe for me. If you like a very snug fit I would go down half a size.
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true to size
August 21, 2020
I went true to size and my foot was snug which is how I like my shoes.
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true to size
May 6, 2021
Go true to size if you have a regular foot.
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true to size
August 7, 2020
I have a slightly wide foot so I decided to go up a half size and am glad that I did. True to size should be fine if you don't have wide feet.
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true to size
November 25, 2020
True to size is probably the right call.
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