Nike Zoom Freak 5
Released 7/2023, Low Top, Giannis Antetokounmpo,
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8.2
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
8.6
USER RATING
18 ratings
Giannis' fifth signature shoe scales back the tech but maintains the performance, such as the traction.
Best Suitable For:
The Zoom Freak 5s are best for players looking for a minimal shoe that doesn't sacrifice many features.
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Available at 8 shops | Official Retail Price: $139.99
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Zoom Freak 5 |  Under Armour Curry 2 Low FloTro |  Puma MB.01 Lo |  Nike Lebron 20 |  Under Armour Curry 11 |  Puma All Pro Nitro | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.2 | 8.4(0.2) | 8.9(0.7) | 8.8(0.6) | 8.7(0.5) | 8.5(0.3) | |
| User Rating | 8.6 | 8.7(0.1) | 8.8(0.2) | 9.2(0.6) | 8.6(0.0) | 9.2(0.6) | |
| Best Price | $42.97 $140 | $129.99 $150 | $79.99 $120 | $99.99 $200 | $90 $160 | $72.99 $130 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 330g - 340g | NA | NA | 390g - 410g | NA | 380g - 400g |
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Nike Zoom Freak 5 Review
Pros:
Phenomenal traction grip
Bouncy yet comfortable foam
Cons:
Unforgiving fit
Lack of tech
Performance of the Nike Zoom Freak 5:
The Nike Zoom Freak 5 departs from the typical shoes in Giannis Antetokounmpo's line.
The traction performance is phenomenal. Reviewers agree there's no break-in time, and the shoe performs well out of the box.
Nike cut back on the complex tech in the cushioning, but it still has bounce. It feels springy and stable.
The fit is unforgiving, especially for wide-footers. It also feels snug.
Support and lockdown are decent. Most of the security comes from the stable foam and lacing system.
The Nike Zoom Freak 5 has outstanding traction, and the cushioning gets the job done.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Zoom Freak 5:
Expert Rating: 8.2 (ranks #205 of 304)
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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9.5
August 2, 2023
The Nike Zoom Freak 5 is close to perfect. All aspects of the shoe are impressive and perform well. The traction and cushioning remind me of the Kobe 5.
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8.6
August 22, 2023
I felt quick playing in the Nike Zoom Freak 5. The traction is top-tier, and the cushioning is comfortable. I like how the shoe feels on foot. It suits my play style.
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8.0
July 27, 2023
I think the Nike Zoom Freak 5 is a solid shoe. The traction and cushioning get the job done. The materials could be better. I'm not a fan of the looks, though.
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7.8
August 9, 2023
The Nike Zoom Freak 5 isn't a poor performer, but the shoe feels cheap. The traction and cushioning are decent, but I don't enjoy the materials.
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7.7
August 16, 2023
The Nike Zoom Freak 5 is my favourite shoe in Giannis's line. I'm enjoying the cushioning and traction setups.
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7.6
July 14, 2023
The Nike Zoom Freak 5 feels like a more secure version of the 4. I enjoyed the stability, and the traction and cushion let me play a quick style.
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User Reviews of the Nike Zoom Freak 5:
User Rating: 8.6 (ranks #152 of 304)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
12
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
8.6
December 29, 2023
good shoe overall, does everything well
traction stops and bites hard and well. dust picks up but only bothers it slightly, u won’t get a true hard bite on a dusty court
cushion is fully exposed and soft, worried about it bottoming out, nothing super special, didn’t jump out to me as the best feature
support is great, lace line and wings makes the support top tier. only thing that stops it from 10 is torsional support, which i can’t really notice on most shoes but could notice in this shoe
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8.9
November 4, 2023
While the Zoom Freak 1 will remain my favorite silhouette, the ZF5 is the best performer to date. This shoe is a perfect blend between the Freak 1 and 2. The great lockdown, low profile, focus on heel cushioning, and flexibility from the ZF1 blended with the Forefoot zoom and midsole aesthetics from the ZF2. The shoe leans slightly towards impact protection, but still provides plenty of bounce. The traction in the heel was the perfect use for Nike’s new smear traction setup from the GT Cut 2.
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8.4
January 10, 2024
The ZOOM FREAK 5 is AWESOME for point guard!! Personally i prefer the Freak 4 because the stability and the cushining but the 5 is great.
Traction is Top Notch, I don't have much to say, only issue is the durability.
Cushining is great, very good compresion and the shock absorvation is good on the heel.
Material i didn't like so much because is not so durable and not so safe but is very comfortable.
Lockdown and the stability is decent but for me it doesn't fit so well because i need security
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8.6
December 20, 2023
Phenomenal traction I like to use kyries and thought this may be the closest Nike shoe to it and I was right heel cushioning is soft and responsive just lacking a forefoot strobel
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10.0
August 4, 2023
I enjoyed playing in this shoe, very lightweight and good for forwards with good amount of cushlon and zoom air
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Traction of the Nike Zoom Freak 5:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.7 (ranks #126 of 304)
User Traction Rating: 8.6 (ranks #168 of 304)
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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9.0
August 2, 2023
The traction was phenomenal right out of the box, especially the side-to-side lateral traction.
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10.0
August 22, 2023
The traction is freaking top-tier. You stop on a dime. It fights through dust well, too.
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8.0
July 27, 2023
The traction works. It's plenty grippy.
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8.0
August 9, 2023
I had no issues with the traction.
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8.0
August 16, 2023
You won't have too many issues with traction performance on indoor or outdoor courts as long as you wipe.
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9.0
July 14, 2023
The traction pattern is phenomenal for grip. It feels quick during play too.
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Cushion of the Nike Zoom Freak 5:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #172 of 304)
User Cushion Rating: 8.7 (ranks #118 of 304)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
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9.0
August 2, 2023
The cushioning is soft, springy, and responsive. My first step was popping.
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9.0
August 22, 2023
The compression is comfortable. I enjoyed the bounceback from the foam, and the forefoot Zoom feels nice.
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8.0
July 27, 2023
Cushioning takes a step back from the Zoom Freak 4. It gets the job done but isn't as springy.
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8.0
August 9, 2023
I enjoyed the cushioning. The foam has impact protection, and it feels soft. I don't feel the Zoom units, though.
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7.5
August 16, 2023
The foam is Phylon and feels bouncy, especially under the heel. The forefoot Zoom bag also provides springiness underfoot. I'm concerned about the foam bottoming out, though.
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8.0
July 14, 2023
The cushioning setup is minimal. I'm impressed with the bounciness of the foam. The shoe is also low to the ground.
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Materials of the Nike Zoom Freak 5:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.5 (ranks #266 of 304)
User Materials Rating: 8.1 (ranks #176 of 304)
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
August 2, 2023
The materials feel solid and are decently breathable.
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8.0
August 22, 2023
The materials feel synthetic and cheap. It's cozy and soft in terms of performance. Ventilation is not good, though.
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8.0
July 27, 2023
The materials feel soft. Breathability isn't the best, but the lacing system is set up well.
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7.0
August 9, 2023
The upper feels comfortable, but the materials feel cheap.
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7.0
August 16, 2023
I'm not a fan of synthetic materials because they feel cheap. I appreciate the shoe having no break-in time and feeling breathable.
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7.0
July 14, 2023
The materials provide a decent amount of lockdown. It's breathable, but it retains moisture.
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Support of the Nike Zoom Freak 5:
Expert Support Rating: 7.8 (ranks #259 of 304)
User Support Rating: 8.2 (ranks #213 of 304)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
12
7 - Average
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5 - Poor
1
8.0
August 2, 2023
Support feels pretty good. I also felt stable through all movements.
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8.0
August 22, 2023
I had zero issues with support and containment. You should be fine laterally.
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8.0
July 27, 2023
I had no issues with the support and lockdown.
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8.0
August 9, 2023
I had no issues with heel lockdown or slippage. The support was solid.
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7.5
August 16, 2023
The support setup feels basic. The ankle support feels solid. The materials also provide decent containment, but there's a lack of midfoot support in the shoe.
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7.0
July 14, 2023
The lacing system keeps you secure and locked into the shoe, but there's no torsional support.
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Fit of the Nike Zoom Freak 5:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.9 (ranks #249 of 304)
User Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #160 of 304)
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
1
8.0
August 2, 2023
The shoe starts snug, but it loosens up after some play. It feels comfortable around your feet, except for the medial side of the shoe when you tighten the laces.
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8.0
August 22, 2023
The Zoom Freak 5 fits short, so I went up half a size for a perfect fit.
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8.0
July 27, 2023
The fit feels standard but narrow.
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8.0
August 9, 2023
I had no issues with the size.
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8.5
August 16, 2023
The shoe felt like a straightjacket around my foot. There's not a lot of volume in the forefoot. I enjoyed the one-to-one feeling.
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7.0
July 14, 2023
The shoe feels unforgiving for non-normal foot shapes but breaks in during play. I didn't experience any discomfort despite the constriction.
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Durability of the Nike Zoom Freak 5:
User Durability Rating: 7.8 (ranks #243 of 304)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
1
Outdoor of the Nike Zoom Freak 5:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 30.0 (ranks #169 of 304)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #166 of 304)
Good (100%)
2
Fair (50%)
9
Bad (0%)
4
no
August 2, 2023
I don't recommend using these shoes outdoors.
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fair
August 22, 2023
Durability isn't the best. It's not terrible, though.
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fair
July 27, 2023
These shoes should be fine for outdoor play.
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fair
August 9, 2023
Outdoor durability looks decent.
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no
August 16, 2023
These are a no-go for outdoor play, in my opinion.
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Width of the Nike Zoom Freak 5:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
6
regular
14
slightly wide
1
very wide
1
slightly narrow
August 2, 2023
Wide footers consider going up half a size.
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slightly narrow
July 27, 2023
The shoe is slightly narrow.
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slightly narrow
August 16, 2023
The tapered forefoot feels narrow. Go up half a size if you have a wide foot.
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slightly narrow
July 14, 2023
Go up half a size if you have a 2E foot.
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Size of the Nike Zoom Freak 5:
very small
1
slightly small
1
true to size
18
slightly long
4
very long
0
true to size
August 2, 2023
I went true to size.
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½ size small
August 22, 2023
I had to go up half a size.
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true to size
July 27, 2023
Go true to size for a snug fit, and up half a size for a comfy fit.
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true to size
August 9, 2023
I went true to size.
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true to size
August 16, 2023
I went true to size.
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true to size
July 14, 2023
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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