NIKE Boy's Force 1 (Ps) Basketball Shoes

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Even the forefoot portion felt more slightly elevated than a traditional setup where things get gradually thinner going to the forefoot and court feel becomes the priority there. The lightweight, reinforced mesh upper keeps you contained all round, from the webbing that harnesses your forefoot to the external moulded pieces that lock in your heel. Such hard rubber actually needs some time to break in and allow for better compression which means the pattern will be able to cover more ground upon each foot plant. For this version, we've replaced the Zoom Air unit with visible Max Air cushioning, LeBron's favorite, to absorb the power of shocks and deliver optimum responsiveness. In fact, I think it actually helped with the stability issue as the unit doesn’t compress as much now, plus it’s a bit lower to the ground now.

For this iteration of the LeBron Witness, we swapped out Zoom Air for visible Max Air cushioning—LeBron's favourite—to help dissipate impact forces and provide a responsive sensation. For those in a hurry: the LeBron Witness 6 from Nike might just look like a further improvement from last year’s model but it’s more than that.They’re not exactly groundbreakers but they’re such good cost-effective shoes and the 6 looks to do more of that. The Air Max cushion setup is honestly a thing of the past and there’s no reason for Nikey to include it besides a clever marketing trick. The base level of grip was nice, stops were decent with no huge delays or slip-outs, and an occasional wipe or two even now and then was all I needed to maintain a healthy bite.

In some cases these cookies can improve the speed with which we can process your request as they allow us to remember site preferences that you’ve selected. For this version, we replaced the Zoom Air unit with LeBron's favorite, visible Max Air cushioning to absorb the power of impact and provide optimal responsiveness.External TPU pieces along the heel provide side-to-side stability and help harness and direct your force. The forefoot area of the shoe is also protected with subtle foam sidewalls, again, for proper containment at the front. Outdoors, I take my shoes on a classic concrete surface and a rubberized tennis court-like stadium surface. Definitely not a low-profile setup here, so shifty guards or quick shooters might not find this ride optimal. This high-top pair comes with a Flyknit upper and stands out thanks to the white Swoosh on the sides.

This is about as good as it gets for those who are primarily outdoor hoopers and looking to get the most bang for their buck. Lightweight, reinforced mesh keeps you contained all round, from the webbing that harnesses your forefoot to the external moulded pieces that lock in your heel. I also regularly clean out my outsoles almost after every session, and that helps with preserving almost out-of-the-box traction every time I step on the court. Granted, neither situations were severe sprains and I was ready to go back on the court the same day.

The lightweight reinforced mesh upper holds the foot perfectly, from the lacing that locks the forefoot to the molded outer elements that provide a perfect heel hold. One time I landed on someone’s foot following a rebound and the other, it was just a simple change of direction laterally. Both shoes will last quite a while but if I was a betting man, I’d bet on the 4 for a slight edge in reliability. It should fit most foot shapes well, the laces allow for plenty of customization, and they’re nice and easy to put on. De-selecting these cookies may result in seeing advertising that is not as relevant to you or you not being able to link effectively with Facebook, Twitter, or other social networks and/or not allowing you to share content on social media.