NIKE Boy's Force 1 (Ps) Basketball Shoes

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It gave me a good fit for my wide feet since the toebox is fairly roomy, as well as solid traction with deep groves capable of lasting a long time, even for outdoors. Such a deep pattern might easily attract a lot of nasty stuff inside but since the grooves are so deep, it barely affects the traction. Honestly, this performance shoe industry has become so good in providing modern synthetic builds that are both minimal AND durable, that it’s becoming less and less relevant to even mention the build’s reliability at this point.

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It’s not as laughably terrible as it was on the LeBron 18 but still something I thought about from time to time. We had a lot of guys in the gym on that particular day of initial testing, so we started a 5v5 match with me thinking about how subpar this traction is. There are also these nylon bands on each side that run through the laces and go around the midfoot to further pull down on the area for a locked-in feel. No surprises here – outdoor players who are looking to get a cost-effective shoe for a long time should definitely consider this one.

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 feel like Nikey was aware of this and threw everything else they got support-wise (for the budget they had to work with of course). In this edition, a huge Max Air unit runs throughout the forefoot and midfoot to deliver localized cushioning where your foot touches the ground.

The LeBron 17 was also quite unstable (if I remember correctly) but none of the shoes came close to this one. The previous Witness 5 is just a more refined and better-crafted shoe with no questionable decisions in terms of performance or quality. I did feel some pressure on the lateral portions of the forefoot though, particularly where the foam of the midsole comes up to the material. De-selecting these cookies may result in you seeing advertising that is not as relevant to you, not being able to link effectively to Facebook, Twitter or other social networks, and/or not being allowed to share content on social media. The forefoot is where things got a little more roomy than usual, and while I greatly appreciate such nuance for my wide feet, hoopers with a more narrow foot or those who are more accustomed to a one-to-one fitting formula might find these a little ways from ideal.

The back of the toebox (right above the little Nikey logo) is fairly tall, and I’ve seen users report having a bit of room over there. I had moments of fun with these since they’re not all terrible and the stability issues didn’t plague me 100% of the time. The thread simply doesn’t move as well as it does on more traditional indoor outsoles which are thinner and more pliable. The lateral portion of the shoe’s Air Max cushion is exposed, causing it to overcompress upon a more akward foot plant and make the shoe roll outwards.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. It runs the entire length of the shoe and follows the contact zones between your foot and the ground. In some cases these cookies improve the speed with which we can process your request, allow us to remember site preferences you’ve selected. Social media and advertising cookies of third parties are used to offer you social media functionalities and personalised ads.