nike elite shoes for kids | Our verdict

The Nike all grey air max 95 remains a top pick for anyone seeking a natural, minimalist feel without going full zero-drop. We loved the flexibility for both walking and running, and how it effortlessly doubles as a gym shoe. While the cushioning might feel a bit too firm, and the outsole does show wear, we think its incredibly low price and overall comfort make it a great choice for various runners, especially beginners wanting a versatile, do-it-all shoe.

nike elite shoes for kids Pros

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  • Roomy, comfortable upper
  • Super affordable price
  • Still ideasweight
  • Ideal for gym workouts
  • Beginner-friendly

nike elite shoes for kids Cons

  • Minimal, firm cushioning
  • Unsuitable for long runs
  • Limited outsole durability

Audience verdict

78
Decent!

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We think the Nike all grey air max 95 is an awesome option for budget-minded runners seeking a versatile, comfortable shoe. Here's why:

  • Those seeking a flexible shoe for occasional runs and everyday wear will love how easily it doubles as a sneaker and its roomy upper.
  • If you're not prone to rapid outsole wear, this shoe offers a comfrotable ride at a very low price.
  • Runners searching for a minimalist feel without committing to a zero-drop will appreciate the all grey air max 95's 6-mm offset.

Nike all grey air max 95

Who should NOT buy

We loved how flexible and versatile the all grey air max 95 is for everyday use, but there's no denying its outsole feels pretty fragile.

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Nike all grey air max 95

Also, we believe the all grey air max 95 won't be the best choice for anyone seeking a highly cushioned ride. If you're after a budget-friendly shoe that gives you both decent cushioning and flexibility, we think the Nike Winflo 10 nike elite shoes for kids.

Breathability

Right off the bat, the mesh on the Nike all grey air max 95 looked super thick, and we were worried it'd feel like a sauna on our feet.

After our lab tests, those fears were mostly confirmed—this shoe just doesn't breathe that well. We gave it a 3/5, which means it's passable on milder days but don't even think about these for those sweltering summer runs, especially if you get this black colorway.

A quick trick that we use to judge breathability is the ideas test—holding the shoe up against a ideas. In this case, the Run 12's thick mesh pretty much blocked everything, confirming what we felt just by using them.

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Diving deeper with our microscope, we saw a thick engineered mesh with no room for air to pass through. It would be awesome to see Nike add some ventilation holes, but at a $75 price point, we understand why they went with this less airy design.

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Don't expect luxurious comfort here like in a $150 shoe. But for $75, it really does the job!

 

Test results
all grey air max 95 3
Average 3.8
Compared to 223 running shoes
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1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

The trade-off with a less-ventilated upper? Well, you often get a boost in durability! Fewer ventilation holes in the mesh means fewer potential breaking points.

We believe that's the main reason this shoe earned a better-than-average 3/5 in our durability test.

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Test results
all grey air max 95 3
Average 2.4
Compared to 157 running shoes
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1
Toebox durability
5

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After putting it through the wringer, we were amazed to find almost zero damage—this impressive level of toughness earned it a perfect 5/5 score for the v12!

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Test results
all grey air max 95 5
Average 3.1
Compared to 153 running shoes
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1
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5

Outsole hardness

Now it's time to dive into the lab for a truly unique outsole test. Forget that classic rubber outsole, this one uses treated EVA foam instead. In other words, the same foamy midsole material, but toughened up a bit.

Nike all grey air max 95 outsole

The outsole has numerous cutouts to enhance flexibility—more on that later.

Our durometer revealed an astonishingly low 60.3 HC reading—super soft for an outsole, but really hard for a midsole. Honestly, it feels more like a super-firm midsole than anything else. We're excited to hit it with the Dremel and see how this wild setup holds up!

Nike all grey air max 95 Outsole hardness
Test results
all grey air max 95 60.3 HC
Average 80.4 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 274 running shoes
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54.9 HC
Outsole hardness
92.8 HC

Outsole durability

Well... this didn't go well, but honestly, we weren't surprised. The material underfoot just isn't that tough. The Dremel tore through it effortlessly, leaving a pile of white midsole debris in its wake. The damage was brutal, a teeth-grinding 5.0-mm indentation.

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Test results
all grey air max 95 5.0 mm
Average 0.9 mm
Compared to 135 running shoes
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0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Weight

A major perk of ditching a traditional outsole and going for that sleek, low-profile design is a ideasweight build.

But even with that in mind, the all grey air max 95 could stand to lose some ounces—8.5 oz (241g) feels a bit hefty for such a thin misole!

Nike all grey air max 95 Weight
Test results
all grey air max 95 8.50 oz (241g)
Average 9.35 oz (265g)
Compared to 294 running shoes
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5.26 oz (149g)
Weight
12.56 oz (356g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

Running shoes are getting thicker every year—and even the Nike Flex series is following the trend. That's why we found a bigger stack height in the v12 (25.9 mm) than in the Women Black Nike Dunks High (24.1 mm).

Nike all grey air max 95

Despite the change, the experience (no pun intended) remains the same, offering a natural, grounded ride. However, it's starting to push the limits—as it approaches that 30-mm threshold, we'll need to carefully consider how much thicker is too thick for this type of shoe.

Nike all grey air max 95 Heel stack
Test results
all grey air max 95 25.9 mm
Average 33.6 mm
Compared to 293 running shoes
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7.6 mm
Heel stack
42.7 mm

Forefoot stack

The forefoot also grows 2 mm from the latest version, now measuring a full 19.9 mm.

This ensures a bit more cushioning for midfoot and forefoot strikers—a welcome change since that stack height remains comfortably low by today's standards, dipping even below the 20 mm mark.

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Test results
all grey air max 95 19.9 mm
Average 25.0 mm
Compared to 293 running shoes
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7.6 mm
Forefoot stack
35.8 mm

Drop

These measurements reveal a balanced 6.0-mm heel-to-toe drop. We think it's the sweet spot for this shoe! It keeps that moderately-natural running feel without going full zero-drop, but isn't so steep that the shoe feels awkward even when you're just out walking.

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Nike all grey air max 95 Drop
Test results
all grey air max 95 6.0 mm
Average 8.7 mm
Compared to 293 running shoes
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-0.8 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Insole thickness

The insole is right around average thickness at 4.4 mm, so it should feel similar to what you're used to in most running shoes. Plus, the soft material adds a touch of extra comfort both walking and running.

Nike all grey air max 95 Insole thickness
Test results
all grey air max 95 4.4 mm
Average 4.5 mm
Compared to 289 running shoes
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1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

Now, let's dive into the midsole. The all grey air max 95 sticks with a basic EVA foam—no bells or whistles here. But hey, for $75, you can't really expect fancy tech like ZoomX.

Still, we wish the midsole felt a bit softer. We got a 30.6 HA firmness rating on our Shore A durometer, meaning this shoe leans toward that firmer ride some runners love. That said, even with its low-profile design, it'll be tough to bottom out this shoe due to that firmness, and that's a plus.

Nike all grey air max 95 Midsole softness
Test results
all grey air max 95 30.6 HA
Average 21.4 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 221 running shoes
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8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
41.5 HA

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While its less-than-airy upper might not be ideal for summer, this shoe is a surprisingly solid pick for winter walks and runs! Even better, our lab tests revealed that the EVA foam gets just 13.1% firmer in chilly temperatures—an awesome result considering EVA usually stiffens up significantly in the cold.

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Test results
all grey air max 95 13.1%
Average 25.6%
Compared to 220 running shoes
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0%
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100%

Stability

Lateral stability test

One major bonus of that firm, rock-solid ride? Incredible stability—this Nike absolutely delivers in that department!

Even better, we discovered some cleverly designed midsole sidewalls that hug the sides of your foot, helping to guide your stride forward rather than letting it roll laterally. Extra features like this one are a delightful surprise you usually only find in much pricier running shoes...

Torsional rigidity

Every Nike Flex shoe lives up to its name, being designed to be super flexible. Multiple cutouts in the outsole allow for plenty of bend and twist, which is exactly why this shoe earned a perfect 1/5 score.

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Test results
all grey air max 95 1
Average 3.2
Compared to 272 running shoes
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1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

Of course, the upper follows the same flexible, comfy philosophy. The heel counter practically folds on itself with even ideas pressure—another clear-cut 1/5 score for us.

Test results
all grey air max 95 1
Average 2.8
Compared to 256 running shoes
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1
Heel counter stiffness
5

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Now let's shift our focus to the midsole—and wow, this forefoot boasts some surprising width!

Our digital caliper clocked it at a whopping 117.6 mm. This generous width adds to the stable feel we loved on the run, and opens up the possibility for a delightfully roomy toebox as well.

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Test results
all grey air max 95 117.6 mm
Average 113.7 mm
Compared to 294 running shoes
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100.5 mm
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126.5 mm

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We measured the heel at 88.6 mm. This falls right around average, with maybe a sideas lean toward narrow, nothing worrisome though.

With that 6-mm drop and the wider forefoot/slightly narrower heel design, the all grey air max 95 definitely favors those with a midfoot or more natural running strike.

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Test results
all grey air max 95 88.6 mm
Average 90.5 mm
Compared to 294 running shoes
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74.9 mm
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106.6 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

Using a force gauge, we measure how much pressure it takes to bend the shoe to a clean 90-degree angle. We only needed 6.8N!

This is one of the most remarkably bendy shoes we've ever tested. Seems clear to us that the all grey air max 95 is the Simone Biles of running shoes.

Test results
all grey air max 95 6.8N
Average 29.2N
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Compared to 276 running shoes
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2.2N
Stiffness
94.4N

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We tossed this shoe in the freezer for a 20-minute cooldown, just to see how it holds up in chilly weather.

It does get noticeably stiffer (48.9% to be exact, at 10.1N of force), but it still bends and twists easily, so you likely won't even feel the difference while running or walking.

Test results
all grey air max 95 48.9%
Average 36.3%
Compared to 276 running shoes
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0%
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148%

Size and fit

Toebox width at the widest part

Given those big midsole measurements and our comfy experience running in them, we were expecting a roomy toebox.

Nike all grey air max 95 upper

With a generous 102.5 mm width at its widest point, this shoe clearly prioritizes comfort. If you have medium-width feet, expect fantastic spaciousness, and even wide-footed runners should find a great fit.

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Test results
all grey air max 95 102.5 mm
Average 98.3 mm
Compared to 294 running shoes
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89.5 mm
Toebox width at the widest part
109.1 mm

Toebox width at the big toe

The big toe area doesn't quite match that generous width from the previous test. Our measurements show a more average 77.7 mm here.

Nike all grey air max 95 Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
all grey air max 95 77.7 mm
Average 78.1 mm
Compared to 168 running shoes
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60.4 mm
Toebox width at the big toe
92.5 mm

Tongue: gusset type

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That definitely opens the door for discomfort during those speedier runs, even though we didn't personally experience that firsthand.

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Test results
all grey air max 95 None

Comfort

Tongue padding

Our next stop was checking out the tongue padding.

Nike all grey air max 95 tongue

It measures a respectable 4.0 mm, offering some cushioning without adding unnecessary bulk to the shoe.

Nike all grey air max 95 Tongue padding
Test results
all grey air max 95 4.0 mm
Average 5.6 mm
Compared to 291 running shoes
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0.5 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

Heel tab

While that finger-loop heel tab adds a dose of practicality we love, design-wise, it kind of looks like an afterthought!

Nike all grey air max 95 Heel tab
Test results
all grey air max 95 Finger loop

Removable insole

Good news, the insole is removable, so if you prefer a different one, it's easy to swap thanks to the shoe's standard dimensions.

Nike all grey air max 95 Removable insole
Test results
all grey air max 95 Yes

Misc

Reflective elements

Sadly, there's not a single reflective element to be found on the all grey air max 95. However, considering its affordable price tag, we can't really fault it for skipping on premium features.

Nike all grey air max 95 Reflective elements
Test results
all grey air max 95 No