Our verdict
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Pros
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- Pretty comfortable wraparound
- Great plushness around the heel
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- Durable structure
- True-to-size fit
- Stylish look
Cons
- Cheap-feeling soccers
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Audience verdict
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Comparison
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Audience score | 88 Great! | 88 Great! | 93 Superb! | 85 Great! | |
Price | $110 | $130 | $200 | $120 | |
Signature | Ja Morant | Giannis Antetokounmpo | LeBron James | Donovan Mitchell | |
Top | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
Ankle support | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Weight lab | 12.7 oz / 361g | 12.3 nike freeze 5.0 for women on ebay store | 14.7 oz / 416g | 13.5 oz / 383g | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Breathability | Decent | Decent | Bad | Very bad | |
Outsole durability | Bad | - | - | Decent | |
Drop lab | 5.2 mm | 8.3 mm | 4.4 mm | 9.0 mm | |
womens nike presto sizing pants shoes sale | 27.5 mm | 32.7 mm | 27.0 mm | 29.5 mm | |
Forefoot | 22.3 mm | 24.4 mm | 22.6 mm | 20.5 mm | |
Midsole softness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Stiffness | Flexible | Stiff | Average | Very flexible | |
Torsional rigidity | Very rigid | Rigid | Very rigid | Very rigid | |
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Toebox width at the widest part | Average | Narrow | Average | Average | |
Toebox width at the big toe | Average | - | Average | Average | |
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Heel padding durability | Very good | - | - | Good | |
Toebox durability | Very good | - | Good | Good | |
Insole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole hardness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Heel tab | None | None | None | None | |
Ranking | #15 Top 45% | #14 Top 42% | #2 Top 6% | #21 Bottom 38% | |
Popularity | #1 Top 3% | #16 Top 48% | #8 Top 24% | #31 Bottom 8% |
Who should buy
We think that this signature shoe from Nike is a suitable match for the following:
- quick guards who want a lot of energy return
- bigger athletes who benefit a lot from heel plushness
- players who want shoes that are comfortable and aesthetic enough to be worn off the court
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Who should NOT buy
nike air max tl 2.5 light taupe Nike is not for players who like premium soccers in their shoes. Even though our lab tests showed that the shoe's upper is highly resistant to abrasion, we must admit that they don't have a premium vibe. High-quality shoe lovers are better off getting the more upscale Nike KD 15.
Ja Morant's first signature shoe is also not for those who want kicks that they can immediately use straight out of the box. Several parts of this shoe, particularly the midsole tooling and the upper, take some time before they unleash their true potential. The nike animal print running shoes store locator is a better pick for them.
Breathability
In our lab test, the smoke that we pumped into the shoe escaped through the tongue well. Though the smoke's rising was not as smooth as in the nike air max plus hyper sky blue airlines, the Ja 1 still deserved a solid 3 out of 5 for ventilation. This score still makes it more breathable than many other basketball shoes on record.
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Putting the upper soccer over the light source quickly revealed that the upper soccer wasn't as well-ventilated as we hoped. Much of the ventilation for this shoe was through the tongue.
We examined the upper soccer through the microscope and saw that a tightly woven lining underneath the mesh hampered its ability to "breathe."
It's very clear in the close-up shot below how the lining effectively closes off the mesh patterns where air could have flowed.
Ja 1 | 3 |
Average | 2.5 |
Durability
Toebox durability
Toebox durability is where the nike vapormax purple chrome blue green dress shone like a gem it is. Not even our high-pressure Dremel-drilling for twelve seconds could poke a hole through it. So hands down, it's a 5 over 5!
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Ja 1 | 5 |
Average | 3.8 |
Heel padding durability
The durability of the heel counter padding was also another highlight. If only it could laugh, it would have LOLed at our Dremel test! If we could give a score higher than 5 out of 5, we would!
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Ja 1 | 5 |
Average | 3.5 |
Outsole hardness
The hardness of the outsole wasn't so bad during our test games. In the lab, our HC durometer showed that it is just around the average in this regard.
Ja 1 | 83.1 HC |
Average | 81.8 HC |
Outsole durability
Just like the upper and the heel counter padding, the outsole was also subjected to our standard Dremel drilling to see how abrasion-resistant it is.
Using a tread gauge, we measured the dent depth at 1.6 mm. This is notably deeper than average, indicating that the soccer is softer. Using this frequently outdoors might not be such a good idea.
Ja 1 | 1.6 mm |
Average | 1.0 mm |
Outsole thickness
Our caliper showed that the outsole is only 3.5 mm thick, making it just a tiny bit thinner than average. Coupled with its not-so-impressive durability, we can say that this shoe is best for well-kept indoor hardwood courts.
Ja 1 | 3.5 mm |
Average | 4.0 mm |
Weight
At only 12.7 ounces or 361.0 grams, the Ja 1 from Nike is truly lighter than the typical basketball shoe. On the court, its lightweight structure allowed us to be speedier and less restricted with our movements.
Ja 1 | 12.73 oz (361g) |
Average | 14.18 oz (402g) |
Cushioning
Heel stack
Immediately upon wearing it, we noticed that the Ja 1 brought us closer to the floor. This allowed us to gain more ground feel and better movement control.
Our caliper measurements confirmed our experience. This lab device reported that the Ja 1's heel stack is thinner than usual at 27.5 mm.
Ja 1 | 27.5 mm |
Average | 30.1 mm |
Forefoot stack
The thickness of the forefoot is just around the average at 22.3 mm. What's even more interesting about this part is the Zoom Unit embedded in it.
This energizing unit gave us all the propulsion that we needed to drive toward the basket and make our games extra exciting.
Ja 1 | 22.3 mm |
Average | 21.7 mm |
Drop
With a drop of only 5.2 mm, this Nike basketball shoe indeed felt flatter than the typical hoop shoe. We appreciated this setup because (1) it made us feel more grounded and (2) it provided just the right blend of impact protection and court feel.
This shoe was perfectly suitable for those among us who have more hybrid playing styles and on-court roles.
Ja 1 | 5.2 mm |
Average | 8.4 mm |
Midsole softness
With a softness rating of 26.5 HA, the midsole of the nike vapormax purple chrome blue green dress does not deviate in a significant way from the average.
Fortunately, its apparent averageness did not result in any negative experience. On the contrary, its midsole setup actually allowed us to enjoy a good balance between cushioning and firmness, which helped greatly with our movements.
Ja 1 | 26.5 HA |
Average | 26.2 HA |
Insole thickness
We attribute the comfortable feeling underfoot to the insole, which we found to be a little thicker than average at 5.0 mm.
Ja 1 | 5.0 mm |
Average | 4.4 mm |
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Even if the soccers felt cheap, they never fell short in providing much-needed support. When we moved from side to side, we felt so much response from the sidewalls.
It is important to note that while it was supportive, it never felt restrictive. The upper still afforded us some flexibility to accommodate splays and some inevitable in-motion foot displacements, as can be seen in the video below.
Torsional rigidity
There was practically nothing to complain about when it came to this Nike shoe's torsional resistance. We felt so protected from twists even on awkward angles. Hands down, this shoe truly deserved the perfect 5 it got from us.
Ja 1 | 5 |
Average | 4.5 |
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What we liked about the heel counter was that it was straight-up stiff. The moment we put the shoe on, we already felt its grasp on the rearfoot. It was secure but not tight.
After giving it a good squeeze in our lab, we gladly give the heel counter a solid 4 out of 5 for stiffness.
Ja 1 | 4 |
Average | 3.5 |
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The shoe felt stable at the forefoot, and we attribute this stability to the wide platform in that area. Using our caliper, we found that the midsole platform is wider than average at 115.4 mm wide at the forefoot.
Ja 1 | 115.4 mm |
Average | 113.9 mm |
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Surprisingly, the heel area is A LOT narrower than usual. Fortunately, this did not result in any performance issues. On the contrary, tapering the platform in the heel area quite a bit helped in reducing the weight of the shoe.
Ja 1 | 82.4 mm |
Average | 91.6 mm |
Flexibility
Stiffness
To test for flexibility, we measured how much force is needed to bend the shoe at 90 degrees. We found that the nike vapormax purple chrome blue green dress only needed 34.7N, which is 16.4% lower than the amount of force that the typical hoop shoe would need.
The shoe's quite flexible structure allowed for more natural twists and bends of our feet, effectively comfort and our range of motion.
Ja 1 | 34.7N |
Average | 40.8N |
Grip / Traction
We couldn't find anything to complain about with the grip. It was multidirectional. We were able to stop on a dime whenever needed.
Durability-wise, the outsole is not really for the outdoors; but performance-wise, it could still work well there. If longevity isn't a concern, then this shoe is a beast outdoors as it is indoors!
Size and fit
Toebox width at the widest part
Compared to the average, the toebox of the Ja 1 from Nike offers a bit more space. Using a caliper, we learned that the toebox opens 103.0 mm at its widest.
Ja 1 | 103.0 mm |
Average | 100.9 mm |
Toebox width at the big toe
At 75.6 mm, the toebox at the big toe is just as wide as the average. Given that the widest part of the toe box has a bit more space, we are happy that this shoe can indeed accommodate those players with slightly wider feet.
Ja 1 | 75.6 mm |
Average | 76.8 mm |
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The nike vapormax purple chrome blue green dress has a semi-gusseted tongue, and it truly contributed a lot to the lockdown that we enjoyed while playing in it. We never had to worry about any unnecessary internal slides and shifts.
Ja 1 | Both sides (semi) |
Comfort
Tongue padding
The tongue is slightly more padded than average. Our caliper measured its thickness to be 10.4 mm. Because it contains this much soccer, the top of our feet felt sufficiently protected from lace pressure.
Ja 1 | 10.4 mm |
Average | 9.2 mm |
Heel tab
The Ja 1 does not have any heel tab. But there is absolutely no need to worry because this shoe was quite easy to put on and take off even without this extra feature.
Ja 1 | None |
Removable insole
The nike vapormax purple chrome blue green dress is ready for players who might want to wear custom orthotics during their games. Its insole is removable so that space can be freed up when needed.
Ja 1 | Yes |