Our verdict

nike sb sbtg sneaker boots Air Force 1 lover and basketball aesthetics make your heart melt, get ready for the LV8 and its higher-than-ever sole. We found it really comfortable to walk around town, and super versatile to do many different daily activities in whichever outfit you want, as its timeless style looks good with pretty much anything. Even though the lockdown feel it offers is superb, its feet-hugging structure might be a bit too harsh at the beginning, or at any point if you have wide feet!

nike air max flag day 2018 for children images Pros

  • Very comfortable
  • nike benassi jdi print camo pants suits
  • nike air total core cross reference sheet template
  • Materials feel high quality
  • Nice support and lockdown
  • Timeless design
  • Makes you taller
  • Really versatile

nike air max flag day 2018 for children images Cons

  • Not for wide feet
  • nike air mavin gray blue color at flank
  • Break-in period

Audience verdict

94
Superb!

nike air max flag day 2018 for children images | Who should buy

Elevate nike roshe flyknit women gray color shoes sandals:

  • You're looking for a super comfortable and trendy pair of sneakers to make the whole street your runway.
  • You're all about basketball aesthetics and you want to feel a little bit closer to your NBA heroes regarding height.
  • You need a versatile shoe that feels high quality and looks good with pretty much anything.

nike air force 1 07 lv 8 outdoor 01 22215294 main

Who should NOT buy

If you're absolutely done with break-in periods, forget about the LV8. Its tough upper materials and high torsional rigidity levels make it pretty unfriendly at the beginning. If you don't want to give up the basketball aesthetics and you don't mind changing brands, the nike air derrty for sale craigslist california zumiez nike sneakers on jumia store in dubai price list.

If you're a big Air Force 1 fan, you might not want to go for the LV8 unless you really want to feel taller. The Nike zumiez nike free run 6 womens looks pretty much the same, yet it features more durable materials overall, as well as a softer midsole. This icon of a shoe is also slightly cheaper, which makes its value for money superb. So think about it twice before you go for this newer version!

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner-pieces

Cushioning

Heel stack

This shoe is called LV8 because of its "elevated" midsole, which is one of the main differences regarding the original sneakers. We've found many others during our lab review (such as the heel padding durability that we've already mentioned), though.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Heel stack-1

Our caliper returned 36.7 mm when we measured this shoe's heel stack, which is also way higher than average. This shoe features a full-length Air Unit that doesn't only make you taller, it also makes the whole experience even more comfortable!

nike air force 1 07 lv 8 heel stack comparison af 107 22215266 main

nike be true 2016 roshe black sneakers girls gold nike free run 6 womens (top) and the zumiez nike free run 6 womens LV8 (bottom). As you can see, the latter is a whole 5.0 mm taller, even though both models feature the brand's iconic Air Units.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 36.7 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 94 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

Forefoot stack

We loved that the forefoot stack was also higher than average.

nike air force 1 07 lv 8 forefoot stack 1 22215256 main

At 20.1 mm, we felt comfortable and protected from the street's pebbles. Once again, this newest version is higher than the nike hyper dunk low basketball shoes standard, as our caliper returned 17.2 mm when we measured its forefoot stack.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner_outdoor_015

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 20.1 mm
Average 19.2 mm
Compared to 94 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 mm

Drop

There's a big difference between both these stack heights, so we ended up with a massive drop of 16.6 mm.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Drop-1

As you can clearly see in the picture, the heel of this shoe is way higher than the ball of the foot. But don't worry, it didn't feel weird and we didn't have to get used to it or anything. It feels like your heel has some extra cushioning, and that's pretty much it!

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner_outdoor_07

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 16.6 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 94 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Midsole softness

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

nike boot sole patterns for women sandals sale.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Midsole softness-1

And among those, we have the midsole. When we pressed our durometer against it, it returned 26.5 HA, which is a score lower than average. This means the foam is on the softer side, which is something our feet loved.

During our wear tests, this shoe felt pretty comfortable. We can't say it's incredibly soft underfoot, the Nike Air Max 1 pink white flight jordan outfit.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 26.5 HA
Average 29.1 HA
nike shox blue 325401 shoes sale girls on ebay.
Compared to 76 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
46.4 HA

Insole thickness

A 5.4 mm thick insole was waiting for our feet inside the zumiez nike hyper dunk low basketball shoes LV8.

nike air force 1 07 lv 8 insole thickness 1 22215269 main

It's pretty much average, and it just focused on making our walking experience even nicer.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 5.4 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 94 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner is true to size (597 votes).

We're more than happy to tell you that, according to the votes we have received, this zumiez nike pair is absolutely true to size! It scored the cleanest 3.0 on our scale.

custom zumiez nike shox cleats molded shoes?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

The girls lime green zumiez nike sweatshirt women light teal offered a standard and predictable medium-width fit but the LV8 edition turned out to be notably narrower!

Comparing the gel replicas of both shoes, the LV8 showed a smaller reading of 88.7 mm in the widest area. Narrower than the OG by 2.6 mm, it is also narrower than the category average.

We think that medium-footers can still rock this zumiez nike kick comfortably as long as they expect a more close-fitting experience.

nike air force 1 07 lv 8 toebox width widest part 22620012 main
Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 88.7 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 75 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
85.4 mm
Toebox width - widest part
96.8 mm

nike free run mens black size 6 women in kids

The zumiez nike free run 6 womens LV8 also features a more pointy toebox shape with a narrower width of 65.8 mm near the big toe.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner zumiez nike free run mens black size 6 women in kids
Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 65.8 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 75 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
63.9 mm
nike free run mens black size 6 women in kids
74.1 mm

Toebox height

At least it's toebox is not shallower than that of the OG with a height of 26.7 mm.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Toebox height
Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 26.7 mm
Average 27.8 mm
Compared to 75 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 mm

Stability

nike air max flag day 2018 for children images | Lateral stability test

The leather upper of this Air Force stopped our ankles instantly when we went for a slight wobble.

As you can see, this shoe has a solid structure that doesn't joke around when it comes to containment!

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner_outdoor_016

Torsional rigidity

The lateral stability and foot containment of the LV8 come mainly from the high torsional rigidity of its upper materials.

When we tried to twist this shoe in our lab, we almost got a cramp on our thumbs! Just look at the video, we were really trying there, but nothing. Apart from the solid upper materials, this high level of torsional rigidity also comes from the chunkier sole of this AF.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner_outdoor_06

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 5
Average 3.6
Compared to 93 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

But the heel takes this to a whole new level. If you want to see what a real wall looks like, check the video below.

Now that's absolutely impossible to move! We did press it hard, you'll realize if you check how tensed up our thumb and fingers look. If we could've given it a 10/5, we would have, trust us. But this time the LV8 will have to settle down with a 5/5, our top score!

nike air force 1 07 lv 8 outdoor 012 22215305 main

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 5
Average 3.2
Compared to 93 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width - forefoot

The LV8 follows the same narrower-than-average midsole design as the AF1 07.

nike air force 1 07 lv 8 midsole width forefoot 1 22215273 main

Our caliper returned 103.8 mm, so it's not like our feet had plenty of space to land after every step. We don't think this shoe is unstable or anything, but it does have an overall slim design.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 103.8 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 94 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
95.1 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
121.0 mm

white zumiez nike cheer shoes youth boys pants size

Just like in the forefoot, the midsole is also narrower than average in the heel.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner white zumiez nike cheer shoes youth boys pants size-1

At 77.9 mm, our caliper confirmed it. Also, aside from this snug design, the stiff heel counter of this shoe could mean a break-in period will be needed. We know this might not be a general experience, but we had to endure it, so we want to warn you just in case!

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 77.9 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 94 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
67.7 mm
white zumiez nike cheer shoes youth boys pants size
103.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

The durable and overall rigid materials of this shoe might not be the friendliest at the beginning, and our shoe flexing machine knows it well.

nike air force 1 07 lv 8 flexibility stiffness 22823052 main

It took 22.2N of force to bend this zumiez nike shoe by 30 degrees. This means the LV8 needs a whole 60% more force to bow down than average sneaker! We had to deal with a prolonged break-in period before we could feel a hint of pliability in this this AF kick.

nike air force 1 07 lv 8 outdoor 04 22215298 main

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 22.2N
Average 13.8N
Compared to 34 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
4.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
27.6N

Weight

Honestly, this shoe felt kind of heavy on foot. During our wear tests, we walked around town, ran errands, and went for a drink or to eat something. And it wasn't like we were feeling uncomfortable, it's just... that this AF felt heavier than what our feet are used to.

We understood what was up when we took it to our lab. Our scale went all the way up to 16.8 oz/476.0g, which is a pretty crazy 12% heavier than average.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Weight-1

Still, we found this shoe really comfortable. It might feel heavier, but its style and high quality feel kind of make up for it. What's more, when we cut the LV8 in half, we found its interiors were heavily (sorry) padded, so we kind of understand why it's not a lightweight sneaker.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 16.79 oz (476g)
Average 13.76 oz (390g)
Compared to 94 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

Just like many other Air Force pairs, the LV8 has many small holes throughout its toebox. But thanks to our vast experience, we've learned not to trust that little detail until our tests and/or tools check it actually lets the air flow.

Our light test verified the light can come through the two ventilation holes that are in the middle area, closer to the sole. But it didn't really show us much more, so we grabbed our second tool: the reliable smoke machine.

As you can see, the toebox did let the smoke come through. And pretty easily too! We were satisfied with this result, so we decided to give this AF an average 3/5 on our breathability test. This becomes even more impressive if we compare it with the poor results of the zumiez nike Phase Court which, despite having a similar build, couldn't get any more than a 1/5.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Breathability-3

Our microscope showed us that it looks like there isn't actually a second layer stopping the air from going in and out inside the ventilation hole.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Breathability-4

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 3
Average 3
Compared to 93 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Leather/Suede quality

To check if this Air Force uses authentic or synthetic materials, we grabbed our torch and our scratch awl.

We started by burning the middle panel, which didn't catch fire. Also, when we started scratching it, the material didn't get stuck on our awl like a piece of gum on a kid's hair. Consequently, this leather is authentic.

But the Swoosh had a different idea. We saw a flame burst as soon as our torch burned the material a little bit too much, and it became just as sticky as melted cheese! This means the Swoosh is synthetic.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 Real leather

Toebox durability

After taking this shoe out of its box and having a look at its structure, we instantly thought it would be a good rival to our Dremel.

At 5K RPM and with 3.2N of force, we saw the tool roll and roll and roll some more. The white dust flying around was scary, we're not gonna lie, but we kept our hopes up until the 12 seconds of the test were over.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Toebox durability-2

And the result wasn't so bad! It looked way worse when the Dremel was drilling, so we decided to give this AF1 07 LV8 a solid 4/5 on our toebox durability test.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 93 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

Sadly, the heel padding didn't put up as much of a fight as the toebox.

At the same 5K RPM and with 3.2N of force once again, the Dremel didn't even think about having mercy.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Heel padding durability-2

As you can see, we ended up with a pretty messed up heel, so we decided to give the LV8 a sad 1/5 on our durability test. This caught us by surprise (in the worst way possible), as the nike hyper dunk low basketball shoes managed to score a wonderful 4/5 on this same test.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 1
Average 3.2
Compared to 93 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

We pressed our durometer against this Air Force's outsole to check its hardness.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Outsole hardness-1

It returned 87.9 HC, which is slightly higher than average. This should mean the shoe offers a healthy mix of traction and durability, and we sure hope so!

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 87.9 HC
Average 85.7 HC
nike shox blue 325401 shoes sale girls on ebay.
Compared to 93 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

nike jordan heels ladies wedge sandals with hole.

It all started with our Dremel going all out at 10K RPM and with the same 3.2N of force. It attacked the outsole's rubber during 22 seconds, and trust us, the LV8 would have run away if it could!

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Outsole durability-2

Our tread gauge claimed the tool got rid of 1.8 mm of material, which is actually a lot. In fact, this dent is a whole 44% deeper than average, which means this shoe's outsole won't be as durable.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 1.8 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Even though this shoe's outsole is way less durable than average, zumiez nike opted to go for a piece of rubber that's also thinner than average.

nike air force 1 07 lv 8 outsole thickness 1 22215254 main

At 4.9 mm, we understand the brand didn't go for a chunkier piece in order not to add some extra weight to the shoe. But ah well, the thinner the outsole and the less durable the rubber, the sooner you'll have to get a new pair of shoes!

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner_outdoor_010

Still, as long as you keep this pair for its intended use (which is basically casual, so forget about anything adventurous), it should be by your side for a while.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 4.9 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 94 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

Nike decided to copy-paste the tread pattern or the nike hyper dunk low basketball shoes. And we totally get it; like, why would you change something so iconic that bling just fine?

nike air force 1 07 lv 8 outdoor 05 22215299 main

Moving away once again from the traditional herringbone pattern, the LV8's outsole features 2 pivot points (one at the ball of the foot and the other one at the heel) that give away its basketball heritage. The traction this pair provided was alright, and even though we didn't make much use of the pivot points, we're satisfied with the overall grip.

Price

nike vapor 9.5 tour ebay shoes for women camo nike free run 6 womens and now being introduced to its LV8 sister, we believe the main price difference (which is basically 10 dollars) comes from the higher stack of the latter.

If that's what you're looking for, we can't say this shoe is overprized. But the original model is way more durable (upper, heel padding and outsole), which means it'll withstand constant use way better. So, even though this newer iteration has a higher sole, it's not even softer, and it features an Air Unit just like the original.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner_outdoor_014

We can understand the higher price that comes with a new model, but it becomes a hard-to-swallow pill if we compare our lab test results of both shoes.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 $125
Average $121
Compared to 117 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
$50
Price
$220

Reflective elements

The zumiez nike hyper dunk low basketball shoes LV8 doesn't have reflective elements even though its aesthetics are pure fire!

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Reflective elements-1

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 No

Tongue padding

The overall padded structure of this AF didn't disappoint us when we measured its tongue.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Tongue padding-1

Our caliper returned 8.0 mm, which is lower than average but more than enough for us! A more stuffed tongue could've: a) made the whole shoe heavier, b) jeopardized its breathability, and c) reduced the inner space of an already snug pair.

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner_outdoor_08

In conclusion, we believe the brand made the right choice, and maybe it could've even opted for a thinner tongue, saving up some weight.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 8.0 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 94 sneakers
nike air vandals low back chair
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

Heel tab

The LV8 doesn't have any kind of heel tab, but with its non-gusseted tongue, we don't think it needed one.

nike air force 1 07 lv 8 outdoor 03 22215297 main

We didn't have any problems when we put the shoe on, and we really liked the suede touch with the name of the line and the logo.

nike presto white grey pink blue background flyer!

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 None

Removable insole

You know it, we know it, everybody knows it. We're huge fans of removable insoles!

nike sb stussy for sale california by owner Removable insole-2

And this AF pair features one, so if you want or need to change it, feel free to do it! Just please keep in mind that we're not talking about the roomiest sneaker out there, so if you go for a super padded tongue, it might lead to discomfort.

Test results
nike free run 6 womens LV8 Yes