Our verdict

The SLAM DUNK × NIKE AIR JORDAN VI RETRO an investment that will give a lot of returns. We believe that this is the case where a high price tag is absolutely justified. For us, this shoe is an instant top pick in the durability and stability departments. And for sure, it is among the best options for outdoor use that we've seen in a while. If Nike fixes its firm midsole and trims down the weight for the next iteration, we are ready to claim it as THAT SHOE.

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Audience verdict

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Who should buy

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Who should NOT buy

Womens Nike Space Hippie 04 Lemon Venom previous version of the Cosmic Unity, we believe that the v3 is a bit of a letdown when it comes to cushioning and weight. If you want a softer and more responsive Zoom Air cushioning, go with the v2. We also found that it is a whopping 2.3 oz (65g) lighter!

Another great alternative, in our opinion, is the Nike KD 15. It is 1.7 oz (48g) lighter, has plusher and bouncier cushioning, and is just as great for outdoor courts.

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

The shoe's cushioning comprises a drop-in midsole that sits on top of an embedded midsole. We measured the combined stack height of these two.

In the heel, our caliper shows 27.9 mm of stack, which is slightly thinner than average but still in the medium range.

Less cushioning typically translates to a better ground feel and we can confirm that the Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey feels more grounded.

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Heel stack
Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 27.9 mm
Average 29.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
23.2 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, we measured the stack height at 20.7 mm. It is also considered average for a basketball shoe. It is neither too thin to hurt the ball of the foot not extra cushioned.

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Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 20.7 mm
Average 21.6 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
26.8 mm

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This slight elevation of the heel above the toes is right at the average of hoop shoes. We believe that it will suit most players.

Bigger guys and gals, on the other hand, may benefit from a higher drop as it gives more impact protection in the heel. Some shoes like that include the Schuhe NIKE Run Swift 2 CU3517 004 Black White Dk Smoke Grey (10.4 mm).

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Drop
Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 7.2 mm
Average 7.5 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
3.9 mm
Drop
13.7 mm

Midsole softness

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

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The cushioning of the SLAM DUNK × NIKE AIR JORDAN VI RETRO a far-far cry from the brand's claim of "cloud-like cushioning." We repeated the durometer measurement several times to make sure we are not biased and yet every time the tool confirmed our experience - this shoe is firm. At 33.3 HA, the Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey is about 20% firmer than average. 

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Midsole softness

Because of that, the shoe feels dense (and even thin) and definitely lacks impact protection for our moderate body weight. Unfortunately, it is a downgrade from the second iteration which was 32% softer and felt amply cushioned despite the lower stack height.

Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 33.3 HA
Average 25.1 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

Insole thickness

Because the shoe comes with a drop-in midsole, there is no insole in the Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey per se.

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We are not exactly sure why Nike went with this midsole design. But at least it gives us an opportunity to replace its underwhelming cushioning with something more fun and protective. Not to mention that it gives way to using custom orthotics.

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Insole thickness
Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 0.0 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

SLAM DUNK × NIKE AIR JORDAN VI RETRO slightly small (56 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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Having retrieved a gel replica of this Nike shoe's toebox, we measured its widest part at 93.6 mm.

Even though it is slightly wider than average, the shoe still falls into the medium-width range but with a tough of wiggle room.

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Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 93.6 mm
Average 92.8 mm
Compared to 28 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
88.9 mm
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96.6 mm

Toebox width - big toe

On the flip side, the shoe's toebox has some tapering towards the toes which reflected in a below-average width of 67.8 mm near he big toe. However, it's not aggressive enough to cause any serious toe jamming for a medium-width foot.

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Toebox width - big toe
Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 67.8 mm
Average 69.3 mm
Compared to 28 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
64.2 mm
Toebox width - big toe
72.6 mm

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The Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey doesn't skimp on vertical space either with am above-average toebox height of 25.4 mm.

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Toebox height
Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 25.4 mm
Average 23.4 mm
Compared to 28 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
20.1 mm
Toebox height
27.4 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Luckily, the Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey comes back strong when it comes to support and stability. This shoe made us feel contained like no other!

The first salute goes out to supportive materials on the upper. All those sturdy woven layers of Flymesh and Flyknit blend together to lock the foot in place. We experienced zero in-shoe movement.

Just look how little stretch (if any) there is in the upper!

Torsional rigidity

Our next shoutout goes to the plastic shank embedded into the midsole. It extends up on both sides, firmly bracing the arch. We haven't seen expanded shanks like that in quite some time.

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This design is responsible for the shoe's increased torsional rigidity. Twisting it is not that easy! On a scale from 1 to 5, where 5 is the stiffest, we rated it as 4.

We consider it an essential stability component of the Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3.

Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The shoe's heel cup was another pleasure surprise. First of all, it is notably stiffer than most basketball shoes. Giving it a good squeeze, we rated its stiffness as 4 out of 5.

Secondly, the shoe's rear foot is designed in such a way that our heels ended up sitting quite deeply in it. Heel slippage is simply non-existent here.

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Heel cup

Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
1
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5

Midsole width - forefoot

Finally, we cannot leave the shoe's wide base without attention.

Measuring the widest part of the forefoot with a caliper, we found it to be 115.3 mm. This is a little wider than average.

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Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 115.3 mm
Average 114.9 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
106.2 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
124.5 mm

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The Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey also features a wide heel area. We measured its widest part at 91 mm. A solid average for a hoop shoe.

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Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 91.0 mm
Average 90.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
80.0 mm
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105.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

Being such a sturdy shoe, the Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 loses a bit on the flexibility front.

It doesn't bend very easily on the foot and as our lab test shows, it's not very bendy per se. It took 23.1N of force to get the shoe to flex in the forefoot, according to our lab machine.

We anticipate that the shoe will get more flexible with use but the break-in period is going to take a while.

We felt less maneuverable in the Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey but in return, we got smoother heel-to-toe transitions and enhanced stability.

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Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 23.1N
Average 20.5N
Compared to 20 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
13.4N
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25.9N

Weight

Apparently, being a durable shoe has its price.

The Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 gained some serious weight compared to its predecessor. It now tips the scales at 15.7 oz (444g) whereas the average of our lab-tested hoop shoes is 13.7 oz (387g).

It feels very substantial underfoot but it seems to be the trade-off for the unmatched wear resistance and overall support.

Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 15.66 oz (444g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Breathability

When we first saw all those layers of mesh and knit embracing the upper of the Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey, we instantly thought "Uh-oh, here comes a toaster." And yet, our smoke machine test proved that this Nike shoe found a way to ventilate the interiors.

Based on the amount of smoke passing through the upper, we assessed its breathability with a rating of 3 out of 5.

It is clear from the transparency test below which parts of the upper are responsible for the airflow.

Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 3
Average 2.6
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

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In addition to its mesmerizing looks, the embroidered upper of the Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey is also impressively strong. It survived our 12-second Dremel test with very minor damage and deserved the highest rating of 5/5. No wonder it is advertised for outdoor use!

Seeing what the same test did to the cheaper Nike Lebron Witness 7 ($115), it becomes clear why the Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey is asking for $170.

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Toebox durability comparison

Of course, we couldn't help but explore the shoe's upper under our microscope in an attempt to reveal its secret durability formula.

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We can see how multiple layers of woven fabric create several layers of defense on the Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3. This shoe is ready for some serious wear and tear.

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Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 5
Average 3.8
Compared to 64 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

Back in the heel, the collar padding also showed excellent results in our Dremel test. Pressing the tool against the material for 4 seconds, we saw smaller damage compared to basketball shoes on average.

In this part of the upper, we rated the Cosmic Unity as 3 out of 5.

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Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 3
Average 3.6
Compared to 61 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

The shoe's unmatched durability includes the outsole as well.

Measuring the hardness of its rubber with a durometer, we found it to be 86.5 HC. This is harder than 81% of our lab-tested basketball shoes. And in our experience, it takes much longer to wear through hard rubbers.

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Outsole hardness

This fact in combination with our playtests allows us to wholeheartedly recommend the Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 for outdoor use.

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 outsole

Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 86.5 HC
Average 81.5 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
61.3 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 HC

Outsole thickness

We also use a caliper to check how thick the outsole is. At 3.5 mm, it is not among the thickest we've seen.

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Outsole thickness

But we wouldn't be so concerned about that because the nature of the treads on the Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey looks very reassuring. Wide and deep, these lugs are not easy to wear off.

Based on all of our findings in the durability department, we can claim this Nike shoe to be one of the best for outdoor use.

Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 3.5 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The grip is fabulous on the Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3. We mostly tested the shoe on a rubberized outdoor court and felt very surefooted. But we can readily recommend it for hardwood and concrete surfaces too.

We had to wipe the dust off much less frequently compared to other basketball shoes.

Tongue padding

The shoe's tongue is much thinner than average. At 4.9 mm, it is nearly twice thinner. And yet, it feels fairly well-padded.

We think that more padding in the tongue would be unnecessary as the shoe's upper offers plenty of support and in-shoe comfort as is.

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Tongue padding
Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey 4.9 mm
Average 9.2 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
A Black Travis Scott Nike Air Force 1 Just Surfaced
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

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Surprisingly for its higher-end price point, the Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey doesn't have a gusseted tongue.

However, this was never an issue for us as the tongue stayed in place and wrapped around our insteps comfortably.

The tongue is pretty wide and is made of a neoprene-ish material, which apparently makes up a success formula for this Nike shoe.

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Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey None

Heel tab

Because the edge of the shoe's collar is made of a pliable Flyknit material, having a finger loop to assist with putting it on is pretty handy.

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Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey Finger loop

Removable insole

Remember that taking the insole out of the Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 equates to removing the shoe's cushioning entirely. So you would need to find a thick replacement of at least 12 mm in the heel.

Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 Removable insole
Test results
Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey Yes

Sustainable materials

As a final bonus, the Nike C S Older Kids Shoe Grey is claimed to be partially made of responsibly sourced materials. These include recycled post-manufactured and post-consumer waste like yarns, textiles, and plastics.Nike SB Dunk Low Red Lobster 3 laces