Our verdict

The Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 is 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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  • Outstandingly durable
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  • Breathable enough
  • Sustainable materials

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  • Break-in needed

Audience verdict

83
Good!

Who should buy

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Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 review

Who should NOT buy

nike waffle wmns racer 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.

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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 Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 feels more grounded.

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Heel stack
Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 27.9 mm
Average 29.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
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.

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Forefoot stack
Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 20.7 mm
Average 21.6 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
26.8 mm

Drop

Calculating the difference between the heel and the forefoot height, we get a drop of 7.2 mm.

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 Kроссовки Nike flex experience rn 3 (10.4 mm).

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Drop
Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 7.2 mm
Average 7.5 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
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 Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 is 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 Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 is about 20% firmer than average. 

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 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 Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 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
Number of shoes
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

Insole thickness

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However, if you are wondering, the heel thickness of this component is 14.5 mm.

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 Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Insole thickness
Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 0.0 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 is slightly small (57 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

nike waffle wmns racer | Width / Fit

New

Having retrieved a gel replica of this Nike shoe's interiors, 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 touch of wiggle room.

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Toebox width - widest part
New test (recommended)
Old test
Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 93.6 mm
Average 92.8 mm
Compared to 28 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
88.9 mm
Width / Fit
96.6 mm

Toebox width

New

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

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New test (recommended)
Old test
Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 67.8 mm
Average 69.3 mm
Compared to 28 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
64.2 mm
Toebox width
72.6 mm

Toebox height

New

The Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 doesn't skimp on vertical space either with am above-average toebox height of 25.4 mm.

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Toebox height
Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 25.4 mm
Average 23.4 mm
Compared to 28 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
20.1 mm
Toebox height
27.4 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Luckily, the Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 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.

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Shank

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 Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2.

Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The shoe's heel cup was another pleasant 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 Dunk up sitting quite deeply in it. Heel slippage is simply non-existent here.

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Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
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 Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 115.3 mm
Average 114.9 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
106.2 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
124.5 mm

Midsole width - heel

The Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 also features a wide heel area. We measured its widest part at 91 mm. A solid average for a hoop shoe.

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 91.0 mm
Average 90.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
80.0 mm
Midsole width - heel
105.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

Being such a sturdy shoe, the Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 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 Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 but in return, we got smoother heel-to-toe transitions and enhanced stability.

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Flexibility / Stiffness
New test (recommended)
Old test
Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 23.1N
Average 20.5N
Compared to 20 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
13.4N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
25.9N

Weight

Apparently, being a durable shoe has its price.

The Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 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 Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 15.7 oz (444g)
Average 13.8 oz (391g)
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
11.3 oz (320g)
Weight
17.5 oz (495g)

Breathability

When we first saw all those layers of mesh and knit embracing the upper of the Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2, 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 Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 3
Average 2.6
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

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In addition to its mesmerizing looks, the embroidered upper of the Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 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!

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Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 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.

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 microscope 1

We can see how multiple layers of woven fabric create several layers of defense on the Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2. This shoe is ready for some serious wear and tear.

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 microscope 2

Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 5
Average 3.8
Compared to 64 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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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 Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 3
Average 3.6
Compared to 61 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
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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.

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This fact in combination with our playtests allows us to wholeheartedly recommend the Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 for outdoor use.

Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 outsole

Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 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
Number of shoes
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.

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But we wouldn't be so concerned about that because the nature of the treads on the Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 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 Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 3.5 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Misc

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 Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Tongue padding
Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 4.9 mm
Average 9.2 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

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Surprisingly for its higher-end price point, the Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 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 Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 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 Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Finger loop

Removable insole

Remember that taking the insole out of the Nike Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 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.

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Test results
Nike Vapor Street Flyknit 630335ver2 Yes

Sustainable materials

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