Scarpa da calcio multiterreno Nike Tiempo Legend 8 Academy MG Blu | Our verdict

Aptly named, the Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 is meant for light players whose playing style involves a lot of running on the court. Our playtests confirmed that the shoe inherits the fast-moving personality of its predecessor, the G.T. Run. Exceptionally light, minimal, and responsive, the Hustle 2 is fun to play in if you want to lose the stiffness and bulkiness of most hoop shoes these days. We loved the natural movement and court connection that this Nike shoe has to offer.

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  • Very light and speedy on foot
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  • Not for outdoor play
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Audience verdict

85
Good!

Scarpa da calcio multiterreno Nike Tiempo Legend 8 Academy MG Blu | Who should buy

We believe that the Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 must be on your radar if:

  • you are a light basketball player in search of a minimal shoe for sprinting up and down the court
  • you seek lightness and flexibility in your next pair of hoop shoes
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Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 review

Who should NOT buy

In our opinion, there are a few reasons why the Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 may not meet your needs on the court.

First of all, if you're a heavier player, you will need more impact protection and support. We recommend looking into the Nike LeBron NXXT GEN as an alternative. It also offers the benefit of better traction and is more outdoor-ready.

If you are not ready to pay $170 for a minimal shoe that doesn't even have a shank, consider the Nike Ja 1 Nike Air Max Premium sneakers.

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Cushioning

Heel stack

The Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 also stands out as the least cushioned shoe in our basketball roster. Measuring its stack height in the heel, we were amazed to see as little as 23.6 mm on our caliper!

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 Heel stack

It is by far the lowest hoop shoe in our lab along with the Nike Sabrina 1 (23.7 mm).

As you can probably guess, this Nike shoe offers very little impact protection, especially if you are a big guy! But in return, the Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 offers the most speedy setup for light and nimble players who sprint from baseline to baseline.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 23.6 mm
Average 29.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
23.2 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

Forefoot stack

Just like we expected, the forefoot stack of the Hustle 2 is some of the lowest in the industry, showing only 18.2 mm on the caliper.

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 Forefoot stack

If you enjoy a more intimate court feel, there is nothing more grounded than the Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 (as of today).

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 18.2 mm
Average 21.6 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
26.8 mm

Drop

A lower-than-average drop was also expected in this Nike basketball shoe.

The height difference between the shoe's heel and forefoot stacks comes in at only 5.4 mm which is a bit lower than the average.

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 Drop

This setup encourages a flatter and thus more natural foot position in which the heel sits only a few millimeters higher than the toes.

It feels less cushy and supportive than the higher drop but promotes a more planted experience in return.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 5.4 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.

Having sliced the Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 in half, we discovered that its cushioning setup is very similar to that of the Nike Air Force 1 Ultra New England Patriots 2020.

There is a full-length Zoom Air Strobel sitting on top of a full-length foam layer. We are Borough 100% sure that the shoe uses Cushlon foam because the compound is on the soft side and feels quite responsive.

Pressing our Shore A durometer against it returned 21.0 HA which is 22% softer than the industry average.

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However, you don't get to feel this plushness to the fullest because the foam is sandwiched between hard rubber and a firmer Zoom Air unit.

But overall, the Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 provides an immensely responsive ride that promotes speed above all else.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 21.0 HA
Average 25.1 HA
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Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

Insole thickness

To make sure your foot has enough buffer from the thin midsole and the firm Zoom Air Strobel, the shoe adds a well-padded insole.

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Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 5.3 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 air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 is true to size (58 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

Toebox width - widest part

Trying the Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 in our regular men's US size 9, we were very happy with its one-to-one fit. There was no pinching or pressure on the sides of our feet.

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 fit

Applying our caliper to the widest part of the shoe's toebox, we got 100.3 mm which is consistent with the other hoop shoes in the same size.

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Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 100.3 mm
Average 101.6 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
92.6 mm
Toebox width - widest part
109.2 mm

Dunk Low Court Purple

The shoe has a minor tapering towards the toes but it doesn't get narrower than the average. Our caliper showed a standard width of 76.3 mm around the big toe.

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In case you're wondering, the shoe's mesh toebox has absolutely no give to it. Don't expect the material to stretch out after a break-in.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 76.3 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 59 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
71.2 mm
Dunk Low Court Purple
85.1 mm

Lacing

For the most part, we found it easy to deal with the shoe's flat laces. Our only concern is that you might want to double-knot them for longer games because they seem a little slippery.

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In addition, the shoe offers two reinforced eyelets on the collar to give you the option of tying a runner's knot and getting the most out of the lockdown.

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 medial support

Stability

Lateral stability test

Even though stability is not this Nike shoe's forte, we are happy to say that it doesn't lack inherent stability as a minimalist shoe.

Its low-to-the-ground profile creates enough steadiness to provide balance for quick movements on the court. It is not the best option for super forceful cuts but is nice enough for light players with agile footwork.

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 lateral support

But even if the unfortunate ankle roll does occur, the shoe's platform is low enough to prevent the worst-case scenario.

Torsional rigidity

The Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607's midsole comes without a stabilizing shank but its full-length Zoom Air unit and high midsole topline generate enough stiffness to provide essential stability.

We rated the shoe's torsional rigidity with a pretty high score of 4 out of 5 in our manual test. Sure, it's a bit lower than the average of basketball shoes but we can't complain considering the intention behind its design.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

Please do keep in mind that the Hustle 2 also has little to no ankle support and a pretty weak rearfoot hold. We don't mean heel slippage but the lack of a structured heel counter that would create a barricade-like effect around the ankle.

Assessing the shoe's heel counter stiffness in our manual test, we couldn't rate it any higher than 3 out of 5. It is notably more pliable than the average.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 3
Average 3.7
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

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Another component that helps the Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 feel inherently stable is the lateral outrigger in the forefoot.

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 Midsole width in the forefoot

The widest part of the shoe's sole showed 116.5 mm on our caliper. That's even a couple of millimeters wider than average!

It's great that the shoe's forefoot stability helps to compensate for the lack of rearfoot support.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 116.5 mm
Average 114.9 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
106.2 mm
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124.5 mm

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Looking at the width of the shoe's heel also confirmed that the Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 is best for players who mostly stay on their toes.

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 Midsole width in the heel

Our caliper measured 84.6 mm in the widest part of the heel which is Borough 6 mm narrower than the average. Not the most stable landing area.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 84.6 mm
Average 90.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
80.0 mm
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105.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

Very few basketball shoes can boast flexibility these days, which makes the Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 a white crow in this department.

Packing no shank in the midsole, it took much less effort to bend the Hustle 2 to a 90-degree angle in our stiffness test. With a force gauge reading of only 28.9N, it is 40% more flexible than a typical hoop shoe.

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 flexibility

This Nike shoe treated us to buttery smooth heel-to-toe transitions with its easy flex and consistent cushioning.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 28.9N
Average 38.8N
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Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
17.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
62.2N

Weight

Positioned as a super nimble shoe for sprinting up and down the court, the Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 lives up to the marketing 100%! We are happy to report that it proved to be some of the lightest basketball shoes in our lab.

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 Weight

Clocking in at 12.0 oz (340g) in a men's US size 9, it is two ounces lighter than the average hoop shoe.

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Its weightlessness, minimal cushioning, and streamlined upper made us feel at full speed during the playtest.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 11.99 oz (340g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Breathability

With its minimal upper, mesh panels, and ventilation pores on the tongue, the Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 offers pretty decent breathability.

Look how swiftly the smoke escaped through the shoe's upper in the tongue area!

We are not surprised that this is the shoe's most ventilated area given the many airflow channels the tongue.

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We were hoping that the toebox mesh would enhance the shoe's breathability but the lens of our microscope shows how super densely woven it is. Not much hope for the airflow here.

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Assessing the Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607's overall breathability, we gave it a lower-than-average score of 2.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 2
Average 2.6
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

Compared to a typical basketball shoe, the Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 has a very minimal upper design with practically no reinforcements.

The shoe features a large mesh panel on top of the toebox which feels pretty frail to the touch. And as our Dremel test shows, it is very much prone to wear and tear.

The fabric threads tore within seconds of touching them with our Dremel's sandpaper tip. And the damage we saw was notably greater than what we usually see in the lab.

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Thus, we rated the shoe's toebox durability with a lower-than-average score of 3 out of 5.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 3
Average 3.8
Compared to 64 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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Gladly, the textile used for the shoe's inner lining proved to be much more resilient.

Its smooth nature stood up to the sandpaper looking Borough as good as new after the 4-second test. Thus, we readily rated its durability with a high score of 4.

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Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 4
Average 3.6
Compared to 61 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Nike Terra Kieger Womens
5

Outsole hardness

Despite looking like gummy bears, the rubber pimples on the shoe's outsole are actually pretty hard.

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 Outsole hardness

Our Shore C durometer returned a higher-than-average reading of 87.5 HC as we pressed it against one of the knobs. This is a very promising start.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 87.5 HC
Average 81.5 HC
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Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
61.3 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 HC

Outsole durability

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But after 22 seconds of exposure, the rubber didn't give in more than 0.5 mm! That's even shallower than average!

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So if you've never dealt with translucent rubber before, we hope this test assures you of its hard-wearing characteristics.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 0.5 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 52 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Last but not least, the shoe also uses a sufficiently thick rubber layer for the outsole. Measuring its thickness with a caliper retrieved a solid reading of 4.4 mm.

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So, with all that said, does the Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 make a great option for outdoor basketball courts? Unfortunately, we don't think so.

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 outsole design

We are concerned about the protruding rubber knobs as their shape makes them more prone to wearing out on hard outdoor surfaces.

An occasional game most likely won't do a great deal of damage but we can't recommend this Nike shoe for regular outdoor use.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 4.4 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

To be honest, the look of the shoe's outsole made us feel skeptical about its performance on the court...But that's why we are here to test it!

As it turns out, the shoe's gripping capacity is quite average, nothing to write home about. We are not sure if the brand went for this unusual design to save weight or just for fun.

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Its traction was good enough for quick stops and accelerations but it did attract dust like most other hoop shoes. Occasional wiping is necessary to keep the grip solid.

Tongue padding

The shoe's tongue is moderately padded with foam, showing 7.0 mm of thickness at the topmost part (where the lace pressure is usually the greatest).

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Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 7.0 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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We experienced a nice and secure foot containment inside the Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607. This is in part thanks to the shoe's semi-integrated tongue.

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Staying securely in place, it didn't shift around, bunch up, or cause any other trouble.

Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 Both sides (semi)

Heel tab

The Hustle 2 provides no finger loops or pull tabs to assist in  the on-and-off.

Nike Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 Heel tab
Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 None

Removable insole

You can always replace the stick insole of this Nike basketball shoe with your own orthotics if that's what you prefer.

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Test results
Nike air jordan 1 low cardinal red noble red white university gold men us 8-13 553558-607 Yes