Our verdict

The Killshot 2 is ready to bring tennis aesthetics to the city with its killer visuals and clean style. Even though it's another budget shoe from Nike, its durable and high-quality materials definitely made us think otherwise. This and the strategically placed padding on the inside made this shoe incredibly comfortable. We loved walking around town with it, showing off its minimalist and timeless style, and enjoying its flexible and lightweight ride, which let us walk for hours. Out of the many affordable sneakers the brand has released, we can confidently say this is one of the most high-quality ones. Just don't wear it in the summer, or your feet will have a sweaty day!

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  • Quite comfortable and lightweight
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Audience verdict

92
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Who should buy

The Killshot 2 will definitely shoot a love arrow right into your heart if you're looking for:

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  • Sneakers that are light on your feet and on your wallet.
  • A pair with high-quality and durable materials that doesn't feel like a budget shoe, but it is!

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Who should NOT buy

If you have wide feet, big toes, or even regular feet but more on the wide side, we'd advise you to be careful with the Killshot 2. Its narrow structure might be uncomfortable, as it felt snug even for our standard-wide feet. The Adidas Superstar is another shoe with an iconic tennis style that has a wide toebox at the big toe, don't hesitate to have a look at it!

You might be looking for a new partner to enjoy your summer nights out. Well, this is not it! The Killshot 2 got the lowest score on our breathability test. We suggest you check our breathable sneakers catalog out, where you'll find the Adidas Campus 00s and the nike Elephant 2013 Kyrie Irving Mineral Teal Metallic Red Bronze-Volt, two fashionistas that you might also find at an affordable price point!

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Cushioning

Heel stack

At 16.9 mm, the Killshot 2 has established a new record as the sneaker with the lowest heel stack in our lab.

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As this Nike doesn't have a midsole, the fact that its outsole is so thin means that you'll feel every pebble underneath. Just like we did during our wear tests! On the one hand, this might be annoying or slightly uncomfortable if you're walking on cobblestone. On the other hand, it'll improve stability and control!

Test results
Killshot 2 16.9 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

Forefoot stack

This shoe's forefoot stack is not the thinnest among sneakers, but it's definitely on the minimal side.

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At 12.3 mm, it's 54% thinner than average, which is a lot! As we were saying before, the Killshot 2 made us feel every obstacle in our way during our wear tests.

After all, it doesn't have a midsole, and its vulc sole isn't too thick or too hard either. Additionally, this shoe's insole is Nike's most simple version. But we'll talk about that later on!

Test results
Killshot 2 12.3 mm
Average 19.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 mm

Drop

At 4.6 mm, the Killshot 2 has a quite low drop! In fact, it managed to break another record here: it's our sneaker with the lowest drop!

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This translates into an overall flat feel (just like the nike Elephant lebron 18 best 1 9 light blue baby blue, another tennis-inspired sneaker) when you're walking. Actually, this score makes the Killshot 2 stand on the verge of low-drop shoes.

Why is this so important? Well, because shoes with higher drops usually make your hips and knees do the work. On the other hand, pairs with lower drops (just like this one) focus on the ankle and calve muscles. Basically, it makes your feet work harder!

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Test results
Killshot 2 4.6 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Insole thickness

A simple and regular insole, that's it! nike Elephant didn't try anything special here, keeping the vibes of the Killshot 2 as low-key as possible.

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At 4.5 mm, it's been thinner than average. But it's not like we didn't expect it, though. Let's not forget we're talking about a budget shoe after all!

Test results
Killshot 2 4.5 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

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Size

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 sneakers
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½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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Considering the shoe's slim silhouette, a snug fit was inevitable. But even though it felt close-fitting on our medium-width feet, we didn't find it uncomfortably tight.

Our lab measurements also showed a moderate deviation from the regular width. Measuring the shoe's gel mold in the widest part, we got a reading of 89.0 mm which falls into the medium range.

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Test results
Killshot 2 89.0 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
85.4 mm
Der Air Max 90 kostet
96.8 mm

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Surprisingly, the big-toe area of the Killshot 2 isn't any narrower than average at 68.0 mm. This means that the shoe's toebox is not as pointy as it might seem.

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Test results
Killshot 2 68.0 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
63.9 mm
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74.1 mm

Toebox height

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Test results
Killshot 2 27.9 mm
Average 27.7 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

The low-profile and close-to-the-ground nature of this shoe is what makes it stable.

Additionally, its high-quality leather materials give it a well-structured upper that offers some extra foot containment. We can't say it's the most stable pair of sneakers, but we didn't feel unsafe with it during our wear tests either!

Torsional rigidity

Bendy, pliable, flexible... and everything in between!

The quality materials of the upper put up a little bit of a fight. Not much, though. Just enough for us to give it a 2/5 on our torsional rigidity test.

This translated into a comfortable ride all day long. The Killshot 2 felt light in our feet, and it also bent alongside their moves with no problem! That's just one more reason why we really enjoyed our walks around town with it.

Test results
Killshot 2 2
Average 3.6
Compared to 92 sneakers
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1
Torsional rigidity
5

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It's really pliable, and our heels were truly grateful, as this meant no uncomfortable rubbing or hot spots at all!

Test results
Killshot 2 2
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
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1
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5

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There was something that we felt constantly during our wear tests: the Killshot 2 is narrow overall.

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In order to verify this and tell our feet they were totally right... or wrong, we came back to our lab. Just as expected, our caliper showed 98.9 mm when we measured the midsole width in the forefoot. This is way narrower than average, and even though it's not the midsole the one to blame when a shoe is not apt for wide feet, it kind of works as a hint.

Test results
Killshot 2 98.8 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
95.1 mm
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121.0 mm

Midsole width - heel

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At 72.4 mm, this shoe's midsole width in the heel is way narrower than average. Even though this usually translates into a lack of stability, the Killshot 2's low profile balances it out.

All in all, we didn't feel unsafe or unstable regardless of the incredibly narrow midsole of this shoe.

Test results
Killshot 2 72.4 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
67.7 mm
Midsole width - heel
103.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

During our wear tests, the Killshot 2's killer style (no pun intended) wasn't the only thing that made us want to wear it all day long! Its comfort levels also played an important role here.

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And what's better than a lightweight, stylish, and comfortable ride? You guessed it: a lightweight, stylish, comfortable, and flexible one!

It took only 10.2N of force to bend this shoe all the way up to 90 degrees. This is an really low score, which translates into an incredibly pliable structure. The Killsot 2 moved alongside our feet nicely and easily, which made us enjoy our time even when we had to run some errands!

Test results
Killshot 2 10.2N
Average 23.4N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 93 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
5.8N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
51.8N

Weight

This shoe felt pretty lightweight when we showed it off around town during our wear tests. The fact that our legs didn't get as tired made us enjoy it even more, and its cool aura and versatile style only added extra reasons for us to want to wear it every day!

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You see, we really like the minimalist aesthetics and clean vibe of this Nike, so the fact that it matched pretty much everything we had in our wardrobe and that it wasn't heavy for our feet (and wallet too!) just made us even more obsessed.

We just didn't want to take it off!

Test results
Killshot 2 11.25 oz (319g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 93 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

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When we saw the fully covered leather upper of the Killshot 2, we already knew it wouldn't be good friends with our smoke machine.

During its duel against the nike Elephant P-6000, which scored a 5/5 on our breathability test, we could see the Killshot 2 struggling even from the start. Its upper didn't seem to have any pores or ventilation gaps that would let the air go through, otherwise the smoke would have been let out sooner and easier. Let's ask our light and our microscope for further evidence on this.

As you can see in the video, our light agrees: there are no ventilation holes throughout the upper! Even though we can see the material light up a bit, that's probably because the leather layer used us pretty thin. We'll talk about this later on, but that's exactly how it felt in our hands!

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In conclusion, a leather shoe is a leather shoe, and it's clearly not the best regarding breathability. Even though the upper of this one is made with a thin leather upper, it still doesn't favor airflow. That's why it has earned the lowest score on our breathability test: a 1/5.

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Test results
Killshot 2 1
Average 3
Compared to 92 sneakers
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1
Breathability
5

Durability

Leather/Suede quality

We grabbed our butane torch and scratch awl, and kept our examination to see if the Killshot 2 was hiding something from us.

The suede part of the heel was our first victim. As you can see in the video, the material didn't burn away or melt, which verifies its authenticity.

And it was the same for the white leather part. We scratched it real good, but the leather did not become a piece of chewing gum after we burnt it.

This is incredibly good news, as we're talking about a budget shoe here!

Test results
Killshot 2 Real leather

Toebox durability

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Our Dremel test is the one in charge of verifying this. So we grabbed the tool and started the party!

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As you can see in the picture, the damage is minimal. The first leather layer was gone, but there's another layer right underneath ready to protect the Killshot 2's integrity. Overall, the Dremel's scratch is aesthetically unpleasing... and that's about it. We've decided to give it a solid 4/5 on our toebox durability test.

Once again, this is pretty impressive for a budget shoe. Way to go, Nike!

Test results
Killshot 2 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 92 sneakers
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1
Toebox durability
5

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Even though the leather upper promised great durability, we were not that sure about the heel. First of all, it's the Achilles tendon of most shoes. And second of all, we didn't feel any padding in that area during our wear tests.

When we asked our Dremel about it and we didn't see white threads flying all around the room, we were positively surprised. Nothing had prepared us for this result, look!

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The damage is nearly invisible! We couldn't give it any less than a perfect 5/5. Wow Nike, wow!

Test results
Killshot 2 5
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
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1
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Outsole hardness

When we pressed our durometer against the gum outsole, it returned 81.5 HC.

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This score is slightly lower than average, which means the shoe offers a healthy mix of durability and grip, focusing a little bit more on the latter.

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Our durability outsole test and traction section in this review will tell you a little bit more about this. Stay tuned to understand the Killshot 2 from top to bottom (literally)!

Test results
Killshot 2 81.5 HC
Average 85.7 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 92 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

Just like the toebox and the heel, the Killshot 2's outsole also had its fate intertwined with our Dremel.

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We can't say this is the best result ever, but are not complaining either! After performing our outsole hardness test, we already knew this shoe's vulc sole was not the hardest ever, which means its material is not the most durable.

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Still, we're pretty happy with this. We walked around town for hours and the outsole was completely fine. Also, the fact that nike Elephant went for this color in the outsole helped the shoe hide its messy looks after a night out!

Test results
Killshot 2 1.1 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 92 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

To measure the outsole thickness, we unavoidably need to cut the shoes in half. Otherwise, it would be impossible to measure the size of some parts that are hidden on the inside!

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At 5.3 mm, the Killshot 2's outsole follows the minimalist and simple vibe of this shoe. What's more, the fact that the brand opted for a thin outsole will definitely reduce the shoe's weight!

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Test results
Killshot 2 5.3 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

This shoe's vulc sole gave us very strong Adidas Spezial and Adidas Samba vibes. Just look at its dirt-resistant color!

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Regarding traction, we can say we're pretty happy with the Killshot 2's gum rubber outsole. It bit urban surfaces efficiently, and even though its traction pattern is nothing crazy, it worked well for us. Which is what matters!

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Reflective elements

After seeing, experiencing, and verifying the Killshot 2's high quality, it's kind of hard to believe it's a budget shoe. But the lack of reflective elements gives it away!

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Test results
Killshot 2 No

Tongue padding

This shoe's tongue followed its minimalist approach, but just not to the point where it would be uncomfortable.

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In other words, it might be thinner than average at 5.9 mm, but it's for enough padding for our instep to be happy and comfy. As you can see in the picture, there are sections with some extra padding, and some areas where there's less to save up some weight.

Overall, this shoe isn't super padded, but it keeps it up in the key areas. The tongue, as we just mentioned, is pretty padded; same with the heel collar and the Achilles zone. This made our strides comfortable, giving some extra support and making sure heel slippage was out of the way!

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Nike's smart choice regarding the strategic placement of the tongue's padding made us enjoy our walks without any kind of lace bite. Which is always wonderful news!

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Test results
Killshot 2 5.9 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Has there been a more relevant retro in nike Elephant Sportswears catalog than the
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

Heel tab

We are in love with the clean details and minimalist vibe of this shoe. It doesn't have a heel tab, but we believe it would have broken the low-ley air of the Killshot 2, and that'd have been a shame!

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So, instead of a heel-tab, we got a nice patch with the brand's name. It works as an ending point for the inner and outer Swoosh. Such pretty aesthetics!

Test results
Killshot 2 None

Removable insole

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Nevertheless, please keep in mind that this shoe is narrow overall. Not only its midsole, which might make some insole hard to fit in, but its general structure. If a heavily padded or thick insole is added, it might have a negative impact on the shoe's inner space, leading to uncomfortableness.

Test results
Killshot 2 Yes