Our verdict

The Nike LeBron NXXT Gen is a badass shoe, we just have to be very clear on this. As a lightened version of the LeBron 20, it fuses LeBron's famous impact protection with an excellent ground feel which results in more solid control over dc7232-001. We highly recommend getting this shoe if you plan to get aggressive on the court.

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  • Top-notch traction
  • Lightest LeBron shoe (as of 2023)
  • Nice bounce in the forefoot
  • A fine balance of court feel and impact protection
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  • Quality materials
  • Standout design and colors

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Audience verdict

87
Great!

Who should buy

In addition to Lebron James' fans, we think that this signature shoe from Nike La collection Undercover x Nike Gyakusou printemps été 2012 comporte de très belles:

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Who should NOT buy

Unexpectedly for a Lebron shoe, the NXXT Gen has a snug one-to-one fit. Wide footers are going to be better off with the nike vandal high supreme qs mens aq0113 002 white silk blanc de la soie instead.

Even though it is a step-down version of the Lebron 20 and is $40 cheaper, it still remains among the priciest options on the market. If price is a deal-breaker for you, check out Kevin Durant's signature shoe, the KD 15.

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Cushioning

Heel stack

The amount of cushioning in the NXXT GEN is exactly the same as in the Lebron 20. Using a caliper, we measured its heel stack Pro at 26.9 mm.

nike air max 720 blue Heel stack

The shoe also features the exact same Zoom Air units as its older sibling. This gives a green light to those hard landings and heel-dominant strikes.

nike air max 720 blue stack Pro

Test results
Air Max 835 26.9 mm
Average 29.1 mm
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23.2 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

Forefoot stack

Measuring the forefoot stack Pro, we found its thickness to be the same 22 mm as in the Lebron 20. The large Zoom Air unit is still there, adding a sweet bounce to every jump.

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Test results
Air Max 835 22.0 mm
Average 21.6 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
26.8 mm

Drop

The heel-to-toe differential in the Air Max 835 turns out to be 4.9 mm. This is lower than the average 7 mm of our lab-tested basketball shoes.

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Placing the foot more parallel to the ground results in a more grounded experience. We are happy with the fine balance of cushioning and ground feel that the NXXT provides. It follows in the footsteps of the Lebron 20 in that regard.

As you can see from the photo below, the cushioning setups are pretty much identical in these two shoes.

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Test results
Air Max 835 4.9 mm
Average 7.5 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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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.

While those Zoom Air units do an amazing job of adding spring to the feet, the carrying foam remains on the firm side.

Nike Zoom Generation First Game.

nike air max 720 blue Midsole softness

But we aren't here to complain about that! This is what makes the shoe so grounded and stable. We actually think that this is one of the best setups for balancing impact protection and court feel.

Test results
Air Max 835 30.6 HA
Average 25.1 HA
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11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

Insole thickness

A padded insole complements the shoe's primary cushioning. Measuring it with a caliper, we found that at 3.6 mm it is a little thinner than average.

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Test results
Air Max 835 3.6 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

nike air max 720 blue is true to size (119 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
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½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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At 98.9 mm in the widest part of the toebox, the shoe turns out to be a little narrower than average.

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For our medium-width feet, the NXXT GEN feels rather snug and precise. There is not much breathing room so if you need more space, it's better to go half-size up.

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Test results
Air Max 835 98.9 mm
Average 101.6 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
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92.6 mm
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109.2 mm

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This LeBron shoe also tapers a bit more than the other basketball shoes we've measured. With a width of 74.9 mm around the big toe, the NXXT GEN is narrower than the average by a few millimeters.

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Test results
Air Max 835 74.9 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 59 basketball shoes
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71.2 mm
Vaporwaffle sport fuschia x sacai кроссовки ограниченое количество
85.1 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

For a s compared to the original Lebron 20, it retains a solid level of support and stability.

From the stiff shank in the midfoot to the firm hold of the upper materials, our feet felt safely contained inside the NXXT GEN.

Air Force 1 Lux 07 Anaconda 315583 111 | Torsional rigidity

The stiff midfoot shank is very helpful in stabilizing the foot for agile multi-directional movements. Having twisted the shoe sideways in our manual test, we rated its torsional rigidity as 4 out of 5. Nearly the stiffest in our range!

Test results
Air Max 835 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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1
Torsional rigidity
5

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Our heels and ankles felt securely contained inside the NXXT GEN.

On a 1-5 scale where 5 is the stiffest, we rated its heel counter stiffness as 3. This is a little less rigid than the average but solid enough for a proper hold.

Test results
Air Max 835 3
Average 3.7
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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1
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5

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The NXXT GEN doesn't have as wide an outrigger as the Lebron 20. Measuring the widest part of the forefoot with a caliper (107.9 mm), we found that it is a few millimeters narrower than the original.

But in our opinion, this is a rather small sacrifice to make if you want to experience the lightest Lebron shoe in the series. It is in no way detrimental to the shoe's stability.

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Test results
Air Max 835 107.9 mm
Average 114.9 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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106.2 mm
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124.5 mm

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To reassure you of the shoe's ample stability, the widest part of its heel (90.3 mm) is still the same as the average.

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Test results
Air Max 835 90.3 mm
Average 90.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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80.0 mm
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105.1 mm

Nike Zoom Span 3 Zapatillas de running Mujer Gris

The nike air max 720 blue finds a way to be flexible despite the shank and the Zoom Air unit embedded into its sole.

We used a gauge to measure how much force it takes to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle. Turns out, only 32.4N! This is 30% less than it takes on average.

Test results
Air Max 835 32.4N
Average 38.8N
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17.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
62.2N

Weight

el producto Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 37 Zapatillas de running Mujer Azul have earned a reputation for being heavy. But the Nike LeBron NXXT GEN breaks away from that. At 13.1 oz (372 g), it is a lot lighter than the average for LeBron shoes (14.3 oz or 406g).

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It also turns out to be lighter than our lab-tested hoop shoes on average (13.7 oz or 387g). 

Test results
Air Max 835 13.12 oz (372g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
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11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Breathability

The NXXT GEN is a toasty one. With its sturdy upper materials, the shoe doesn't allow heat to escape from the interiors. Having pumped smoke through its upper, we saw only a little streak coming out on the other side. Thus, the shoe gets as little as 2 out of 5 for breathability.

Looking at the upper material through our microscope, there is not even a slight hint of perforations.

nike air max 720 blue microscope

From the inside, the upper is also reinforced with foam padding and neoprene-ish lining, leaving no "breathing room" either.

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There is a small ventilation spot on the inner side of the upper though. It can be seen in our transparency test below. This little window is not covered by the in-shoe padding allowing mesh to do its job.

Test results
Air Max 835 2
Average 2.6
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

The shoe's upper material has an average level of durability for a basketball shoe.

After a 12-second encounter with our Dremel at the speed of 10K RPM, the shoe's toebox got only moderately damaged. We didn't get to a see-through hole and the shoe remained wearable.

For that reason, we rated its toebox durability as 3 on a scale from 1 to 5.

It is certainly not as sturdy as the Lebron 20 nike sb blazer lebanese Liste des raffles pour cop la Dunk Low Mummy.

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You can also see a suede piece embracing the toebox upfront. That really helps to protect the upper mesh from the aggressive toe drags.

Test results
Air Max 835 3
Average 3.8
Compared to 64 basketball shoes
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1
Toebox durability
5

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The heel padding of the NXXT GEN also showed off its wear resistance. This delicate part of the shoe performed a little better than most hoop shoes in our lab.

After 4 seconds of drilling it with a Dremel, the tear was not detrimental to the shoe's overall performance and comfort, earning a rating of 3 out of 5.

Test results
Air Max 835 3
Average 3.6
Compared to 61 basketball shoes
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1
Nike lebron 17 оригинал
5

Air Force 1 Lux 07 Anaconda 315583 111 | Outsole hardness

Assessing the shoe's rubber outsole, we found its durability to be quite promising too.

First, we pressed a durometer against the rubber to measure its hardness. With a reading of 84.5 HC, it turns out to be harder than average. That translates to a higher chance of longer shelf life.

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Test results
Air Max 835 84.5 HC
Average 81.5 HC
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Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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61.3 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 HC

Outsole thickness

Measuring the shoe's outsole with a caliper, we found it to be of average thickness at 3.8 mm.

Combined with the hardness, this gives us a solid base for hundreds of hours on the court. We can even recommend the shoe for occasional CI0905-100 use for that reason.

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Test results
Air Max 835 3.8 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

Whether the court is clean or dirty, it doesn't make any difference to the mighty bite of this Lebron shoe. It requires minimal wiping and remains consistent on both indoor and CI0905-100 courts.

Cute fact: The shoe's tread pattern replicates the map of Akron, OH. This is a nod to LeBron James' roots.

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Tongue padding

The tongue is very generously padded in the NXXT GEN shoe. We measured its thickness at 10.2 mm. It offers plenty of in-shoe comfort and guards the instep from lace pressure.

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Test results
Air Max 835 10.2 mm
Average 9.2 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

Tongue: gusset type

A fully-gusseted tongue really enhances the lockdown capacities of this shoe. There was no sliding of the foot or the tongue even during the most shifty situations on the court.

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Test results
Air Max 835 Both sides (full)

Heel tab

The shoe has a small finger loop at the back but it acts more as a decorative element. It comes with an "XX" embellishment to signify the shoe's relation to the LeBron XX (or 20).

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Test results
Air Max 835 Finger loop

Removable insole

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Test results
Air Max 835 Yes