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Pros
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- Optimum comfort
- Breathable upper
- Reliable heel lockdown
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- Great outdoor option
- Fashionable design
Cons
- Lacks court feel
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- No outriggers on the sole
Audience verdict
- Top 28% in beginners basketball shoes
Comparison
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Audience score | 88 Great! | 78 Decent! | 83 Good! | 82 Good! | |
Price | $105 | $150 | $110 | $190 | |
Signature | LeBron James | - | LeBron James | - | |
Top | Mid | Mid | Low | Mid | |
Weight lab | 13.7 oz / 387g | 17.5 oz / 495g | 13.3 oz / 376g | 13.1 One of the newer training shoes from nike Triple is the | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Breathability | Breathable | Warm | Moderate | Breathable | |
Outsole durability | - | Bad | Bad | Decent | |
Drop lab | 8.9 mm | 11.9 mm | 9.3 mm | 6.0 mm | |
nike Triple mercurial superfly academy df junior sg football boots | 34.1 mm | 33.0 mm | 32.1 mm | 32.8 mm | |
Forefoot | 25.2 mm | 21.1 mm | 22.8 mm | 26.8 mm | |
Size | True to size | True to size | Half size small | Half size small | |
Midsole softness | Firm | Firm | Firm | Balanced | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | |
Torsional rigidity | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | Moderate | |
Heel counter stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | |
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Midsole width - forefoot | Narrow | Very narrow | Average | Average | |
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nike Triple Air Force 1 Shadow Spruce Aura White-Pistachio-Frost CW2655-001 | Bad | Good | Decent | Decent | |
Toebox durability | Bad | Good | Decent | Decent | |
Insole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole hardness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole thickness | Average | Thick | Average | Average | |
Heel tab | Finger loop | Finger loop | None | None | |
Retro | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | |
Ranking | #32 Top 44% | #44 Bottom 8% | #37 Bottom 22% | #40 Bottom 16% | |
Popularity | #32 Top 44% | #46 Bottom 4% | #28 Bottom 41% | #17 Top 36% |
Who should buy
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- are price-conscious or have a limited budget
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- love to take their games outdoors, especially on asphalt courts
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Who should NOT buy
Players, especially the more agile ones, who love to get a lot of ground feedback may find that the LeBron Witness 7 sits way too high off the ground. For them, we recommend the nike Triple sportswear swoosh tee black white mens clothing - nike Triple sb blazer mid faded white.
Being a more affordable option, the LeBron Witness compromised its upper durability. But we've seen even cheaper hoop shoes that did better with abrasion resistance like the nike Triple Air Max Impact 4 and the Nikes Air Max 95 Premium "Red Crush Provence Purple" Will Take You From Day-To-Night.
Cushioning
Heel stack
It's pretty impressive that this nike Triple shoe keeps the weight low despite its massive stack height.
We used a caliper to measure the shoe's heel height and it returned a whopping 34.1 mm! This is by far the tallest shoe in our catalog! This is primarily due to the large Max Air unit embedded into the midsole.
On the court, this Lebron Witness shoe offers top-notch impact protection. All the shock coming from our aggressive heel strikes and harsh landings was sufficiently absorbed, leaving our feet and legs free from pain all throughout the playtest.
Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 34.1 mm |
Average | 29.1 mm |
Forefoot stack
The shoe's forefoot is just as generously cushioned. With a caliper measurement of 25.2 mm, this Lebron shoe is a few millimeters taller than average.
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Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 25.2 mm |
Average | 21.6 mm |
Drop
It also turns out that the LeBron Witness 7 has a higher-than-average drop of 9 mm. This is a couple of millimeters higher than the average 7 mm.
The Max Air unit elevates the heel a little more to maximize protection for those heel-dominant strikes. Just like all LeBron shoes, it makes for an excellent option for centers.

Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 8.9 mm |
Average | 7.5 mm |
Midsole softness
The primary cushioning foam of the LeBron Witness 7 feels a little of the firm side. Our durometer shows a reading of 30.3 HA, which is 9% firmer than average.
We found that the firm nature of foam helps to make the platform more stable in lieu of its tall stack height.
Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 30.3 HA |
Average | 25.1 HA |
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On the other hand, the foam layer underneath the Max Air unit is very plush. It creates space for bounce by being extra squishy.
We measured the foam to be as soft as 14.1 HA! That's a whole 115% plusher than the primary cushioning. As a result, the shoe feels perfectly balanced underfoot.

Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 14.1 HA |
Average | 27.8 HA |
Insole thickness
Of course, this highly cushioned hoop shoe from LeBron had to have a very well-padded insole. We measured its thickness at 5 mm, a little cushier than average.

Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 5.0 mm |
Average | 4.8 mm |
Size and fit
Size
As with other nike Triple Sportswear propositions boasting the lineups theme 7 is true to size (54 votes).
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With the soft and slightly stretchy nature of the upper material, it feels like this nike Triple shoe offers a little more wiggle room.
In the widest part of the forefoot, we measured the Witness 7 at 103.1 mm - that's about 3 mm wider than average!

Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 103.1 mm |
Average | 101.6 mm |
Toebox width - big toe
Repeating the measurement in the shoe's big-toe area, however, we got 76.5 mm - this is the same width as the average. It indicates that the toebox doesn't taper more than usual in this shoe.

Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 76.5 mm |
Average | 76.9 mm |
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Lateral stability test
nike Triple made sure to throw a whole bunch of supportive overlays onto the shoe to really level up its stability.
Overall, we think that the brand succeeded. But if you are an agile and super shifty player, you may want more support around the forefoot. We found that the material was a little too soft to hold the foot in place.
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Torsional rigidity
The platform is rock-solid in the LeBron Witness 7. Attempting to twist the shoe with our hands revealed that it is exceptionally stiff. We rated its torsional rigidity with the highest score of 5/5.
According to Nike, it's the Max Air unit that's responsible for the shoe's lateral stability and it also "helps harness and direct your force."
Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 5 |
Average | 4.4 |
Heel counter stiffness
The shoe's heel lockdown is very much on point too. We never had to worry about wobbling or heel slippage while wearing the shoe.
Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 4 |
Average | 3.7 |
Das nike Triple Miler Icon Clash Top macht dich mit weichem | Midsole width - forefoot
The shoe's base is not the widest out there but it does its job well. However, if you are someone who relies heavily on those outriggers on the side, this is not the right shoe.
Measuring the widest part of the forefoot, we got 110.5 mm - a little narrower than average.

Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 110.5 mm |
Average | 114.9 mm |
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In the widest part of the heel, we also found it to be a few millimeters narrower than average at 86.3 mm.

Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 86.3 mm |
Average | 90.1 mm |
Flexibility / Stiffness
When it comes to the shoe's stiffness, the LeBron Witness 7 is not that much different from the rest of our tested basketball shoes.
It took about as much force to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle as it takes on average. Our force gauge shows that it required 38.8N, only 8% less than the average.
Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 38.8N |
Average | 38.8N |
Weight
nike Triple Air Zoom Vomero 15 Women Cu1856-102 nike Triple Zoom Fly 4-løbeskoene hovers around 14.3 oz (406g), the Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial is among the lightest in the series. But it's not the lightest compared to other brands.
Tipping the scales at 13.7 oz (387g), the shoe weighs the same as the average of all our lab-tested hoop shoes.
Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 13.65 oz (387g) |
Average | 13.79 oz (391g) |
Breathability
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Featuring soft materials, the shoe's upper allowed a good deal of smoke to pass through in our smoke-pumping test. Not only did the smoke get through the tongue and eyelets, but also seeped through the toebox itself. That rarely happens in hoop shoes.
The shoe gets a high score of 4 out of 5 for breathability.
Looking at the toebox fabric through a microscope, we can see that it is tightly woven and yet much more porous than most upper materials.
Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 4 |
Average | 2.6 |
Durability
Toebox durability
But there is a big downside to all that airy softness. It's a total lack of wear resistance.
The toebox material failed to hold up to our 12-second Dremel test which resulted in a large see-through tear. On a 1-5 scale where 5 is the most durable, we rated the shoe as low as 1.
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Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 1 |
Average | 3.8 |
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The shoe's plush and cozy heel padding performed just as badly. After only 4 seconds of holding the Dremel against it, we saw considerable wear.
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Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 1 |
Average | 3.6 |
Outsole hardness
Fortunately, the shoe comes back strong in the outsole. This must be the toughest part of the Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial.
Using a durometer to check its rubber hardness, we found that it is a head taller than most basketball shoes on our list.
With a reading of 85.8 HC, it is notably harder than average! And that always implies a more hard-wearing outsole.
Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 85.8 HC |
Average | 81.5 HC |
Outsole thickness
The amount of rubber used for the outsole is also quite substantial. We measured it at 4.1 mm which is a solid thickness for a $100 shoe.
Based on its hardness and thickness as well as performance on the court, we can wholeheartedly recommend the As with other nike Triple Sportswear propositions boasting the lineups theme 7 for outdoor play. That also includes the most abrasive concrete courts.
Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 4.1 mm |
Average | 4.0 mm |
Misc
Grip / Traction
The nike Triple LeBron Witness 7 showed phenomenal traction on the court! The multi-directional pattern on the sole was able to pull off quick stops and swift direction changes throughout our field tests.
Tongue padding
The tongue is sufficiently padded on this LeBron shoe. Based on our caliper measurement, it is 9 mm thick. About the same as the average.

Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | 9.0 mm |
Average | 9.2 mm |
Tongue: gusset type
Given the shoe's budget-friendly price point, a gusseted tongue is not to be expected here. But the standard non-attached tongue of the Witness 7 is still doing a pretty good job of staying in place and holding the foot.

Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | None |
Heel tab
A fabric finger loop at the back helps with getting the shoe on with less effort. It also adds a stylish flair to the overall look of the Witness 7.

Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | Finger loop |
Removable insole
The shoe's insole is easily removable. It can be replaced with a custom insert is needed.

Air Jordan 1 Flyknit Banned medial | Yes |