Air Jordan Son of Mars 'White Club Purple' Detailed Images | Our verdict

The Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал became our instant top pick in multiple categories as the shoe kept checking every box in all of our lab and play tests! We found it a perfectly well-rounded hoop shoe that nails every essential feature to help you perform your best on the court. But above all, this Jordan shoe inspires plenty of confidence with its stellar support and stability even during our most forceful lateral cuts. And did we mention that it weighs lighter than the average mid-cut shoe? In a word, this is a rare example of a high-priced basketball shoe that is actually worth every penny, in our opinon.

Air Jordan Son of Mars 'White Club Purple' Detailed Images Pros

  • Unmatched stability and support
  • Extra secure foot containment
  • Outstanding dust-proof grip
  • Excellent impact protection
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  • Surprising breathability
  • Top-notch durability

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  • Not for outdoor courts
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Audience verdict

87
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Who should buy

You can't miss out on the Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал if you are a seasoned player in search of the following:

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  • a super grippy outsole that is immune to dust

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал review

Who should NOT buy

There are very few scenarios in which we think the Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал may not work for you.

One of them is frequent outdoor court use. These conditions are likely to destroy this Jordan shoe's traction pattern too fast. Consider the Кросівки nike air jordan retro high dark mocha among Basketball shoes Jordan Air Jordan 1 Retro High instead.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал lab test

Cushioning

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As opposed to the previous editions, the 38 goes for a low-profile cushioning prioritising court feel.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Heel stack

This is clearly reflected in the shoe's heel stack height. Measuring it with our calliper returned a modest reading of 26.3 mm. It is a few millimetres lower than the average but is on par with the Nike LeBron 21 (26.6 mm).

The shoe delivers on promise - we felt very grounded and in control of the movement during the playtest. But at the same time, we never felt as though impact protection was missing either. It is a very well-balanced setup.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 26.3 mm
Average 29.2 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
23.2 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

27.5cm stack

Checking the shoe's 27.5cm stack, we recorded 21.0 mm of thickness which is just about the same as the average.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал 27.5cm stack

From our experience, this stack height is very optimal for a mix of court feel and shock absorption. And it proved to be that way in this AJ shoe.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 21.0 mm
Average 21.7 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
15.5 mm
27.5cm stack
26.8 mm

Drop

Contributing to the shoe's steady and grounded feel is a relatively low heel-to-toe drop. At 5.3 mm, it is a few millimetres lower than average.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Drop
5.3 mm drop of the Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал

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10 mm drop of the New Balance TWO WXY V4
Test results
Air XXXVIII 5.3 mm
Average 7.5 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
4.0 mm
Drop
13.7 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал features a brand-new cushioning setup with a full-length Cushlon 3.0 foam and a Zoom Air Strobel on top of it.

As a whole, it feels moderately soft and responsive but grounded.

The Cushlon 3.0 is responsible for the shoe's midsole softness showing a pretty low durometer reading of 16.0 HA. It is 60% softer than the average basketball shoe cushioning and has a very comfortable and slightly bouncy nature that doesn't lose its properties when used for extended periods of time.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Midsole softness

The foam is sandwiched between the Zoom Air Strobel, the hard rubber outsole, and the firm carrier foam which kept us well-cushioned but stable at the same time.

We should also note that the XXXVIII's cushioning feels quite consistent from heels to toes because of the full-length units featured in it. The ride felt very smooth and predictable on the court which kept us very surefooted.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 16.0 HA
Average 24.7 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

Insole thickness

A nicely padded insole sits between the shoe's firm Zoom Air Strobel and the foot.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Insole thickness

Measuring its thickness with a calliper, we got 4.4 mm in the heel. This is a regular insole padding for a hoop shoe.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 4.4 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал is slightly small (19 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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The AJ XXXVIII made our medium-width feet feel at home in our regular US size 9.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Toebox width at the widest part

In the widest part of the toebox, our calliper showed a standard reading of 101.8 mm for a US 9 basketball shoe.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 101.8 mm
Average 101.6 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
92.6 mm
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109.2 mm

Toebox width - big toe

However, players with wide feet may want to go half-size up because the tapering makes the tip of the toebox narrower than average.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал fit

Measuring the shoe's 27.5cm near the big toe, we got 73.3 mm which is a bit narrower than average.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Toebox width at the big toe

Test results
Air XXXVIII 73.3 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 59 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
71.2 mm
Toebox width - big toe
85.1 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

If you're in search of the most reliable stability in a basketball shoe, you're looking at the right page.

During our playtests, the AJ XXXVIII proved to be unmatched when it came to foot containment. The support came from both the reinforced sole and the sturdy mid-cut upper.

Torsional rigidity

The torsional rigidity of this Jordan shoe is rock-solid. Literally. Trying to twist it with our hands felt like twisting an actual rock!

On a 1-5 scale where 5 is the absolute stiffest, we didn't hesitate to rate the XXXVIII with the maximum 5.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал medial side

The large and stiff rubber-and-plastic overlays on both sides of the platform made us feel barricaded inside the XXXVIII. Even though no shoe can guarantee 100% protection from ankle twists, we felt that it would take a lot of effort to buckle our feet in this Jordan.

If you check the bottom of the shoe, you will see that those plastic overlays on the sides also wrap around the sole's 27.5cm section. They work together with the small black shank (visible through the V-cuts) to provide some of the highest stability levels we've experienced in a basketball shoe.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал outsole

The Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал is a must for players who stay on their toes a lot throughout the game. The shoe's most effective stability is concentrated right there under the balls of their feet.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 5
Average 4.4
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The shoe's substantial and well-padded collar adds yet another layer of ankle support.

Just look at how little give there is to the heel counter as we push and squeeze it in our manual test. Once again, we confidently rate the Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал with the highest stiffness score - 5 out of 5!

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Heel tab

But here is the twist - the shoe's ankle collar doesn't feel bulky or constricting at all! Why? Because its back portion has been cut out to let the dorsiflexion happen freely. We believe that this is a smart response to the never-ending discussion of what collar height is best for basketball shoes.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 5
Average 3.7
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
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5

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We already mentioned that the shoe's stability is primarily centred in the 27.5cm section. So it's only natural that there is a nice outrigger on the lateral side here.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Midsole width in the 27.5cm

Our calliper showed a slightly wider-than-average measurement of 115.6 mm in the largest part of the shoe's 27.5cm.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 115.6 mm
Average 115.0 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
106.2 mm
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124.5 mm

Midsole width - heel

The heel portion of the XXXVIII's platform is not as wide and planted as in most basketball shoes. It feels more like a transition point that encourages the foot to hit the 27.5cm faster.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Midsole width in the heel

So if your playing style involves a lot of heel-dominant strikes, you should know that this Jordan shoe has a narrower-than-average heel width of 83.4 mm (in the widest part).

Test results
Air XXXVIII 83.4 mm
Average 90.3 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
80.0 mm
Midsole width - heel
105.1 mm

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We discovered that the Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал is very rigid in the areas where it is most needed. But it doesn't lack a touch of flexibility where it makes sense.

Those V-cuts in the 27.5cm allow the shoe to bend a bit more freely with the toes. This design was inspired by Michael Jordan's turn-around-jumper which requires a fine-tuned balance of stability and give.

Using a force gauge, we recorded that the shoe requires 37.2N to reach a 90-degree bend. This is slightly less than the average (by 10%).

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал flex

Test results
Air XXXVIII 37.2N
Average 38.5N
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Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
17.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
62.2N

Weight

Trying the Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал for the first time, we were pleasantly surprised with its on-foot weight. Is that really a mid-cut shoe?

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Weight

Putting it on a scale returned 13.9 oz (396g) which is on par with the average weight of low-top kicks!

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал shoe weight

With its open see-through side panes and cut-out heel collar, this version of the Air Jordan feels notably more nimble than its predecessors.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 13.90 oz (394g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Breathability

We rarely come across basketball shoes with highly breathable uppers, especially mid-cut ones. But the Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал is here to change that trend.

The shoe features large and open embroidered sidewalls on both sides of the upper. Paired with large cutouts on the tongue, they keep the interiors very nicely aerated. Our feet experienced a sweet breeze during the entire playtest.

Even though the shoe's toebox is covered in dense suede, we never felt as if breathability was lacking in the Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал.

Thus, we readily gave it a higher-than-average breathability score of 3.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 3
Average 2.5
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

The Jordan XXXVIII features more reinforced materials in the high-wear areas but leaves the rest of the upper open for breathability and lightness.

Depending on the colorway, you are either getting synthetic leather or synthetic suede as the key toebox material. In this review, we are testing the University Red shoe's fake suede toebox.

Let's see if that synthetic suede is strong enough to protect such a high-wear area as the shoe's toebox...

Of course, it is! We are testing a £200 shoe after all.

The suede got away with a merely cosmetic scratch which is even hard to see in the photo. Twelve seconds of drilling it with sandpaper at a 5K RPM speed did not blow through the material.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Toebox durability test

It is an impressive result that earned the XXXVIII the highest toebox durability score - 5 out of 5!

But that's not all.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал flexibility

The shoe's outsole rubber extends up covering the areas prone to toe drags. This helps to prolong the shoe's potential shelf life.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 5
Average 3.7
Compared to 56 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

The AJ XXXVIII keeps its game strong even on the inner side of the shoe.

Applying the sandpaper tip of our Dremel to the fabric inside the heel counter for 4 seconds, we were satisfied with the result.

The scuffing was so minor that we only subtracted one durability point from it, leaving the shoe's heel lining with a solid score of 4 out of 5.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Heel padding durability test
Test results
Air XXXVIII 4
Average 3.5
Compared to 53 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Don't be misled by the shoe's translucent rubber - it is not the same as gum rubber. And based on our lab tests, it even beats some solid rubbers when it comes to hardness and durability!

Even though rubber hardness does not guarantee higher durability, it certainly makes the shoe's outsole more hard-wearing.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Outsole hardness

Looking at the 87.5 reading on our Shore C durometer, the translucent rubber of this Jordan shoe is harder than 85% of the basketball shoe outsoles we've tested.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 87.5 HC
Average 81.9 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
61.3 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 HC

Outsole durability

The outsole continued to impress us with its excellent abrasion resistance in our Dremel test.

This time, we held the tool against the shoe's rubber for 22 seconds and ramped up the speed to 10K RPM. But the material remained steadfast.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Outsole durability test

It looks as though the Dremel only Brown off the dust from the treading. Checking the depth of the indentation with a tread gauge, it turned out to be the same as the average at 0.9 mm.

Does this mean that the Jordan XXXVIII is good for outdoor courts?

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал outsole design

Well, Foster games should not be a problem but we are worried that with regular outdoor use, its thin herringbone lines will smooth out pretty quickly compromising the grip. The rubber itself is strong but the thin tread lines are not.

Test results
Air XXXVIII 0.9 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 44 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

But if you limit the shoe to indoor courts, it will prove to be indestructible with a thick 4.0 mm rubber layer.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Outsole thickness
Test results
Air XXXVIII 4.0 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

We are not getting tired of listing the strong points of the Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал. This time, it's the shoe's phenomenal gripping capacity!

Squeaky and tacky, it delivered fantastic stopping power during our playtests on both indoor and outdoor courts. It also managed to catch our feet from all the different angles.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал traction

And what's truly amazing - the shoe's outsole is dust-proof! We hardly needed any wiping to experience the most secure traction.

Tongue padding

About two-thirds of the shoe's tongue are very lightly padded (only a few millimetres of thickness).

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Tongue padding

However, it features double padding at the topmost part where the buffer is most needed to prevent lace bites. Here, the tongue thickness exceeds the average by a few millimetres (at 11.9 mm).

Test results
Air XXXVIII 11.9 mm
Average 9.4 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

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The shoe's tongue is fully integrated into the upper creating a very secure foot containment in addition to the supportive collar.

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Test results
Air XXXVIII Both sides (full)

Heel tab

There are no finger loops or pull tabs on the shoe's collar. However, its structured nature and lowered heel portion make the on-and-off pretty effortless.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал no Heel tab
Test results
Air XXXVIII None

Removable insole

The stock insole is easily removable if you need a custom pair of orthotics for your basketball shoes.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал Removable insole
Test results
Air XXXVIII Yes

Sustainable materials

According to Nike, the Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал was produced with ethically sourced materials as part of the Move to Zero initiative.

Новые кроссовки jordan one take оригинал lateral side