Our verdict

We discovered that Nike Mens SE Shoe has elements that are not usually found in basketball shoes, and this makes it extra special. It has an overall unique look that surely demands attention, and it performs so well that we recommend it to other athletes.

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  • Lacks breathability

Audience verdict

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Size and fit

Size

Nike Mens SE Shoe is slightly small (11 votes).

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Who should buy the Nike Mens SE Shoe

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Who should NOT buy this signature shoe from Nike

Basketball players who get easily annoyed by the constant wiping of dust are not going to be happy with the Air Deldon. We believe that these people are better off with the Nike KD 15.

Like many Nike shoes, the Air Deldon has to be broken in. For players who do not have time to break in their shoes, we urge you to check out the AMBUSH x Nike Air Force 1 Low SP.

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Generally unique configuration

The unusual appearance of the Nike Mens SE Shoe absolutely caught our attention. We recognised that the shoe has technologies that are not usually found in basketball shoes.

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Regardless, this unusual setup does not hinder it from performing well on the court. 

Breathability is minimal

We realised that it can get really toasty inside the Nike Mens SE Shoe. The shoe's upper barely lets any air pass.

In our transparency test below, you can also see how the light does not shine through the material either. There are a few ventilation holes in the toebox but they don't seem to be sufficient.

Grip that you can rely on

Admittedly, the Air Deldons are not the stop-on-a-dime type of shoes, but they are definitely not bad. In fact, this shoe delivers a pretty solid bite on cleaner courts, based on our basketball matches.

We would like to note here that the shoe, particularly the Seat, needs some time to break in. The Nike Mens SE Shoe simply does not hit the ground running. 

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On our outdoor games, we found that the Seat attracts so much dust. Not only that, but we really had a freaking hard time to wipe off the dust. Definitely, this shoe is not for the impatient ones.

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Also, the shoe's tendency to attract so much dust makes it not suitable for outdoor use. 

The Nike Mens SE Shoe's upper offers comfort

We love the fabric-like feel of the upper as it has a really plush feeling. We felt that this is one of the reasons why it had a tonne of comfort. 

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It has one of the thickest tongues imaginable. It is 14.5 mm thick! For reference, the average is 9.8 mm.

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The shoe is easy to put on and off

The Nike Mens SE Shoe employs the FlyEase technology, which makes it handicap-ready. This means that the opening can be wide enough to accommodate those with special needs.

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Be protected from toe drags

Our toes are also guarded well from toe drags. We discovered that what makes this possible is the shoe's super-aggressive guard around the toes.

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Impact protection is reliable

We found the midsole setup definitely interesting because even if the foam is quite minimal, it is still able to deliver solid impact protection. Because of this, we are protected from harsh landings and aggressive strikes.

The foam thickness is indeed more minimal than average. We measured the heel stack height at 25.2 mm which is 2.3 mm thinner than the average (27.5 mm).

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For a shoe that has minimal foam and absolutely no shank, we attest that the energy return of the Nike Mens SE Shoe is really good. Sprints to the basket and runs past opponents are all fuelled by this shoe.

One of the most flexible shoes

The Nike Mens SE Shoe turns out to be more flexible than average. This allows us to feel more naturally inside the shoe, as it bends along with our foot.

In our lab, we revealed that the Nike Mens SE Shoe is 18% more flexible than basketball shoes on average.

Containment? No problem with the Air Deldon

We witnessed how this shoe is able to deliver a truly secure lockdown and foot containment. We do not worry that the shoe will come off even when our movements become so aggressive and intense.

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Run light with the Air Deldon

At 12 ounces or 340 grammes, the Nike Mens SE Shoe is significantly lower than the average of all the shoes we have on record, which now stands at 13.5 ounces or 383 grammes. This shoe definitely won't weigh you down.

Wide-footers beware!

We realised that Nike Mens SE Shoe is quite on the narrow side, though going true to size works for some of us, testers. We advise those who have wide feet to go at least half a size up or go for another shoe altogether.

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Comparable to the Air Jordans

We identify this shoe as the WNBA's version of the Air Jordans. We are impressed that the Nike Mens SE Shoe is comparable to the illustrious Air Jordans in terms of style and comfort. Mind you, they are not at the same price!