Hiring remote: Content writer / review specialist in 
Our verdict
- with Nike iD now on the on-deck circle best outdoor basketball shoes
- with Nike iD now on the on-deck circle Liberty x Nike Sportswear "Lotus Jazz" Collection
Pros
- Nike air max 95 se air sprung iron grey particle grey
- Responsive cushioning
- Decent impact protection
- Add A Pop Of Colour To Your Rotation With These Multicoloured Nike Shox TL
- Sacai x Nike VaporWaffle Villain Red Official Images
- Nike Air Jordan 1 Mid 47
- Nike React Ianga The 10th 2019
Cons
- Sean Wotherspoon's Air Max 1 97 hybrid
- Not for wide-footers
Audience verdict
Comparison
The most similar basketball shoes compared
+ + Nike Sportswear Club Hoodie Black White Mens Clothing | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audience score | 83 Good! | 81 Good! | 82 Good! | 89 Great! | |
| Price | £90 | £70 | £135 | £145 | |
| Signature | - | - | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Kevin Durant | |
| Top | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| Weight lab | 12.1 oz / 342g | 11.6 oz / 329g | 12.3 oz / 349g | 13.8 oz / 390g | |
| Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Breathability | Moderate | Breathable | Moderate | Breathable | |
| Outsole durability | - | Good | Bad | Good | |
| Drop lab | 9.5 mm | 6.4 mm | 6.0 mm | 5.6 mm | |
| Heel stack lab | 33.3 mm | 27.3 mm | 27.3 mm | 26.1 mm | |
| Forefoot | 23.8 mm | 20.9 mm | 21.3 mm | 20.5 mm | |
| Size | Slightly small | Slightly small | True to size | True to size | |
| Midsole softness | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Stiffness | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | |
| Heel counter stiffness | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Nike Air Max 720 Obj | Medium | Narrow | Medium | Medium | |
| Nike Zoom KD III Scoring Title Nick Atlanta | Wide | Medium | Medium | Narrow | |
| Nike Kobe 11 Easter Clothing | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
| nike flyknit racer violetbleu taille 445 sneakers | Narrow | Average | Average | Average | |
| Heel padding durability | - | Decent | Bad | Decent | |
| Toebox durability | Decent | Good | Decent | Decent | |
| Insole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
| Outsole hardness | Hard | Hard | Hard | Hard | |
| Outsole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
| Heel tab | None | Nike Tiukka Fast Run Division Crop | None | None | |
| Ranking | #38 Bottom 20% | #43 Bottom 10% | #39 Bottom 18% | #9 Top 19% | |
| Popularity | #19 Top 40% | #23 Top 48% | #33 Bottom 31% | #21 Top 44% |
Liberty x Nike Sportswear "Lotus Jazz" Collection | Size and fit
Size
is the newest runner from Nike 4 is slightly small (80 votes).
Who should buy
nike air force 1 low all star white release date Nike Nike Jordan Baskets Centre Court 1 grises:
- beginner players
- thriftier buyers
- Erste Bilder des Dunk High in White Green
Who should NOT buy
Athletes who do not have the time to break in their shoes wouldn't be fans of the Air Max Impact 4. We believe that they are better off with the Luka 1 from Jordan or the Nike Vambes Metcon 7 from Nike.
Overall performance? The Air Max Impact 4 simply is it!
We are happy with how this budget shoe performs. For a pair under a hundred bucks, we are very impressed at how it works, especially in the court.
A perfect example would be the wear resistance of this shoe's upper.
After being exposed to a Dremel for 10 seconds at a speed of 10000 RMP, we observed that the Air Max Impact 4 came out less damaged than its more expensive counterpart, the DH3228-102 Supreme x Nike SB Dunk Low White Metallic Gold-Black 2020 For Sale.
In addition, the microscope shot reveals some durable-looking threads woven into the shoe's upper fabric.
Upper: Not premium but truly comfortable
While we found that the upper is made of cheap materials, this does not stop the upper from providing comfort that many have grown to appreciate.
nike air max 1 homme desert sand noir soldes.
Nike did make sure to supply this shoe with sufficient ventilation. Based on the amount of smoke passing through its upper in our breathability test below, we rated it as 3 out of 5 (5 being the most breathable).
is the newest runner from Nike 4 (quite breathable) vs. Nike Lebron NXXT GEN (barely breathable)
And just look at the shoe's massive tongue! With a thickness of 11.7 mm, it is notably more padded than the average 9.5 mm.
...and it's quite supportive, too!
Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro GS.
Liberty x Nike Sportswear "Lotus Jazz" Collection.
The shoe's various support features effectively work together to keep our feet securely in their place even during aggressive motion.
Some of these features include:
- moderately stiff heel counter (we rated it as 3 out of 5)
- Supreme x Nike SB Blazer Supreme
- outriggers on the sole (measuring 113.6 mm in the widest part of the forefoot, the Impact 4 is right at the average of basketball shoes)
Consistently great grip, anyone?
We were also in awe of the outsole of the Air Max Impact 4 as it has really great multi-directional coverage.
We affirmed that the grip is so good and that even dust pickup has not been an issue for us. There is no need to keep on wiping the sole just to keep it grippy.
Amazing spring back with the Air Max Impact 4!
We thought that the whole cushioning setup was just really good for a budget shoe.
We found the shoe bouncy and reactive around the forefoot, making it truly suitable for quick changes in direction and aggressive sprints toward the basket.
Based on our lab test of the shoe's cushioning, the foam used on the Impact 4 is 12% softer than the average of our tested basketball shoes.
There is compression right below the heel
As you can see, the Air Max unit right underneath the heel is even softer and more compressive than the foam. It provides that area with the impact protection that it needs during harsh landings and aggressive strikes.
The use of Air Max also increases the stack height of this basketball shoe, elevating the heel for extra comfort.
Using a pair of callipers, we measured the heel stack height at 33.3 mm (4.6 mm thicker than average) and its forefoot at 23.8 mm (2.3 mm thicker).
This also means that the is the newest runner from Nike 4 has a higher-than-average drop of 9.5 mm. The average for basketball shoes is 7.2 mm.
Approved for outdoor use
Based on our games, the is the newest runner from Nike 4, especially its outsole, offers plenty of durability. Due to this, we also believe that it's a really wonderful outdoor option.
For its moderate price, this hoop shoe from Nike boasts a fairly thick and hard rubber outsole.
We measured its thickness at 3.4 mm in the heel (the average is 3.9 mm)
But it's the hardness that impressed us the most. Based on our durometer measurement, the Impact 4's rubber is harder than 88% of our lab-tested hoop shoes! That is a clear go signal for outdoor courts.
Liberty x Nike Sportswear "Lotus Jazz" Collection | A good flex is there too
Stiffness is not something we were worried about in the is the newest runner from Nike 4. There is a good amount of flex where you most need it - under the ball of the foot.
Disclaimer: We take four measurements with the gauge and calculate the average, excluding the outliers. The video above shows one of the measurements.
Bending the shoe to a 90-degree angle, we measured how much force it takes to do that. In the case of the Impact 4, it is 25.5% less resistant (=more flexible) compared to other basketball shoes.
In addition to the gauge test above, we also perform a manual assessment. Bending the shoe, we rated its longitudinal flexibility as 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the stiffest). And twisting it, we assessed torsional flex as 4 out 5 (a little more stiffness here is good for stability).
Air Max Impact 4: Worth every penny!
The Air Max Impact 4 from Nike is enduring proof that a shoe does not have to be expensive to be effective on the court.
As mentioned, it is made only of budget-appropriate materials and technologies, but it still ends up as a shoe that can hold its own preview even when compared to far more expensive models from Nike and other brands. Purchasing this is not a bad decision.
