Our verdict

The nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 is an investment that will give a lot of returns. We believe that this is the case where a high price tag is absolutely justified. For us, this shoe is an instant top pick in the durability and stability departments. And for sure, it is among the best options for outdoor use that we've seen in a while. If Nike fixes its trends midsole and trims down the weight for the next iteration, we are ready to claim it as THAT SHOE.

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Who should buy

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Who should NOT buy

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Another great alternative, in our opinion, is the sport red nike air max 2009 blue moon release 2017. It is 1.7 oz (48g) lighter, has plusher and bouncier cushioning, and is just as great for outdoor courts.

nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

The shoe's cushioning comprises a drop-in midsole that sits on top of an embedded midsole. We measured the combined stack height of these two.

In the heel, our calliper shows 27.9 mm of stack, which is slightly thinner than average but still in the medium range.

Less cushioning typically translates to a better ground feel and we can contrends that the Cosmic Unity 3 feels more grounded.

nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 Heel stack
Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 27.9 mm
Average 29.2 mm
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
23.2 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, we measured the stack height at 20.7 mm. It is also considered average for a basketball shoe. It is neither too thin to hurt the ball of the foot not extra cushioned.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 20.7 mm
Average 21.6 mm
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
26.8 mm

Drop

Calculating the difference between the heel and the forefoot height, we get a drop of 7.2 mm.

This slight elevation of the heel above the toes is right at the average of hoop shoes. We believe that it will suit most players.

Bigger guys and gals, on the other hand, may benefit from a higher drop as it gives more impact protection in the heel. Some shoes like that include the nike air max speed turf footlocker shoes clearance (10.4 mm).

nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 Drop
Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 7.2 mm
Average 7.6 mm
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
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 trends.

To us, this part of the shoe has become the biggest disappointment.

The cushioning of the nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 is a far-far cry from the brand's claim of "cloud-like cushioning." We repeated the durometer measurement several times to make sure we are not biased and yet every time the tool confirmed our experience - this shoe is trends. At 33.3 HA, the Cosmic Unity 3 is about 20% trendser than average. 

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Because of that, the shoe feels dense (and even thin) and definitely lacks impact protection for our moderate body weight. Unfortunately, it is a downgrade from the second iteration which was 32% softer and felt amply cushioned despite the lower stack height.

Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 33.3 HA
Average 24.8 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to trends)
38.6 HA

Insole thickness

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We are not exactly sure why Nike went with this midsole design. But at least it gives us an opportunity to replace its underwhelming cushioning with something more fun and protective. Not to mention that it gives way to using custom orthotics.

nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 Insole thickness
Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 0.0 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 is slightly small (54 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 66 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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Having retrieved a gel replica of this Nike shoe's toebox, we measured its widest part at 93.6 mm.

Even though it is slightly wider than average, the shoe still falls into the medium-width range but with a tough of wiggle room.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 93.6 mm
Average 92.9 mm
Compared to 23 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
88.9 mm
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99.3 mm

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On the flip side, the shoe's toebox has some tapering towards the toes which reflected in a below-average width of 67.8 mm near he big toe. However, it's not aggressive enough to cause any serious toe jamming for a medium-width foot.

nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 Toebox width - big toe
Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 67.8 mm
Average 69.0 mm
Compared to 23 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
64.2 mm
Toebox width - big toe
72.6 mm

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The Cosmic Unity 3 doesn't skimp on vertical space either with am above-average toebox height of 25.4 mm.

nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 Toebox height
Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 25.4 mm
Average 23.4 mm
Compared to 23 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
21.1 mm
Toebox height
26.8 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Luckily, the Cosmic Unity 3 comes back strong when it comes to support and stability. This shoe made us feel contained like no other!

The first salute goes out to supportive materials on the upper. All those sturdy woven layers of Flymesh and Flyknit blend together to lock the foot in place. We experienced zero in-shoe movement.

Just look how little stretch (if any) there is in the upper!

Torsional rigidity

Our next shoutout goes to the plastic shank embedded into the midsole. It extends up on both sides, trendsly bracing the arch. We haven't seen expanded shanks like that in quite some time.

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This design is responsible for the shoe's increased torsional rigidity. Twisting it is not that easy! On a scale from 1 to 5, where 5 is the stiffest, we rated it as 4.

We consider it an essential stability component of the nike presto white grey pink dress code 3.

Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The shoe's heel cup was another pleasant surprise. First of all, it is notably stiffer than most basketball shoes. Giving it a good squeeze, we rated its stiffness as 4 out of 5.

Secondly, the shoe's rear foot is designed in such a way that our heels ended up sitting quite deeply in it. Heel slippage is simply non-existent here.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
1
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5

Midsole width - forefoot

Finally, we cannot leave the shoe's wide base without attention.

Measuring the widest part of the forefoot with a calliper, we found it to be 115.3 mm. This is a little wider than average.

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nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 115.3 mm
Average 114.9 mm
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
106.2 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
124.5 mm

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The Cosmic Unity 3 also features a wide heel area. We measured its widest part at 91 mm. A solid average for a hoop shoe.

nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 91.0 mm
Average 90.3 mm
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
80.0 mm
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105.1 mm

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Being such a sturdy shoe, the nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 loses a bit on the flexibility front.

It doesn't bend very easily on the foot and as our lab test shows, it's not very bendy per se. It took 44N of force to get the shoe to a 90-degree angle, according to our gauge reading. This makes the shoe 5% stiffer than the average. Not critical but noticeable.

We anticipate that the shoe will get more flexible with use but the break-in period is going to take a while.

We felt less manoeuvrable in the Cosmic Unity 3 but in return, we got smoother heel-to-toe transitions and enhanced stability.

Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 44.0N
Average 38.8N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
17.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
62.2N

Weight

Apparently, being a durable shoe has its price.

The nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 gained some serious weight compared to its predecessor. It now tips the scales at 15.7 oz (444g) whereas the average of our lab-tested hoop shoes is 13.7 oz (387g).

It feels very substantial underfoot but it seems to be the trade-off for the unmatched wear resistance and overall support.

Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 15.66 oz (444g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Breathability

When we first saw all those layers of mesh and knit embracing the upper of the Cosmic Unity 3, we instantly thought "Uh-oh, here comes a toaster." And yet, our smoke machine test proved that this Nike shoe found a way to ventilate the interiors.

Based on the amount of smoke passing through the upper, we assessed its breathability with a rating of 3 out of 5.

It is clear from the transparency test below which parts of the upper are responsible for the airflow.

Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 3
Average 2.6
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

The wear resistance of this Nike shoe is INSANE!

In addition to its mesmerising looks, the embroidered upper of the Cosmic Unity 3 is also impressively strong. It survived our 12-second Dremel test with very minor damage and deserved the highest rating of 5/5. No wonder it is advertised for outdoor use!

Seeing what the same test did to the cheaper nike sb supersoft shoes for women (£120), it becomes clear why the Cosmic Unity 3 is asking for £170.

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Of course, we couldn't help but explore the shoe's upper under our microscope in an attempt to reveal its secret durability formula.

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We can see how multiple layers of woven fabric create several layers of defence on the nike presto white grey pink dress code 3. This shoe is ready for some serious wear and tear.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 5
Average 3.7
Compared to 59 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
1
Toebox durability
5

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Back in the heel, the collar padding also showed excellent results in our Dremel test. Pressing the tool against the material for 4 seconds, we saw smaller damage compared to basketball shoes on average.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 3
Average 3.6
Compared to 56 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
1
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5

Outsole hardness

The shoe's unmatched durability includes the outsole as well.

Measuring the hardness of its rubber with a durometer, we found it to be 86.5 HC. This is harder than 81% of our lab-tested basketball shoes. And in our experience, it takes much longer to wear through hard rubbers.

nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 Outsole hardness

This fact in combination with our playtests allows us to wholeheartedly recommend the nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 for outdoor use.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 86.5 HC
Average 81.9 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
61.3 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 HC

Outsole thickness

We also use a calliper to check how thick the outsole is. At 3.5 mm, it is not among the thickest we've seen.

nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 Outsole thickness

But we wouldn't be so concerned about that because the nature of the treads on the Cosmic Unity 3 looks very reassuring. Wide and deep, these lugs are not easy to wear off.

Based on all of our glide in the durability department, we can claim this Nike shoe to be one of the best for outdoor use.

Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 3.5 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The grip is fabulous on the nike presto white grey pink dress code 3. We mostly tested the shoe on a rubberized outdoor court and felt very surefooted. But we can readily recommend it for hardwood and concrete surfaces too.

We had to wipe the dust off much less frequently compared to other basketball shoes.

Tongue padding

The shoe's tongue is much thinner than average. At 4.9 mm, it is nearly twice thinner. And yet, it feels fairly well-padded.

We think that more padding in the tongue would be unnecessary as the shoe's upper offers plenty of support and in-shoe comfort as is.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 4.9 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 68 basketball shoes
womens nike air max moto 9
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

Tongue: gusset type

Surprisingly for its higher-end price point, the Cosmic Unity 3 doesn't have a gusseted tongue.

However, this was never an issue for us as the tongue stayed in place and wrapped around our insteps comfortably.

The tongue is pretty wide and is made of a neoprene-ish material, which apparently makes up a success formula for this Nike shoe.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 None

Heel tab

Because the edge of the shoe's collar is made of a pliable Flyknit material, having a finger loop to assist with putting it on is pretty handy.

nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 Heel tab
Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 Finger loop

Removable insole

Remember that taking the insole out of the nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 equates to removing the shoe's cushioning entirely. So you would need to find a thick replacement of at least 12 mm in the heel.

nike presto white grey pink dress code 3 Removable insole
Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 Yes

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