Our verdict

The nike free 3.0 v2 maroon and gray shoes for girls 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 firm midsole and trims down the weight for the next iteration, we are ready to claim it as THAT SHOE.

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Audience verdict

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Who should buy

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nike lunar clayton for sale ohio city previous version of the Cosmic Unity, we believe that the v3 is a bit of a letdown when it comes to cushioning and weight. If you want a softer and more responsive Zoom Air cushioning, go with the v2. We also found that it is a whopping 2.3 oz (65g) lighter!

Another great alternative, in our opinion, is the Nike KD 15. It is 1.7 oz (48g) lighter, has plusher and bouncier cushioning, and is just as great for outdoor courts.

nike free 3.0 v2 maroon and gray shoes for girls 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 confirm that the Cosmic Unity 3 feels more grounded.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 27.9 mm
Average 29.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
nike shox torch ii black white canvas skate shoes
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 73 basketball shoes
nike shox torch ii black white canvas skate shoes
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
26.8 mm

Drop

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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 Adidas Dame 8 (10.4 mm).

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 7.2 mm
Average 7.5 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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3.9 mm
Drop
13.7 mm

Midsole softness

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

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The cushioning of the nike free 3.0 v2 maroon and gray shoes for girls 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 firm. At 33.3 HA, the Cosmic Unity 3 is about 20% firmer 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 25.1 HA
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Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

Insole thickness

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However, if you are wondering, the heel thickness of this component is 14.5 mm.

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.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 0.0 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

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Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

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 92.8 mm
Compared to 28 basketball shoes
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88.9 mm
Toebox width - widest part
96.6 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.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 67.8 mm
Average 69.3 mm
Compared to 28 basketball shoes
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64.2 mm
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72.6 mm

Toebox height

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

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 25.4 mm
Average 23.4 mm
Compared to 28 basketball shoes
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20.1 mm
Toebox height
27.4 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, firmly 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.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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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 sneakers 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 73 basketball shoes
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1
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5

Midsole width - forefoot

Finally, we cannot leave the shoe's wide zoom 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.

Having a wide landing area, we felt extra confident making sharp direction changes.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 115.3 mm
Average 114.9 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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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.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 91.0 mm
Average 90.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
nike shox torch ii black white canvas skate shoes
80.0 mm
Midsole width - heel
105.1 mm

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Being such a sturdy shoe, the nike free 3.0 v2 maroon and gray shoes for girls 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 23.1N of force to get the shoe to flex in the forefoot, according to our lab machine.

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.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 23.1N
Average 20.5N
Compared to 20 basketball shoes
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13.4N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
25.9N

Weight

Apparently, being a durable shoe has its price.

The nike free 3.0 v2 maroon and gray shoes for girls 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 73 basketball shoes
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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 73 basketball shoes
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1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

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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!

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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 free 3.0 v2 maroon and gray shoes for girls 3. This shoe is ready for some serious wear and tear.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 5
Average 3.8
Compared to 64 basketball shoes
nike shox torch ii black white canvas skate shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

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.

In this part of the upper, we rated the Cosmic Unity as 3 out of 5.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 3
Average 3.6
Compared to 61 basketball shoes
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1
Heel padding durability
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.

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This fact in combination with our playtests allows us to wholeheartedly recommend the nike free 3.0 v2 maroon and gray shoes for girls 3 for outdoor use.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 86.5 HC
Average 81.5 HC
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Compared to 73 basketball shoes
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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.

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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 findings 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 73 basketball shoes
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2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The grip is fabulous on the nike free 3.0 v2 maroon and gray shoes for girls 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 9.2 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
nike shox torch ii black white canvas skate shoes
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.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 Finger loop

Removable insole

Remember that taking the insole out of the nike free 3.0 v2 maroon and gray shoes for girls 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.

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Test results
Cosmic Unity 3 Yes

Sustainable materials

As a final bonus, the Cosmic Unity 3 is claimed to be partially made of responsibly sourced materials. These include recycled post-manufactured and post-consumer waste like yarns, textiles, and plastics.nike cosmic unity 3 laces 20020532 main