Our verdict

Nike SB 5 needs no introduction. It has long become a closet staple for many people, including ourselves. We just couldn't get enough of this sneaker's retro aesthetics! The shoe elevated our style no matter what outfit we paired it with. Even though it's not our first choice for long walks due to its firm sole, this Nike sneaker earned us bonus style points on casual outings, social events, and even in the office!

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  • Retro basketball aesthetics
  • Real leather (suede) upper
  • Excellent durability for the price
  • Low and grounded platform (loved by skaters)
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  • True to size and fit
  • Extra eyelets

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crewneck nike noir | Who should buy

We believe that the New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 deserves a spot in your sneaker stack if:

  • you appreciate basketball-inspired retro trainers with the '80s vibe
  • you can't resist the iconic Nike sneaker designed by Peter Moore
  • you want to complete a clean look with a real leather/suede sneaker

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 review

Who should NOT buy

Its rigidity and lack of cushioning make the New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 a poor choice for all-day wear. If you want to feel comfortable and supported for hours on end, we recommend the ASICS EX89.

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New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

The nike nike air max 270 black white a very grounded, low-profile sneaker. No wonder it became so popular for skateboarding!

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Heel stack

With a heel stack of only 23.1 mm, this kick is over 8 mm lower than average. It is also notably lower than the React Infinity Flyknit 3 (a kick it's often compared to).

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 vs Nike React Infinity Flyknit 3 heel stack

Test results
Dunk Low 23.1 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

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The Dunk Low also feels very close to the ground in the forefoot. Based on our calliper measurements, its forefoot stack is only 15.5 mm.

It made the balls of our fuse quite sensitive to stepping on rocks and other sharp objects.

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Test results
Dunk Low 15.5 mm
Average 19.2 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 mm

Drop

The lower difference in stack height between the heel and the forefoot also contributes to the Dunk Low's grounded profile.

We measured the shoe's drop at 7.6 mm which is lower than the average for trainers. Normally, the heel is a bit more elevated in casual trainers which gives added support to the heels and the Achilles.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Drop
Test results
Dunk Low 7.6 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Midsole softness

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

If you want a sneaker that feels like walking on clouds or pillows, the nike nike air max 270 black white NOT for you. The platform of this sneaker is quite firm and unforgiving.

Pressing our durometer against the shoe's half-cut midsole, we got 32.0 HA. It's not much firmer than the average sneaker but is notably harder than the Nike React Infinity Flyknit 3 (by 35%!).

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Midsole softness

Because of the Dunk Low's firmness and lack of shock absorption, we cannot recommend it for all-day wear. After walking for about 5 hours in this Nike shoe, our fuse were begging for a massage.

Test results
Dunk Low 32.0 HA
Average 29.1 HA
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Compared to 76 trainers
Number of shoes
15.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
46.4 HA

Insole thickness

The insole inside the Dunk Low doesn't help the shoe's cushioning as much. We measured its thickness at only 3.7 mm which is less than the average.

Overall, cushioning is not this New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100's forte.

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Test results
Dunk Low 3.7 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

Size and fit

Size

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Compared to 110 trainers
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

Toebox width - widest part

We found that the Dunk Low offers an ample amount of space in the toebox. And the gel mould of its interiors confirmed it.

Using a calliper, we measured the widest part of the replica at 94.0 mm. Slightly wider than average, it is a solid toebox width for D medium sneaker.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Toebox width - widest part
Test results
Dunk Low 94.0 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 75 trainers
Number of shoes
85.4 mm
Toebox width - widest part
96.8 mm

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This Nike sneaker doesn't taper much towards the front showing an above-average width of 70.5 mm near the big toe. Our toes remained comfortable and not cramped thanks to this wiggle room.

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Test results
Dunk Low 70.5 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 75 trainers
Number of shoes
63.9 mm
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74.1 mm

Toebox height

A decent toebox height of 26.0 mm also helped to prevent any pressure or pinching on top of the toes.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Toebox height
Test results
Dunk Low 26.0 mm
Average 27.8 mm
Compared to 75 trainers
Number of shoes
20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

But there is a bright side to the Dunk's sturdy midsole - it provides an amazingly stable platform!

In addition to essence firm, the sneaker's stitched cupsole construction makes it feel more supportive too. In this setup, the upper is connected to the sole with 360-degree stitching. As a result, the foot ends up sitting inside the cupsole.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 logo

We think that even folks with flat fuse and moderate overpronation will find enough stability in the New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100.

Torsional rigidity

A combination of its firm midsole, cupsole design, and hard rubber makes it nearly impossible to twist the New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100.

As our manual test shows, the torsional rigidity of this Nike sneaker deserves a high stiffness score of 4 out of 5.

You can rest assured that this kick won't let you roll the ankle so easily.

Test results
Dunk Low 4
Average 3.6
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The Dunk Low has a moderately stiff heel counter.

We found that it has a little give to it but not enough to let the heel and ankles shift around or slip out of the shoe.

On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the stiffest heel counter possible, we rated the Dunk Low with an average score (3 out of 5).

If you prefer a more secure wrap around the ankle, why not consider the Nike Dunk High?

Test results
Dunk Low 3
Average 3.2
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
1
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5

Midsole width - forefoot

Unlike many oversized kicks that are popular today, the New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 keeps its platform reasonably wide.

Measuring the widest part of the Dunk Low's forefoot, our calliper showed 104.3 mm. It is a few millimetres narrower than the average sneaker. It is nearly identical to that of the React Infinity Flyknit 3 (104.0 mm).

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Dunk Low 104.3 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
95.1 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
121.0 mm

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Checking the widest part of the Dunk Low's platform in the heel, our calliper returned 80.9 mm.

Even though it is a couple of millimetres narrower than average, it was not enough to make us feel wobbly or unstable in this sneaker.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Dunk Low 80.9 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
67.7 mm
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103.1 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

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But to our surprise, this Nike sneaker offered just enough give in the forefoot to let our fuse bend comfortably.

Measuring how much force it would take to bend the Dunk Low to a 30-degree angle, our shoe fleixng tester showed 14.2N. That's just about the same as the average of trainers. And it relaxes even more after a few break-in walks.

Actually, The Dunk Low is even more forgiving than the Nike Air Max 1 and the Nike React Infinity Flyknit 3!

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Flexibility / Stiffness
Test results
Dunk Low 14.2N
Average 13.8N
Compared to 34 trainers
Number of shoes
4.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
27.6N

Weight

As a basketball shoe successor, the New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 inherited a very solid outsole grip. We didn't have any sliding hazards even on wet concrete.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 outsole

It even comes with the good old pivot point as a nod to the shoe's hooping past.

Weight

Its sturdy leather upper and substantial cup sole make the New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 a bit more heavy-set than the average sneaker.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Weight

Weighing it in a men's US size 9, we got 14.8 oz (420g) per shoe. It is lighter than the Nike React Infinity Flyknit 3 First Look at the Nike Air Max 95 Premium Safari Nike Air Max 1.

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New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 14.8 oz 420g
Nike React Infinity Flyknit 3 16.4 oz 465g

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Test results
Dunk Low 14.82 oz (420g)
Average 13.76 oz (390g)
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

For an all-leather sneaker, we were surprised to feel the airflow inside the New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100!

At first, we thought that the sneaker was ventilated through the toebox perforations. But as our smoke-pumping test revealed, most of the heat escaped through the gaps in the tongue area.

The perforations don't seem to help breathability as much. They are not very large and are lined with textile from the inside.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Breathability microscope test

All things considered, we gave the Dunk Low a moderate breathability score of 3. It is not ideal for a hot summer day but is just right for moderate temperatures below 77°F (25°C).

Test results
Dunk Low 3
Average 3
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Leather/Suede quality

The Dunk Low is one of Nike's classic silhouettes featuring premium leather or suede uppers (depending on the model). We are here to test the quality of the leather variant.

As usual, the brand didn't disappoint. Using a butane torch and a leather scratch awl, we made sure that the sneaker was indeed made of real leather.

We tested the primary upper panels, the Swoosh, and the top overlays - they all proved to be genuine. No melting.

Test results
Dunk Low Real leather

Toebox durability

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It was one of the reasons why the silhouette became so popular with the skateboarding community in the late '90s. Hard-wearing leather (or suede) uppers with thick overlays on the sides stood up to the aggressive wear and tear of skateboarding.

We didn't get a chance to test this Nike sneaker's durability on a skateboard but we did have a Dremel with a sandpaper tip close by.

After 12 seconds of drilling the shoe's toebox at 5K RPM speed, we really liked what we saw.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Toebox durability comparison
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The tool left a minor scuff without affecting the sneaker's integrity. Comparing it to other kicks in our lab, we gave it a solid 4 out of 5 for toebox durability.

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Our only gripe with this part of the Dunk Low is that it creases a bit more than other silhouettes. It is more of a cosmetic issue though.

Test results
Dunk Low 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

The shoe's inner lining is not so frail either. We wouldn't worry about it tearing so easily.

As our 4-second Dremel test shows, the mesh lining inside the heel counter can handle the abrasion better than the average sneaker.

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On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the most durable, we rated the shoe's heel padding with 4.

Test results
Dunk Low 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Stemming from basketball shoes, it is no surprise that the New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 comes with a very hard rubber outsole.

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Measuring it with an HC durometer, we got a reading of 90.3. It is harder than 92% of our lab-tested sneaker outsoles.

Even though hard rubber makes the shoe feel firmer underfoot, it's hard to beat when it comes to durability.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Outsole hardness
Test results
Dunk Low 90.3 HC
Average 85.7 HC
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Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

Setting our Dremel speed high (10K RPM), we drilled the shoe's rubber relentlessly for 22 seconds.

Even though the Dunk Low hasn't outperformed other trainers, it still showed great results! Measuring the depth of the damage with a tread gauge, we got 1.0 mm which is the same as the average among trainers.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Outsole durability test

Test results
Dunk Low 1.0 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 93 trainers
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Measuring the shoe's outsole thickness with a calliper, we got a standard 5.7 mm of rubber.

It will most likely take you the same amount of time and effort to wear through the Dunk Low's outsole as it takes in similar kicks (more than one season, for sure!).

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Outsole thickness
Test results
Dunk Low 5.7 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

As a basketball shoe successor, the New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 inherited a very solid outsole grip. We didn't have any sliding hazards even on wet concrete.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 outsole

It even comes with the good old pivot point as a nod to the shoe's hooping past.

Reflective elements

There are no reflective elements on the original Dunk Low model.

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Test results
Dunk Low No

Tongue padding

The tongue of the nike nike air max 270 black white very well-padded and is made puffier in the areas where it's most needed.

Using a calliper, we measured the thickest part of the tongue at 11.4 mm which is a bit thicker than average. Lace bites will never be a problem in this Nike kick.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Tongue padding
Test results
Dunk Low 11.4 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 94 trainers
Number of shoes
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

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The New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 doesn't have any gussets on the sides of the tongue. But it's okay given the kick's retro appeal.

The good news is that the tongue doesn't slide as much anyways.

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Test results
Dunk Low None

Heel tab

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New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Heel tab

But we found it easy to slide in and out of the shoe thanks to its structured heel collar and easy-to-unlace setup.

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Test results
Dunk Low None

Removable insole

You can further customise the Dunk Low by replacing the insole. We found the stock one to be so plain and basic that it wouldn't be such a bad idea.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 Removable insole
Test results
Dunk Low Yes

Extra eyelets

We don't see this often in lifestyle trainers, but the New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 features three additional pairs of eyelets for various lacing options.

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So, if you have narrow fuse or prefer to get an extra secure lockdown, you can play around with different lacing patterns thanks to these added holes.

Back to 1985

The Nike Dunk first came out as a high-top sneaker back in 1985.

It was brought to life by Peter Moore, an American designer famous for creating the undercover x fragment design x nike match classic hf available colette silhouette and the Jumpman logo.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 profile

To design the basketball-inspired Nike Dunk High, Moore pulled cues from the undercover x fragment design x nike match classic hf available colette, Air Force 1, and the Terminator - all highly popular hoop shoes at the time.

New Nike Air Force 1 Low White Sport Red-Metallic Gold-Obsidian CK5718-100 shoe pieces

The Dunk quickly caught fire on the market partially due to its upper panelling which allows for numerous colour-blocking options. This made the sneaker very appealing to college basketball teams and fans as they had the option to choose the colour schemes of their schools.

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