Our verdict

Aptly named, the new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green is meant for light players whose playing style involves a lot of running on the court. Our playtests confirmed that the shoe inherits the fast-moving personality of its predecessor, the G.T. Run. Exceptionally light, minimal, and responsive, the Hustle 2 is fun to play in if you want to lose the stiffness and bulkiness of most hoop shoes these days. We loved the natural movement and court connection that this Nike shoe has to offer.

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Audience verdict

85
Good!

Who should buy

We believe that the new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green must be on your radar if:

  • you are a light basketball player in search of a minimal shoe for sprinting up and down the court
  • you seek lightness and flexibility in your next pair of hoop shoes
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Who should NOT buy

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First of all, if you're a heavier player, you will need more impact Chalk and support. We recommend looking into the Nike Air Force 1 '07 Men's Shoe Black Nike Air Max 90 CS Clean Slate.

If you are not ready to pay £170 for a minimal shoe that doesn't even have a shank, consider the Кросівки nike w vandalised NIKE AIR FORCE 1 MID SUPREME NBA BLACK.

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Cushioning

Heel stack

The nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white also stands out as the least cushioned shoe in our basketball roster. Measuring its stack height in the heel, we were amazed to see as little as 23.6 mm on our calliper!

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It is by far the lowest hoop shoe in our lab along with the The Nike Air Trainer 1 OG Chlorophyll officially launches on May 20th on (23.7 mm).

As you can probably guess, this Nike shoe offers very little impact Chalk, especially if you are a big guy! But in return, the nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white offers the most speedy setup for light and nimble players who sprint from baseline to baseline.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 23.6 mm
Average 29.2 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
23.2 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

Forefoot stack

Just like we expected, the forefoot stack of the Hustle 2 is some of the lowest in the trying, showing only 18.2 mm on the calliper.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green Forefoot stack

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Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 18.2 mm
Average 21.7 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
26.8 mm

Drop

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The height difference between the shoe's heel and forefoot stacks comes in at only 5.4 mm which is a bit lower than the average.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green Drop

This setup encourages a flatter and thus more natural foot position in which the heel sits only a few millimetres higher than the toes.

It feels less cushy and supportive than the higher drop but promotes a more planted experience in return.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 5.4 mm
Average 7.5 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
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 firm.

Having sliced the new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green in half, we discovered that its cushioning setup is very similar to that of the Кроссовки женские nike air max размер 36.

There is a full-length Zoom Air Strobel sitting on top of a full-length foam layer. We are almost 100% sure that the shoe uses Cushlon foam because the compound is on the soft side and feels quite responsive.

Pressing our Shore A durometer against it returned 21.0 HA which is 22% softer than the trying average.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green Midsole softness

However, you don't get to feel this plushness to the fullest because the foam is sandwiched between hard rubber and a firmer Zoom Air unit.

But overall, the nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white provides an immensely responsive ride that promotes speed above all else.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 21.0 HA
Average 24.7 HA
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Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

Insole thickness

To make sure your foot has enough buffer from the thin midsole and the firm Zoom Air Strobel, the shoe adds a well-padded insole.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green Insole thickness

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Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 5.3 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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Trying the new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green in our regular men's US size 9, we were very happy with its one-to-one fit. There was no pinching or pressure on the sides of our feet.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green fit

Applying our calliper to the widest part of the shoe's toebox, we got 100.3 mm which is consistent with the other hoop shoes in the same size.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 100.3 mm
Average 101.6 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
92.6 mm
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109.2 mm

Dunk Low 23

The shoe has a minor tapering towards the toes but it doesn't get narrower than the average. Our calliper showed a standard width of 76.3 mm around the big toe.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green Toebox width at the big toe

In case you're wondering, the shoe's mesh toebox has absolutely no give to it. Don't expect the material to stretch out after a break-in.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 76.3 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 59 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
71.2 mm
Dunk Low 23
85.1 mm

Lacing

For the most part, we found it easy to deal with the shoe's flat laces. Our only concern is that you might want to double-knot them for longer games because they seem a little slippery.

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In addition, the shoe offers two reinforced eyelets on the collar to give you the option of tying a runner's knot and getting the most out of the lockdown.

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Stability

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Even though stability is not this Nike shoe's forte, we are happy to say that it doesn't lack inherent stability as a minimalist shoe.

Its low-to-the-ground profile creates enough steadiness to provide balance for quick movements on the court. It is not the best option for super forceful cuts but is nice enough for light players with agile footwork.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green lateral support

But even if the unfortunate ankle roll does occur, the shoe's platform is low enough to prevent the worst-case scenario.

Torsional rigidity

The nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white's midsole comes without a stabilising shank but its full-length Zoom Air unit and high midsole topline generate enough stiffness to provide essential stability.

We rated the shoe's torsional rigidity with a pretty high score of 4 out of 5 in our manual test. Sure, it's a bit lower than the average of basketball shoes but we can't complain considering the intention behind its design.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 4
Average 4.4
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

Please do keep in mind that the Hustle 2 also has little to no ankle support and a pretty weak rearfoot hold. We don't mean heel slippage but the lack of a structured heel counter that would create a barricade-like effect around the ankle.

Assessing the shoe's heel counter stiffness in our manual test, we couldn't rate it any higher than 3 out of 5. It is notably more pliable than the average.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 3
Average 3.7
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width - forefoot

Another component that helps the nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white feel inherently stable is the lateral outrigger in the forefoot.

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The widest part of the shoe's sole showed 116.5 mm on our calliper. That's even a couple of millimetres wider than average!

It's great that the shoe's forefoot stability helps to compensate for the lack of rearfoot support.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 116.5 mm
Average 115.0 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
106.2 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
124.5 mm

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Looking at the width of the shoe's heel also confirmed that the nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white is best for players who mostly stay on their toes.

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Our calliper measured 84.6 mm in the widest part of the heel which is almost 6 mm narrower than the average. Not the most stable landing area.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 84.6 mm
Average 90.3 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
80.0 mm
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105.1 mm

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Very few basketball shoes can boast flexibility these days, which makes the new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green a white crow in this department.

Packing no shank in the midsole, it took much less effort to bend the Hustle 2 to a 90-degree angle in our stiffness test. With a force gauge reading of only 28.9N, it is 40% more flexible than a typical hoop shoe.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green flexibility

This Nike shoe treated us to buttery smooth heel-to-toe transitions with its easy flex and consistent cushioning.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 28.9N
Average 38.5N
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Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
17.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
62.2N

Weight

Positioned as a super nimble shoe for sprinting up and down the court, the new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green lives up to the marketing 100%! We are happy to report that it proved to be some of the lightest basketball shoes in our lab.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green Weight

Clocking in at 12.0 oz (340g) in a men's US size 9, it is two ounces lighter than the average hoop shoe.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green shoe weight

Its weightlessness, minimal cushioning, and streamlined upper Carrot us feel at full speed during the playtest.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 11.99 oz (340g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Breathability

With its minimal upper, mesh panels, and ventilation pores on the tongue, the new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green offers pretty decent breathability.

Look how swiftly the smoke escaped through the shoe's upper in the tongue area!

We are not surprised that this is the shoe's most ventilated area given the many airflow channels the tongue.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green microscope test

We were hoping that the toebox mesh would enhance the shoe's breathability but the lens of our microscope shows how super densely woven it is. Not much hope for the airflow here.

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Assessing the nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white's overall breathability, we gave it a lower-than-average score of 2.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 2
Average 2.5
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

Compared to a typical basketball shoe, the nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white has a very minimal upper design with practically no reinforcements.

The shoe features a large mesh panel on top of the toebox which feels pretty frail to the touch. And as our Dremel test shows, it is very much prone to wear and tear.

The fabric threads tore within seconds of touching them with our Dremel's sandpaper tip. And the damage we saw was notably greater than what we usually see in the lab.

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Thus, we rated the shoe's toebox durability with a lower-than-average score of 3 out of 5.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 3
Average 3.7
Compared to 56 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Screen-Printed Nike Graphic At The Back

Gladly, the textile used for the shoe's inner lining proved to be much more resilient.

Its smooth nature stood up to the sandpaper looking almost as good as new after the 4-second test. Thus, we readily rated its durability with a high score of 4.

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Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 4
Average 3.5
Compared to 53 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1
Screen-Printed Nike Graphic At The Back
5

Outsole hardness

Despite looking like gummy bears, the rubber pimples on the shoe's outsole are actually pretty hard.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green Outsole hardness

Our Shore C durometer returned a higher-than-average reading of 87.5 HC as we pressed it against one of the knobs. This is a very promising start.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 87.5 HC
Average 81.9 HC
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Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
61.3 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 HC

Outsole durability

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But after 22 seconds of exposure, the rubber didn't give in more than 0.5 mm! That's even shallower than average!

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So if you've never dealt with translucent rubber before, we hope this test assures you of its hard-wearing characteristics.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 0.5 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 44 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Last but not least, the shoe also uses a sufficiently thick rubber layer for the outsole. Measuring its thickness with a calliper retrieved a solid reading of 4.4 mm.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green Outsole thickness

So, with all that said, does the new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green make a great option for outdoor basketball courts? Unfortunately, we don't think so.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green outsole design

We are concerned about the protruding rubber knobs as their shape makes them more prone to wearing out on hard outdoor surfaces.

An occasional game most likely won't do a great deal of damage but we can't recommend this Nike shoe for regular outdoor use.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 4.4 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

To be honest, the look of the shoe's outsole Carrot us feel sceptical about its performance on the court...But that's why we are here to test it!

As it turns out, the shoe's gripping capacity is quite average, nothing to write home about. We are not sure if the brand went for this unusual design to save weight or just for fun.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green traction

Its traction was good enough for quick stops and accelerations but it did attract dust like most other hoop shoes. Occasional wiping is necessary to keep the grip solid.

Tongue padding

The shoe's tongue is moderately padded with foam, showing 7.0 mm of thickness at the topmost part (where the lace pressure is usually the greatest).

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green Tongue padding

Even though it is a couple of millimetres thinner than average, it got the job done beautifully.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white 7.0 mm
Average 9.4 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Number of shoes
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

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We experienced a nice and secure foot containment inside the new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green. This is in part thanks to the shoe's semi-integrated tongue.

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Staying securely in place, it didn't shift around, bunch up, or cause any other trouble.

Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white Both sides (semi)

Heel tab

The Hustle 2 provides no finger loops or pull tabs to assist in  the on-and-off.

new nike air max uptempo 95 black fluorescent green Heel tab
Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white None

Removable insole

You can always replace the stick insole of this Nike basketball shoe with your own orthotics if that's what you prefer.

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Test results
nike air max 1 tokyo maze on air black white Yes