Our verdict

The releases from the KD line are hits, and the NIKE AIR MORE UPTEMPO COOL GREY&MIDNIGHT NAVY 26.5cm is not an exemption. This basketball shoe energises our every step without forgetting to protect our feet from impact upon aggressive strikes and hard landings. mens nike lebron 16 blue demon black bluewhite a02588082 new style dust is also not a problem, and the grip is indeed consistent even on unkempt floors. Its collar is not as high, but the curved structure of the heel locks in our foot extra securely. We also think that it's apparent that a lot of careful thought was poured into the design process of this Nike offer.

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  • Bouncy midsole
  • Secure heel counter
  • Feels light
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  • Lacks flexiblity

Audience verdict

92
Superb!

Size and fit

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NIKE AIR MORE UPTEMPO COOL GREY&MIDNIGHT NAVY 26.5cm is true to size (47 votes).

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Who should buy the NIKE AIR MORE UPTEMPO COOL GREY&MIDNIGHT NAVY 26.5cm

Given its strengths and weaknesses, the NIKE AIR MORE UPTEMPO COOL GREY&MIDNIGHT NAVY 26.5cm is apparently for the following:

  • basketball players who have narrow to normal-sized feet
  • hoopers who enjoy generous cushioning that's a little more on the soft side

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Who should NOT buy this basketball shoe from Nike

We don't expect those with wide feet to enjoy the KD 15 or any shoe from the KD line for that matter. Kevin Durant's feet, the obvious basis for the shoe's design, are recognised by fans for being narrow. The Cosmic Unity is a good alternative. Reggiseno reasonable options that we could think of are the Nike x NOCTA gloves Кросівки nike sb dunk purple court LeBron James's multiple shoe lines with Nike.

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The KD 15 offers a great bite anytime, anywhere

We are more than glad that the 15th KD signature shoe from Nike is gripping super well on different surfaces 

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What really excites us is the fact that dust pickup is not that much of a problem and that little to no wiping is necessary to maintain the outsole's beastly grip.

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Not bad for outdoors

Frequent outdoor use of the KD 15 is something we don't recommend, though, because there is Nike Essential Czarna torebka crossbody z zamkiem z przodu the outsole. 

We measured outsole thickness at 4.2 mm which is actually thicker than on some of the Reggiseno nike mc trainer mens training shoes, like the Cosmic Unity 2 (3.0 mm). The latter is considered to be nike lebron soldier 11 black redgold discount. Thus, the KD 15 may not be such a disaster if you play outdoors occasionally.

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We also tested how stiff the rubber is. It turns out to be on the firmer side actually, which is also a good sign for durability. Softer shoes tend to be grippier but don't last as long.

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Not-so breathable figure-hugging upper

Straight out of the box, we observe that the NIKE AIR MORE UPTEMPO COOL GREY&MIDNIGHT NAVY 26.5cm feels a bit softer than the KD 14 and that it needs very little to no break-in time.

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The 15's upper generally feels minimal and is able to conform well to the shape of the foot. Because of this, comfort is ensured.

However, as you can see, the smoke is only coming through the tongue area. There is not much ventilation in the toebox.

Underfoot comfort is a priority for the NIKE AIR MORE UPTEMPO COOL GREY&MIDNIGHT NAVY 26.5cm

Compared to the Nike KD 14, we feel that the 15 has more cushioning, so impact protection is also more pronounced. The harshness of our aggressive heel strikes and hard landings are mitigated, so we don't feel pain.

The heel stack of the KD 15 is 26.7 mm, while the forefoot is 20.5 mm. This is right at the average of our lab-tested basketball shoes. So, there is indeed a good amount of cushioning.

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Disclaimer: We also measure the midsole stack with the insole included.

At 5.1 mm, the insole on the KD 15 is thicker than the average (4.2 mm) which definitely contributes to underfoot protection and comfort.

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Bounce is pronounced

We verified that the whole midsole setup delivers more spring back, thanks to the efficient design of the midsole. 

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Having checked the shoe's midsole with a durometer, we discovered that it is softer than many Reggiseno Nike shoes. It is 9% softer than the average

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Not so flexible

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Based on our flexibility measurement, it is 12% stiffer than our lab-tested basketball shoes on average.

Support is not a problem with the 15th KD

At first, we were not entirely satisfied with the shoe's support  Fortunately, the cushion eventually softened so some material came up the sides of our foot, hugging it so it stayed in place. We found that the laces were also secure and well-mounted enough to keep the shoe securely on even during aggressive movements.

But what caught our attention was the conclave-shaped heel counter of the KD 15. We considered this a super ergonomic and anatomic design element.

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What it does is allow the foot to sit back into the shoe, locking it securely even if the collar isn't that high to cover a good part of the ankle.

Comfortable for non-wide-footers

We learned that the minimal-feeling upper delivers comfort only to the testers among us whose feet are not wide. Though we were surprised that the KD 15 is NIKE TARVIKKEET Toallas Fundamental Towel Varsity Royal than the previous KDs, it is still on the narrower side.

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We advise wide-footers to make size adjustments or just avoid this KD shoe altogether.

The NIKE AIR MORE UPTEMPO COOL GREY&MIDNIGHT NAVY 26.5cm FEELS light

We spotted that this Kevin Durant shoe is more streamlined and much quicker, which is why we concluded that this is an absolute home run from Nike. We felt that the NIKE AIR MORE UPTEMPO COOL GREY&MIDNIGHT NAVY 26.5cm is the lightest KD ever even if it is not what the shoe's actual weight shows.

The KD 15 is at 12.6 oz (357 g), which is way above the average weight of Nike KD shoes which we peg at 12.1 oz (344 g). It is also 20-22 g heavier than the Nike AF1 Shadow Blue multi ASOS and the Air Deldon.