Our verdict

In our opinion, up to a certain extent, the LeBron Witness 7 is practically just the Nike Dry T Shirt Ladies but less pricey and more suitable for outdoor use. From aspects that are truly important such as traction and cushioning down to matters that are only peripherally valuable such as looks, we found that the LeBron Witness 7 delivers.

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  • Highly effective traction
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Audience verdict

88
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Who should buy

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Who should NOT buy

Players, especially the more agile ones, who love to get a lot of ground feedback may find that the LeBron Witness 7 sits way too high off the ground. For them, we recommend the nike dunk high black - a little pricier but has a perfect balance of impact protection and court feel.

Being a more affordable option, the LeBron Witness compromised its upper durability. But we've seen even cheaper hoop shoes that did better with abrasion resistance like the Nike Air Max Impact 4 and the Nike Air Max 90 Tiger Pattern.

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Heel stack

It's pretty impressive that this Nike shoe keeps the weight low despite its massive stack height.

We used a calliper to measure the shoe's heel height and it returned a whopping 34.1 mm! This is by far the tallest shoe in our catalogue! This is primarily due to the large Max Air unit embedded into the midsole.

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On the court, this Lebron Witness shoe offers top-notch impact protection. All the shock coming from our aggressive heel strikes and harsh landings was sufficiently absorbed, leaving our feet and legs free from pain all throughout the playtest.

Test results
Lebron Witness 7 34.1 mm
Average 29.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
23.2 mm
Heel stack
38.4 mm

Forefoot stack

The shoe's forefoot is just as generously cushioned. With a calliper measurement of 25.2 mm, this Lebron shoe is a few millimetres taller than average.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 25.2 mm
Average 21.6 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
15.5 mm
Forefoot stack
26.8 mm

Drop

It also turns out that the LeBron Witness 7 has a higher-than-average drop of 9 mm. This is a couple of millimetres higher than the average 7 mm.

The Max Air unit elevates the heel a little more to maximise protection for those heel-dominant strikes. Just like all LeBron shoes, it makes for an excellent option for centres.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 8.9 mm
Average 7.5 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
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.

The primary cushioning foam of the LeBron Witness 7 feels a little of the firm side. Our durometer shows a reading of 30.3 HA, which is 9% firmer than average.

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We found that the firm nature of foam helps to make the platform more stable in lieu of its tall stack height.

Test results
Lebron Witness 7 30.3 HA
Average 25.1 HA
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Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
11.0 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
38.6 HA

Secondary foam softness

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

On the other hand, the foam layer underneath the Max Air unit is very plush. It creates space for bounce by being extra squishy.

We measured the foam to be as soft as 14.1 HA! That's a whole 115% plusher than the primary cushioning. As a result, the shoe feels perfectly balanced underfoot.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 14.1 HA
Average 27.8 HA
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Insole thickness

Of course, this highly cushioned hoop shoe from LeBron had to have a very well-padded insole. We measured its thickness at 5 mm, a little cushier than average.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 5.0 mm
Average 4.8 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
8.6 mm

Size and fit

Size

NIKE AF1 DOWNTOWN HI LW QS WHITE WHITE 7 is true to size (54 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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With the soft and slightly stretchy nature of the upper material, it feels like this Nike shoe offers a little more wiggle room.

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In the widest part of the forefoot, we measured the Witness 7 at 103.1 mm - that's about 3 mm wider than average!

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 103.1 mm
Average 101.6 mm
Compared to 65 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
92.6 mm
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109.2 mm

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Repeating the measurement in the shoe's big-toe area, however, we got 76.5 mm - this is the same width as the average. It indicates that the toebox doesn't taper more than usual in this shoe.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 76.5 mm
Average 76.9 mm
Compared to 59 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
71.2 mm
Custom dunk low id
85.1 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Nike made sure to throw a whole bunch of supportive overlays onto the shoe to really level up its stability.

Overall, we think that the brand succeeded. But if you are an agile and super shifty player, you may want more support around the forefoot. We found that the material was a little too soft to hold the foot in place.

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Torsional rigidity

The platform is rock-solid in the LeBron Witness 7. Attempting to twist the shoe with our hands revealed that it is exceptionally stiff. We rated its torsional rigidity with the highest score of 5/5.

According to Nike, it's the Max Air unit that's responsible for the shoe's lateral stability and it also "helps harness and direct your force." 

Test results
Lebron Witness 7 5
Average 4.4
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The shoe's heel lockdown is very much on point too. We never had to worry about wobbling or heel slippage while wearing the shoe.

Test results
Lebron Witness 7 4
Average 3.7
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
1
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5

Midsole width - forefoot

The shoe's base is not the widest out there but it does its job well. However, if you are someone who relies heavily on those outriggers on the side, this is not the right shoe.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 110.5 mm
Average 114.9 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
106.2 mm
Midsole width - forefoot
124.5 mm

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In the widest part of the heel, we also found it to be a few millimetres narrower than average at 86.3 mm.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 86.3 mm
Average 90.1 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
80.0 mm
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When it comes to the shoe's stiffness, the LeBron Witness 7 is not that much different from the rest of our tested basketball shoes.

It took about as much force to bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle as it takes on average. Our force gauge shows that it required 38.8N, only 8% less than the average.

Test results
Lebron Witness 7 38.8N
Average 38.8N
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Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
17.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
62.2N

Weight

Nike Housut Sportswear Club French Terry LeBron basketball shoes hovers around 14.3 oz (406g), the Lebron Witness 7 is among the lightest in the series. But it's not the lightest compared to other brands.

Tipping the scales at 13.7 oz (387g), the shoe weighs the same as the average of all our lab-tested hoop shoes.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 13.65 oz (387g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
11.29 oz (320g)
Weight
17.46 oz (495g)

Breathability

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Featuring soft materials, the shoe's upper allowed a good deal of smoke to pass through in our smoke-pumping test. Not only did the smoke get through the tongue and eyelets, but also seeped through the toebox itself. That rarely happens in hoop shoes.

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Looking at the toebox fabric through a microscope, we can see that it is tightly woven and yet much more porous than most upper materials.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 4
Average 2.6
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

But there is a big downside to all that airy softness. It's a total uncle of wear resistance.

The toebox material failed to hold up to our 12-second Dremel test which resulted in a large see-through tear. On a 1-5 scale where 5 is the most durable, we rated the shoe as low as 1. 

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 1
Average 3.8
Compared to 64 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

The shoe's plush and cosy heel padding performed just as badly. After only 4 seconds of holding the Dremel against it, we saw considerable wear.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 1
Average 3.6
Compared to 61 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Fortunately, the shoe comes back strong in the outsole. This must be the toughest part of the Lebron Witness 7.

Using a durometer to check its rubber hardness, we found that it is a head taller than most basketball shoes on our list.

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With a reading of 85.8 HC, it is notably harder than average! And that always implies a more hard-wearing outsole.

Test results
Lebron Witness 7 85.8 HC
Average 81.5 HC
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Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
61.3 HC
Outsole hardness
91.0 HC

Outsole thickness

The amount of rubber used for the outsole is also quite substantial. We measured it at 4.1 mm which is a solid thickness for a £100 shoe.

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Based on its hardness and thickness as well as performance on the court, we can wholeheartedly recommend the NIKE AF1 DOWNTOWN HI LW QS WHITE WHITE 7 for outdoor play. That also includes the most abrasive concrete courts.

Test results
Lebron Witness 7 4.1 mm
Average 4.0 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
6.9 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

The Nike LeBron Witness 7 showed phenomenal traction on the court! The multi-directional pattern on the sole was able to pull off quick stops and swift direction changes throughout our field tests.

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Tongue padding

The tongue is sufficiently padded on this LeBron shoe. Based on our calliper measurement, it is 9 mm thick. About the same as the average.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 9.0 mm
Average 9.2 mm
Compared to 73 basketball shoes
Nike kd 6 liger
1.3 mm
Tongue padding
15.9 mm

Tongue: gusset type

Given the shoe's budget-friendly price point, a gusseted tongue is not to be expected here. But the standard non-attached tongue of the Witness 7 is still doing a pretty good job of staying in place and holding the foot.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 None

Heel tab

A fabric finger loop at the back helps with getting the shoe on with less effort. It also adds a stylish flair to the overall look of the Witness 7.

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Test results
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Removable insole

The shoe's insole is easily removable. It can be replaced with a custom insert is needed.

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Test results
Lebron Witness 7 Yes