New Nike Zoom KD 9 Performance Text
Yeah, this is late. Yeah, the shoe has been out for three months. Yeah, the Nike Zoom KD 9 has already been reviewed by everybody. Sorry, but when a shoe is this good it deserves all the praise it can get. Yeah, I just ruined the review for those of you wondering about the final overall opinion. Who cares — read up and enjoy…
kd9 traction
TRACTION – For this review, two different shoes were used (the reason for why this lagged) in order to test two outsole options: the translucent option featured on the ‘Gold Medal’ colorway and the solid outsole of the original ‘USA’ colorway. On clean floors, both provided some of the best traction on the market — grippy, sticky, durable indoors, and doesn’t hold much dust due to the honeycomb cells being wide open. On semi- to really dirty courts the translucent stuck but had to be wiped frequently. The solid was good, no matter what nasty, grimy courts they were tried on. Outdoors? The solid will last a little longer, but probably not much, and once you wear through that rubber you are playing on Zoom bags. From a cushion standpoint, that’s great, but for traction, Zoom bags suck.
kd9 cushion
CUSHIONING – Thank you, Leo Chang, or whoever decided to use REAL ZOOM in this year’s Nike shoes. When given Zoom bags like these in the Nike HyperRev 2017 and the Hyperdunk 2016 all is right in the little court in my mind. This is the bouncy, responsive, energy returning Zoom that was supposed to be; there are no Phylon-encased quarter bags or not-really-there dime bags (Kyrie 2, looking at you) — just pure, unadulterated fun bags. Some have said in other reviews that the bags had a lag time, that lateral response was a little slower due to the softness of the bags. Nah, not really. Up and down the court is so smooth, running off cuts and screens is easy, and staying in front on defense was not a problem.
This setup is way more flexible than previous Max Zoom units and the bag didn’t leave feet hurting or tired from overworking to flex the midsole. And the separated units in the forefoot are magical; the flexpoint sits just at the foot/toe joint to roll into steps and jumps. Dang perfect.
kd9 materials
MATERIALS – Look!!! Nike put Flyknit on a basketball shoe!!! Oh, the Kobe series already has it? No, it doesn’t, at least not like this. True knit is flexible, comfy, and requires no break-in time. The KD 9 completes the trifecta, but by a nose — it only has the knit in the forefoot and mid foot. No hot spots, no rough edges, and surprisingly, it keeps the foot on the footbed. The tighter overlay cross-pattern provides the hold by keeping the lateral stretch to a minimum. It isn’t as solid as a fuse or synthetic upper but slipping around in the shoe was never a problem while playing.
The heel is a mesh/fuse material which is nothing new, but it gets the job done. One question: with the solid internal/external heel counter, which does a great job in stability, why not go Flyknit all the way? Maybe on the Nike KD 10 ?
FIT – Ahhhh, now we get to the “problem” area. This is, by far, the most debated shoe, as far as sizing is concerned, in 2016. When wearing the ‘USA’ pair in my true size of 10.5, I almost pulled my shoulder out of socket getting them on. I don’t think I have wide feet (no Shrek in the building) but the collar would not let me in. But if you keep working you’ll eventually get it in (so. many. jokes.). The 10.5 would have probably worked, but an 11 felt way better on the piggies.
A note: I do like about a thumbnail width at the end of the toes for some comfort space. Once on, and with that little extra room, magic happened. You don’t even need the lace loops, just yank and go (again, jokes). The heel has extra padding just below the topline of the ankle collar and the placement cuts slip completely off. The midfoot area is a little tight where the mesh meets the knit, and it does not stretch, so if you’ve got the fat feet you are in trouble. The forefoot Flyknit wraps perfectly and believe it or not, keeps the foot over the footbed on just about every move.
SUPPORT – Basically a sock with a sole, so support structures are not at the front of the design ideas here, although the fit helps. There is an internal heel counter under that KD logo that does a good job holding the heel in even though the lacing system stops low on the ankle. The base of the shoe is wide, especially for a KD shoe, so the stability side to side is on.
The Phylon midsole is sculpted under the arch for a little stiffness there and the Zoom Max is cut away in that area to keep that sinking feeling away from that area. For someone with foot problems, and looking at the KD7 and 8, the support on the 9 is surprisingly light, although KD did say his shoes are designed for the now, not what may happen, or to prevent something later from injuring.
OVERALL – Best. KD. EVER. Seriously. Besides a little less support than some need, there are no problems with this shoe. Traction — excellent. Cushioning — beyond excellent. Materials — the best Nike has to offer. See a pattern? Actually, this is the best Nike shoe in years.
Hyperbole? Exaggeration? Maybe, but the KD 9 just shows what the Swoosh can still do when it wants to — make killer performers with comfort that look okay off-court (in a few years this may be a killer casual retro). If you want the best Nike has to offer, look no further: the KD 9 is all you need to know. http://www.kd10sale.com/
2017年6月29日星期四
THE NIKE ZOOM KD 10 DECONSTRUCTED
That was quick. Our friends at Fastpass have already chopped and screwed the KD 10, and to be honest, there isn’t much we didn’t already know.
Zoom bag is the same as the 9, and it is easily Hall of Fame cushioning. The Flyknit is what we found in the reviews from Nightwing and Stanley — stretchy, flexible, and form-fitting. However…
The problem with the KD 9 was the Zoom bag popping, and most of the pops happened because of the tendril connecting the forefoot bag to the main bag; it ripped and shredded on more than a few pairs (we even had a couple of our pairs pop). The KD 10 has thickened and widened the tendril, hopefully taking that problem out of the equation. We have enough problems with joints popping — we don’t need our shoes doing the same.
Compared to the KD 9 Elite above, this piece of the Air unit on the KD10 is 17% thicker.
So far, the general reviews and feelings on performance are a slight drop off from the 9, with traction not biting like it should and the Zoom bag feeling a little more muted. Since the bag is the same in size and shape, the difference has to be a PSI change within the bag or a density difference in the foam. However, if you check out the photos, the midsole/strobel board is cut out over the heel and forefoot. Hmmmm…
Just a quick shout again to kd10sale.com for doing these. I know I couldn’t cut up a pair of shoes I just paid hard money for, and while we give extremely thorough performance reviews of how the shoe feels and plays, these guys — wow. They go the extra distance and completely take apart the shoe so you know what you are getting for your money.
Let us know if you picked up a pair of the KD10s and how you feel it compares to the 9. Better? Worse? Don’t know or care? Leave it all below.
Zoom bag is the same as the 9, and it is easily Hall of Fame cushioning. The Flyknit is what we found in the reviews from Nightwing and Stanley — stretchy, flexible, and form-fitting. However…
The problem with the KD 9 was the Zoom bag popping, and most of the pops happened because of the tendril connecting the forefoot bag to the main bag; it ripped and shredded on more than a few pairs (we even had a couple of our pairs pop). The KD 10 has thickened and widened the tendril, hopefully taking that problem out of the equation. We have enough problems with joints popping — we don’t need our shoes doing the same.
Compared to the KD 9 Elite above, this piece of the Air unit on the KD10 is 17% thicker.
So far, the general reviews and feelings on performance are a slight drop off from the 9, with traction not biting like it should and the Zoom bag feeling a little more muted. Since the bag is the same in size and shape, the difference has to be a PSI change within the bag or a density difference in the foam. However, if you check out the photos, the midsole/strobel board is cut out over the heel and forefoot. Hmmmm…
Just a quick shout again to kd10sale.com for doing these. I know I couldn’t cut up a pair of shoes I just paid hard money for, and while we give extremely thorough performance reviews of how the shoe feels and plays, these guys — wow. They go the extra distance and completely take apart the shoe so you know what you are getting for your money.
Let us know if you picked up a pair of the KD10s and how you feel it compares to the 9. Better? Worse? Don’t know or care? Leave it all below.
2017年6月28日星期三
Air Jordan 1 High Strap Performance Reviews
The shoe that started it all is coming back, this time with straps.
Now we get it :
Open the paper shoes ,here show us the amazing shoes ..
Featuring a Air Force 1 High like strap on the ankle, the Air Jordan 1 High For Sale Strap makes uses of some interesting materials for a unique look.
All of shoes utilized the material such like fiber fabric, beside the upper utilized 3mm white strap. We can see the french blue parts clearly which use the fiber fabric with leather material .
It is amazing that the design of shoes . different color which use different material . Upper of shoes use some leather material which Stitching leather and cloth, mainly rely on the traditional manual suture techniques, Whatever the Logo on the side of upper , or stitching part of toe , heel ,lace are using the suture method.
It is surprise that a Jordan logo on high upper side .
And there are Jordan logo on the the tongue and heels.
Though Jordan ‘ sole is thin ,especial the forefeet, it is not effect the grip and classic
Jordan’s heel are round , but feel not bad . And the pull-up of heel which fixed the ankle .
For the colorway , the white with blue are gorgeous
The material of tongue of shoes are full , and feel comfortable . The wrapping of shoes is very well. And the size was true fit .
Overall , the Jordan 1 high rare air soar is very good .Whatever the stitching or material . And the design are follow the fashion . Without doubt ,fans of Jordan will loving it . http://www.kd10sale.com
Now we get it :
Open the paper shoes ,here show us the amazing shoes ..
Featuring a Air Force 1 High like strap on the ankle, the Air Jordan 1 High For Sale Strap makes uses of some interesting materials for a unique look.
All of shoes utilized the material such like fiber fabric, beside the upper utilized 3mm white strap. We can see the french blue parts clearly which use the fiber fabric with leather material .
It is amazing that the design of shoes . different color which use different material . Upper of shoes use some leather material which Stitching leather and cloth, mainly rely on the traditional manual suture techniques, Whatever the Logo on the side of upper , or stitching part of toe , heel ,lace are using the suture method.
It is surprise that a Jordan logo on high upper side .
And there are Jordan logo on the the tongue and heels.
Though Jordan ‘ sole is thin ,especial the forefeet, it is not effect the grip and classic
Jordan’s heel are round , but feel not bad . And the pull-up of heel which fixed the ankle .
For the colorway , the white with blue are gorgeous
The material of tongue of shoes are full , and feel comfortable . The wrapping of shoes is very well. And the size was true fit .
Overall , the Jordan 1 high rare air soar is very good .Whatever the stitching or material . And the design are follow the fashion . Without doubt ,fans of Jordan will loving it . http://www.kd10sale.com
2017年6月26日星期一
AIR JORDAN VI (6) RETRO PERFORMANCE REVIEW
The Air Jordan 6 doesn’t exactly boast a specific traction pattern or surface & they don’t look to be overly impressive either, however, if kept clean they are actually very good at keeping your foot planted on the floor no matter what you were doing.
This was noted on a previous Performance Teaser but if you can keep the clear sections free of debris then your experience will be a pleasant one. I personally use a traction mat but you can easily bring a lint roller or a roll of duct tape with you to quickly remove debris from the sole… a good old fashioned hand wipe is also adequate so long as you are consistent with it.
Cushion – This is just as it has been with the Air Jordan 3 & 4, AJ5 is a bit better, so prepare yourself for minimal cushion underfoot. The Polyurethane is dense and the Air Units are embedded within so you won’t receive a comfortable ride but the impact is being absorbed a little.
An easy solution to any cushion issue is an insole swap. There are plenty to choose from and can be catered to your specific needs. I opted to use the SofSole insole – not for cushion – and I will explain more a bit further down.
Material – With this particular shoe there are a variety of material options available depending on the colorway chosen. The reason I went with the Air Jordan 6 Carmine For Sale colorway is due to the dual material layers placed along the upper which provided me with proper fit & support where I needed – leather sections – and maintained flexibility where I needed – mostly at the forefoot with the nubuck sections. Overall durability is pretty nice as well given that these are a newer Retro product and they were able to withstand heavy beatings on-court.
Fit – The overall fit is decent as is… nothing too spectacular. This was mostly due to the dead space inside the shoe since they have very little padding with the exception of the collar & heel. Going down to a size 8.5 versus my usual size 9 would have helped a bit but the length could have been an issue and caused toe jamming… which hurts like hell if you’ve never experienced it before.
In the Cushion section I mentioned the insole swap… the fit was the reason why I chose to replace the insole with a thicker one. The added height was able to lift my foot up enough to allow the materials to properly function which then provided me with a great overall fit and lockdown once fully laced.
Ventilation – Quite possibly the most well ventilated Air Jordan model and kd 10 sale within the entire lineup. Plenty of perforations are in place and they aren’t blocked or lined with excess materials hindering the air flow.
Support – Not much support is found other than with the fit itself. Materials will help with this so you need to choose wisely if you wanted to play in a pair. Like I mentioned above, if you want some material support and flexibility along the upper then this type of setup would work as far as materials are concerned. If you need more support than I would go with leather upper and for less support a nubuck or suede upper.
Overall – Not a bad shoe – in my opinion – but not the best either. It’s a shoe that offers many great attributes while falling short on others… like most shoes. If you require adequate traction (if outsoles are kept clean), durability & ventilation then the Air Jordan 6 Carmine For Sale may be a good option for you. Their lack of cushion and inferior fit can easily be remedied with a simple insole swap which then makes these a very well rounded performer on-court go to kd10sale.com
This was noted on a previous Performance Teaser but if you can keep the clear sections free of debris then your experience will be a pleasant one. I personally use a traction mat but you can easily bring a lint roller or a roll of duct tape with you to quickly remove debris from the sole… a good old fashioned hand wipe is also adequate so long as you are consistent with it.
Cushion – This is just as it has been with the Air Jordan 3 & 4, AJ5 is a bit better, so prepare yourself for minimal cushion underfoot. The Polyurethane is dense and the Air Units are embedded within so you won’t receive a comfortable ride but the impact is being absorbed a little.
An easy solution to any cushion issue is an insole swap. There are plenty to choose from and can be catered to your specific needs. I opted to use the SofSole insole – not for cushion – and I will explain more a bit further down.
Material – With this particular shoe there are a variety of material options available depending on the colorway chosen. The reason I went with the Air Jordan 6 Carmine For Sale colorway is due to the dual material layers placed along the upper which provided me with proper fit & support where I needed – leather sections – and maintained flexibility where I needed – mostly at the forefoot with the nubuck sections. Overall durability is pretty nice as well given that these are a newer Retro product and they were able to withstand heavy beatings on-court.
Fit – The overall fit is decent as is… nothing too spectacular. This was mostly due to the dead space inside the shoe since they have very little padding with the exception of the collar & heel. Going down to a size 8.5 versus my usual size 9 would have helped a bit but the length could have been an issue and caused toe jamming… which hurts like hell if you’ve never experienced it before.
In the Cushion section I mentioned the insole swap… the fit was the reason why I chose to replace the insole with a thicker one. The added height was able to lift my foot up enough to allow the materials to properly function which then provided me with a great overall fit and lockdown once fully laced.
Ventilation – Quite possibly the most well ventilated Air Jordan model and kd 10 sale within the entire lineup. Plenty of perforations are in place and they aren’t blocked or lined with excess materials hindering the air flow.
Support – Not much support is found other than with the fit itself. Materials will help with this so you need to choose wisely if you wanted to play in a pair. Like I mentioned above, if you want some material support and flexibility along the upper then this type of setup would work as far as materials are concerned. If you need more support than I would go with leather upper and for less support a nubuck or suede upper.
Overall – Not a bad shoe – in my opinion – but not the best either. It’s a shoe that offers many great attributes while falling short on others… like most shoes. If you require adequate traction (if outsoles are kept clean), durability & ventilation then the Air Jordan 6 Carmine For Sale may be a good option for you. Their lack of cushion and inferior fit can easily be remedied with a simple insole swap which then makes these a very well rounded performer on-court go to kd10sale.com
2017年6月25日星期日
The Nike KD Trey 5 V deconstructed there
Looks like the team over at Fastpass is at it again, and this time, the saw was taken to the Nike KD Trey 5 V
The takedown model draws some inspiration from the KD 10’s lacing system and forefoot flex groove, but apart from that, everything is different — for better or worse. Also, the tooling is almost identical to that of the Nike Zoom Live, with some very minute changes. (You can find more information regarding the KD Trey 5 V here.)
The KD Trey 5 V has a pretty small Zoom unit in the forefoot that is bottom-loaded. Like most of the takedown models from Nike, there is nothing in the heel, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
What is interesting to note is the thickness of the Zoom unit, however. The KD Trey 5V’s Zoom unit is 7.11mm thick and 35.28mm wide. Compare that to the Nike Zoom Shoes Live’s 8.18mm and 39.89mm, and you can see that the KD Trey has a little less bang for the buck.
There’s no word on price or when these are set to release Stateside but after seeing these deconstructed, are you going to cop or drop? See anything interesting that caught your eye? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.
As always, keep it locked to kd10sale.com for any upcoming news and reviews on the KD Trey 5 V.
The takedown model draws some inspiration from the KD 10’s lacing system and forefoot flex groove, but apart from that, everything is different — for better or worse. Also, the tooling is almost identical to that of the Nike Zoom Live, with some very minute changes. (You can find more information regarding the KD Trey 5 V here.)
The KD Trey 5 V has a pretty small Zoom unit in the forefoot that is bottom-loaded. Like most of the takedown models from Nike, there is nothing in the heel, so nothing out of the ordinary there.
What is interesting to note is the thickness of the Zoom unit, however. The KD Trey 5V’s Zoom unit is 7.11mm thick and 35.28mm wide. Compare that to the Nike Zoom Shoes Live’s 8.18mm and 39.89mm, and you can see that the KD Trey has a little less bang for the buck.
There’s no word on price or when these are set to release Stateside but after seeing these deconstructed, are you going to cop or drop? See anything interesting that caught your eye? Let us know what you think in the comment section below.
As always, keep it locked to kd10sale.com for any upcoming news and reviews on the KD Trey 5 V.
2017年6月23日星期五
Air Jordan 1 High Strap Performance Reviews
The shoe that started it all is coming back, this time with straps.
How do you feel about the Air Jordan 1 High Strap?
Now we get it :
Open the paper shoes ,here show us the amazing shoes ..
Featuring a Air Force 1 High like strap on the ankle, the Air Jordan 1 High Strap makes uses of some interesting materials for a unique look.
All of shoes utilized the material such like fiber fabric, beside the upper utilized 3mm white strap. We can see the french blue parts clearly which use the fiber fabric with leather material .
It is amazing that the design of shoes . different color which use different material . Upper of shoes use some leather material which Stitching leather and cloth, mainly rely on the traditional manual suture techniques, Whatever the Logo on the side of upper , or stitching part of toe , heel ,lace are using the suture method.
It is surprise that a Jordan logo on high upper side .
And there are Jordan logo on the the tongue and heels.
Though Jordan ‘ sole is thin ,especial the forefeet, it is not effect the grip and classic
Jordan’s heel are round , but feel not bad . And the pull-up of heel which fixed the ankle .
For the colorway , the white with blue are gorgeous
The design of Jordan 1 strap, it is follow the fashion of Force 1 .
The material of tongue of shoes are full , and feel comfortable . The wrapping of shoes is very well. And the size was true fit .
Overall , the Jordan 1 is very good .Whatever the stitching or material . And the design are follow the fashion . Without doubt ,fans of Jordan will loving it, if you like it ,go to hoop jordan shopping
Two Colorway Air Jordans Release on July 2017
1.Jordan Spizike White Cement Release Date
The Jordan Spizike ‘White Cement’ was apart of the first run of releases from the line dating back to 2007. Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Jordan Spizike, the brand will bring back the ‘White Cement’ which will launch during Jordans 2017 .
This Jordan Spizike comes dressed in a White, Varsity Red, Cement Grey and Black color combination. Featuring a elements from the Air Jordan 3, Air Jordan 4 and Cheap Nike KD 10 , you will notice elephant print around the toe and heel while accents of cement print is used. In addition we have the tongue from the Jordan 6. Other highlights include a graphic across the liner and lace locks.
The Jordan Spizike White Cement is now available on Nike.com. Retail price will be $160. Continue to scroll below to check out more images which will give you a detailed look. Let us know in the comments section your thoughts on this Jordan Spizike making a return.
Jordan Spizike White Cement
White/Varsity Red-Cement Grey-Black
July 21, 2017
$160
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White/Varsity Red-Cement Grey-Black
July 21, 2017
$160
315371-122
2.Air Jordan 5 Red Suede Release Date
The Air Jordan 5 ‘Red Suede’ comes close to the ‘Ragging Bull’ retro, but this is what’s releasing during July 2017.
This Air Jordan 5 dubbed ‘Red Suede’ comes dressed in a University Red and Black color theme. Across the uppers is Red which also extends through the midsole. Like the nickname suggests, Jordan Brand has constructed the uppers with suede. Following we have Black accents that land on the shark teeth and liner. Other highlights include 3M reflective on the tongue and an icy translucent outsole.
The ‘Red Suede’ Air Jordan 5 will release at select Jordan Brand retailers on July 1st, 2017. Retail price is set at $190. More images can be seen below and make sure to check back with kd10sale.com for updates.
Air Jordan 5 Red Suede
University Red/Black-University Red
July 1, 2017
$190
136027-602
University Red/Black-University Red
July 1, 2017
$190
136027-602
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