The shoe was built to be king of the euro-step, quick stops and side-to-side movement. Reason being, you’re basically paying the CAD$165 (AUD$170) for the lateral support, and nothing else.
#Zoom freak 2 full#
You could go up half a size if you’re determined to buy this shoe, but I honestly wouldn’t recommend it if you’re paying full price. The reason is lateral stability, which this shoe has in spades, but it will be a tough job for wide-footers to get in. The width is decent in the toe box, a comfortable amount of space, but incredibly narrow in the mid-foot. To the point that the laces were almost too short to tie up. That being said, I would not recommend a translucent outsole for outdoor play such as the “Black Panther” colourway (Nike calls it Dusty Amethyst, but COME ON, it’s Black Panther all the way!).įor me, the Zoom Freak 2 fit better than almost anything. For months on end it kept doing its thing, when other Nike offerings tend to last hours, weeks at best. My pair of the “Naija” colourway came complete with a solid black rubber outsole, and it held up beautifully outdoors. Nike has ignored outdoor play as of late, and the durability across the entire line can only be described as abysmal. Dusty courts may require a wipe every now and then, but even in the dustiest setting they held up for me. Every quick stop, change of direction and spin move comes with a confidence only provided by footwear that grips perfectly every time, allowing you the benefit of not having to think about it. No matter what you’re doing, the bite is consistent.
All of these shoes have a real nice grip in their own right, so perhaps the Freak 2 would as well! The nubs reminded me of the Nike Kyrie Low 2 and the Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 while the circular pattern took me back to the Air Force 1 and Jordan 1. Although, flipping over the Zoom Freak 2, I was pleasantly surprised!Īn updated traction pattern in the forefoot gave me some hope. The “Rose” pattern was pretty, but gave you nothing on a dirty court. When it comes to traction, I had very little hope, given how useless the Zoom Freak 1 was.
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