Nike KD 16 Performance Review From The Inside Out - Biggest Pros And Cons
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Uppers of the Nike KD 16
01:55 Breathability test of the Nike KD 16
02:46 Upper durability test of the Nike KD 16
03:10 Midsole teardown of the Nike KD 16
04:50 Bounce height test of the Nike KD 16
05:14 Outsole tread of the Nike KD 16
06:48 Best surfaces for the Nike KD 16
07:15 Speed of the Nike KD 16
08:01 Outsole durability test of the Nike KD 16
08:46 Fit of the Nike KD 16
09:21 How to make an extra lace eyelet in your shoes
11:20 Performance / best players of the Nike KD 16
Whats underneath the Nike KD 16 basketball shoe? Check them out for yourself with this deep dive on court playtest, review, teardown and durability test. As a foot doctor I look at basketball shoes and basketball shoe technology a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the basketball shoe's functional attributes on the basketball court
Some of the main areas we cover in this basketball shoe shoe playtest, and performance review of the Nike KD 16
- The weight, durability, fit and playability
- What are the features of the insole, midsole, and outsole
- Nike basketball shoe technology explained
Part of the 2023 Basketball shoe review series
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I don’t understand why they change the shoe so dramatically every year when they had a winning formula at 14 & 15 😢
@SkyRiseDon
11 ай бұрын
KD wanted something different & he play on optimal surfaces so it’s for the athletes & consumers just get that
@SAMK1
11 ай бұрын
So sad man😢
@Nah_I.d_Win
11 ай бұрын
KD i dont understand this, your changing i cant stand it 😂
@Crnicelad
11 ай бұрын
12-15 were beast performers on court, these sound like a downgrade 😞
@uncokee
11 ай бұрын
Every year.. its been 1 yr since the 15 lol
Thanks Zach always loves your review!
Footdoc coming in with the detailed reviews as always. Can't wait for you to review the Anta Kyries once they are out.
@bernardomacedo2961
10 ай бұрын
They been out before they added the Kyrie moniker, they are just a bit difficult to get your hands on it
@ykthunderous2361
10 ай бұрын
@@bernardomacedo2961 yeah, I mean when Anta releases Kyrie's own signature shoe.
Finally! Thank you so much Doc Zach ❤
Foot Doc coming in clutch. Thank you.
Thanks so much doc for having such great reviews. I had the adidas byw select, and didn’t like them, so I watched all your reviews and decided I’m gonna get the Two Wxy v3. You’re the man!
4:10 I feel like you understand me PERFECTLY. Full-length ZOOM STROBEL and CUSHLON is what my foot profile basically is. It's like my feet have a mind of their own.....I finally spoil them with step-in comfort, and that's all they seem to like now. 😂 I wonder if someone could develop a DROP-IN FULL-LENGTH ZOOM STROBEL unit that can be used universally with other sneakers. 👟📝🤔
Been waiting on this video since I heard they changed the cushion setup, KD’s have been one of the elite shoe lines hopefully these are another banger of a shoe
Damn Doc. Good video. I absolutely fantastic video. I'm a little bummed that they don't continue on from the 15's but thank you for pointing out the differences in the two. Really helps me decide. I feel like anything that stayed along the lines of a Kyrie would be a hit. I don't know if Nike really understood that, I felt like the 15's did that but these... not so sure. But thank you for the video again.
Zach. Love your work. When you punch a new lace eyelet in a shoe, you can also get a tool to tap a metal grommet in as well to make it a legit new eyelet. Try a craft store.
Doc could you take a look at yushuai 17 It looks like lining answer to the gt jump series ❤
Ive had these for 2 weeks now these are my favorite hoop shoes better then kd 15 and lebron 20 no lockdown and traction issues at all for me appreciate the amazing review doc!!
@jojotuilaepa8948
11 ай бұрын
Where do you get them ?
@m2dc13
11 ай бұрын
Good to hear. I’m trying to pick between these and Luka but I’m leaning towards these cuz that 23 foam is ugh
@Frfrfrfr1
9 ай бұрын
Kd 16 or lebron 20/ lebron nxxt gen
@renatoruiz8534
4 ай бұрын
@@Frfrfrfr1kd16
Thank you for pointing out the Zion 2 comparison! Thought I was going crazy with the 16 basically just being a half-level jump from the Zion 2 setup. Feels like this years models are almost downshifting, tech-wise, while keeping the same prices.
@jamesfitzgerald1684
11 ай бұрын
It's necessary because the cost to produce these shoes have gone up and it's proven that people would be more upset with a price hike than a downgrade. So downgrade the tech and keep the same price. Blame inflation.
@someones_here
11 ай бұрын
@@jamesfitzgerald1684 I can buy $30 zoom freak 4s, and *they're* making a profit. Nike is making like a 400% profit.
@joaocandido3124
9 ай бұрын
@@jamesfitzgerald1684 I also think they noticed they should keep the top tech in the more expensive shoes
I had to break these in for a bit. Out the box it was hurting the lateral side of my feet. Went up 1/2 a size as well.
Great review doc! Aalso great choice of colorway!
Doc what should i get pg 6 or gt cut 2 i play power forward looking most often in the paint getting rebounds and i need a bouncy shoe
When this vid dropped i was like shouting yes for so many times ive been waiting for an performance review on these bad boiz for months.
@FootDoctorZach
11 ай бұрын
You're the real MVP
@astroking1181
11 ай бұрын
Can you do a review on the new way of wade 808 3 and 3 ultra
@pauluy9777
11 ай бұрын
@@astroking1181😊😊
@rayyoniztoocool9963
Ай бұрын
yo can the overseas ep version of these play on gritty concrete
Hi, thanks for the great vid. Can you please review lining yushuai 16 and lining speed premium 9 next?
Excellent work per usual, thanks for what you do doc!
Doc is on it man. 💯
Hey Zach, I was wondering if you could do a review of the puma all pro nitro.
Why I love the PG 5s full stroble
Great Review Bro 💪🏿🧠 Cannot wait for the review of 361 BIG3 4.0 PRO those are 🔥💯
non stop banger after banger shoe videos
Can you do a review on asics sky elite ff2? It isn’t a basketball shoe but it is a volleyball and i’m interested in knowing how it translates to bball
Is the Achilles tab soft or hard?
Hope these are closer to the KD14 in regards to size and cushion than the 15
is this better than kd14 with cushion?
you should do the gt cut 1s, I'm very interested in what makes it a very good and popular shoe
I can’t get my feet inside..its of my size but it’s absolutely uncomfortable to get my foot inside…any ideas?
Would you recommend for volleyball ?
Love my Kd 14s ❤. Kd 16s is good?🙁
I know its not a basketball shoe but i would love if you could take a Look at the asics sky elite and mizuno waves
Why is rubberdized court #2? I thought it would make the traction better. I’ve always liked the feel of bball shoes and I plan to get these for badminton and some badminton courts are rubberdized
WIll you do a video about giannis immortality 3?
Do you feel that as the signature player gets older, they prefer sneakers with less bite? I mean decent traction as oppose to ones with crazy bite. Possibly to stop them from biting when their angle or knee buckle?
@Dodgers007LA
10 ай бұрын
Your right about that
The traction reminds me of the KD13 circles which I love and have bought multiple pairs since they came out. Does anyone know how this shoe feels relative to the KD13? Should I pull the trigger on a KD16 upgrade?
@Firefitty
7 ай бұрын
The kd 16s are so good he makes them seem as if they are bad but when you put them on it dosent matter which position you are, you will be comfortable get them bro
Hello, should I choose kd16 or lebron 21?
Will this shoe work for a center ?
Wow I might try that runner's knot with the KD15! I am having some heel slippage in them after about 9 months of playing. I think the laces are eroding the loops and causing less lockdown. Also I always have to double tie them. But I still like the KD 15 a lot.
@mjhonsun
11 ай бұрын
And your KD 15's already have the extra eyelet 👍
@Aristophocles
11 ай бұрын
@@mjhonsun oh ok thanks. I'll have to do something about the lockdown then.
Hey, Doctor Zach! Got a pair of KD16s a few weeks ago and they’re the first time I play in lowtops. Been shooting hoops quite regularly again after almost a decade. Do you think wearing some form of ankle support can help with the uneasiness I feel when I pivot my ankles. I don’t think I have ankle issues, it’s more on being used to higher cut shoes from back then. Thanks!
@lorenfok1097
Ай бұрын
These are not low tops Nike considers them Mid tops
Man I wish I went true to size, when I went to buy them they had no size 11’s so I tried the 11.5 and they felt tight and snug so I thought I needed to go half size up. After breaking them in they get more loose.
FDZ - any shoes you circle back to and get a fresh pair after you test n cut em' (always been curious, lol)?
@FootDoctorZach
11 ай бұрын
UA SlipSpeed, PG 6, KD 14, Nike GP Turbo- thats been about it for the last few years
These shoes are so good man
Can you do the review about the Li-ning Way of Wade 808 III ?
Would this be a good skate shoe?
Just made a nike by me of this shoe but I forgot if it performs well 😂 good thing I don't like the zoom strobel that much 😅
these or the gt hustle 2 for outdoors play as a c/pf
Can you pleaee review the new adidas 4dfwd 3?
Nobody gonna talk about the 45 cm bounce in forefoot?
Do you think that I can deflate the rear air unit and replace it with something with more rebounding strength?
@Firefitty
3 ай бұрын
I’ve played my season in these this year in high school and the zoom in the fore foot gave a good amount of bounce for me
Please review the KD 3 retro 🙏
At 4:15 I see that's the KD 15, but what is the shoe cross-section that is shown at 4:23? Is that the KD 14 or the Zion 2?
@FootDoctorZach
11 ай бұрын
Zion 2
are these good for flat feet ?
is zoom strobel dead?
zach, I would love to see you do a comparison from the KD12-15 for a stable shootout. then compare the winner to something like the GT cut with the strobel shootout. thanks!
hey Zach, i am considering kobe5, kobe4 and kobe6. for addition , i into shoes that specific in courtfeel, traction, support and since i just have my ankle slipped pretty bad, i need good lockdown as well. which one do you recommend?
Kd14 the best hoop shoe for me by far! Does it come close to kd14?
@jonmac380
10 ай бұрын
Same here. Most comfy hoops or ever
those are sooooo fireeeeeeeee
Where did you even get these?
can u do a review for the curry 11
Hi Doctor Zach, I am loving the content and the in-depth shoe reviews. I would like some advice on what kind of basketball shoes I should buy. At the moment, I am split between the KD 16 and Sabrina 1 since I play on indoor rubberized courts. I'm a High School Guard with a regular arch and regular/narrow feet in terms of width. Additionally, I want to get either the Move Game Day or the Move Game Day Pro insoles with the shoe. I'm looking for shock absorption and also some energy return and I hope that the combination of either the KD 16 or Sabrina 1 with the Move Game Day/Game Day Pro insoles would do the trick. Please could you give me some advice on what combo I should go for? Thank you for considering giving me advice. Keep up the amazing content!
@bigfellashaq7258
7 ай бұрын
Kd 16 are trash i would go with the sabrina’s
@Firefitty
7 ай бұрын
The Kd 16 will face very good shock absorption so it’s better there will be less pressure on your knees which may help avoid knee pain in the the future
What happened to Jump height test
The first time I saw them, I thought they looked like skate shoes. The KD 16 is definitely going out of the traditional KD style-looking shoes.
Please review the Asics gel kinsei 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
I know this is t necessarily related to this shoe, but do you think Adidas’ 4d technology would work in a basketball setting?
@FootDoctorZach
11 ай бұрын
Not as it currently stands
Nice jab shot. You looks good playing boxingball
After trying many KD and Jordan's. My favorite is KD 13 by far.
@SkyRiseDon
11 ай бұрын
KD13s are his best shoes & Top 10 best Hoops shoes of all time
Please review Anta Z-up 4. 💯
Docta can you play basketball with boxing boots?🤨
How’s the fitting for wide footers this looks pretty wide , i usual can’t wear kds because their so narrow the Kd 14 made my big toe bleed im more of a wide footer and I wear a 10 in other shoes what size should I get or their not wide foot friendly ?
I would get them but I need zoom under my toes KD13 & Jordan 34 spoiled me I hoop in them both still to this day also the Jordan 37 & just bought GT Jump 2 well I paid $10 for them ( got a voucher from my GT Jump zoom bag popping ) thankfully 😅 so hopefully they play well for me
@jrdatrackstar
8 ай бұрын
I got a voucher for my Lebron 19 popping as well lol, looking forward to trying the Jump 2 and then KD16s. My main shoes right now are GT Run, Cut 2s, and Jordan 37s…love all 3.
i think the cosmic unity line still has zoom air strobel?
@Keeboseven
11 ай бұрын
Nah cosmic unity 3 has a drop in without zoom strobel. According to many reviews, major downgrade
kinda second guessing now about this shoe. the look kinda fire tho
Waiting on son of chi 3 Doc!❤
I loved the air strobel can’t wait to get these in
At 8:37 did the guy shooting in the background really air ball that bad? 😂
I think anyone who loves zoom strobel will overlook the changes they made in the shoe. Totally a different feel and ride. ***I gotta update my comment. These shoes took a solid two weeks of playing to break in, but once they did, so much better than the KD 15. The ride gets a bit more bouncy and lively. While you get initially more softness in the KD15, the strobel bottoms out and then you're just lower to the ground (I know some players might prefer that). Tons of impact protection, and the uppers start to hug your foot a bit better.
@jrdatrackstar
2 ай бұрын
I might need to give them a try again because I just didn't really get much cushioning from the KD16, at least in the forefoot (heel felt great, I love Air Strobel). I definitely did play in them for around 2 weeks and was feeling the Zoom, I think I'm just use to have a combo of foam and Zoom in the forefoot (full length, Turbo, whatever the setup is). I'm coming from the Lebrons so maybe that's why but the forefoot just felt ok. The 15s also did bottom out for me a bit after break in and I DON'T like sitting low to the ground; I prefer the elevated feel because it gives me more pop to my step. Being low to the ground just makes me feel slower.
Anyone else experince forefoot pain because of that zoom unit?
Please do Adidas Drose Son of Chi 3.0
Maybe its because the jordan 37 is full length zoom strobel only so they didnt want other shoes to have the full length zoom strobel thus season
I have never been a fan of zoom strobe to much pressure under the foot
kd16 is bouncy than ja 1?
Hold on. Where is the full length zoom ?
Any suggestions of a basketball shoes with very good ankle support please.
@viengallardo525
11 ай бұрын
Jordan Zion 2
@FootDoctorZach
11 ай бұрын
Check out the ultimate basketball shoe buyers guide video
@froilansilao2791
11 ай бұрын
@@FootDoctorZach thank you
The colorway on this makes it look like he’s heading over the Cavs
Already? You are quicker than the flash Dr Zach!
Waiting for Puma All Pro Nitro review 🙏🏼
@lionelgrisbane-ud87
3 ай бұрын
He already did it
Hope you'll do a review on drose's son of Chi 3 doc!
@FootDoctorZach
11 ай бұрын
Coming
Converse 70s high black reviee
I just bought a new pair of 14s 😂
Reminds me of the penny 2
is it as good as the kd14?
@edwinmena643
11 ай бұрын
Yes
I just bought this and i have the solid rubber outsole and im scared that this has bad traction🥲
I guess im passing on these. Thanks doc
Yo bro can you do the Kobe 8 Protro please, and thanks
KD 16 or Lebron 20 for fast Players?
Idk what it means but i counted 16 gears with actual teeth. Not sure if it means anything but i thought it was worth mentioning 😂
Can you review Chinese shoes? Thanks
So every time you say these are more forgiving, you mean to say these are trash. Got it 😂