Nike’s Best Budget Shoe… EVER?! GT Cut Academy
#basketballshoes #nike #sneakers
In this video we go over the Nike GT Cut Academy:
At only half of the GT Cut 3 retail price, this shoe offers incredible value performance wise. Traction on a very dusty court is perhaps the best of all shoes I’ve had recently, together with other ones like the AG4. Cushion is also slightly better than average around this price range - standard softness and responsiveness from the foam, but there is a forefoot Zoom unit which is quite rare on a budget hoop shoe. The GT Cut Academy is also extremely lightweight, not too flimsy (upper material) and great for guards. You can either go true to size or half size up for the best fit, depending on your foot shape / preference.
Let me know your thoughts on the GT Cut Academy in the comments!
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Thoughts on the GT Cut Academy?? - Is this the best budget hoop shoe on the market?
@Mitchellyap12
2 ай бұрын
Yea
@noosemuckle
2 ай бұрын
Love mine
@TheGreenProspective
2 ай бұрын
Definitely
@Awsomethebman
2 ай бұрын
I dont know, I actually like the curry 3z6/7 alot
@nxte4168
2 ай бұрын
These or mb 1 low?
I love how simple and direct you review shoes, good stuff. I watch you before deciding on buying shoes. Thanks Bro
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Thanks man!! Much love 🙏🤛
Love your sense of humor, consistency with the format/criteria, and efficiency of the videos! Much appreciated 🙏🏻
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Much appreciate you watching 🙏
onced the forefoot eva breaks in you really can feel the bottom load zoom giving a nice spring back effect
Been waiting for this review ❤
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
🙏🙏❤️
Nice Shoe it looks clean, also are you going to try on the New Kyries??😅
Great review!
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
Good job you are one of my favourite KZread love your content you are my basketball shoe encyclopidia
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! ❤️😃
Love❤❤ these great review Seems like this is the one shoes i was looking after son of chi 3😊 coz i too play on dusty courts Edit just saw the black and white colour ways on the store and bought them 🎉
budget = instant like
I'm down with this review. This shoe is really good enough. Hope there will be more colorways.
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
🤝
Have been looking forward for this review. Great to hear it’s a good performer especially since it’s a budget option. Would you say this is a better outdoor options than the Dame Certified 2.0?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yes overall it’s better than the Dame Certified 2.0 to me.
Waiting for your review on Fresh Foam BB v2 and comparing it with Fresh Foam BB v2. Finally, conclude which is better overall
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
👌👌
Nice review and straight to the point. Any chance you can review the Anta Zap1, the Donte DiVincenzo shoe?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I’ll see what I can do. 🙏
These seem to be great budget shoes, how do these compare to the jas? Great vid Tommy!
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Better. 🙏🙏
Giannis immortality 3 or gt cut academy which one should I buy...? I am confused
I was wondering if you can recommend a shoe that can fit my foot type (length=24 cm, width=10cm, flat foot, regular shape). I’m 165cm and around 172lbs. My foot aches in the arches when playing with most shoes except Son of Flash US 8.5 (26cm). Bought the Move Gameday Pros but it still gives me foot pain Thanks a lot for any suggestion. I just got GT Cut Academy (US 8.5) from the mail today. Hopefully I can play in this shoe without foot pain.
Hey, I was choosing between Nike Air Max Impact 4 and This Shoe . Im 14, 177cms and 152lbs forward which one should I get? btw love your content dude
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Hey, thank you! This.
Hey i want a shoe that can increase my vertical should i get this or kyrie low5
Can I change the insole in the cut academy? I want to change it but i discovered that it is glued.
Thanks man, imma get this
@TommyLiu4
17 күн бұрын
👍🙏
Good day sir, please can you do performance review on Nike PRECISION 7
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Yes video today
The looks of this is better than any high price point shoes tbh
does this actually need to change the insole for better performance??
j'ai les gt cut academy et j'aime beaucoup ,maintenant reste plus cas les tester sur terrain
should i sell my precision 6 and buy the academy instead? my position is guard
Would you say these perform far better than the impact 4's? I personally like the impact design slightly more but if the performance difference is huge, I might go with these ,Great review by the way!!
@TommyLiu4
8 күн бұрын
Not huge, slightly better overall.
@TommyLiu4
8 күн бұрын
Thank you!
Great shoe casual and hooping imo
hello there. i have a question. i have nike renew elevate 3 size 9 and it fits me perfect. should i go tts for the nike gut academy or up half a size? hope you can reply. thank you
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Hi TTS
Hey! I was choosing beteween Sabrina Ion 1 as the GT academy, I’d like to know which is better, mainly for outside and dusty courts
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Hey, GT Cut Academy.
I wish Nike would bring back the hyperchase, the zoom run the one, hyperrev, zoom crusader, etc. those shoes were so simple but got the job done, Nike is always quick to give up on shoe lines if they’re not a signature line
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
That’s true! They do give up on some really good lines quickly… 😂
What shoe would u think is better gt cut academy or ag4? I have a guard playstyle also plays defense a lot , right now I am using precision 6 but Im looking to buy a new shoe because it is starting to wear down and the cushioning is kinda brutal for me because I do tend to jump a lot in games.
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Both are amazing shoes with elite traction. Since you’re a guard and currently use the Precision I think the GT Cut Academy will be a great option and nice upgrade.
@jaystewie3996
Ай бұрын
thank you man this really helped me out 👊
Hi Tommy! Between the GT Cut Academy or UA Lockdown 6, which one would you recommend?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Hi, GT Cut Academy.
@zabchua459
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 thanks man!
Are the GT Cut Academys better than the Sabrina 1s? Been thinking on which one to get (I usually play outdoors)
@TommyLiu4
11 күн бұрын
Umm to me yes
I currently hoop in Precision 6s. Would you say these would be an upgrade, and if so, in which factors?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Cushion & Traction. Every aspect.
@user-zt6du3yk7d
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 Would you recommend the GT Cut Academy, Tatum 1, or the new Kai 1s from Anta? (5'10, 135, Guard/SF, Slightly Wider Feet)
Tom can you help me which one should i get ja 1 or gt cut academy they both same price in my country outlet shop
@Eggplant2325
Ай бұрын
Same question
Hi Tommy, is this better than Fission 9/Wow 808 3(regular)?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Hey. Umm man I don’t know, these are right at the same level. If you consider the price factor then this shoe wins 😃
hi tommy What do you think is best overall SOF, GT Cut academy, AC 11 Or the freak 5 im looking to buy one of them but dunno which one to pick
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Hey, I like Son of Flash the most.
@teukuazeem7643
2 ай бұрын
And do you think SOF is still the best for outdoors out of the bunch?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@teukuazeem7643 Yeah
@teukuazeem7643
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 okay Thankss Tommy Been loving your vid keep up the work Much love ✌🏼
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@teukuazeem7643 Thank you!! 🙏
I need lining speed 10 review with a video
Would you give this a go than the puma all pro nitro? Not mentioning the price but performance wise.
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
All Pro Nitro in the translucent outsole is better, otherwise this.
@maich3lbio
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 cushion wise and overall play?
Hey, is this better or giannis immor 3 is better? I’m new to basketball shoe and currently finding a shoe to play outdoor😅
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Hello this
Would you take these or the KD16 for forefoot cushioning and traction?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
I gotta split that tbh - KD 16 for forefoot cushion and these actually have better traction.
How it compare to Anta Shock Wave 5 Team, that even cheaper than Nike?
how do these compare to the dame certified? my current sabrinas r too tight in the midfoot for me
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Better.
Dam, I'm confused for sizing now due to comments. What size you guys recommend for 272mm foot length and 4E width?
When are you gunna do a video of the best shoes for wide feet?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Okay I can make one.
Tommy good day. what to get? Ag4 or this?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Hello! Very very close, I think AG4 wins with better bounciness, but otherwise these two are by far the 2 best shoes in this price range to me. So no bad pick here 😁
Hey Tommy! What differentiates GT Cut Academy - Dame Certified 2? I know a lot of people have asked which is better… thanks
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Hey. GT Cut Academy.
@alandiaz2459
29 күн бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 which Cushion is better?
@TommyLiu4
29 күн бұрын
@@alandiaz2459 About the same
@alandiaz2459
29 күн бұрын
Thanks my man!
Hope to see Kai 1 in your next review tommy :D Also, son of flash 2.0 in lining website is on sale for 70usd. dunno of thats the official SOF 2. I think is a good budget shoe. but a downgrade from SOF 1 in terms of tech.
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yeah they did make it a little confusing… Well the actual Son of Flash 2.0 (the one that looks like an obvious continuation of the first version) might be named something else and they were intending to introduce that as a lifestyle model at first. So we’ll see, rest assured you’ll see them all here 😃🙏
since afaik it doesn't have a shank, how would you judge the GT cut academy in terms of stability?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Very good, no problems at all from my experience.
is all city 12 very good for outdoor and it is top for outdoor too? help me so that i can buy
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yes
Hi Tommy! At same price, wich one you would get? Curry 11 Fission 9 AE1
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Hello! AE 1.
@rufinovictores6926
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Tommy!
How do you think will it perform on outdoors? Is the rubber durable enough?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yeah I think so, should be good.
@jamstxr
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 Thanks tommy
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@jamstxr 🤛
For ankle protection, better gt cut 2/academy?
@TommyLiu4
27 күн бұрын
Neither one gives you much tbh
First! Good shoe
Would the width of the gt cut academy be comparable to the son of chi 3
@TommyLiu4
27 күн бұрын
No
hey tommy, which is better, gt cut academy or ja 1's?
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Hey. GT Cut Academy.
@ruanborges7380
Ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 thanks bro
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
@@ruanborges7380 🤛
can u answer, gt cut academy/puma all pro nitro/giannis immortal 3?
@TommyLiu4
27 күн бұрын
All Pro Nitro but only in a translucent outsole.
Bro shoe feels narrow for me wht can I do 😭 Foot size 24.5cm shoe size 27cm Pls reply 😭
I know you have your eyes on the son of flash 2 👀
Anthony Edward’s ae1 or gt cut academy?
@minhtri8733
2 ай бұрын
absolutely AE bro
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
I mean this won’t be better than the AE 1 lol but this is the best BUDGET shoe out there (under 100 bucks).
Hi tommy would this be a better shoe than giannis immortality 3? Im a center
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Hi yes I think so
@zorkall
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 thank u i watch all ur vids n im a new subscriber. i love the content
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@zorkall Thank you!! Appreciate you watching and subbing 🙏
Tuff review bro🎉
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Thanks man
Dame certified 2 or gt cut academy?tnx for the response
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
GT Cut Academy
@ccmartinez9946
Ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 tnx ....more power more reviews
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
@@ccmartinez9946 🙏🙏
Is it more snug compare to precision 6? Thanks
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
About the same they’re both pretty snug going TTS but that’s still the most ideal fit to me.
Hey, did these have a sharpie smell out of the box?
@TommyLiu4
25 күн бұрын
Hey, ahh I don’t remember lol. Most shoes right out of the box are gonna have some type of smell though.
@wony_0423
25 күн бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 got it, thank you for ur fast reply !
Would these be great for outdoor tommy?
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Should be fine. I’ve only used mine indoors so far.
Copped these for a STEAL price at 60 usd. Super hyped to play in these. Quality takedown models need to be more common in today's space
@donlimon5429
2 ай бұрын
Where you get em for 60
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Sweet deal wow
@Cooj11
2 ай бұрын
@@donlimon5429 There was a March 3rd sale over here in Asia where I live. They get pretty generous with discount vouchers for a very limited time.
@Cooj11
2 ай бұрын
@@donlimon5429March 3rd sale of an online retailer here in Asia. They got pretty generous with discount vouchers for a limited time.
Hi. Just wanna ask, is it good for very flat feet?
@TommyLiu4
12 күн бұрын
Yes decent
@TommyLiu4
12 күн бұрын
And hi 👋
which one is better mens two wxy v4 or nike air zoom GT cut academy
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
TWO WXY V4
These or the lockdown 6 for outdoor/ indoor?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
These.
How breathable is it?
Fission 9 vs this, cushion wise and traction? Thanks.
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Traction this, cushion Fission 9.
@flor4955
2 ай бұрын
Thanks 😊, one more question pls ag4 vs this? Same question traction and cushion.
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@flor4955 Cushion/Bounciness AG4, traction these two are the best of all shoes.
@flor4955
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
can a slight heavy guard use this? i'm 64kgs btw
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yes!
Do you think this shoe will be okay for me to play with, im 211 pounds and wide foot size 11.5
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yeah should be okay. Since you have wide feet, might wanna go half size up to be safe.
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
I’d still consider it more of a guard shoe for fast and lightweight players but out of all these budget shoes, this is fine and the best one in my opinion.
@jj09326
2 ай бұрын
uhm how about for the support tho? what if the player is injury prone? thanks for answering my question @@TommyLiu4
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@jj09326 It’s okay. If you’d like good support at this price range - UA Lockdown 6 is decent.
Are these better than the impact 4???
@tiguor6590
2 ай бұрын
I have both the GT cut academy and The impact 4 and I would say that GT cut academy provides better traction and feels lower to the ground than the impact 4. However the impact 4 has thinner upper which could potentially give you better ventilation. Cushion wise, i’m quite a light person so I don’t really feel the air unit of the impact 4 and would prefer zoom unit more (both shoes have good cushion tho). and on outsole durability, I’ve been using both of them outdoor and I’d say both of them is perfectly fine to be used outdoor.👍👍👍
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yes
Unfortunately the Gt cut academy here in Brazil is not a budget shoe, its price comes really close to a Lebron 20. And another thing that makes no sense is the lebron nxxt gen being more expensive than the regular xx. Its sad, the "budget" shoe has the same price of a Flagship shoe.
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Ah wow that’s crazy… 🥲
Yo tommy is this better than ag4
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
No same level.
Finally 😊
by the phrase "true to size" does your toe touch the edge of the shoe when you play?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Short answer is yes. But true to size refers to getting your normal size… 😂 For example you might usually prefer HAVING some room up front but that’s still your true size.
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
So it really depends - on this shoe true to size is a very snug fit as mentioned, toes touch the edge yes.
@Sherwinhakhakdog
Ай бұрын
I dont have wide feet but I did 1 up size because I am not comfortable with my true size which is 8.5.
These or ja 1s? For a shifty guard
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
These
@renrrik2151
Ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 Im currently playing with precision 6s and kyrie low 1s and like them, just looking for an upgrade with better traction and cushioning, ive heard better things about the ja 1s but ill trust u bro😁
just copped
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
👍 👍
@lancehenryposerio4621
2 ай бұрын
how are they?
@Awsomethebman
2 ай бұрын
amazing, great traction@@lancehenryposerio4621
LES GOO
This, liren 3v2 low or SOF 2?
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Liren 3 V2
GT Cut Academy or Ja 1 for outdoors?
@TommyLiu4
29 күн бұрын
Academy
Lebron witness 8 or air zoom gt cut academy?
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
GT Cut Academy
@NovyielYorobe
17 күн бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 I did get the ep version of gt cut academy and I think it has less cushioning
Which is better Sabrina 1 or Nike gt cut academy?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
GT Cut Academy
@anastasiia_m1530
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 thanks))
gt cut academy or wade 808 3 regular?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
GT Cut Academy, especially for the price.
Abt time u review this cheap gem! kk Feels superior to freak5 n ja1!
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
YES agreed. ❤️
Are they good for outdoors?
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Should be fine
Heavy d Lillard 2 vibes.
Dude i swear on my life I searched up you to see if you made a review on this shoe 2 days ago and you didn't and a day later you did. CRAZY COINCIDENCE
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Haha good timing then I guess - great minds think alike lol. Next vid you might have been looking for it too 😉
Is this better than giannis immortality 3?
@TommyLiu4
14 күн бұрын
To me yes.
@LeeVogue68
14 күн бұрын
Last question bro. This or the li-ning yushuai 17?
@TommyLiu4
13 күн бұрын
@@LeeVogue68 Subscribe?
@LeeVogue68
13 күн бұрын
I just did 😅
@TommyLiu4
13 күн бұрын
@@LeeVogue68 Thanks! I’d take this btw.
Hey did you have any problems slipping when doing a hard stop and extending your leg? The middle part of the outsole that slants down seems to make me slip when doing a shifty move like a step back or hezi cross. I really like everything else other than that but so much of my game relies on quick shifty moves.
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Hey, not from my experience but like you said it’s most likely due to different playing styles. I’m definitely not nearly as fast or shifty so can’t relate there.
@bradyvallance5829
Ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 ok thanks for the fast reply.
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
@@bradyvallance5829 🤛
Is it wide foot friendly?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Not really
@uploadmeful
2 ай бұрын
I have wide feet. They snug, but actually breaks easily.
What would you pick: Precision 6 or GT Academy?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
GT Cut Academy, better by far to me.
@user-nj4do9pq1s
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 Thanks! Last question: GT Cut Academy or Giannis Immortality 3? I play PG btw :)
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@user-nj4do9pq1s GT Cut Academy
this or Two WXY V4?? (at the same price)
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
TWO WXY V4
@pluto4790
Ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4Do they have a huge performance gap? because i like the looks on Gt Cut Better but im concerned,do they have a huge gap on performance
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
@@pluto4790 nope
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
@@pluto4790 subscribe?
@pluto4790
Ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 Done!
Good for outdoors???
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yes
Gt cut academy or zoom freak 5?
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
GT Cut Academy
@JAYSONOORAMVELIL
Ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4are these shoes durable?
@JAYSONOORAMVELIL
Ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4also son of flash or gt cut academy?
it sounds like a Ja1, even better
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yes better than the Ja 1.
@giaanhly4439
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 a $95 Ja 1, great deal great deal haha