I've been playing in the Zion 1 for over a year now. Priorities for me included cushion/bounce, comfort, stability, cost, and light weight. These have been surprisingly solid in all my main priorities for a hoop shoe. My body has felt less wear and tear playing with these shoes - which is ultimately my goal being an older player. I like them so much I ordered a back up pair to keep for when these fall apart - but over a year in with regular use and they are holding up great. I expect to get another year or two out of this first pair.

Had them played about 3 months outdoor I'm 6'3 and they kept up but on one landing after a shot the air strobel unit in the right shoe popped and turned into one huge air bubble ... Thankfully nike accepted a return on em.

@Bliu2th

2 жыл бұрын

Nike has the best return policy on their shoes. They have warranty up to 2 years I believe

@orangetweleve

2 жыл бұрын

@@Bliu2th actually 2 years if the shoes are unworn and new, but for worn shoes they will only accept 6 months since delivery date, speaking from experience lol. But still that's a ton of time to test your shoes or just hold on to them! also, I've been abusing their return policy by just buying any ball shoes I wanna try out and beat the hell out of them (not literally) then send them back in for returns (of course I will clean out dirt on the outsole and whatnot cuz I ain't no filthy animal!) and never had any trouble doing it! If I really love a pair I will keep them. It's a lot of fun!

@endezuo8398

2 жыл бұрын

​@@Bliu2th Agree, though their product quality drops a lot after made in Vietnam

@KayKay-tw5ql

2 жыл бұрын

@@orangetweleve they accept worn shoes with defects up to 2 years not wear and tear but defective sneaker up to 2 years

@KayKay-tw5ql

2 жыл бұрын

@@orangetweleve that’s messed up

I just got the Cool Greys with the (mostly) translucent outsole and I was pleasantly surprised when I tried them out playing some pick up (on a mildly dusty HS gym) last week. I found them extremely comfortable and stable. Traction was also quite good and I didn’t need the rubber warm up. Always 💯 reviews, Doc!

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the clearer rubber worked well 👍👍

Been waiting for you to review these .

Thanks Doc. Waiting for your review once Jordan Luka 1 arrives.

Literally just got mine today , and I'm really glad I picked these up . Very comfortable not what I was expecting but play hard n them, they will thank u .

i have a pair of these and I must say these are very comfortable but there is not much court feel - they are too high.But the cushion is awsome

@Forsmiless

Жыл бұрын

Please how do you mean HIGH

I’m a bigger guy, 6’4” and around 290lbs. I love training in the gym, hence my weight. I’ve been looking for your review on these. I definitely want to invest in them for sure after seeing it.

Hey Zach, please review the Nike KD 15! There is a lot of review videos about the KD 15, but your review videos are always better!

Ironic, I love playing Tennis in these and most Jordan Zoom shoes… I’ve ditched tennis shoes for these types of shoes, and the sole wear is surprisingly good. Thank you for all your reviews, they are great..

Thanks for this Zach! Finally a reliable review on these shoes feel comfortable picking one up! Keep it up!!

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got something out of it 👍👍

i've been playing in zion 1s for about half a year, I like running around the court and they're really good, but on the inside court it's so slippery that u can't run at full speed because you won't be able to stop right ahead. If you like playing around the hoop they're awesome but if u like running around the court with ball you'll have to get used to it.

The Zion 1s are soo plush and have great performance on the floor! Zion could not have designed a better shoe!

These are great for heavy north south players....shifty guys might find they are not as nimble as other shoes. If you put alot of force into them they will react. If you are a tender foot this may not be the type of shoe for you.

I love these, my knees were really feeling it in my old kyrie’s and these feel amazing.

Awesome review doc! Super impressive work!

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi zach, I've always watched your videos and I find it always informative and interesting. I hope I get to see the teardown review of the nike gt cut which is the 2021 hype bb shoes

The zion 2's have Leaked too...they have a forefoot strap and it looks like old school materials

@TheDundeal

2 жыл бұрын

Spoke too soon lol🐐

Super good doctor. As good as always!

Thanks for the information doc

Hey Zach! Great video as always. I would love to see a teardown of the newly released Curry 4 Flowtro, and an insight on what you think about it's collar. Thanks! I live in Korea btw, so it may still not be released in the US.

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve looked but haven’t seen them yet

I'm a 2E width size and once it broken down , they actually fit me perfectly! I went true to size at 9.5 btw and I think its perfect for me 😁. It's weird cuz they feel really roomy on the forefoot

I have a question this or the lebron nxxt gen or why not 0.6 pls answer if you can

Thank you so much for answering my prayers 🤝

Zoom and Air strobels are awesome.

Great was waiting for this shoe! Can you do the Cole haan performance tennis shoes next?

🤣🔥That intro analogy was nuts! I just bought my 11 year old 2 pair of these for his birthday...great video Doc

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Cannot wait for the review of the Zen 4 from 361 or the Li-Ning Bad Five 2 thise shoes are 🔥💯

Zack so underrated

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

I try

Tried these in store. It's so weird to wear as a wide footer. The fit is so weird for me

@solesearching390

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed bro, really really weird compared to When I wear the kd14

@bonibones9654

2 жыл бұрын

@@solesearching390 the KD14 is goated. Zion 1 is clunky and there's a popping sound I hear when I step

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

Yup deceiving

Thanks for the information, I put a thinner insole inside the Zion 1 and they feel much better for me. Just an Idea for other hoppers.

Can you review brand black basketball performance shoe

Hey zach do you mind making a “jordan zoom separate vs zion 1” video, i would love it if you will

My dog at my Zions :.....( I'm 6 1 300, high arches and liked them.

It’s so hard to find a good basketball shoe for a wide footer like me. Cause usually when I go up a full size, there’s going to be way to much heel slippage for me to safely play basketball in

@mrmartin7131

2 жыл бұрын

Try the KD 14’s I have a wide foot also but it’s just a suggestion,also I think the freak 3’s are kinda wide well to me anyway when i tried them on ,and I’m hearing the newest Jordan’s are ok and the lebron 19’s

@chrisvalentin4826

2 жыл бұрын

Kd 14s are solid , pg 6 weren’t so good, fit was good but when I did hard lateral movements, foot practically would be fall out to the side in the front. Don’t know if that’s because of the material but yeah, and right now last 3 days I been balling in the all city 10s , they have been the best so far, cushioning is great, bounce, fit, material premium compare to the crap Nike makes now, will last you for a long time , great for indoors and outdoors, traction is good. Good all around shoe , my number one right now . It’s 150 on Amazon , definitely recommend, and they will last longer than these Nike shoes etc.

this shoe is one of the slimmest shoes ive ever tried. i have to go a whole size up from my usual nike size, when i already have to size up half a size with nike bball shoes

great review!

Nice video, tks. I may still look for zion 1 than zion 2 now zion 1 was surpriese me when I get it from outlet . no one mentioned it last 6 months until the zion 2 turn out, it was good one. also heard the issue of air storbel uni issue

Excited to crop this shoes i am 60kg 176 even tho u mention its meant for bigger players i think its going to defintely help out alot when i am jumping and ladding as i have promblem and have pain whenever i play . I can grab the rim so hopefully with the shoe just 5 cm will to the trick for me dunking :) tho if i see the pg6 i am copping those r the best u mention

Thank you, dude.

Man I tried to tell people in my first video on the channel of the zoom 1 there legit. I’m going to start using mine to train my kids on days my legs and feet hurt. That insole is by far the softest once broken in it’s amazing.

Thank you, May God bless you and everyone.

Hi Doctor Zach I just want to ask What is the best BASKETBALL and TENNIS shoe for LATERAL CONTAINMENT?

Bought these recently in the sales and really like them. Plush, supportive and a good fit for my ‘standard’ width feet

Us in the know arent suprised. Its a good shoe, but narrow for me

I have 2 pairs of these shoes...and have had my first pair since October. I'm a lightweight shifty player with an above average jump shot. I don't mind the Zion1 and wore it in a few league games last season...I had a pair of VK carbon fiber insoles in them. The shoe was fun to play in and you don't feel slow in the Zion. There was no drop off in performance in regard to game productivity...that being said since I'm lightweight (143lbs) & undersized at 6'0. I've always played in the backcourt as a SG each and every season. I relied on Ky7's and Curry8's this past season as my "main" game shoes. I also wore the Drose Son of Chi and DON issue 3 in games. I prefer the Zion1 as a trainer though..but am not using the shoes at the moment. The DON issue 3 / PUMA RS dreamer are my training shoes as of this week.

I went up a 1/2 size and tore out the glued worthless insole and replaced it with something that actually has an arch. The comfort is pretty good for the price,, I'm a big man player FYI.

@nindokwan

2 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend going up half a size?

@songasa9913

2 жыл бұрын

@@nindokwan Yes, unless you want a very tight toebox and you are narrow footed. Many Nike Basketball and running shoes have become more tight or especially narrow in the toe box in the last several years. Some players like this, especially guards. I am a standard D width and I sometimes go up 1/2 size. I would also recommend going up if you replace the insole as most of these insoles aren't worth much.

fvck the shoes, this man has the most epic socks collection

i just traded my Curry flow 8 for this cause majority of courts here in the Philippines are outdoors.

I’d make an argument abt the durability of the traction, the traction doesnt bite as sharp, meaning it wont be corrosive, but you test it on a sandpaper-which grip the rubber and wears it down quickyly, So i guess the 1-1.5mm doesnt sound so bad. In addition, the shoes seem to have alot of compression when you stop or change direction, so i think it helps with the traction being wearing down less? Usually if you have some source of feedback after using the shoes, it would really make the review conclusive, i hope you can get someone to officially test shoes to its limit n trash them on court😂

Hey Zach! Just to let you that some of the more established reviewers are now feeling threatened you. Your knowledge in anatomy and biomechanics goes a long way and explaining the performance aspects of these shoes and have been really helpful to viewers, especially those who prefer a more nerd talk. Where were you 10 years ago..lol. Anyways great review as always! Talk nerdy to me Dr Zach and I’ll be sure to stop by 🙌

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

Haha eh the sneaker space is pretty friendly, not trying to step on any toes

@as-Sabr739

2 жыл бұрын

@@FootDoctorZach no toes were stepped on in my opinion I think some people are just intimidated by your intelligence. Plus I imagine they’re also jealous they didn’t think of it first. I mean cutting the shoe to actually dissect the tech. Not saying you did this first, but I feel the way you do it is so effective, especially the way you relate the tech to how it performs. Overall I feel that you’re educating us with the science of the sneakers you review and I truly enjoy. Maybe I’m just a total nerd 😆

Can you do a puma rs dreamer breakdown

Had my worst ankle roll in these unfortunately. Then when I thought I was all healed up, I rolled it again landing on a jump shot. Just practicing not even in game haha. Was just too narrow for me I think. Loved the way they played other than that

@dailymuseum

Жыл бұрын

I just had ankle roll too wearing these pair. I don't know what causing this, but I think the shoes are pretty wide and stable

can you review dame 7 next?

do peg 39 plsss

Great video! Who makes your compression shorts?

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

I have a bunch , i think those are UA

We know why im here🔥

u are number1 in the shoe review game

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@traderkid2520

2 жыл бұрын

and if u do cutting scenes more detailed and like asmr that gives people satisfaction it will be better. just my thoughts

zion 1 is this for guards?

What colorway is this shoe?

Jordan one take 3 doctor zach. pls

Hey doc, is there any insert for under the big toe only? My ubersonic 4's are great but after 90 minutes I get this crazy pain under my big toes and all I can think about is my feet. I've tried different insoles but they lift my heel too high.

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

Not that I know of but there are silicone sleeves- not sure exactly what would fit you

Completely unrelated to the shoes but since you’re foot doctor zach; I have this problem with my left foot where whatever shoes I’m wearing I tend to notice a slight discomfort with my toes that they seem to curl up (toe point more towards the soles of the shoes than lying flat) and my feet tend to hurt whenever I run or play volleyball. I’m not sure if the problem lies with my actual foot or the socks are too tight but it does bother me a lot and I feel like it may impede on my performance and lifestyle in the future. Any tips in regards to fixing this?

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

I'd need to examine you- cant give advice on this platform unfortunately

@DanielLe-zm1il

2 жыл бұрын

@@FootDoctorZach understandable, I found that a particular sock of mine felt tight on the left foot and when switching to other branded socks my toes would go back to normal

these are the most comfortable shoes i ever played in

Hey man I need some help about a new shoe, Im 5'11 156 lbs 14yo pg and I have a wide foot, mid arch and my style of play is very fast and explosive, I rely on my speed explosivnes bounce and changing direction. Rn I have PG 5 and i dont feel stable in them like they are too narrow for my feet or idk something else, they are so bad I started to play with my old kyrie 7 that were the best shoe for me ever so that' the type a shoe that suits me, can you help me and recommend the best shoe? I was thinking of KD 14, curry flow 9 or kyrie infinity what do you say?

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

I actually made a video on that - hope it helps! kzread.info/dash/bejne/qaV-qauSYdCfocY.html

What's bouncier freak 3, kd 14, or Zion 1?

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

Probably ZF3 of all those

Day 2 of asking da foot doctor to review and cut the nike react prestos in halff…. That shoe thicc, but the presto react is chunkier

Anyone know if these shoes are good for fat wide feet?

How much is this?

do the kyrie 7

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

Already did

You are warming shoe sole like tyres on an Audi rs3

it's a big/hard pass on Jordan Zion 1, can't play basketball, good for casual only!

KD 14 VS ZION 1 whos better?

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

depends what you want out of it

@arifsetyonugroho4121

2 жыл бұрын

@@FootDoctorZach my knee sometimes is hurt

2:30 travel???

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

🤫 you're going to ruin my NBA chances

look like carmelo anthony shoes i think the melo 7?

Love your videos but please don't do clickbait titles... Your quality content should be enough to keep viewers watching.

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not clickbait- I was surprised at the midsole - 🤷‍♂️

I think they are really cool but I'd never buy them because I don't want any of my money to go to Nike

8

reminds me of Melo shoes

Is it better to run barefoot? What's inside vivobarefoots

The material just seems like cheap, non-breathable plastic. I sent them back. Is this how all the modern B-ball shoes are?

Hate phylon

First :)

@FootDoctorZach

2 жыл бұрын

🏆

Clickbait!