“Lock me down so I can fly. Protect me from myself. Make me light. This is what LeBron James requested to Nike designers for his ninth signature shoe—and they didn't disappoint him. From lightweight cushioning to supportive Flywire, each feature of the LeBron 9 executes one or more of these needs. And because so much attention to detail was given to the performance attributes of the shoe, its style was born out of pure innovation.” - Nike
Cushioning 9/10FIT 8/10
Nike Flyware and zoom technology gives this shoe the perfect combination of today’s leading shoe technology to provide one of the best fits I have experienced in a shoe recently. The shoe felt phenomenal once my foot adapted to the Flyware and zoom bags. It does run a bit small I would recommend going up a ½ size.
LeBron 9 is fully equipped with a Max Air 180 unit for cushioning and impact protection. I really felt the Max air and Zoom air combination after landings from layups and rebounds. Also felt less impact on my knees.
Traction 7/10
I was worried because of the pattern Nike decided to go with, I would have liked to see a full length herringbone pattern. The outriggers having a smooth rubber and I did experience some slipping.
I was worried because of the pattern Nike decided to go with, I would have liked to see a full length herringbone pattern. The outriggers having a smooth rubber and I did experience some slipping.
Breath-ability 6/10
Airflow with this shoes wasn’t spectacular, but there was enough to keep me comfortable. With the Flyware design the shoe keeps you stable and responsive regardless.
Responsiveness 7/10
Once the shoe is broken in, and your foot adapts to the Zoom Air, Flyware and max air bags responsiveness is pretty good. The shoe does attempt to get you as low to the ground as possible but with the zoom air bags but you definably feel a bounce to your step that you normally wouldn’t with a true low to the ground sneaker like the Hyperfuse or Hyperdunk.
Ankle support 8/10
This shoe was designed to cater to LaBrons playing style which is primarily compared to a freight train! I feel Nike did a great job. The shoe really hugs your feet and ankles making for more fearless attacks at the basket.Durability 9/10
This shoe was built for war! Like LaBron, this shoe is a beast. Nike combines leather and synthetics to give you just enough of everything to add durability, style and most importantly performance. Enough said!
Overall 8/10
For the price of $160us the LaBron 9 in my opinion is well worth the money. You will not find too many sneakers in the market, or ever that have combined technologies to really create a performance shoe that really delivers on a players needs. This shoe can be worn by any player and position, indoor or out, and will outlast its competition with its materials for durability. Only thing I would like to see improved is the traction, but other than that you won’t find too many things wrong with this shoe!
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For the price of $160us the LaBron 9 in my opinion is well worth the money. You will not find too many sneakers in the market, or ever that have combined technologies to really create a performance shoe that really delivers on a players needs. This shoe can be worn by any player and position, indoor or out, and will outlast its competition with its materials for durability. Only thing I would like to see improved is the traction, but other than that you won’t find too many things wrong with this shoe!
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