The traction, cushion, and support all worked well fresh out of the box and there were no noticeable differences in my 4th/5th session wearing these than the first. In addition to exposed deco stitching, unique accents include an inverted mini-Swoosh on the forefoot and an embroidered voodoo-doll graphic on the lateral heel. Expectations-wise, I expected the Zion 1 to be a heavyweight but pleasantly noticed the minimalistic upper that allowed it to stay light despite its thicker cushion. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. I used these for a few workouts ranging from 1-2 hours and had decent ventilation in the forefoot but mediocre ventilation in the upper heel area with the shoe being noticeably wet from absorbed sweat.

The shoe-lacing system that appears in black colors across a black tongue and a pull tab at the sneaker’s heel allow for an easy putting on.In the field, the kind spirit that loves the family above everything turns into an unparalleled force of athleticism and unstoppable speed. The shoe will still play the same outdoors but won’t last an impressively long time if that’s what you’re seeking. Burlap-like overlays feature raw edges and mismatched color blocking in light brown, Oil Green and Fossil. For me, the cushion was also adequate to handle the harder landings of concrete surfaces which many other shoes are not well suited for.

To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. There is a small note of dust collecting on the bottom of the shoe and affecting the traction but wiping the bottoms every few plays should handily clean off any captured dust for the most part.The shoe does contain a phenomenal cushioning setup with good grades across the board besides the fit. The mesh and fuse upper material had no sense of pinching and wrapped my foot snugly from the first wear! A 2-loop band helps keep you secure each time you lace up, while higher sidewalls provide the utmost side-to-side stability. A multidirectional outsole pattern provides stop-and-go traction for players who stay on their toes. The multidirectional traction empowered me to move well in any direction and lockdown was snug where there was no iffy extra space or foot sliding on aggressive movements.

The Zion 1 shoe marks the beginning of its exclusive line with a design inspired by its duality made of humility and superhuman abilities. The Zion Williamson x Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG ‘Voodoo’ shares a New Orleans-inspired theme with a companion Zion 2 colorway from June 2022. Obvious defects and imperfections are flagged and intercepted, while professional authenticators determine the legitimacy of each product and have their evaluations reviewed by a team before final approval. The aesthetics were pleasing to me, with the sleek silhouette bearing a big ‘Z’ to honour Zion and some flashy fresh colorways released. Zion Williamson is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with, proving time and time again that he’s poised for big things.The Black and White upper of this Jordan Z Code is embellished with an all-over "ZION" pattern on the inner lining, keeping things fairly straightforward. A flexible padded tongue targets the laces, reducing lace pressure when you strap into this loop-band supported sneaker. Celebrating the athlete’s status as a generational talent, the mid-top carries a black mesh upper with a contrasting white synthetic overlay and a graffiti-like ‘Zion’ print throughout the padded textile collar. Lightweight, stable and robust, it has aggressive traction to ensure Zion maximum grip in the field and control its power. Its weight sits in the same range as the popular Nike KD/ Nike Kyrie/Nike PG/ Under Armour Curry releases.

An upside-down Wings logo is stamped on the brown suede heel tab, which lifts up to reveal mismatched ‘Voodoo’ and ‘Zion’ graphics on the interior side.A full-length Air Strobel unit is stitched directly to the upper, sitting right under your foot for a cloud-like feel. The Air Jordan Zion 1 Black White is a variation of Nike’s iconic Air Jordan Z Code sneaker that appears in black, white and Metallic Gold colors. Reading other online reviews, there seemed to be a note of extra space in the forefoot so as a wide-footer I went down a half size and they were a strong fit - not much noticeable extra space in the forefoot and lockdown was good. It's light, stable and strong, with aggressive traction to help Zion grip the court and control his power. A Zion Williamson signature sneaker, the Jordan Zion 1 TB offers a breathable upper thanks to mesh panelling.