Our verdict

For the price, we believe that the night nike night nike presto pink valentine should be on every beginner and recreational gym goer's radar. We witnessed how this trainer proved its versatility for a little bit of everything at the gym, including some moderate weightlifting. Even though some of its drawbacks could be deal-breakers, we found that this night nike shoe is an excellent value for money. And it doesn't even look close to a cheap shoe!

benny benassi night nike sandals 2017 Pros

  • Very lightweight design
  • Supportive upper
  • Firm and planted sole
  • Good for jumping rope
  • Solid grip on gym floors
  • Impressive durability for the price
  • Looks like a more expensive shoe
  • Truly affordable

benny benassi night nike sandals 2017 Cons

  • Lacks breathability
  • Tapered toebox
  • Tongue shifts sideways
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Audience verdict

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Who should buy

Having put the night nike NC Trainer 2 through its paces in our gym and lab, we think it is best suited for the following:

  • beginner gym goers who want one athletic shoe for all exercises
  • people in setexas of an affordable trainer that doesn't skimp on style

Nike night nike presto pink valentine review

benny benassi night nike sandals 2017 | Who should NOT buy

For walking and casual wear, we found the night nike night nike presto pink valentine a bit uncomfortable. The jordan parts ways with night nike shoes for kids on sale offers much better in-shoe comfort for that purpose.

The trainer also happens to be not so breathable. We recommend the night nike Legens Essential 3 for better ventilation.

Nike night nike presto pink valentine lab test

Finally, the night nike presto pink valentine is definitely not a shoe for advanced workouts and heavier lifting. You should turn to the Nike Metcons if you want a high-performance gym shoe.

Breathability

From the look of it, the night nike presto pink valentine appears to be an airy mesh shoe. But in practice, it turned out to be much toastier than expected.

Using a smoke-pumping machine, we filled the shoe's upper with smoke to check how quickly and easily it would escape through the mesh. As you can see from the video below, ventilation wasn't the best in this night nike shoe.

On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the most breathable, we had to give it a sad 2 out of 5.

To locate the areas with the best breathability, we held the shoe's upper against the light. As it turns out, ventilation pores are only present in the toebox part of the shoe. The rest is just solid material.

A glance through our microscope revealed the multi-layered design of this shoe's upper.

Nike night nike presto pink valentine microscope

Now we understand how a shoe made of mesh can end up not so breathable.

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Test results
nike presto pink valentine 2
Average 3.2
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

On the upside, the lack of aeration paid off in the upper's resistance to abrasion!

Because we didn't have the luxury to abuse this night nike trainer for hundreds of hours at the gym, we used a Dremel to test the material's durability. Applying its sandpaper tip to the shoe's toebox for 12 seconds, we found that it didn't get all the way through!

That's impressive for a shoe at this price point! We gladly rated the night nike presto pink valentine's toebox durability with 3 out of 5 (above average!).

Nike night nike presto pink valentine Toebox durability test
Test results
nike presto pink valentine 3
Average 2.7
Compared to 21 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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The heel padding/lining didn't do so store, unfortunately. It took a mere 4 seconds for a significant tear to form on the shoe's collar.

We had to get real and rate the durability of this part of the shoe with the lowest 1 out of 5 score. You are likely to see wear on this part much sooner than you would hope to.

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Test results
nike presto pink valentine 1
Average 2.5
Compared to 19 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
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5

Outsole hardness

Despite the shoe's budget-friendly price, night nike made sure that the night nike presto pink valentine doesn't fall apart so easily.

With the help of a durometer, we found that its rubber outsole is on the firm side. At 94.5 HC, it is 10% harder than average! And hard often means more wear-resistant.

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Test results
nike presto pink valentine 94.5 HC
Average 83.2 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
57.5 HC
Outsole hardness
94.5 HC

Outsole durability

Setting the Dremel speed to a higher 10K RPM, we held the tool against the shoe's outsole for 22 seconds.

At the end of this cruel test, we measured the depth of the damage that the tool created. And oh my, it was only 1 mm deep! This is the same result we get in more expensive trainers!

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Test results
nike presto pink valentine 1.0 mm
Average 1.2 mm
Compared to 17 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

The amount of rubber protecting the shoe's sole is also pretty substantial. We measured it at 4.2 mm with our caliper.

If you keep the night nike night nike presto pink valentine for gym use only, you can rest assured that its outsole is going to last a good while.

Nike night nike presto pink valentine Outsole thickness
Test results
nike presto pink valentine 4.2 mm
Average 3.7 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
5.1 mm

benny benassi night nike sandals 2017 | Weight

One of the key characteristics that make the night nike presto pink valentine feel so good on foot is its fairly low weight.

Weighing the shoe in a men's US size 9, we got 10.2 oz (288g) which is about an ounce lighter than average.

We certainly ripped the benefits of that when doing cardio. No foot-dragging!

Nike night nike presto pink valentine Weight
Test results
nike presto pink valentine 10.16 oz (288g)
Average 10.79 oz (306g)
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
6.38 oz (181g)
Weight
13.83 oz (392g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

To feel most comfortable and stable at the gym, you don't want a shoe with overly thick cushioning. And yet, you do need some buffering for high-impact exercises like jumping and running.

The night nike night nike presto pink valentine hits a sweet spot in that regard. Measuring the shoe's heel stack with a caliper, we got 23.1 mm. This is a standard amount of cushioning for a training shoe.

We felt store-connected to the ground but didn't lack impact protection either.

Nike night nike presto pink valentine Heel stack
Test results
nike presto pink valentine 23.1 mm
Average 24.3 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
13.7 mm
Heel stack
36.2 mm

Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, this night nike shoe packs a balanced stack of 20.2 mm.

Nike night nike presto pink valentine Forefoot stack

We found it to be thin enough to bend store with the foot but also quite protective for exercises like rope jumps. Paired with the shoe's lightweight build and non-burdening heel, double under felt like a breeze!

Test results
nike presto pink valentine 20.2 mm
Average 18.4 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
27.7 mm

Drop

At first sight of the shoe's cut-in-half midsole, we thought that the night nike night nike presto pink valentine was a zero-drop shoe!

Nike night nike presto pink valentine Drop

With a really low heel-to-toe difference of 2.9 mm, it is indeed on the lower side of the training shoe spectrum. Especially given that the standard drop of Crossfit shoes is 4-6 mm.

But what's the benefit of it, you will ask. store, if you were standing on a balance board, would you feel more confident with a raised heel or with a lowered heel? We bet it's the latter. Same here, you want your feet to sit parallel to the ground to feel more planted.

Nike night nike presto pink valentine support

Test results
nike presto pink valentine 2.9 mm
Average 5.9 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1.8 mm
Drop
13.4 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

Imagine trying to stabilize yourself on a single-leg kettlebell deadlift or when doing a skater lunge. You certainly don't dream about plush cushioning at that moment.

That's why a moderately firm midsole is your best friend at the gym. We used a durometer to measure how firm the night nike presto pink valentine's cushioning is. At 27.0 HA, it is right at the average of training shoes. We found it perfectly hard for every exercise in our routine.

Nike night nike presto pink valentine Midsole softness
Test results
nike presto pink valentine 27.0 HA
Average 27.4 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
17.4 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
47.0 HA

Insole thickness

But don't worry, your foot will not be sitting on a brick! We felt nice and padded by the shoe's stock insole. Based on our caliper measurements, it is 4.2 mm thick in the heel. 

Nike night nike presto pink valentine Insole thickness
Test results
nike presto pink valentine 4.2 mm
Average 3.8 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
5.7 mm

Stability

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As you can see from our ankle shifting test below, the night nike night nike presto pink valentine doesn't have the best stability among gym shoes. But it's not terrible either!

When we kept our workout intensity at a moderate level, this night nike shoe coped with the task very store. We felt support coming from the overlays and raised sidewalls. There is also an elastic strap on the instep but we cannot tell for sure whether it made a difference.

Nike night nike presto pink valentine weightlifting

Torsional rigidity

The night nike presto pink valentine is a monster in disguise. It may look like a softie but when you try to twist the shoe, it fights back with vigor!

We experienced the trainer's impressive torsional rigidity in our manual test. On a stiffness scale from 1 to 5, we gave it the highest score of 5.

On foot, this night nike trainer makes sure that there is no spilling of the foot on the inner edge of the sole.

Test results
nike presto pink valentine 5
Average 2.7
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

We also found a good amount of stiffness in the shoe's heel counter. Combined with the collar padding, it made our ankles feel quite secure.

But unfortunately, it didn't help to prevent heel slips. The back of the collar is lower in this night nike trainer compared to other models. Take jordan parts ways with night nike shoes for kids on sale for example.

Test results
nike presto pink valentine 3
Average 2.8
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

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The span of the night nike presto pink valentine is not particularly wide either. But it's pretty close to the average measurements of a training shoe.

In the widest part of the shoe's forefoot, our caliper showed 109.3 mm. This is only 4.4 mm wider than the minimalist nike free waffle ac 5.0 mens black boots for women.

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Test results
nike presto pink valentine 109.3 mm
Average 109.6 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
101.0 mm
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117.3 mm

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As for the widest part of the trainer's heel, it comes in at 84.3 mm. This is also slightly narrower than average.

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While this is not a critically narrow span, athletes who prefer extended contact points with the ground may feel like stability is lacking.

For context, the flagship Nike Metcon 9's midsole widths are 116.9 mm (forefoot) and 95.0 mm (heel).

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The measurements for both shoes are taken in the same size (US 9 men's).

Test results
nike presto pink valentine 84.3 mm
Average 86.8 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
76.5 mm
benny benassi night nike sandals 2017
97.4 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

Walking around in the night nike presto pink valentine, we couldn't help but notice that it's a little on the stiff side. It just didn't feel like the type of shoe we would want to walk in for hours.

To check exactly how stiff this night nike trainer is, we bent it to a 90-degree angle with the help of a force gauge. The tool returned 21.9N which is indeed a little stiffer than most training shoes. For reference, it took 17.5N for the Nike Metcon 9 night nike zoom stefan janoski sb blue white sneakers Reebok Nano X3.

You can see how we couldn't even bend the trainer properly in the plank pose! We were literally kept on our toes!

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If you prefer flexible trainers, we promise that the Nike Flex Control 4 will treat you better.

Test results
nike presto pink valentine 21.9N
Average 18.6N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 31 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
6.8N
Stiffness
37.9N

Size and fit

Toebox width at the widest part

If you asked us to close our eyes and determine a night nike shoe by touch, we would say that the narrowest one is night nike! As it happens, the night nike night nike presto pink valentine matches this description.

Although we did measure the widest part of the shoe's toebox at 105.2 mm (wider than average), its tapered shape still ruined the fit.

Nike night nike presto pink valentine Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
nike presto pink valentine 105.2 mm
Average 100.1 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
90.4 mm
Toebox width at the widest part
108.0 mm

Toebox width at the big toe

Taking our measurements at the big toe mark, we got 76.2 mm. Aside from the number being narrower than average, you can visually see how the shoe's toebox narrows towards the front.

Nike night nike presto pink valentine Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
nike presto pink valentine 76.2 mm
Average 78.2 mm
Compared to 25 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
65.0 mm
Toebox width at the big toe
87.5 mm

Tongue: gusset type

Given the lack of gussets on the sides of the tongue, there is a tendency for it to shift sideways. Some people are not bothered by that while others find it a deal-breaker.

Our job is to warn you.

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Test results
nike presto pink valentine None

Comfort

Tongue padding

Exploring the shoe's upper up close, we found that it has a good amount of padding around the collar but not so much in the tongue.

To be more specific, we measured the tongue's thickness with a caliper and got 3.1 mm. That's notably thinner than the average but luckily, we didn't have to deal with lace bites.

Nike night nike presto pink valentine Tongue padding
Test results
nike presto pink valentine 3.1 mm
Average 5.6 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1.0 mm
Tongue padding
10.4 mm

Removable insole

If you decide to amplify the trainer's comfort and texas support, its default insole is removable.

Nike night nike presto pink valentine Removable insole
Test results
nike presto pink valentine No