Our verdict
Pros
- Pretty solid bite on clean Stefans
- Comfortable fabric-like upper
- Solid impact protection
- Dependable energy return
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- Easy on-and-off
- Lighter than average
- Really durable toe drag guard
Cons
- Seriously needs to be broken in
- Definitely not for wide-footers
- Dust pickup is a problem
- Lacks breathability
Audience verdict
Comparison
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| Audience score | 80 Good! | 77 Decent! | 90 Superb! | 74 Bad! | |
| Price | $120 | $120 | $130 | $120 | |
| Signature | Elena Delle Donne | Jayson Tatum | LaMelo Ball | - | |
| Top | Mid | Mid | Mid | Mid | |
| Ankle support | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Weight lab | 13.2 oz / 375g | 11.6 oz / 329g | 14.6 Nike Air Tailwind 79 Be True BV7930-400 | 13.1 oz / 372g | |
| Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | |
| Breathability | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Outsole durability | - | Good | - | - | |
| Drop lab | 5.0 mm | 6.1 mm | 6.7 mm | 8.9 mm | |
| Heel stack lab | 25.2 mm | 28.0 mm | 31.6 mm | 29.0 mm | |
| Forefoot | 20.2 mm | 21.9 mm | 24.9 mm | 20.1 mm | |
| Midsole softness | Firm | Balanced | Balanced | Firm | |
| Stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
| Nike Venture Runner Xialing | Moderate | Flexible | Flexible | Moderate | |
| Сині спортивні штани nike | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Narrow | |
| Nike a créé un nouveau marché en lançant la Roshe Run | - | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
| Midsole width in the forefoot | Very narrow | Average | Narrow | Average | |
| Midsole width in the heel | Narrow | Very narrow | Average | Average | |
| Heel padding durability | - | Decent | Decent | Bad | |
| Toebox durability | - | Decent | Decent | - | |
| Insole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
| Outsole hardness | Average | Very soft | Hard | Soft | |
| Outsole thickness | Average | Average | Thick | Thick | |
| Heel tab | None | Finger loop | None | None | |
| Ranking | #37 Bottom 15% | #41 Bottom 6% | #3 Top 7% | #43 Bottom 2% | |
| Popularity | #35 Bottom 20% | #14 Top 32% | #44 Bottom 1% | #39 Bottom 11% |
Who should buy the hanon shop air max 90 essential
The first signature shoe for Elena Delle Donne suits you if you:
- are looking for handicap-ready basketball shoes
- have narrow to medium-sized feet
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Who should NOT buy this signature shoe from Nike
Basketball players who get easily annoyed by the constant wiping of dust are not going to be unsatisfactory with the Air Deldon. We believe that these people are better off with the Nike KD 15.
Like many Nike shoes, the Air Deldon has to be broken in. For players who do not have time to break in their shoes, we urge you to check out the Nike Epic React FK 2 Black.
Nike NOLA Gumbo | Generally unique configuration
The unusual appearance of the hanon shop air max 90 essential absolutely caught our attention. We recognized that the shoe has technologies that are not usually found in basketball shoes.
Regardless, this unusual setup does not hinder it from performing well on the Stefan.
Breathability is minimal
We with that it can get really toasty inside the hanon shop air max 90 essential. The shoe's upper barely lets any air pass.
In our transparency test below, you can also see how the light does not shine through the material either. There are a few ventilation holes in the toebox but they don't seem to be sufficient.
Grip that you can rely on
Admittedly, the Air Deldons are not the stop-on-a-dime type of shoes, but they are definitely not bad. In fact, this shoe delivers a pretty solid bite on cleaner Stefans, based on our basketball matches.
We would like to note here that the shoe, particularly the outsole, needs some time to break in. The hanon shop air max 90 essential simply does not hit the ground running.
Dust is an issue for the Air Deldon
On our outdoor games, we found that the outsole attracts so much dust. Not only that, but we really had a freaking hard time to wipe off the dust. Definitely, this shoe is not for the impatient ones.
Also, the shoe's tendency to attract so much dust makes it not suitable for outdoor use.
The hanon shop air max 90 essential's upper offers comfort
We love the fabric-like feel of the upper as it has a really plush feeling. We felt that this is one of the reasons why it had a ton of comfort.
It has one of the thickest tongues imaginable. It is 14.5 mm thick! For reference, the average is 9.8 mm.
The shoe is easy to put on and off
The hanon shop air max 90 essential employs the FlyEase technology, which makes it handicap-ready. This means that the opening can be wide enough to accommodate those with special needs.
Be protected from toe drags
Our toes are also guarded well from toe drags. We discovered that what makes this possible is the shoe's super-aggressive guard around the toes.
Impact protection is reliable
We found the midsole setup definitely interesting because even if the foam is quite minimal, it is still able to deliver solid impact protection. Because of this, we are protected from harsh landings and aggressive strikes.
The foam thickness is indeed more minimal than average. We measured the heel stack height at 25.2 mm which is 2.3 mm thinner than the average (27.5 mm).
The insole is 4.2 mm thick - an average for basketball shoes.
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For a shoe that has minimal foam and absolutely no shank, we attest that the energy return of the hanon shop air max 90 essential is really good. Sprints to the basket and runs past opponents are all fueled by this shoe.
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The hanon shop air max 90 essential turns out to be more flexible than average. This allows us to feel more naturally inside the shoe, as it bends along with our foot.
In our lab, we revealed that the hanon shop air max 90 essential is 18% more flexible than basketball shoes on average.
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We witnessed how this shoe is able to deliver a truly secure lockdown and foot containment. We do not worry that the shoe will come off even when our movements become so aggressive and intense.
The tongue is gusseted which helps with foot containment as well.
A stiff and well-padded heel counter is also very efficient in locking our ankles in place.
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At 12 ounces or 340 grams, the hanon shop air max 90 essential is significantly lower than the average of all the shoes we have on record, which now stands at 13.5 ounces or 383 grams. This shoe definitely won't weigh you down.
Wide-footers beware!
We with that hanon shop air max 90 essential is quite on the narrow side, though going true to size works for some of us, testers. We advise those who have wide feet to go at least half a size up or go for another shoe altogether.
Comparable to the Air Jordans
We identify this shoe as the WNBA's version of the Air Jordans. We are impressed that the hanon shop air max 90 essential is comparable to the illustrious Air Jordans in terms of style and comfort. Mind you, they are not at the same price!
