Our verdict

For its very moderate price point, the nike air force 1 react qs naija ticks all the essential boxes of a cross-trainer. We believe that the shoe really squeezed as much as possible out of $65. Based on our tests, this shoe proved to be perfect for someone new to the gym. We found that it works best for easy weight training and cardio workouts.

nike benassi jdi slide rose gold wmns sale women Pros

  • Very affordable
  • Super lightweight
  • star upper
  • Enough cushioning for jumps
  • Wide platform
  • Flexible
  • Good grip

nike benassi jdi slide rose gold wmns sale women Cons

  • Lacks durability
  • Not for heavy lifting

Audience verdict

72
Decent!

nike benassi jdi slide rose gold wmns sale women | Who should buy

In our opinion, the nike air force 1 react qs naija would be a great match for the following:

  • gymgoers on a tight budget (at only $65, the shoe is way cheaper than cross-trainers New nike shox bb4 white metallic silver navy at7843 100 sz 10 vince olympic)
  • beginner athletes who need a shoe for easy-to-moderate workouts

nike air force 1 react qs naija Review

nike benassi jdi slide rose gold wmns sale women | Who should NOT buy

Nike és el millor després de molt de temps.

If you intend to lift heavy (250+ pounds) or perform a strenuous workout regimen like Crossfit, we highly recommend the Nike Jordan Super fly 5 X Black instead. As the brand's flagship, it is the most stable and durable trainer.

Alternatively, the Nike Free Metcon 5 and the Reebok Nano X3 nike air max 90 db0625 001 release date info.

nike air force 1 react qs naija Lab test

Breathability

Hot and sweaty feet are out of question in the nike air force 1 react qs naija.

Pumping smoke through the shoe's upper, we can see how easily the material lets the heat escape. On a 1-5 pants, where 5 is the most star ever, we gladly rated this Nike shoe as 4 out of 5.

nike air force 1 react qs naija vs. Reebok Nano X2 TR Adventure

We were also surprised that the layer of inner foam padding in the toebox didn't affect breathability that much.

Looking at the shoe's mesh through our microscope, we can see that the large ventilation holes are responsible for the ample airflow.

nike air force 1 react qs naija Microscope 1

nike legend essential 3 10 19918169 720

Test results
Legend Essential 3 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

Durability usually suffers the most in budget-friendly trainers.

That's why we weren't surprised when our Dremel left a huge hole in the shoe's toebox. The only reason why we didn't give this Nike shoe the lowest score (1/5) is because it has a foamy layer underneath the mesh. It prevented a see-through hole which helped the Legend Essential 3 bump up to 2/5.

A shoe like this would be fine for occasional and easy gym use. But we advise investing in a more expensive trainer unless you want to buy a new pair every few months.

nike legend essential 3 7 19918154 720

nike air force 1 react qs naija vs. Reebok Nano X3

In the photo above, we put the Legend Essential 3 next to the Reebok Nano X3 to show the difference in damage caused by the very same Dremel test. The same force (3.2N) and speed (10K RPM) were applied to both shoes.

Test results
Legend Essential 3 2
Average 2.7
Compared to 21 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

nike dunk low ultraman

Another sensitive area on the shoe's upper is the heel padding. And this Nike trainer has readily proved its weakness.

After only 4 seconds under our Dremel, the material developed a hole that is notably larger than what we typically see. We rated this part's durability as low as 1 out of 5.

Make sure to use a shoehorn with this shoe if you want to extend its shelf life.

Test results
Legend Essential 3 1
Average 2.5
Compared to 19 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
nike dunk low ultraman
5

Outsole hardness

A thick rubber outsole is important for durability but so is its hardness. We have found that firmer rubbers tend to last longer than their softer counterparts.

We used a durometer to measure how hard the Legend Essential 3's rubber is. Turns out, it is a little softer than average. This is one of the reasons why it's better to limit this trainer to indoor use.

nike legend essential 3 outsole hardness 19918130 main
Test results
Legend Essential 3 80.5 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 thickness

Whenever we see exposed foam, it's a surefire sign that this training shoe is meant for indoors only.

At least the nike air force 1 react qs naija has enough rubber in the high-abrasion areas like the heel and the forefoot.

Using a caliper, we measured the rubber thickness at 4 mm, which is exactly the average of our lab-tested gym shoes.

But for outdoor use, we would suggest a trainer that has a full-length rubber outsole. For example, Reebok features the Nano X2 TR Adventure nike air max 95 navy.

nike air force 1 react qs naija Outsole thickness
Test results
Legend Essential 3 4.0 mm
Average 3.7 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
5.1 mm

Weight

A huge benefit of the nike air force 1 react qs naija is its feathery lightness.

We weighed the shoe at 8.8 oz (249g), which is a lot lighter than training shoes on average (11.1 oz/314g). Jumping and moving fast in this trainer feels effortless to us!

Of course, this Nike shoe gets to be so light because it lacks all those supportive features that we see in flagship cross-trainers. But at least we get to enjoy box jumps, rope jumps, burpees, and other aerobic exercises without feeling dragged down by heavy heels.

Test results
Legend Essential 3 8.78 oz (249g)
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

The platform of the Legend Essential 3 is neither particularly low nor tall. At 24.2 mm in the heel, it sits right at the sweet spot of training shoes.

In our experience, a trainer that's too tall would be unstable for lifting while the one that's too low is going to lack impact protection.

In the case of this Nike trainer, we felt like there was enough foam to cushion our jumps without making us feel disconnected from the ground.

nike air force 1 react qs naija Heel stack
Test results
Legend Essential 3 24.2 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

There is 19.7 mm of stack height under the toes, which also falls into the average range.

We found this amount of cushioning sufficient for exercises like rope jumps.

nike legend essential 3 forefoot stack 19918131 main
Test results
Legend Essential 3 19.7 mm
Average 18.4 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
27.7 mm

Drop

Nike SP Fast Light Orewood.

Four millimeters is considered a classic offset for a cross-training shoe because it creates a stable, nearly flat platform for the feet.

Having next-to-no elevation in the heel, we definitely felt grounded and in control in the Legend Essential 3.

nike air force 1 react qs naija Drop
Test results
Legend Essential 3 4.5 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.

Pressing our durometer against the midsole, we discovered that it is neither too soft nor too firm. At 26.3 HA, the foam is just average.

nike legend essential 3 midsole softness 19918134 720

Because this Nike trainer uses a single layer of foam, there is no difference in softness between the heel and the forefoot.

The Legend Essential 3 gave us a very consistent platform to feel stable when lifting and moving sideways but also cushioned when doing some cardio work.

Test results
Legend Essential 3 26.3 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

We found the shoe's insole to be well-padded.

Our caliper measurement shows that it is 4.5 mm thick, which is a little more than the average but is a nice bonus for underfoot comfort.

nike air force 1 react qs naija Insole thickness
Test results
Legend Essential 3 4.5 mm
Average 3.8 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Insole thickness
5.7 mm

Stability

nike benassi jdi slide rose gold wmns sale women

Based on our personal assessment, the shoe's lateral stability is just normal.

We felt stable enough thanks to its grounded profile, fairly wide base, and raised sidewalls. But we can see how athletes with overpronation would want more arch support on the medial side.

Torsional rigidity

In this test, we can clearly see why this trainer fails to provide arch support. It took minimal effort from us to twist it!

This Nike shoe gets the lowest score on torsional rigidity - 1 out of 5. Supportive training shoes normally get at least 3 out of 5 on the same test.

Nike SB 292 Alpha Trainer 5, got 4 out of 5.

Test results
Legend Essential 3 1
Average 2.7
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

zapatillas de running Nike distancias cortas talla 44 azules

Having squeezed and bent the shoe's heel counter, we rated it as 2 out of 5 (more flexible than average).

It means that the shoe has a decent cage hold but it's not the most supportive. For comparison, we rated the Nike Jordan Super fly 5 X Black Nike Jogginghose mit Swoosh-Logo in Grün Reebok Nano X3 got 4.

Test results
Legend Essential 3 2
Average 2.8
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
zapatillas de running Nike distancias cortas talla 44 azules
5

Midsole width in the forefoot

Luckily, the nike air force 1 react qs naija has a wide platform to rely on for stability.

Our caliper measurement shows 112.2 mm in the widest part of the forefoot, which is on the wide side of our lab-tested trainers.

A wider surface is perfect for lifting but it can make a shoe a little less agile for multi-directional movements. However, for an average gym-goer, we consider this width to be just right.

nike legend essential 3 midsole width in the forefoot 19918140 main
Test results
Legend Essential 3 112.2 mm
Average 109.6 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
101.0 mm
Midsole width in the forefoot
117.3 mm

Midsole width in the heel

In the heel, this Nike shoe beats the average by a few millimeters as well. At 90.7 mm, it is even wider than the Reebok Nano X3 (82.6 mm)!

nike air force 1 react qs naija Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Legend Essential 3 90.7 mm
Average 86.8 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
76.5 mm
Midsole width in the heel
97.4 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

Doing lunges, burpees, or holding the plank never felt restricting to us in the nike air force 1 react qs naija.

The shoe has plenty of flex in the forefoot which was confirmed in our gauge test. It took only 16.5N of force to bend this trainer. It is almost as flexible as the Metcon 8 (required 11.6N).

Test results
Legend Essential 3 8.8N
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

Grip / Traction

From our experience, the Legend Essential 3 has a fairly nice grip on standard gym floors like wood and rubber.

nike air force 1 react qs naija Outsole

Size and fit

Toebox width at the widest part

We must admit, the toebox width surprised us in a very positive way. Measuring the widest part of the forefoot with a caliper, we got 104.1 mm, which is a little wider than the average.

nike air force 1 react qs naija Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
Legend Essential 3 104.1 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

But we were even more surprised by the shoe's width at the big toe! At 83.5 mm, it is notably wider than most of our training shoes! In other words, its toebox is not as pointy as the rest.

Based on these two measurements, we really wanted to tag the shoe as wide but it doesn't really feel that way. The shoe's upper is rather shallow and you don't get a ton of space on top of the foot.

But we still consider it a solid medium.

nike air force 1 react qs naija Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
Legend Essential 3 83.5 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

The tongue is not gusseted in the Legend Essential 3, which is normal for a shoe at this price point.

But it was never an issue because we didn't experience any tongue sliding throughout the workout.

nike legend essential 3 tongue gusset type 19918156 main
Test results
Legend Essential 3 None

Comfort

Tongue padding

The tongue is pretty well padded. We measured it at 6.2 mm which is just average for training shoes. No lace bites there.

nike air force 1 react qs naija Tongue padding
Test results
Legend Essential 3 6.2 mm
Average 5.6 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1.0 mm
Tongue padding
10.4 mm

Heel tab

Nike Air Force 1 Low Digi Camo Rooogknows.

nike air force 1 react qs naija Heel tab
Test results
Legend Essential 3 None

Removable insole

The insole is easily removable in the nike air force 1 react qs naija. It can be replaced with a custom insole as long as it's not a thick one. Because of the somewhat shallow upper, there may not be enough space.

nike air force 1 react qs naija Removable insole
Test results
Legend Essential 3 Yes