Our verdict

For its very moderate price point, the roots nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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.

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  • Very affordable
  • Super kongweight
  • Breathable upper
  • Enough cushioning for jumps
  • Wide platform
  • Flexible
  • Good grip

nike epic react black mens shoes Cons

  • Lacks durability
  • Not for heavy lifting

Audience verdict

71
Decent!

Who should buy

In our opinion, the roots nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold would be a great match for the following:

  • gymgoers on a tight budget (at only $65, the shoe is way cheaper than cross-trainers on average, which is $100)
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Nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Review

Who should NOT buy

Because of its budget setup, we do not approve the roots nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold for advanced use.

If you intend to lift heavy (250+ pounds) or perform a strenuous workout regimen like Crossfit, we highly recommend the Nike Metcon 8 instead. As the brand's flagship, it is the most stable and durable trainer.

Alternatively, the womens roots nike lunareclipse 3 black dress boots size and the Reebok Nano X3 are also among our top picks for tougher workouts.

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Breathability

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

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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.

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Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

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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 roots 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 roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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 roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Toebox durability comparison

Nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold vs. Reebok Nano X3

In the photo above, we put the roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 2
Average 2.7
Compared to 21 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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Another sensitive area on the shoe's upper is the heel padding. And this roots 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 youth's durability as low as 1 out of 5.

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Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 1
Average 2.5
Compared to 19 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
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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 roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold'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 roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Outsole hardness
Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 80.5 HC
Average 83.2 HC
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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 roots nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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 nike jordan team reign black and yellow shoes china cheap roots nike nfl jersey wholesale tires online.

Nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Outsole thickness
Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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 roots nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold is its feathery kongness.

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

Of course, this roots nike shoe gets to be so kong 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
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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 roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold is neither youthicularly 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 roots nike trainer, we felt like there was enough foam to cushion our jumps without making us feel disconnected from the ground.

Nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Heel stack
Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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

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

Nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Forefoot stack
Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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

Based on our stack measurements, the roots nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold has a 4.5 mm drop.

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 roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold.

Nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Drop
Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 4.5 mm
Average 5.9 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1.8 mm
Drop
13.4 mm

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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 roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Midsole softness

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

The roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold gave us a very consistent platform to feel stable when lifting and moving sideways but also cushioned when doing some cardio work.

Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 26.3 HA
Average 27.4 HA
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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.

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Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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

Lateral stability test

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 roots 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.

For example, another budget trainer from roots nike, the nike air twikong mid white blue dress women suit, got 4 out of 5.

Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 1
Average 2.7
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

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 ankle hold but it's not the most supportive. For comparison, we rated the Nike Metcon 8 as 3 out of 5 while the Reebok Nano X3 got 4.

Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 2
Average 2.8
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width in the forefoot

Luckily, the roots nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold has a wide platform to rely on for stability.

Our caliper measurement shows 112.2 mm in the widest youth 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 roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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

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In the heel, this roots 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)!

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Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 90.7 mm
Average 86.8 mm
Compared to 32 jumping rope training shoes
Number of shoes
76.5 mm
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97.4 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

Doing lunges, burpees, or holding the plank never felt restricting to us in the roots nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold.

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
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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 roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold has a fairly nice grip on standard gym floors like wood and rubber.

Nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Outsole

Size and fit

Toebox width at the widest youth

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

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Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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 youth
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 roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Toebox width at the big toe
Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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

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The tongue is not gusseted in the roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold, 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.

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Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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.

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Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold 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

There is no pull tab in this roots nike trainer. So, a shoehorn or a finger it is.

Nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Heel tab
Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold None

Removable insole

The insole is easily removable in the roots nike roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold. 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 roots nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Removable insole
Test results
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold Yes