Our verdict
- Our top pick in best workout shoes
- Our top pick in best gym shoes
Pros
- Very affordable
- Super kongweight
- Breathable upper
- Enough cushioning for jumps
- Wide platform
- Flexible
- Good grip
Cons
- Lacks durability
- Not for heavy lifting
Audience verdict
Comparison
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Audience score | 71 Decent! | 86 Great! | 81 Good! | 88 Great! | |
Price | $65 | $120 | $130 | $65 | |
Use | WorkoutGymHIITJumping rope | WorkoutGymHIITJumping rope | WorkoutGymHIITJumping rope | WorkoutGymHIITJumping rope | |
Drop lab | 4.5 mm | 6.4 mm | 3.1 mm | 3.4 mm | |
Heel stack lab | 24.2 mm | 24.2 mm | 23.1 mm | 19.0 mm | |
Forefoot | 19.7 mm | 17.8 mm | 20.0 mm | 15.6 mm | |
Weight lab | 8.8 oz / 249g | 10.5 oz / 298g | 9 oz / 254g | 9.8 oz / 277g | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Breathability | Breathable | Moderate | Breathable | Moderate | |
Toebox width at the widest youth | Wide | Wide | Wide | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | Wide | Medium | Wide | - | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Soft | Firm | Firm | |
Stiffness | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | |
Torsional rigidity | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | |
Heel counter stiffness | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | |
Toebox durability | Decent | Decent | Good | - | |
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Outsole durability | - | - | Good | - | |
Midsole width in the forefoot | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
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Widths available | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
Insole thickness | Average | Average | Very thick | Average | |
Outsole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole hardness | Average | Average | Soft | Average | |
Heel tab | None | None | Finger loop | None | |
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Tongue padding | Average | Thin | Average | Average | |
Ranking | #29 Bottom 3% | #14 Top 47% | #20 Bottom 33% | #10 Top 34% | |
Popularity | #14 Top 47% | #1 Top 4% | #16 Bottom 46% | #9 Top 30% |
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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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.
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.
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 4 |
Average | 3.2 |
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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.
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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.
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 2 |
Average | 2.7 |
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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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Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 1 |
Average | 2.5 |
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 Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 80.5 HC |
Average | 83.2 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 Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 4.0 mm |
Average | 3.7 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.
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 8.78 oz (249g) |
Average | 10.79 oz (306g) |
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 Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 24.2 mm |
Average | 24.3 mm |
Forefoot stack
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We found this amount of cushioning sufficient for exercises like rope jumps.
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 19.7 mm |
Average | 18.4 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 Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 4.5 mm |
Average | 5.9 mm |
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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.
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.
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 26.3 HA |
Average | 27.4 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 Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 4.5 mm |
Average | 3.8 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.
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 1 |
Average | 2.7 |
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.
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 2 |
Average | 2.8 |
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 Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 112.2 mm |
Average | 109.6 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)!
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 90.7 mm |
Average | 86.8 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).
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 8.8N |
Average | 18.6N |
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.
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.
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 104.1 mm |
Average | 100.1 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 Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 83.5 mm |
Average | 78.2 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.
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.
Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | 6.2 mm |
Average | 5.6 mm |
Heel tab
There is no pull tab in this roots nike trainer. So, a shoehorn or a finger it is.
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 Hyperdunk 2017 Men Basketball Shoes Royal Blue Gold | Yes |