Austin Sun

Austin Sun
Software Engineer by day, basketball player by night. I’ve played in a diversity of environments, including high school varsity games, corporate recreation leagues, and college intramural games. I have enjoyed exploring a variety of basketball shoes throughout my basketball journey. I am always on the lookout for a shoe to add to my game-day rotation!

Lab tests and in-depth reviews

Under Armour Curry 8
85
Good!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Who should buy it I strongly suggest getting the Under Armour Curry 8 if you are a light-on-your-feet perimeter player looking for a minimalist fast[…]

Nike Zoom Freak 3
86
Great!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Who should buy the Zoom Freak 3 Do buy the Zoom Freak 3 if you are a quick-footed player looking for a light shoe with a good lockdown that deli[…]

Jordan Zion 1
87
Great!

{section_summary} Who should buy Zion 1 Do buy this shoe if you are an explosive guard/forward who handles the ball, attacks through contact, and loves to get in the paint.  Who should NOT buy it I st[…]

Nike Hyperdunk X Low
85
Good!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Who should buy it I think you should get the Nike Hyperdunk X Low if you are a player looking for a dependable budget basketball shoe that rides e[…]

Nike Lebron 17 Low
90
Superb!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Who should buy it I believe you should avoid this shoe if you are an agile player looking for a soft snug fit with loaded cushioning and novel m[…]

Jordan Why Not Zer0.4
84
Good!

{section_summary} Who should buy it Do buy this shoe if you are an explosive guard/forward who handles the ball, drives, and needs to stop on a sixpence.  Who should NOT buy it I don't think you shoul[…]

Under Armour Curry 8
87
Great!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Who should buy it I suggest buying the Curry 8 if you are a quick-footed guard who plays with shiftiness and speed.  Who should NOT buy it I don[…]

Nike Zoom Freak 2
87
Great!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Who should buy it Do buy this Nike basketball shoe if you are an explosive perimeter player looking for a minimalist shoe that rides extremely l[…]

Nike Lebron 17 Low
80
Good!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Who should buy it  Do buy the Nike Lebron 17 Low if you are a powerful physical player looking for a tight fit with loaded cushioning and suppor[…]

Under Armour Curry 7
85
Good!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Under Armour Curry 7 review Steph Curry has notoriously become the NBA all time 3 pointer record holder, and his shoes have been no slouch throu[…]

How we test
81
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{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} How we test review The release of the original Hyperdunk in 2008 was a revolutionary statement that shaped the basketball shoe landscap[…]

Nike Zoom Freak 3
88
Great!

{section_summary} {section_positive} {section_negative} Nike Zoom Freak 3 review In 2015, Nike decided to start the chain of the Mamba line—a parallel series dedicated to Kobe alongside the A.D. line th[…]