Our verdict
The shoe’s high-top design offers excellent lockdown and ankle support. At the forefoot, the suede-volume Zoom unit provides a lot of bounce and impact protection at $180. However, it seems that the tread pattern and chunky midsole don’t provide the needed court feel.
Pros
- Bouncy
- Pretty responsive
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- Great on foot
- Soft
- Flexible
- Sturdy
- Excellent support
- Great lockdown fit
- Easy to put on
- Good traction
Cons
- Outsole attracts a lot of dust
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- Chunky midsole
Who should buy the Nike AlphaDunk
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- You want a shoe with excellent support and a great lockdown fit for basketball
- You are after basketball shoes with a visible air unit for aerial advantage
Profile of the Nike AlphaDunk
The Nike AlphaDunk is the ultimate weapon for powerful players who rise above the rim. These high-top basketball shoes withstand the bangs and bruises of playing in the paint.
The Nike AlphaDunk's Zoom unit generates a strong push and engagement during takeoff. A re-engineered Flyknit upper provides a sock-like fit that is both strong and flexible.
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Cushion. The Nike AlphaDunk boasts a Zoom Air unit that extends under the ball of the foot to the toes. The suede Zoom unit keeps the foot engaged with the cushioning until the point of liftoff. At the heel, a foam midsole provides added cushion during hard landings.
Traction. These high-tops women Nike feature a durable rubber outsole with a fingerprint-like traction pattern that provides grip on the court.
Closure. The Nike AlphaDunk’s high-top construction keeps the ankle firmly in place. An external heel cup stabilizes the ankle.
The AlphaDunk features a Flyknit upper that offers a sock-like fit. These basketball shoes also utilize a traditional lacing system with Flywire cables that keep the foot locked in. A padded inner collar provides added support for the Achilles tendon.
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Material
The Nike AlphaDunk boasts a re-engineered Flyknit construction that provides both flexibility and strong support where you need it.
Style of the Nike AlphaDunk
These basketball shoes feature a suede, visible Air unit at the forefoot. This provides high-fliers an aerial advantage. At the top of the shoe, a textured upper resists abrasion.
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Special Colorways of the
These high-top Nike basketball shoes are available in the following color options:
- Black/Photo Blue-White ‘Pure Magic’
- Metallic Silver/Hyper Royal/Red Orbit ‘Dunk of Death’
- Racer Pink/Volt/Black ‘Hoverboard’
Nike AlphaDunk ‘Dunk of Death’
The ‘Dunk of Death’ colorway is a nod to Vince Carter’s dunk over 7-foot-2 Frenchman Frederick Weis. These Nike sneakers are dressed in the colors of Team USA with insoles that read “Dunk of Death.”
Nike AlphaDunk ‘Hoverboard’
This special edition colorway takes mens women the movie Back to the Future 2. Details include an arrow graphic on the right shoe and an embroidered “LOB” on the left shoe. The insoles also come with “Library of Bounce” and “Imagination” graphics.
Nike AlphaDunk ‘Pure Magic’
Feature a Magic-themed color scheme, the ‘Pure Magic’ colorway pays tribute to Aaron Gordon’s All-Star dunk.
