Our verdict

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You surely can play with ease with the Nike KD Trey 5 X. This minimal-feeling basketball shoe is proof that a shoe doesn't have to be expensive to work well. It's all about comfort, so it's not going to be a surprise if more and more players wear this shoe even when they are not playing ball.

Air Force 1 634 Pros

  • Solid grip
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  • Bouncy forefoot
  • Cushiony heel
  • Low-to-the-ground feel
  • Comfortably soft upper
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  • Extremely light
  • Pretty cheap

Air Force 1 634 Cons

  • Durability concerns
  • Not for outdoors
  • Aesthetic-only strap

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This basketball shoe from Nike is a good match for the following:

  • players who look for shoes that are comfortable enough for all-day wear
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  • wide-footers who want shoes that are stretchy enough to accommodate them
  • athletes who rarely take their games outdoors

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Air Force 1 634 | Who should NOT buy this shoe from Nike

Players who are looking for durable kicks that they can use outdoors are not the right match for the KD Trey 5 X. They are better off getting the nike and chicago park district celebrate go play day. If they are willing to pay more, the Air Jordan 37 is also a good pick.

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This basketball shoe offers as-expected support, but the whole lockdown experience would have been better if the strap helped in actually containing the foot. Ultimately, the Nike LeBron Soldier 14 via Nike Store.

Grip the floor well

An expert reports that the KD Trey 5 X has a solid bite. Another agrees, and he specifies that the "really really good" grip is great from the start.  It must be noted, however, that there is still "very minimal dust pickup," so a quick and easy wipe is still needed from time to time.

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Nike KD Trey 5 X: Not for outdoors

An expert regretfully shares that this Nike shoe does not last long, especially when used outdoors. The tread pattern is shallow in high-wear areas, the upper is soft, and even the midsole is quick to bottom out. 

Enjoy smooth steps

An avid reviewer describes the transition from heel to toe as "super smooth." He says that this is because both ends of the shoe have a nice curve shape.  It also helps, he shares, that there is "a LOT of forefoot flex." 

Feel the energy in the forefoot

The forefoot has a Zoom unit embedded in it, and players notice that this extra tooling really delivers considerable energy return. The shoe also has a low-to-the-ground structure. The shoe's low profile and forefoot explosiveness make sprints toward the basket a lot more efficient.

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Feel the compression under the heel

A baller points out that the midsole, especially the rear part, is on the "softer side of things." With this, the Nike KD Trey 5 X is able to deliver "pretty good" impact the. 

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Because of the good performance of the cushioning system as a whole, another reviewer Kyrie that this is the shoe's best feature. He says further that the midsole tooling "wouldn’t be out of place" when it's incorporated into a more expensive model.

KD Trey 5 X: Ensuring comfort

A basketball athlete shares that while the materials "feel pretty damn cheap," they are "not really crappy" when worn. On the contrary, they actually feel "super soft" and  "really really great" on foot. At only 10.9 oz (309 g), this shoe surely does not put so much strain on the foot.

The fit of the KD Trey 5 X is accommodating because the upper materials are soft; they can stretch to receive wider feet.

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So-so support, strap not of much help

A player points out that lockdown in the Nike KD Trey 5 X is "a little hit or miss" because the materials tend to become too soft. Another reviewer says that the laces provide decent lockdown, but the strap is "kinda useless."

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Yours for a nice price

The Nike KD Trey 5 X is a takedown model, and players say that it does a lot for a shoe that is priced below $100. It's definitely a bang for the buck.