![]() While the widest part of the toebox does not deviate much from the average (98.9 mm vs 99.9 mm), the toebox’s width at the big toe gave us too much of a cinch. The shoe’s width also surprised us, but in a not so good way. The device gave it a rating of 84.5 while the average is only 80.3. Our HC durometer in the lab confirmed this observation. We also used this shoe outdoors, and we loved just how hard the sole felt. The firmer-than-usual setup gave us some springiness that made us run much faster and more confidently. Our HA durometer gave it a softness rating of 30.6 when the average is only 27.9. At 13.12 oz or 372g, it’s even lighter than the average shoe that weighs 13.65 oz or 387g!Īs far as we can remember, the NXXT GEN is also the first time that a LeBron shoe sported a firm midsole. But the LeBron NXXT GEN just changed that trend. For context, this shoe’s predecessor the LeBron 20 weighs a staggering 14.67 oz or 416g. LeBron shoes have always been known for being heavy. Ladies, and gentlemen, please welcome the lightest LeBron shoe to date! After going through a breathability test, where we pump the smoke into the shoe to see how quickly and where it escapes, this shoe only got a score of 2 out of 5. It’s just too regrettable that this shoe doesn’t really have the best ventilation. Not even dust was able to jeopardize its bite on the court surface! The sole just stuck like glue regardless of the direction of our sprints or the orientation of our steps. Traction was another standout benefit of the LeBron 20. We never had to worry about sudden ankle twists, even when we assumed peculiar positions just to snatch away or protect the ball. After manual assessments in the lab, the LeBron 20 got a perfect 5 for torsional rigidity. Much of the stability we owed to the twist-resistant base. There really was no need to choose one when you could have both. Because of the balanced cushioning that this basketball shoe afforded us, we got both impact protection and agility whenever we needed it. Our caliper measurements pegged the heel-to-toe drop at 4.4 mm. Hence, it truly deserves its place as the King of all Nike LeBron shoes. Its traction afforded us a standout advantage, as well. Also, stability was quite big with this one. This marks the rare instance when a LeBron shoe did not sacrifice court feel to make way for cushioning. It’s heel-to-toe drop, in particular, ensured a nice balance between plushness and more natural feel. The Nike LeBron 20 surely did not disappoint.
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