Air Jordan 39 Performance Review

[@nevertoolate0521]

I still can’t believe that this Bro’s subscribers is still under 1M. Should be 2M by how he gives some accurate reviews.

[@YourSoulFriend253]

Fr. He's the OG shoe tester

[@Bearlyontime]

I got the black ones and wear them casually. As a big dude at 230lbs, these are comfortable just to wear around all day, got several compliments too. They are true to size!

[@robert.mills5]

@@Bearlyontime I have the black ones too. Super comfy!

[@Bearlyontime]

@robert.mills5 Yeah Bruh, I work in a residential treatment center and walk alot, these are great for a daily wearer 🤙🏾

[@robert.mills5]

@@Bearlyontime I wore em all day yesterday lol! Super comfortable! Definitely one of my go to pairs now

[@ohTitan19]

Y’all are making me want to get them for work

[@javierlandaverde4108]

You can also lace swap them with sail flat laces or white laces and they look sick. 🔥

[@bboystance1670]

Dope vid! The one shoe that's for me is the Jordan 10! I first wore it after spraining my ankle and wore them all through physio and getting back to the court! One of the most underrated in my opinion!

[@markg5419]

I’ve logged several hours in the white and black pair and at 6’6 220 with an athletic style of play these have been my go to. ZoomX foam has flattened out but thanks to the full length zoom it still feels great. I’ve had no issues with containment or stability personally.

[@imp86prmelendez12]

The shoe i always gravitate towards is the Jordan 13s is my favorite because of comfort and nostalgia

[@baneintherain]

Still one of the best sneakers to play in until this very day.

[@matuyag26]

Are those playable even today?

[@mattsechelski1541]

I was unstoppable on the playground in those LA Gears with the two blinking red lights.😆

[@jokofsor]

Would love to have the Hyperdunk 2013s again. Those were the best fitting shoes I've ever had

[@219tochi3]

absolutely! Still have the blake griffen PEs

[@YourSoulFriend253]

​@@219tochi3i had those too. The reflective ones

[@deejaay]

Bouncy, full ZoomX .. but, unstable with no outrigger. in that cushion example in 3:52 and 4:17, it look like an ankle sprain waiting to happen.

[@javierlandaverde4108]

@@deejaay You can always wear ankle braces or condition your ankles to be more stronger. I get it too, might not be a shoe for everyone. Sounds more like a guard shoe or someone that plays light on there feet then a bigger guard that plants hard. That would more of a AE1 shoe.

[@KicksMoTo]

It’s the Jordan 38 mid for me. I found everything to be perfect even the lacing system. Combined with a Move Game Day insole, it’s the best shoe for the way I play and what I need. I actually have 3 pairs now, 1 for outdoors and two for my indoor rotation, and I may be looking for a 4th or a 5th as they are going on sale and I’m looking to stock up on a couple pairs.

[@p.j.t.]

Right up there with the 36’s for me. The xplate issue killed it all for me. One wear and it was becoming unglued/chipping.

[@stonergirls9806]

Not hatin on anyone but the fact that Seth Fowler has more subscribers than you is Mind Blowing to me. Your knowledge is unmatched on KZbin Period. I’m an old cat so I remember living through those eras. You’re always spot on!!

[@219tochi3]

I agree, it makes no sense whatsoever. Whats the appeal?

[@youngyouny]

@@219tochi3 Marketing. Hypebeasts. Etc

[@baneintherain]

Agreed

[@alexsantiago5488]

Seth Flowler is a self proclaimed hypebeast, so he attracts those type of sneaker heads. NW is an OG (like myself and others here) that got into sneakers because of actual sports (basketball.) I can appreciate both but obviously we're outnumbered by hypebeast sneakerheads. I see that starting change.

[@groundnpound702]

NIGHTWING GANG

[@raulguzman6222]

Kobe 9’s are it for me. I run those things into the ground and the traction sticks up until it literally has no traction left it’s amazing

[@YourSoulFriend253]

Yeah i love all of my Kobe 9 Elites. Only issue is the Lunar bottoms out quickly

[@ninjaa003]

I miss the Adidas Barricade 5s from back when I used to play tennis. They were kinda heavy, and not the most breathable, but the traction, stability and lockdown were all amazing. The aesthetic too, with the black on the medial side, and white on the lateral, was something I just found super cool.

[@sneakpeekla]

Jordan 34. Got it on it release day and I still think it was the best shoe I ever hooped in. Dropped some buckets, I felt like I was at my peak, that particular time in my life, it’s just nostalgic and the shoe was such a beast and so fun to play in. Only thing is that it kinda crushed my pinky toes a bit lol. Looking back at it I would’ve gone up 1/2 size.

[@qhorton6743]

Love my 34 lows!

[@sneakpeekla]

@@qhorton6743 I’m getting close to pulling the trigger on a pair lol

[@DMo2345]

Back to school season over here…my kids have been killing brain cells inhaling that new sneaker smell à la nightwing2303…😂😂 My teen and I watched the AJ6 Black and White vid before ordering…he ended up loving them. Thanks for all you guys do!!

[@robert.mills5]

A slept on shoe that I can still go back to, even right now is the Jordan Melo M12! The cushion, lock down, traction, are all top notch! Great fit, light and bouncy with good response. My favorite hoop shoe

[@quintinbrass9439]

The best shoes I hooped in were the LeBRON Soldier 3 shoes. Man I really loved them , cushioning & the awesome look. Wish NIKE would re-release them again !!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@BenBen-xm2tk]

For god's sake NIKE listen to this man!!!!!

[@mohsenslim4395]

That s why Adidas listened and Nike just talked

[@royaltykonceptz]

Gonna wait for them to go on sale for $99 and wear them casually

[@mohsenslim4395]

Why didnt Nike put a spring plate on these ? There is a black lateral plate ! It seems that they didnt finish the shoe !

[@cappy2282]

Ya same! They look awesome but I wouldn't pay more than $100 since I'm only going to wear them when im sleeping 😴

[@por3328]

exactly what i also plan to do. I think they would be great casually

[@lennorris4544]

Best hoop shoe: Jordan Melo M11, stable, light and bouncy as heck. The Jordan 37 is very similar and very much underated as a hoop shoe. Bonus is the 37 have been very durable.

[@JV-rl3kl]

I'll probably try to cop for lifestyle just cause of the cushion. Looks amazing. Thanks for the performance review. You guys are awesome.

[@way2gocurtis]

Great review. I like the look of the shoe. Tons of useful info. I also ordered the red XL Sole Premise bag

[@rufiooo7]

My go-to shoes to this day are Kobe 8s, and I’m enjoying the protros personally as well. Lots of shoes have amazed me but the only pair that’s come close is PG5s

[@nastymigui]

Great help for people like me that I am not able to point out with words the pros and cons of a shoe. The maximum that I can say is "I feel them right or wrong"

[@kevin88808]

Zoom Kobe V were the shoes for me. Everything from top to bottom was 💯. Fit was perfect. Black and silver pair was my first and played in them until the outsole had a hole in them. Keep up the great content! Been following you ever since the original Kobe IV performance review.

[@BobbyObado]

Unbiased useful review. Thank you for the video.

[@jakevic7251]

I always go back to the Kobe 4s! I love that shoe

[@joshuajohnson9393]

Shoes to get buckets in: Nike hyperfuse low, Melo 11s, Curry 2 low and Jordan 36 low All had a heel to toe transition and solid outriggers that helped roll me into stable shooting footwork- especially curling off screens, turning the corner and angled step backs.

[@DonnyBenfield]

My favorite shoe I have played in recently is the Jordan 38. It's the best of both worlds for me. It's super stable up front and very coushy in the back. I hate to see that the 39 isn't like that. 38 was one of my favorite J's in a long time.

[@pdlim10]

Got really excited with these js. As a guy who is in his early 30s, has been over weight for awhile now and been having knee injuries, wide flat feet with chronic bunion pain, these shoes are just a blessing to people like me. Most shoes I wear to play ball just doesn't cut it man. It's either my knees hurt or my bunions hurt in-game or after. But these j39 are just so comfortable. Though I believe you when you say the stability and traction are a bit of a problem but I replaced the insole with some Move insoles and wore zamst ankle braces like Curry, it sure did elevate the stability of the shoes. To sum it up I am just glad I found the perfect fit to my ugly feet 😂. Peace! Love your review and videos too!

[@joshhutton9534]

Get buckets shoes: -Curry 4 (Low): one of my all time favorites. -New Balance Two Wxy v3: still have 3 of these on deck - GT Hustle 2: a shoe I will grab another one or two

[@lukebasham2220]

Love the review. Super helpful when picking out kicks. I’ll pick up a different colorway. 🔥🔥🔥

[@SpideyHooper]

I appreciate you going through it so I don’t have to. Was really looking forward to these… so disappointing. Thanks for a great review & the info

[@JoshHOPS]

1. My favorite shoes currently: Nike KD 15, WOW 10, Nike LeBron 21 (have really grown on me), NB Kawhi 4, NB Two Wxy 3 and 4 2. I think that the AJ 39 is incredibly comfortable and looks great (love the Lumiere colorway, in particular). I am not playing in them b/c they seem like an ankle injury waiting to happen and I have bad ankles. That said, I am wearing them as a lifestyle shoe b/c they feel GREAT! 3. One modern Nike is cheap moment here - I have both the SOL and Lumiere colorway - I am almost 100% sure that the Lumiere doesn't have the same leather (it seems like more of a nu-buc/suede)

[@enricomucchiut]

Being put in the qotd section made my day Chris! ❤ btw my go to shoes for basketball are Kobe 4s too. Fit is perfect and traction is great

[@mcdanieldarrell3746]

Great review

[@richardpye749]

Great to see you doing performance reviews again. I rotate through my collection pretty evenly, I'm lucky to be able to wear sneakers for work. But I don't really have a single pair that I fall back to besides my everyday Zig Kinetica Alife, hate the term, but they're my beaters.

[@dukestarfighter]

Great review as always! I can tell you that for anyone that is flat footed, slightly wise footed, go TTS. I’ve only ever tried them on, didn’t pull the trigger because man, it’s an expensive shoe. But I am excited to pick them up, hopefully they hit sales prices soon

[@troykindle4539]

I have the AJ 39…played in them…love them….bought a second pair. I am 6’3 and 250….no issues with them after 11 hours of total playing time.

[@WearTesters]

Thanks for being a channel member!

[@LordBass10]

I've played in them once. I got asked by some friends to sub in for their adult league and i love these. I typically wear a size 13 but with this shoe and last years 38 i felt the length was long and went with the unicorn 12.5 and they fit good. If i played more inside i could get away with a 12 but then my toes would be at the edge. Definently think this is the best main line jordan for performance and off court since maybe like the 32s.

[@by_run]

Was curious on how these would perform. Awesome review as always. 🔥🔥

[@Jumpman95]

That’s how I feel about Jordans, the way they fit on my foot specifically always stands out to me over any other brand

[@mxsx3412]

Kobe 6 is always the go to for me. Has been since original release 15 years ago. Enjoy new options, especially being older now I lean towards more cushion. Love this Jordan model but wish Nike/Jordan houses the cushion something similar to EQLZ 24/7 and the 39 would be incredible for me.

[@Saywhat1877]

I bought the black ones and I had the worst case of achilles soreness ever in my life during and after hooping. I've been playing pickup ball for 20 years and I never had an experience like that. Sometimes after about 45 minutes into a hoop session I could feel my achilles just getting tired and worn out. It just made me feel like I was going to blow them out or something. So yeah, instantly returned. I got the Luka 3's and 0 achilles soreness from a $70 cheaper shoe. Inexcusable.

[@positiveinfluence4647]

The original Jordan 14s playoff with the articulated zoom cushioning. Super fun to hoop in.

[@ImmaReact]

It's been a loooong time since I've watched a Weartesters vid. Feels like a family reunion

[@ericmikelmusic]

As for the QOTD, it’s gotta be the D Rose 1.5 or the Pro Model (the new ones with bounce cushion) for me. Those are my favorites. Also love the Kyrie 6. Would be my all time favorite if not for the short strap. The Curry 2 was also that shoe for me at one point.

[@rodneyjackson1598]

Question: whats the top5 underperforming shoes from jordan, kobe, lebron and kd? Answer to the question of the day: kobe 4 and Jordan 21 Jordan 39 blk colorway: i like the premise of the shoe,my orthotics help with the instability issues, the materials and cushion is my favorite aspects, ill say if your a north and south player then youll be good, shifty players stay away. The traction is my biggest concern as i have done plyometric workouts and court play and it’s wearing down

[@YourSoulFriend253]

You tripping! The XX were great performers. Growing up, all of my friends were dunking, and playing hard in those. The worst Air Jordan model performance wise is definitely the AJ 33. They are borderline dangerous to wear in competitive settings.

[@Thatkidwally]

My favorites quite awhile were the Kobe 9, but recently both the Two Way v3 and Kawhi 4 have been spot on for me

[@thiennguyen9747]

it is a nightmare for lower-leg stability for SURE, i am curious of the PEs, do they just have specific insole to counter all the flaws? or they actually going to have a shank or a different skeleton. ZoomX does deform a lot. so they have to "save" the integrity of the misole- GT CUT3 had the cage foam around Jordan Brand chose to go with barecupping, essentially it deform like a marshmallow- thats the footage showing 4:17

[@frayleuser]

Jordan XII, Buckets, comfort, style... my favorites

[@MrMooie]

The Air Jordan 30 is the shoe I remember feeling like the most natural fit and more like an extension of my foot instead of something on my foot. The flightposite 1 would be the unexpected runner up for me.

[@jonathanperez-oz6zf]

My shoe I always gravitate on court is the Dame 5s, that shoe is for me. Cushion, lockdown, materials (internal padding), stability, traction is great but not the best Off court Jordan 13s hands down, my pair is beat up to the point where the heal counter is broken inside and I still wear it to this day

[@EmjayDTube]

The shoes that perform well for me, especially during my younger days where everyday after school I would play hoop has to be the DRose 3.5. Those fit my style of play when I was younger and had the conditioning cause I used to run a lot whether on fastbreaks or chasing down to defend, plus they are really supportive shoes. Now, especially that I tend to only play ball like once or twice a month with a somewhat bad of a conditioning, I tend to go for the chinese brands like Anta cause they have comfy but stable cushioning and are very supportive.

[@Alwaysdarius]

I love the cushioning on this shoe. I have not tried to play ball in them though. It’s been mostly casual wear for me and I have both the Sol and Lumiere colorways. Great feedback on the performance review Chris!!! Get the ankle braces ready should I choose to ball in them..got it!

[@kellythomas6866]

My go to shoe that stays in my rotation is Jordan 32 currently playing in black cat colorway and have a pair of UNC waiting to be played in. I play in 34's , and cosmic unity's outdoor.

[@datharo5]

The new Nike skate shoes the PS8, they have a plate in them that looks like what the Jordan 39 needs. It's a plate that covers the heel/midfoot and forks to cover the lateral and medial sides of the foot while leaving an open spot in the middle... I agree with Chris that it probably didn't need full length zoom air... Maybe a unit in the heel and with turbo unit in the forefoot. Can't let the turbo units die out man!!! As much as i would like a zoom stroble, i feel like it would lead to too much instability with the combo of zoom x foam.

[@santiagoenmoto7762]

If you ask about my special ones? I had two pairs of shoes that I completely fell in love with. The Adidas Tim Duncan's era shoes deserve a complete video. My first gym shoes were the Adidas Pro Model 2G. Man, I loved those shoes. And then there were the almighty Nike Hyperdunks, the old ones from between 2008 and 2012. The moment you put them on, you could really feel it. Those shoes were weapons.

[@vo3301]

For me its the Dame 3 Wasatch colorway. Chris, You still show the red colorway in your logo. Pitty it didnt catch on and became more popular

[@michaelmarks9002]

Just wanna feel the (algo) rhythm , feel the rhyme. I can’t wait to try the 39 on. The 38 felt amazing and looked so cool. The look of this shoe isn’t my fav but the cushion tech is atleast dope.

[@qurntinroux7]

I personally love the 31 (lows), they're still my go to shoes and I've had no problem with traction on the 3 pairs I use 🤞🏼

[@jolzkolord]

Love Jordan 13s, the fit, stability, design. Fantastic overall. Id like to try Nike Huarache 2k4s. Great content as always!

[@rellswrld]

I was really hoping these would be good. The AJ29 is my favorite all time hoop shoe. My current hoop rotation are the KD16's, Don Issue 6, and WOW all city 11s

[@CrazyBlackMan108]

Honestly anytime I play in the Drose 1, 1.5, 2.5's, 773, DRose 7's - I feel like I can't be stopped lol . If I had to pick one out of that entire list, the 1.5's. When the Restomods came out, it was like it transported me back to 2011. Great review as usual.

[@pibslemon9913]

The shoe that’s for me/works for me and it’s really grown on me was the YZY QNTM

[@moosehussaini]

KD 9 kobe 11 i remember needing new shoes bc i felt like my kyries were absolutely cooked in terms of hardwood traction and my foot grew slightly so i walked into nike outlet and boom draft day kobe 11s and kd 9s for a total of 110 man the ride on those kd 9s were smooth

[@quintonm.5314]

The Lebron XI was that shoe for me. It was perfect as a widefooter, and the court feel as A1

[@landonploss4243]

My go to’s are for sure the Jordan 36 and 37. Polar opposites, but if i want more cushion, 36’s are my way. If i want more stability/ a better fit for me,(casual play) I’m going with the 37’s, which is controversial as the 37’s aren’t really liked.

[@MasterObiWanKenobi-db5ti]

I actually liked the Jordan 31 really much! Traction was bad but the shoe was mad comfortable and bouncy. Nowadays I have Puma and NB as my go to...

[@waverleewest]

I gotta say my shoe that feels like it’s made for me was the Huarache 2k4 and the Kobe 4.

[@yanguskhan8513]

the shoe that fits me perfect is the jordan 5. i dont ball in it at all, but whenever i put on a pair, they just feel right.

[@TLEE1977]

The Kobe 9 Elite is the series I went crazy on. It was the perfect mix of performance and style. The Jordan XX8 is a close second. These were shoes that were 225 and 250 USD respectively 😫

[@michaelsanford4891]

I'm thinking an se model would be great with the problem areas addressed and the market wouldn't have to wait for the next one. I'm gonna stick to my kyrie 5s cause I get buckets 🪣 in those

[@gundamzaku214]

I'm loving the silhouette!!!

[@jokofsor]

Just in time my guy!

[@yohanv354]

Mine is Jordan 28 SE. Mann it feels like it's meant to be lol Cushion, traction and fit is 💯 everything I need

[@ChrisbeFoSerious]

Harden Vol. 1, half size down is that shoe for me. Whenever I put on my busted ass pair, bottomed out cushion and all, I feel instantly more nimble, more confident in my handle, and more aggressive overall. Wish I would have bought 10 pairs. Puma Clyde All-Pro is the only other shoe I’ve tried that’s made me feel close to that. Currently have the Nitros waiting to be played in.

[@angelchristou9193]

I grabbed myself a pair of 39s and they honestly feel like an untamed animal. Very excited to play in them. Thanks for the review ❤

[@rykimcruz26]

For me, the basketball shoe that feels like it was made for my feet and is comfortable for me is the Curry 2. I have two colourways of it the Iron Sharpens Iron & The Unanimous MVP.

[@cervanteforfun1864]

The main thing i look for is the cushioning set up. My feet needs clouds because I cut hard on the court.

[@spiderkillsthefly8079]

I liked the 31’s. I know they had chronic traction issues, but I didn’t experience that for whatever reason. I did play in them indoors and outdoors. I don’t know if that had anything to do with it. I had the black cat color away and the space jams both. The instability issues didn’t bother me much and I really enjoyed the cushion and the fit.

[@MrJpong23]

Being a Jumpman fanatic, I gotta listen to nightwing!!! thanks so much for this!

[@njY2K]

The 12 is definitely my all rounder, then the 13 comes after. Both great on and off the court!

[@markgalvez1704]

Will the game day solve the instability issue?

[@TheRealChanclaVanDamme]

For me the Nike Air Flight Lite II photon fit me perfectly as a wide footer and super comfortable.

[@barrynmartin]

Kobe 4 the best basketball shoe ever. I LOVE Jordan shoes but the KB4 is my favourite. It provides best-in-class traction, comfortable cushion, support, lockdown and court feel. Can't go wrong with a Kobe 4.

[@KingViKwan]

The pg5 is still my go to a lot of people preferred the 4 over the 5 but to me the 4 is too soft. I get a good balance between court feel and cushion wit the 5 🖤🏀

[@tbonefreak07]

The go to shoes for me were the Dame 4s and the John Wall season 2 zigtech Encore

[@projgeeker10]

What about changing the insole, will it help?

[@ChrisJamesBueno]

LeBron 15 Low, 16 and 17s for me. Ultra reliable, super bouncy, great grip, soft yet strong upper.

[@watchthesix]

Great review! Speaking of the love/hate thing, question of the day - what do you feel is the stronger emotion: love or hate?

[@tg2112]

I would have loved to buy Kobes-either 4 or 6 but cant get it in retail. Curry flows have been my recent favourite & curry shoes in general. I’m a 6’2” 92kg wing myself who likes to shoot and be light on his feet. So even though some people complain about Curry’s cushioning, I find it and the overall shoes perfect for me & my game !!!….

[@Dingus888]

Seems like the perfect shoe for someone like me who loves max cushion setups like zoomx, loves the idea of wearing bball shoes casually and misses leather like Chris does. Unfortunately i am a wide footer but it might still work out like he said.

[@natbalanza]

my go-to pair would be the penny eggplant foamposites because of the fit 🙂

[@macfanguy]

It’s funny how it all works. I have been dealing with foot/heel pain for a while now, and my most recent visit to the footspecialist, he actually advised to look for shoes that are less stiff and don’t have shank plates. So, for me, the 39 was good in that regard, and indeed, I was able to play longer before the pain set in. I absolutely love the cushion, and the traction is great (not the most athletic guy on the court). The cushion reminds me of the KD14 which I absolutely loved.

[@WearTesters]

Less stiffness in the flex zones will help, but you also need reduced cushion. Not by a lot, but enough so your ligaments and tendons aren’t overworked from constant compression and rebound.

[@mohsenslim4395]

In 2008 the hyperdunk was the best shoe from Nike the amount of tech in that shoe was insane and the price 140 now for 200 you get the GT line !

[@MediaMarcin]

Hi, for me the biggest issue was pain on the heel/Achilles (skin cut), as shoe is designed in the way that top back part is pinching back of the achilles, I'm surprise that nobody brought it up as well

[@Gfavvid]

These are comfortable but they do miss something as you stated. Ankle rolling is no bueno. I like the black ones that are out now. Hope to see some red, white ones. 🎉

[@tecmoguy]

Air Jordan 32 in the MVP colorway has been my go-to for years. I might pull a Joe Ingles and continue to exclusively play in only that model.

[@elijahnhma]

The thing is about them is that since there no torsional support your complaint of the rocking isn’t the shoe just like rocking, no the shoe is ACTUALLY TRYING TO ROLL OVER ITSELF AND ROLL YOUR ANKLES. I’ve watched foot doctor Zach’s review which I always do after yours and his traction test shows the shoe rolling

[@alananglo1627]

cris please keep your on doing reviews, also for the algorithm😊