Is The Nike GT Cut Academy A Better Buy Than The GT Cut 3?

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Real foot doctor reviews the Nike G.T. Cut Academy basketball shoe. We've heard so much about a take-down GT Cut in the lead up to their release but do they live up to all the hype?
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Uppers of the Nike GT Cut Academy
03:10 Midsole of the Nike GT Cut Academy
07:42 Outsole of the Nike GT Cut Academy
10:26 Fit of the Nike GT Cut Academy
12:08 Performance of the Nike GT Cut Academy
Whats underneath the Nike G.T. Cut Academy basketball shoe? Check them out for yourself with this deep dive on court playtest, review, teardown and durability test. As a foot doctor I look at basketball shoes and basketball shoe technology a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the basketball shoe's functional attributes on the basketball court
Some of the main areas we cover in this basketball shoe shoe playtest, and performance review of the Nike G.T. Cut Academy
- The weight, durability, fit and playability
- What are the features of the insole, midsole, and outsole
- Nike basketball shoe technology explained
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[@FootDoctorZach]

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[@eli_toliao]

can you review the WoW 808 3 ultra v2? thinking about getting them and always go to u for reviews🙏

[@rendim5788]

Thanks doc, been waiting for this review! ♥️

[@AlexanderTodorovic]

The amount of effort and time you put in to your reviews is truly amazing. I personally think that your channel is one-of-one.

[@ParadoxEP]

Regarding renew, i've read a few different places that lunarlon was basically "rebranded" as renew (or at least very very similar) as they looked to push React. I think similar to "Boost/Bounce" keeping similar naming structures so budget minded people feel the affinity to the cheaper tech

[@JCVantage1]

I think you nailed it when you say "for me it's better because it's more complete" You really have to be a type of player to like the GT Cut 3. However you are that type it's like they were made for you

[@adamkanizsai2990]

Renew + Lunarlon + big chunky Forefoot zoom? Why isn't this kind of setup in other budget models? Sounds excellent. I don't like the design and the material thickness on the upper, however if these cushion would be implemented in the precision line or the fly by line.... Oh, my goodness!

[@RobV-wp9vf]

I play in these and I cannot find anything I don’t like about them. They are cushiony, and the grip is incredible on an indoor clean court. Lots of squeaking. My shot seems to have improved as well for some reason.

[@thiennguyen9747]

If you feel good, you play good 😂 its legit way to explain it

[@RobV-wp9vf]

You honestly feel like you are faster and can jump higher. I am 56 and need all the help from a shoe that it can give in order to keep up with the younger players.

[@harlan5339]

Some shoes sit up higher

[@akscopey7731]

This comment convinced me

[@Poorvikss]

R they good than precision 6 or kd Trey 5 or ua lockdown 6?? Pls reply

[@lordlemond1350]

Channel is criminally undersubbed. 😮

[@pattpattbcc]

you remember the jordan zoom separate? they have exact same setup

[@Connectwithchung]

Hey Doc, Is the gt cut academy good for flat footer?

[@kingdongo4388]

Would gameday pro insoles save the no shank setup??

[@kevroncreates1637]

Would you say that a thumbs width at the edge of the shoe is the right way to gauge fit?

[@noldie4478]

Since there is no shank in the GT Cut Academy... would the performance be better with the carbon fibre insoles(VKTRY) and act as a shank for the shoe?

[@ariesdailymotovlog9509]

hello there. i have a question. i have nike renew elevate 3 size 9 and it fits me perfect. should i go tts for the nike gut academy or up half a size? hope you can reply. thank you

[@Rippy31]

I'm hoping for a possible series on foot shaped shoes, Altra, Topo Athletics, ATG's new basketball shoe, Squat Universities' new shoe, thanks Doc👣🦋

[@David-1216]

What atg shoes you talking about

[@skinniesANDtitties]

@@David-1216the uncivilized sneaker

[@Rippy31]

@@David-1216 the uncivilized 2.0 from ATG or The Knees Over Toes Guy

[@David-1216]

So does the zoom sit right in the middle of the forefoot, or under the ball of the foot

[@LAURENTE23]

Can you do a review in the kobe 5 ???

[@semv957]

ja 1, academy or gt cut 3 (which one better for their price?)

[@barry_alen0124]

is it good in lockdow, for anyone who have issue with ankle pain before?

[@pndapong5032]

Do you recommend this over the wow 808 3 ultra?

[@CoachMax12]

In my opinion, the best sneakers for 95 bucks. Really two types of foam.

[@wony_0423]

hey doc, just got these and they have a distinct sharpie like smell, is this normal?

[@ajgabay8929]

i am 64kg and i play 2 guards is this good for me?

[@arabella000]

And here I thought Renew was made to replace Lunarlon. I just hope it the Lunarlon doesn't bottom out as fast as it used to.

[@CoachMax12]

In any case, you can extend the shock absorption system with an orthopedic insole. And also its durability.

[@jordangrose698]

Thanks for doing this review. I’m trying to get basketball shoes under $100

[@martimsilva6103]

hey doc, what shoe would you recomend for a small player that is low to the ground and is flexible

[@FootDoctorZach]

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[@aaronmiguelbacodpequiro7411]

Which is better precision 6 or Gt cut academy?

[@user-cy3fk5ie8i]

Doc, can you make a video about the Wade 808 3 Ultra V2.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Someone didn't watch until the end of the video...

[@manicmike3952]

Nike is bringing the running world into basket basketball now. A game day shoe and an everyday trainer!.. 😝 thanks for the vid.

[@billsmith3182]

Hey zach how different is the torneo from the torneo 2? I Play exclusively on clay and theres a pair on sale. Also I wear new balance size 8 do u know if they're equivalent in size? Thanks zach

[@FootDoctorZach]

There really isnt one besides the insole and the size is a bit more true

[@billsmith3182]

@@FootDoctorZach thanks zach I know how busy you are and appreciate and respect you're help and opinion

[@MrPenny220]

wait for long time. 😅finally see your comparsion

[@isaaccouch6238]

can you make a video on the importance of shanks thank you

[@FootDoctorZach]

Isn’t every video of mine that? haha

[@ievokeloli5501]

Are they better than the Giannis immortality 3s?

[@jetski0226]

PLS REVIEW SPENCER DINWIDDIE DVD2, I HAVE THE DVD1 AND IT'S BANGER.

[@VortexIGgaming]

got any idea when the nike gt jump 3/ kd 17/ lebron 22/ lebron witness 9 comes out?

[@SatishKumar-gs3kp]

Bro witness 8 and lebron 21 just came out so not anytime soon but nothing can be said about kd 17 and jump 3 cause the jump 2 and kd 16 were already really good.

[@anthonyburet6395]

Hey so overall would you say these or the zoom freak 5?

[@eazymoney6158]

The zoom freak 5 fits kind of narrow but the traction is amazing, lockdown is also pretty great. I haven’t gotten the GT cut yet but I heard they’re good

[@shannondavis3338]

These look good, will wait for a better color way.

[@eazymoney6158]

I think the white and red colorway is as good as the academy will get

[@MillzTheAthlete]

Do you have any thoughts on why Nike is making performance shoes without shanks or with weak shanks? Other than a handful of models, Nike has just avoided adding cost with shanks. Also, do you think PE versions do have shanks? I can't see Giannis playing in shoes without shanks.

[@theGalaxyfox75]

Possibly they anticipate people putting in insoles and taking out the stock insole.

[@pietropellizzaro8224]

Try the kd3 retro

[@Crs313]

Thank u

[@MangaSword8]

We here!!!

[@semv957]

What’s better for pg, 182cm, 70kg: nxxt gens, ja 1, freak 5, sabrina 1 or gt cut academy? I need an awesome traction, light weight and solid jumping (cushion), because I’m training dunking. Actually, I have kd 15 and want to have better and more performance shoes Or u can advice another better kicks for my option? (under 150$)

[@pluto4790]

If ur looking for crazy lightweight and a decent cushioning + consistent traction id say gt cut academy

[@pluto4790]

Or maybe the freak 5s

[@pluto4790]

and if ur looking for cushioning take nxxt gens, theyr still lightweight n have good traction

[@renrrik2151]

These or the ja 1s?

[@mckayhorton5591]

lowkey the silhouettes look like good shoes for tennis. Thoughts?

[@FootDoctorZach]

RIP your ankle

[@user-xk8wp3nj2g]

Would you pick these over Freak 5

[@SneakerFindz]

100

[@AAT12345]

We had takedown models for years with football/soccer boots/cleats why is everybody surprised we have elite, pro, academy, club

[@yozawijaya4952]

Which one is better, one take 4 or GT cut academy

[@adamkanizsai2990]

One take 4's heel is literally a brick. So I guess, academy is much better, I haven't tried yet.

[@yozawijaya4952]

@@adamkanizsai2990 but OT4 have shank plate

[@samuelillo1164]

I have both now, the cushion on the academy is way better but durability wise I would pick the one take 4

[@pluto4790]

These or Two Wxy V4 ( im a SG )

[@FootDoctorZach]

I have ratings on both

[@basketball_is_everything]

hey zach, kyries are known to have bad cushion but what if you put zoom air stroble in it

[@sussybakagamerhub]

thats a great idea man i wish zach could put a full length zoom strobel by using the kd 15 zoom strobel replacing the stiff strobel board of the kyrie 2 that would be great

[@zotanica]

he's not a shoe manufacturer…

[@taprrasta3163]

better immo 3 or gt cut academy

[@almostcofuzzy5166]

WATTAHELLL BRUV I STARTED ASKING MYSELF THIS QUESTION ABOUT 4-5 HOURS AGO AND THIS COMES UP NOW.

[@Xavierhoffman1]

This or GT CUT 3?

[@champagnepapi0]

GT cut academy or Freak 5?

[@theGalaxyfox75]

Looks like a sabrina

[@Dimac.Michael]

FootDoctorZach or SoleDrop?

[@astbeerick7559]

Both 💀

[@rendim5788]

Both r good

[@nothnry]

Zach

[@FootDoctorZach]

Sammy is awesome - everyone has their own take on the space - one not better than the other

[@Tom-gn4cp]

he explain better the tech and who are the best type of players for every shoe while sammy explain more de feeling of shoes

[@xylozr1054]

dont think thats how you spell the nike precision 7

[@bread6085]

No shank is a dealbreaker imo.

[@therock6048]

this or ja 1

[@shanedoesntplay5211]

My cat likes u

[@aroncampos5720]

No shank was a huge whiff by nike

[@user-pu5zx1pd8y]

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