Nike’s Best Budget Shoe… EVER?! GT Cut Academy

#basketballshoes #nike #sneakers
In this video we go over the Nike GT Cut Academy:
At only half of the GT Cut 3 retail price, this shoe offers incredible value performance wise. Traction on a very dusty court is perhaps the best of all shoes I’ve had recently, together with other ones like the AG4. Cushion is also slightly better than average around this price range - standard softness and responsiveness from the foam, but there is a forefoot Zoom unit which is quite rare on a budget hoop shoe. The GT Cut Academy is also extremely lightweight, not too flimsy (upper material) and great for guards. You can either go true to size or half size up for the best fit, depending on your foot shape / preference.
Let me know your thoughts on the GT Cut Academy in the comments!
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[@TommyLiu4]

Thoughts on the GT Cut Academy?? - Is this the best budget hoop shoe on the market?

[@Mitchellyap12]

Yea

[@noosemuckle]

Love mine

[@TheGreenProspective]

Definitely

[@Awsomethebman]

I dont know, I actually like the curry 3z6/7 alot

[@nxte4168]

These or mb 1 low?

[@ansoscran6818]

I love how simple and direct you review shoes, good stuff. I watch you before deciding on buying shoes. Thanks Bro

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks man!! Much love 🙏🤛

[@gregorylowery9805]

Love your sense of humor, consistency with the format/criteria, and efficiency of the videos! Much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! Much appreciate you watching 🙏

[@Santi_makes_videos]

Been waiting for this review ❤

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏❤️

[@Arihiroki_LG]

onced the forefoot eva breaks in you really can feel the bottom load zoom giving a nice spring back effect

[@josephlopez9899]

Nice Shoe it looks clean, also are you going to try on the New Kyries??😅

[@Hasty-ol7cb]

Love❤❤ these great review Seems like this is the one shoes i was looking after son of chi 3😊 coz i too play on dusty courts Edit just saw the black and white colour ways on the store and bought them 🎉

[@makihahoo5845]

Good job you are one of my favourite KZbin love your content you are my basketball shoe encyclopidia

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you so much!! ❤️😃

[@mariusdanfilip7204]

Great review!

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!

[@lastone87]

Have been looking forward for this review. Great to hear it’s a good performer especially since it’s a budget option. Would you say this is a better outdoor options than the Dame Certified 2.0?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes overall it’s better than the Dame Certified 2.0 to me.

[@monkfrd]

I'm down with this review. This shoe is really good enough. Hope there will be more colorways.

[@TommyLiu4]

🤝

[@Seahorse700]

budget = instant like

[@kermitlikesmemes9417]

These seem to be great budget shoes, how do these compare to the jas? Great vid Tommy!

[@TommyLiu4]

Better. 🙏🙏

[@mikekl007]

Nice review and straight to the point. Any chance you can review the Anta Zap1, the Donte DiVincenzo shoe?

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! I’ll see what I can do. 🙏

[@user-iu6op4hu4d]

Giannis immortality 3 or gt cut academy which one should I buy...? I am confused

[@rimDLaX]

I was wondering if you can recommend a shoe that can fit my foot type (length=24 cm, width=10cm, flat foot, regular shape). I’m 165cm and around 172lbs. My foot aches in the arches when playing with most shoes except Son of Flash US 8.5 (26cm). Bought the Move Gameday Pros but it still gives me foot pain Thanks a lot for any suggestion. I just got GT Cut Academy (US 8.5) from the mail today. Hopefully I can play in this shoe without foot pain.

[@mild0148]

Hey, I was choosing between Nike Air Max Impact 4 and This Shoe . Im 14, 177cms and 152lbs forward which one should I get? btw love your content dude

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, thank you! This.

[@Dennis07-yl3cf]

The looks of this is better than any high price point shoes tbh

[@jeffx9410]

Can I change the insole in the cut academy? I want to change it but i discovered that it is glued.

[@calvin4319]

I wish Nike would bring back the hyperchase, the zoom run the one, hyperrev, zoom crusader, etc. those shoes were so simple but got the job done, Nike is always quick to give up on shoe lines if they’re not a signature line

[@TommyLiu4]

That’s true! They do give up on some really good lines quickly… 😂

[@tarun2314]

First! Good shoe

[@somedudelmao949]

Thanks man, imma get this

[@TommyLiu4]

👍🙏

[@gabrielmartic7104]

Hey i want a shoe that can increase my vertical should i get this or kyrie low5

[@dedwrite12]

Great shoe casual and hooping imo

[@kristianraymondrotante3098]

Can you do a precision 7 vs gt cut academy?

[@ajgabay8929]

does this actually need to change the insole for better performance??

[@kuzcontrol1411]

should i sell my precision 6 and buy the academy instead? my position is guard

[@user-jd4de9uv4y]

j'ai les gt cut academy et j'aime beaucoup ,maintenant reste plus cas les tester sur terrain

[@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

[@TommyLiu4]

Hi TTS

[@vinzcodetvlog3044]

Good day sir, please can you do performance review on Nike PRECISION 7

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes video today

[@pumapath2282]

You’re my favorite shoe review guy

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@mariaclaradias8495]

Hey! I was choosing beteween Sabrina Ion 1 as the GT academy, I’d like to know which is better, mainly for outside and dusty courts

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, GT Cut Academy.

[@voncupher6336]

Hope to see Kai 1 in your next review tommy :D Also, son of flash 2.0 in lining website is on sale for 70usd. dunno of thats the official SOF 2. I think is a good budget shoe. but a downgrade from SOF 1 in terms of tech.

[@TommyLiu4]

Yeah they did make it a little confusing… Well the actual Son of Flash 2.0 (the one that looks like an obvious continuation of the first version) might be named something else and they were intending to introduce that as a lifestyle model at first. So we’ll see, rest assured you’ll see them all here 😃🙏

[@redleycatubig9472]

Dam, I'm confused for sizing now due to comments. What size you guys recommend for 272mm foot length and 4E width?

[@yarche2412]

Hi Tommy, is this better than Fission 9/Wow 808 3(regular)?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey. Umm man I don’t know, these are right at the same level. If you consider the price factor then this shoe wins 😃

[@rowieezekiel2187]

Finally 😊

[@SamuelCardosoL]

LES GOO

[@zabchua459]

Hi Tommy! Between the GT Cut Academy or UA Lockdown 6, which one would you recommend?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hi, GT Cut Academy.

[@zabchua459]

@@TommyLiu4 thanks man!

[@jaystewie3996]

What shoe would u think is better gt cut academy or ag4? I have a guard playstyle also plays defense a lot , right now I am using precision 6 but Im looking to buy a new shoe because it is starting to wear down and the cushioning is kinda brutal for me because I do tend to jump a lot in games.

[@TommyLiu4]

Both are amazing shoes with elite traction. Since you’re a guard and currently use the Precision I think the GT Cut Academy will be a great option and nice upgrade.

[@jaystewie3996]

thank you man this really helped me out 👊

[@janwaruploads9575]

Hey tommy, i have ordered these shoes ( not from the nike website ) for 4400 indian ruppees(53 usd). I am getting it for a very cheaper price so i want to check if they will be original or fakes so how can i identify them when i get them in my hands The delivery is tommorow. Thanks

[@umahan1]

How it compare to Anta Shock Wave 5 Team, that even cheaper than Nike?

[@minthantkoko7086]

I need lining speed 10 review with a video

[@VaMorante]

Tom can you help me which one should i get ja 1 or gt cut academy they both same price in my country outlet shop

[@Eggplant2325]

Same question

[@jowsephwastaken]

Are the GT Cut Academys better than the Sabrina 1s? Been thinking on which one to get (I usually play outdoors)

[@TommyLiu4]

Umm to me yes

[@jrdatrackstar]

Would you take these or the KD16 for forefoot cushioning and traction?

[@TommyLiu4]

I gotta split that tbh - KD 16 for forefoot cushion and these actually have better traction.

[@mr.stormmagus8258]

Hey, is this better or giannis immor 3 is better? I’m new to basketball shoe and currently finding a shoe to play outdoor😅

[@TommyLiu4]

Hello this

[@user-zt6du3yk7d]

I currently hoop in Precision 6s. Would you say these would be an upgrade, and if so, in which factors?

[@TommyLiu4]

Cushion & Traction. Every aspect.

[@user-zt6du3yk7d]

​@@TommyLiu4 Would you recommend the GT Cut Academy, Tatum 1, or the new Kai 1s from Anta? (5'10, 135, Guard/SF, Slightly Wider Feet)

[@dr.yeezyman6209]

how do these compare to the dame certified? my current sabrinas r too tight in the midfoot for me

[@TommyLiu4]

Better.

[@edward-_-3882]

When are you gunna do a video of the best shoes for wide feet?

[@TommyLiu4]

Okay I can make one.

[@johnkylemedroso8034]

Tommy good day. what to get? Ag4 or this?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hello! Very very close, I think AG4 wins with better bounciness, but otherwise these two are by far the 2 best shoes in this price range to me. So no bad pick here 😁

[@maich3lbio]

Would you give this a go than the puma all pro nitro? Not mentioning the price but performance wise.

[@TommyLiu4]

All Pro Nitro in the translucent outsole is better, otherwise this.

[@maich3lbio]

@@TommyLiu4 cushion wise and overall play?

[@domdomayee]

I know you have your eyes on the son of flash 2 👀

[@user-ox6em2pu2f]

Would you say these perform far better than the impact 4's? I personally like the impact design slightly more but if the performance difference is huge, I might go with these ,Great review by the way!!

[@TommyLiu4]

Not huge, slightly better overall.

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!

[@teukuazeem7643]

hi tommy What do you think is best overall SOF, GT Cut academy, AC 11 Or the freak 5 im looking to buy one of them but dunno which one to pick

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, I like Son of Flash the most.

[@teukuazeem7643]

And do you think SOF is still the best for outdoors out of the bunch?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@teukuazeem7643 Yeah

[@teukuazeem7643]

@@TommyLiu4 okay Thankss Tommy Been loving your vid keep up the work Much love ✌🏼

[@TommyLiu4]

@@teukuazeem7643 Thank you!! 🙏

[@tiefenverspannt]

since afaik it doesn't have a shank, how would you judge the GT cut academy in terms of stability?

[@TommyLiu4]

Very good, no problems at all from my experience.

[@alandiaz2459]

Hey Tommy! What differentiates GT Cut Academy - Dame Certified 2? I know a lot of people have asked which is better… thanks

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey. GT Cut Academy.

[@alandiaz2459]

@@TommyLiu4 which Cushion is better?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@alandiaz2459 About the same

[@alandiaz2459]

Thanks my man!

[@LondonRagasa]

Tuff review bro🎉

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks man

[@thienphuchoang591]

is all city 12 very good for outdoor and it is top for outdoor too? help me so that i can buy

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes

[@rufinovictores6926]

Hi Tommy! At same price, wich one you would get? Curry 11 Fission 9 AE1

[@TommyLiu4]

Hello! AE 1.

[@rufinovictores6926]

Thank you so much Tommy!

[@Poorvikss]

Bro shoe feels narrow for me wht can I do 😭 Foot size 24.5cm shoe size 27cm Pls reply 😭

[@jamstxr]

How do you think will it perform on outdoors? Is the rubber durable enough?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yeah I think so, should be good.

[@jamstxr]

@@TommyLiu4 Thanks tommy

[@TommyLiu4]

@@jamstxr 🤛

[@mord97]

can u answer, gt cut academy/puma all pro nitro/giannis immortal 3?

[@TommyLiu4]

All Pro Nitro but only in a translucent outsole.

[@vamsiganta3502]

Waiting for your review on Fresh Foam BB v2 and comparing it with Fresh Foam BB v2. Finally, conclude which is better overall

[@TommyLiu4]

👌👌

[@blaze7543]

Dude i swear on my life I searched up you to see if you made a review on this shoe 2 days ago and you didn't and a day later you did. CRAZY COINCIDENCE

[@TommyLiu4]

Haha good timing then I guess - great minds think alike lol. Next vid you might have been looking for it too 😉

[@Aznmamba330]

Would these be great for outdoor tommy?

[@TommyLiu4]

Should be fine. I’ve only used mine indoors so far.

[@user-ho3si3ty3r]

Can i try for outdoor? I thought of getting this

[@TommyLiu4]

Yeah should be fine 😃

[@michaelkaufuti7864]

Would the width of the gt cut academy be comparable to the son of chi 3

[@TommyLiu4]

No

[@shoeit6357]

Abt time u review this cheap gem! kk Feels superior to freak5 n ja1!

[@TommyLiu4]

YES agreed. ❤️

[@zorkall]

Hi tommy would this be a better shoe than giannis immortality 3? Im a center

[@TommyLiu4]

Hi yes I think so

[@zorkall]

@@TommyLiu4 thank u i watch all ur vids n im a new subscriber. i love the content

[@TommyLiu4]

@@zorkall Thank you!! Appreciate you watching and subbing 🙏

[@zhafranaqilla4723]

For ankle protection, better gt cut 2/academy?

[@TommyLiu4]

Neither one gives you much tbh

[@michealandlynn]

which one is better mens two wxy v4 or nike air zoom GT cut academy

[@TommyLiu4]

TWO WXY V4

[@carloseduardon.p.1585]

Unfortunately the Gt cut academy here in Brazil is not a budget shoe, its price comes really close to a Lebron 20. And another thing that makes no sense is the lebron nxxt gen being more expensive than the regular xx. Its sad, the "budget" shoe has the same price of a Flagship shoe.

[@TommyLiu4]

Ah wow that’s crazy… 🥲

[@CrcrcrcrCrcrcrcr]

How breathable is it?

[@GetoutOfmyhead-vn8rd]

These or the lockdown 6 for outdoor/ indoor?

[@TommyLiu4]

These.

[@HoopersHub23]

Is it more snug compare to precision 6? Thanks

[@TommyLiu4]

About the same they’re both pretty snug going TTS but that’s still the most ideal fit to me.

[@ruanborges7380]

hey tommy, which is better, gt cut academy or ja 1's?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey. GT Cut Academy.

[@ruanborges7380]

@@TommyLiu4 thanks bro

[@TommyLiu4]

@@ruanborges7380 🤛

[@Cooj11]

Copped these for a STEAL price at 60 usd. Super hyped to play in these. Quality takedown models need to be more common in today's space

[@donlimon5429]

Where you get em for 60

[@TommyLiu4]

Sweet deal wow

[@Cooj11]

@@donlimon5429 There was a March 3rd sale over here in Asia where I live. They get pretty generous with discount vouchers for a very limited time.

[@Cooj11]

​@@donlimon5429March 3rd sale of an online retailer here in Asia. They got pretty generous with discount vouchers for a limited time.

[@ronelaquino4277]

Hi. Just wanna ask, is it good for very flat feet?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes decent

[@TommyLiu4]

And hi 👋

[@Pogingpinoy33]

Anthony Edward’s ae1 or gt cut academy?

[@minhtri8733]

absolutely AE bro

[@TommyLiu4]

I mean this won’t be better than the AE 1 lol but this is the best BUDGET shoe out there (under 100 bucks).

[@devantegibson4644]

Heavy d Lillard 2 vibes.

[@advzr1843]

Yo tommy is this better than ag4

[@TommyLiu4]

No same level.

[@flor4955]

Fission 9 vs this, cushion wise and traction? Thanks.

[@TommyLiu4]

Traction this, cushion Fission 9.

[@flor4955]

Thanks 😊, one more question pls ag4 vs this? Same question traction and cushion.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@flor4955 Cushion/Bounciness AG4, traction these two are the best of all shoes.

[@flor4955]

Thank you so much!

[@Awsomethebman]

just copped

[@TommyLiu4]

👍 👍

[@lancehenryposerio4621]

how are they?

[@Awsomethebman]

amazing, great traction@@lancehenryposerio4621

[@wony_0423]

Hey, did these have a sharpie smell out of the box?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, ahh I don’t remember lol. Most shoes right out of the box are gonna have some type of smell though.

[@wony_0423]

@@TommyLiu4 got it, thank you for ur fast reply !

[@ajgabay8929]

can a slight heavy guard use this? i'm 64kgs btw

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes!

[@ccmartinez770]

Dame certified 2 or gt cut academy?tnx for the response

[@TommyLiu4]

GT Cut Academy

[@ccmartinez770]

@@TommyLiu4 tnx ....more power more reviews

[@TommyLiu4]

@@ccmartinez770 🙏🙏

[@Forget_adrian172]

Are these better than the impact 4???

[@tiguor6590]

I have both the GT cut academy and The impact 4 and I would say that GT cut academy provides better traction and feels lower to the ground than the impact 4. However the impact 4 has thinner upper which could potentially give you better ventilation. Cushion wise, i’m quite a light person so I don’t really feel the air unit of the impact 4 and would prefer zoom unit more (both shoes have good cushion tho). and on outsole durability, I’ve been using both of them outdoor and I’d say both of them is perfectly fine to be used outdoor.👍👍👍

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes

[@bradyvallance5829]

Hey did you have any problems slipping when doing a hard stop and extending your leg? The middle part of the outsole that slants down seems to make me slip when doing a shifty move like a step back or hezi cross. I really like everything else other than that but so much of my game relies on quick shifty moves.

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, not from my experience but like you said it’s most likely due to different playing styles. I’m definitely not nearly as fast or shifty so can’t relate there.

[@bradyvallance5829]

@@TommyLiu4 ok thanks for the fast reply.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@bradyvallance5829 🤛

[@knullcodm3911]

by the phrase "true to size" does your toe touch the edge of the shoe when you play?

[@TommyLiu4]

Short answer is yes. But true to size refers to getting your normal size… 😂 For example you might usually prefer HAVING some room up front but that’s still your true size.

[@TommyLiu4]

So it really depends - on this shoe true to size is a very snug fit as mentioned, toes touch the edge yes.

[@Sherwinhakhakdog]

I dont have wide feet but I did 1 up size because I am not comfortable with my true size which is 8.5.

[@jj09326]

Do you think this shoe will be okay for me to play with, im 211 pounds and wide foot size 11.5

[@TommyLiu4]

Yeah should be okay. Since you have wide feet, might wanna go half size up to be safe.

[@TommyLiu4]

I’d still consider it more of a guard shoe for fast and lightweight players but out of all these budget shoes, this is fine and the best one in my opinion.

[@jj09326]

uhm how about for the support tho? what if the player is injury prone? thanks for answering my question @@TommyLiu4

[@TommyLiu4]

@@jj09326 It’s okay. If you’d like good support at this price range - UA Lockdown 6 is decent.

[@paulvincentsumalinog3083]

Hi, Gt cut academy or fission 9?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey umm Fission 9 to me.

[@mantasstyle]

Can be wearable casually too looks dope to me

[@alexanderllena8953]

gt cut academy or wade 808 3 regular?

[@TommyLiu4]

GT Cut Academy, especially for the price.

[@flyozz_]

Are they good for outdoors?

[@TommyLiu4]

Should be fine

[@Acresendo]

This, liren 3v2 low or SOF 2?

[@TommyLiu4]

Liren 3 V2

[@user-nj4do9pq1s]

What would you pick: Precision 6 or GT Academy?

[@TommyLiu4]

GT Cut Academy, better by far to me.

[@user-nj4do9pq1s]

@@TommyLiu4 Thanks! Last question: GT Cut Academy or Giannis Immortality 3? I play PG btw :)

[@TommyLiu4]

@@user-nj4do9pq1s GT Cut Academy

[@anastasiia_m1530]

Which is better Sabrina 1 or Nike gt cut academy?

[@TommyLiu4]

GT Cut Academy

[@anastasiia_m1530]

@@TommyLiu4 thanks))

[@maccheese2872]

GT Cut Academy or Ja 1 for outdoors?

[@TommyLiu4]

Academy

[@NovyielYorobe]

Lebron witness 8 or air zoom gt cut academy?

[@TommyLiu4]

GT Cut Academy

[@NovyielYorobe]

@@TommyLiu4 I did get the ep version of gt cut academy and I think it has less cushioning

[@giaanhly4439]

it sounds like a Ja1, even better

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes better than the Ja 1.

[@giaanhly4439]

@@TommyLiu4 a $95 Ja 1, great deal great deal haha