The Nike GT Hustle Academy Makes My Brain Hurt

[@FootDoctorZach]

Live, updating shoe spreadsheet with ALL of my stats that you can CUSTOM ORGANIZE: geni.us/hoopshoeguide

[@MillzTheAthlete]

I don't understand Nike at all. Someone in the company has to realize that cutting costs is going to hurt their brand. The MOST important thing is the product. If a person is willing to spend almost 200 on a shoe, it better be a banger. All the bells and whistles.

[@zense7721]

i never thought i would see doc this bamboozled in a shoe in a bad way😂😂 nike rly said just do it

[@tiefenverspannt]

Had both the Hustle Academy and the Cut Academy in my hands today at the store. The Hustle feel so cheap, it‘s wild that they‘re the same price as the Cut. The most sustainable decision from Nike would‘ve been to just not make them and save the material

[@masonwrisley2748]

Aside from everything else on this shoe, it’s good to see flyknit again, I feel like it is one of Nikes best technologies and they hardly use it, and in the tennis space they haven’t used flyknit since 2017

[@deejay824do]

Just bought this shoe yesterday and I love it. Traction is superb, extremely light weight and I love the colorway.

[@c.galanza3939]

This shoe is a joke like Nike is today.

[@DGestsson08]

But they look like the gt hustle 3

[@cjt28]

And, performance is better​@@DGestsson08

[@Chavanun555]

​@@DGestsson08Lol if u just want it to just look like something with these trash tech i can just buy the reps of the actual one😅😅. This price i can get the wow all city that has full boom the top tech of the company 😅😅😅

[@stevehenry953]

Any basketball shoe should have a mid-sole shank that should be a default built-in.

[@DGestsson08]

@@Chavanun555 yea nike sucks right now

[@191samuellalramsanga7]

10:27 😂😂 says it all

[@saiken811]

Doc almost seems offended that such a shoe was made. 😂😂😂

[@ksager123]

​@@saiken811 to be fair we should all be offended lol

[@dennisloh2250]

I've tried it and can understand what the intention is for the shoe. It's catered to lighter weighted agility players, low to ground feel, wide toe box and overall softer sole for foot mobility vs plentiful of flagship brick shoes where your feet is completely rigid due to the stiffness of the shoe. I reckon with decent insole inserts would make this shoe good for a PG or SG with lots of lateral and driving movement.

[@NehemiahNewtonAlvarez]

Finally someone who at least try to understand this shoes!

[@someones_here]

Whenever talking about the fit of the shoe, I think showing the measurement of the shoe’s insole (length & toe space) can give some idea of the proportions.

[@Yidkiddabesht]

I like the pink/peach colorway

[@officialras69]

Hello Zach, love your work, will you be doing a break down og the new Asics metarise 2?

[@TyK1B]

So this "Academy" version maintains the low heel-height, low heel-drop, and great court-feel DNA of the GT Hustle 2, AND the traction is greatly improved? Sign me up! As long as these are as wide-foot friendly as the Hustle 2s (which were great), these are sounding like a great fit for me. I definitely prefer minimalist shoes, and I'm always looking for that middle ground between a barefoot-style shoe and a more cushioned, supportive shoe (as you need for a court sport like basketball). So to answer your question, there are those of us out there who are asking for shoes like this... I'm sure I'm in the minority, but what I'm looking for is a shoe that's low to the ground, has great court-feel and traction, adequate (but not excessive) cushion, and a wide toe-box.

[@troyrowe8943]

For the exact same reasons I'm so keen for these as well

[@NehemiahNewtonAlvarez]

Me, I am more in the minority than you, i am part of the one who like every shoes, i like high show, mid shoe and low shoe. Even if i am a small/power forward! This can be really good if you try at least to like it a little bit, they are not the best but they can do the job. I think people just like to hate new shoe, now.

[@pikastudios2850]

Can you review Jonathan Isaac’s shoe, the Judah 1

[@zhenyuwen2922]

Nike trying to enter the Vivobarefoot market

[@LordVlad2321]

Great review Dr Zach, always given us great quality content!! 💪🏿🧠💯 Cannot wait for the review of the Li-Ning Bad Five 3.0 Ultra those are bad boys !!!🏆 I saw Li-Ning BD 4 regular version, better wait for Ultra version coff coff ...

[@esweiss98]

Might of commented on every recent video but we need the eqlz 247. Love the content as always doc

[@truthnotfeelings]

Appreciate you keeping it real Zach

[@AddOnKicks]

With the glut of pretty basic signature models, plus the GT Series, plus Nike's existing budget models... I don't get the need for these Academy models. Especially TWO Cut Academy models 😵‍💫🤦‍♂️

[@kellswiss]

It just feels like Nike trying to cover all types of consumer, instead of just lowering the prices on the GT series or something lol

[@Chavanun555]

​@@kellswissi mean it barely has crap. I know its budget but like damn these dont even have a zoom in front 😅😅. Even Li ning give u something on its budget model not this bricks 😅😅😅

[@kellswiss]

@@Chavanun555 If I was hard-pressed on cash right now, I’d buy from any other brand, since they have premium tech without the price that Nike carries.

[@Chavanun555]

@@kellswiss exactly lol

[@Yidkiddabesht]

In the Luka 3 vid he hinted to these

[@futti9322]

Could you make a review of the anta shockwave 5 PRO? I struggle between those and the wow ac 12

[@JDexia]

Nike - explain your thinking to this man!

[@obi_hoan6118]

So is this the lightest basketball shoes on the market right now ? Because if I’ll cop this, it’s for the lightness and cool pink colorway ( don’t plan to buy it, looks almost unsafe to play in that dead cushion, and I love courtfeel though)

[@joshuatorio2102]

I hope you do a review about Air Max Lebron 7s. Its a little bit of throwback of basketball shoes 😎

[@estebanmartinezv.7775]

Please, could we have a review for the Adidas crazy mad infinity???

[@mylestho]

EQLZ 247 next please 🙏

[@jchung1506]

I have a pair. They are great.

[@oxel_]

Hey bro can you review AG zen 6?

[@astrq7322]

Honestly, the only redeeming quality of this things is that they come in a pink colorway :D

[@GEES44DC]

Weartesters roasted these as well. It's good to see both of you on the same page!

[@ArmandoJF33]

Would this be a good casual shoe?

[@Yidkiddabesht]

They look so cool

[@declancarter07]

agreed

[@TheOtherMJ_76]

I think they look nice as well. I don’t play ball anymore, so I’d just wear them casually with shorts or sweats/joggers.

[@royetacechan4502]

Could you please make a shoe review of ANTA KT Splash 6 Lite

[@arbicus3297]

Do you prefer drop in midsoles or conventional midsoles and why?

[@thatgirlchrissytv6934]

“The one thing I don’t understand and what perplexing is who asked for this, why is this shoe out here” 😭😂😂 they should’ve kept these shoes in the vault and never released them!🤷🏽‍♀️

[@rlyfthen5996]

I’ve been waiting for a shoe this light but not cheap light 😭

[@benh9935]

Can you review the EQLZ 247?

[@Yidkiddabesht]

The Nike gt cut academy look like the gt cut 3 but these don't look like the gt hustle 2 to much

[@Arip1010_Official]

Cause they’re trying to look like the gt hustle 3 that just came out (that Zach also reviewed about a week ago)

[@rlyfthen5996]

I’m asking for this but it seems like it’s not enough to do all the movements I want maybe I need to just buy li Ning gammas

[@VADORT]

NO ZOOM NO AIR BAGS !!!

[@Wladislav]

Nike, if you really care about sustainability. STOP MAKING SO MANY (pointless) SHOES!

[@Sir3P]

I have questions Are curry shoes are durable as wow shoes?

[@detroitsly]

As soon as I saw Wear Testers drop their review the other day, I couldn't wait for Zach to hit that midsole with the microscope so we could see just how bad that foam really is 😂

[@FootDoctorZach]

I’ll have to watch their video on it - I’m sure the opinions are similar

[@detroitsly]

@@FootDoctorZach Yup, just look for "Worst shoe of the year" lol

[@martaginerivars]

Hello! What shoe is better for a guard lebron 21 or way of wade all city?

[@bil3411]

all city

[@Philosophisticated]

These are like a walking around the neighborhood shoe --- very Roshe-y

[@benp5736]

In terms of a silhouette, this is everything I want, but in perms of quality, nothing I want.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Well put

[@deejaay]

So with how light the shoes are .. these would probably be best for kids.

[@Geroldlopez-dg8bs]

Hi can you try the world balance side step world balance is a shoe brand in the philippines

[@jaydunks111]

im 14 and rim grazing dunks, does anyone know the bounciest shoe i can get so that i can be prepared for baskets season in high school.

[@jaydunks111]

basketball

[@dlegend8408]

What do u think is the best outdoor shoes in nike basketball other than the ja 1s

[@FootDoctorZach]

That’s a question without an answer

[@dlegend8408]

Alright thanks

[@TheAuxiliaryCord]

Complete L for performance, but the aesthetics might help it become a lifestyle shoe as it will hit the shelves of Ross/Burlington etc for $39.99

[@Bigislatndbigfoot]

New Balance is the new “players choice” basketball shoe brand. Nike has waaay too many what seem to be half hearted efforts as of late.

[@deejaay]

Nike dropping shoes like mixtapes from the 90s.

[@rnuke_rocket]

Nike said when they made this shoe, "Just F*** It."

[@ReyPinoco]

Should've just named the shoe Nike "Down The Drain" 😅

[@pinki_sprunkiincredibox]

The line should be renamed to LT....LESSER THAN

[@FootDoctorZach]

LOL that’s good

[@str8fiyah918]

Poor build, and even poorer performance… cmon now nike… Thanks doc!

[@pepegalvan_]

I'm confused, are you in America or Paris?

[@TheOtherMJ_76]

If you just plan to wear the shoe casually, this looks like a decent option to me. I like the looks of the shoe and it’s light and breathable. We all know most people don’t just play ball in their shoes, they wear them around town too. What do y’all think?

[@raya472]

Its like nike forgot how to make shoes.

[@MrFantastic23]

They didn't forget. They forgot they were an athletic performance company. All they worry about now is the bottom line and to have a larger profit margin to satisfy the shareholders

[@K4R3N]

Looks like a glorified Croc, so flimsy. Good for the ride home only

[@rendim5788]

Found them for $46

[@aekksunkittisathantriphop6989]

This shoes is "Greater Than" wearing sandal play Ball.....

[@BcTwistedSound]

another scheduled cost-down & shrinkflation shoe from Nike - hustle to get other brands' shoes.

[@jadeng9324]

i can't help but wonder zach's financial status with all the shoes he's purchasing and cutting up

[@TPMaster1]

Hes getting them from the brands for free, hes not paying for them

[@FootDoctorZach]

That’s false- I pay for most and get some selected shoes from some brands some of the time - vast majority of basketball shoes I pay for , tennis shoes I get for free the majority of the time though through Tennis Warehouse. The KZbin channel has become a small sized business now through with everything tied to it so every shoe is an investment and without buying them this business would be DOA

[@c.d.j300]

I think Nike is copying Disney/Lucasfilms notes😂

[@arbicus3297]

This has gotta be the most negative rating I seen doc give in a while 😅😂

[@FootDoctorZach]

Reebok nano court was the worst rated shoe tbh

[@lawcager0073]

Poor midsole tech.

[@ryans7097]

Lol Nike is so lost right now. Don’t understand what their strategy is at all.

[@bobheyotue9850]

My guess is that these are the new budget hoop shoes for 2024 since people were complaining about tear down models this is their response for it.

[@astroking1181]

Wow 4 ultra

[@saiken811]

I have yet to see an overall positive review on these shoes... 😂

[@FootDoctorZach]

Not surprised to hear

[@KennyPolaris]

In short, it's a sloppily designed shoes

[@iverliang2517]

Classic, even with rubbish like this. there are still plenty ppl show intersts of these. There are just too many better shoes out there, Nike are just cocky af.

[@ikeaqeen3008.8]

I like it

[@jjredick9778]

This shoes is explain how nike downfall happening

[@Jay_Reacts_]

Nike... anything to make money.

[@justmakemeaname]

what a waste of materials, this shoe straight up shouldnt exist

[@adinugroho_ITS]

HaHAHAHAHa

[@RampagingChipmunk]

These straight up aren’t basketball shoes.

[@jacobryan9406]

Shoe is just a money grab

[@vandercooks]

To be a money grab it has to make money 😹

[@張勝峰-c5p]

nike根本無心做球鞋

[@f1tzy_469]

you should drink more water if your head hurts 👍