Worth Buying? NIKE AIR VAPORMAX 2020 FK HONEST REVIEW & On Feet! (Pros & Cons)

[@steffanofumo]

The lacing system looks incredibly delicate.

[@ernie6708]

It is, yesterday I copped a pair and IT IS

[@yousefgeorge3060]

Reminds me of the salmon ones, and the salmons are Kevlar, the shoe is going to break before the laces

[@Ahsxan]

Ernesto Caballero Uribe do they feel like they’re gonna break?

[@ernie6708]

@@Ahsxan Bro, forget about my complaint, they´re comfortable for real, i think that the only problem is the locking system

[@Ahsxan]

Ernesto Caballero Uribe why are they a problem may I ask

[@mitchignes3525]

I'm on the heavier side and I love how comfy this pair is. A little bit expensive when I got it but definitely worth every penny. I could keep walking for hours without having to worry about aching knee nor heels. ❤

[@tj-_-8151]

has the lacing system lasted?

[@chanthibcth9990]

I pray who ever reads this becomes successful in life.....

[@localdrone5124]

Thanks brother

[@policeboy1288]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@joeodowd]

Prey*

[@TeAmoCristoJesus]

Amen! 🙏🏽 and for you a thousand folds the blessings you wish upon others will multiply in your own life💕✅

[@kedgerr]

I will try

[@benegeserit1]

Finally, a video that shows you how put them on and tighten the laces!! No instructions on the Nike website that I could find. Thanks!

[@captainDJ87]

2020 instructions for 2 step shoe lacing 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@R3han007]

I mean it’s simple, it’s literally on the shoes, it tells you what to do

[@3ericw]

Hmm I wonder what the tab that says release does. It seems to loosen the strings? Wow look at this tab on the pack that pulls the laces tighter. Man my brains too confused I'm gonna google sneaker operation videos

[@user-sb4fd3jt3w]

bro imagine how fire some recycled multicolored laces would look 🔥🔥 if these had normal laces 😐

[@leeava7388]

Just bought a pair about 2 months ago and haven’t yet had any issues with them… they do what they are supposed to do… I do keep shoes in great condition but so far I haven’t had any problems and actually love them .

[@xavierr_yt3438]

Over 200$ for a shoe that 1 feels cheap 2 has better competitors like the ultraboost 3 isnt very stylish like they wont fit with most of ur outfits 4 DONT STEP ON A NAIL

[@user-sb4fd3jt3w]

ye idk why the first color to drop was the girls gs exclusive

[@Gladiator1972]

and you need to buy an insole.

[@samuelryden7332]

True but they are cool and interesting tho

[@Gladiator1972]

@@samuelryden7332 You must a young dude. For the price they need to check all the boxes, comfort is #1 on my list of features a sneaker should have.

[@jglow8337]

AND wasted millions of dollars to pay Kaepernick when they could have spent that money on workers overseas. Nike sucks!

[@LadyLeoASMR]

I love this lacing system, I got them in July and so far so good! Did not notice the sole circle are checks!

[@HarrisonHHS]

Hi, how is the lacing locking system so far?

[@LadyLeoASMR]

@@HarrisonHHS Still good to go! Not loose or anything ... investing in some other colors for Spring/Summer

[@HarrisonHHS]

@@LadyLeoASMR that’s great to hear, I was worried because I ordered a full black pair today.

[@LadyLeoASMR]

@@HarrisonHHS Good buy, super comfy & convenient.

[@HarrisonHHS]

Cheers for the peace of mind 👍🏽

[@10Maddysmom]

I love mine. I wear them to work with my scrubs! Amazing for walking around the clinic

[@hellboynyce4207]

My lady Juss got some, are the soles comfortable, being she also got them for work?

[@kking6777]

I got mine for the walking at work also....I have the 270 also....but this one is a little lighter

[@Serkant75]

that s my line, have fun with your shoes, imagonna b u y these fine shoes

[@Zoa9058]

I bought one of each color. It’s mad but proud. Lock system works, if you pull hard to break it, you will succeed but otherwise perfectly functional. These are the best shoes humanly possible to manufacture right now. Highly recommend it👍👍.

[@cooperjackson6556]

I don’t pull up I full out and he was yanking on the release clip

[@mtbicepulous]

Who done you dirty with that trim bruh 😂😂

[@aries_fr5219]

Mt Bicepulous 🤣 🤣

[@agensipengangkutanawamdara6192]

He looks like an asian dave bautista now.

[@aaronkinslow7436]

Like ya cut g

[@K3NOB10]

Bruhhh

[@Dbrackss]

Lmfaoooo

[@andyham6094]

Everyone complaining about the laces...for me personally once I tie my vapormax one time and get the tightening dialed in, I don’t touch. It’s easy to slip in and out cause of the stretchy flyknit. Not sure if these are the same kinda flyknit but if it is you shouldn’t have to mess with the lacing system every single time. Just ordered an all black pair on Nike by you so we’ll see if it works for the 2020

[@saimyboy10ali78]

Best version yet. Love them. Haven’t had a problem with tightening them and loosening them

[@RowansReviews210]

Still no issues , may snag a pair 👀 or is the 2021 better

[@lelanddemay1177]

@@RowansReviews210 for me the 2020 is better but the 2021 is better looking ykyk

[@RowansReviews210]

@@lelanddemay1177 I have the 2020s now I love them

[@Aro_Gidigba]

I have these pair in the newsprint/multicolour . I've worn it a total of 8 times in the 2 years I have had it, very light use and was stored in the box in the attic since last august, went to wear it some weeks back and found the plastic section above the sole had degraded and crumbled and the sole had delaminated. I like the shoe but I am just annoyed because it's about 350 euro to replace it.

[@karenc6453]

Great review!! I got these for my birthday and wasn't sure how the lace/lock part worked. Thank you for explaining :)

[@karlatamayo9830]

Thank you I just got these and I couldn't figure out how to untie them.

[@Tristan-mb1hb]

Are they good? Still holding up?

[@karlatamayo9830]

@@Tristan-mb1hb yeah but the bubbly sole be messing me up. I already tripped and fell in front of a Starbucks.

[@ejcold]

@@Tristan-mb1hb there nice

[@lamppole]

Do I care no, Nike is still ripping people off charging 200 dollars for shoes. The people in Vietnam that make them don't make the amount the shoe is sold for in a weeks worth of work

[@deathgerm8125]

Preach!

[@deathgerm8125]

Cool shoe and all but a TOTAL rip off.

[@bugballs8823]

I mean you can't get mad at them for ripping you off on this but not care when they charge just as much for just another Jordan reskin

[@user-sb4fd3jt3w]

Zachary Nevins difference is Jordan’s look good and have a history people care about

[@deathgerm8125]

@@bugballs8823 I do care. Probably why I've only bought one pair of Nikes in 20 years and why I've never owned a pair of Jordan's.😂Shame their overpriced because I like the look of a lot of them.

[@garethtrenholm5847]

Don’t worry guys if u hate these shoes their recyclable!!!

[@lucky-qr3tk]

can you recycle stuff thats already been recycled once ? is there a limit or is it limitless ?

[@keimui7421]

@@lucky-qr3tk endless it just depends who buys the recycling. If no one buys it plastic bottles go to landfill too

[@ebdog1000]

*they're

[@vanman757]

2 pairs of mine popped at the back bubble... One pair on the left the other the right... I had one pair just about a year & the others about 6 months but, the both pairs went within a week of the other !! Which was strange....

[@littlebakes3725]

Dude I just got black vapormax 2020 and I love them

[@Slipperystick73]

Nearly 2 years on and my lacing system is still going .. yeah only wear once a week but still going good.

[@Porsche959-p4k]

Same here , they are very comfty and i have to say all the ++++++

[@nicnic1368]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been plotting on these Nike’s for a while. And you gave me all the info I think that I needed to know!!!! 👍🏽

[@madmoney5039]

By far favorite shoes. These and vapormax in general have saved my feet!

[@rauliod23]

This shoe it’s the most comfortable ever.

[@nicolefreeman2558]

Yes they are and I Luv’m

[@newgrowth74]

Love mine. I dance a lot. Sometimes on concrete. No more swollen knees and my back feels so much better

[@shaysargeant7503]

First day with them. Love the lock. The release is tricky. Still like them

[@Gnatee_]

How they feel now? I was thinking about getting a pair.

[@fluent8640]

@@Gnatee_ you get em?

[@Jumalten001]

I'll be getting mine in November at the Outlets for $100 .

[@jasonmoser8957]

u will not get these at an outlet.

[@dsalpha18]

You will get them at the outlet for 5.99. No one in their right mind wants these.

[@blakericketts4662]

Is that with or without the 30% lol

[@wunderbread7793]

I can’t see these not ending up at outlets. They looks kinda cool, but they doomed themselves with not releasing them with real shoelaces. If they had real shoelaces these would be a hit.

[@xavierr_yt3438]

I went to alot of outlets most of shoes are fake if you are gonna buy one just know how to spot fakes

[@losequis7682]

No sir. Can’t really lock in foot and yeah seems like release system will break and $233for recycled shoes?!

[@heskicks]

i think if people are careful it will be ok, just felt flimsy to me personally

[@losequis7682]

Facts

[@wutchagot5004]

The uneven pull is super simple. All you do if it needs more tension on the other side you jus pull on just that side and it will tighten up more just on that side and not keep tightening more on the other side. I’ve had these shoes for like 3 minutes and I figured that part out. Hopefully this video didn’t discourage too many people because of that.

[@skinnerjohnny3941]

"We got the idea from one of our sweatshop "workers", after that, we payed double the salary for the man(child), wich was, 10 dollars"

[@dsalpha18]

PT-BRit-bloke we got a bag of bananas once, i was grateful i left that company.

[@billyeggers3831]

I've never seen anyone dissect a shoe like that, thanks for making this video dude.

[@coryabney7817]

I like shape of these more than the old ones. And the lacing system is dope! I hope they make more in some other color ways. I’m going to wait some time so I can see what people are thinking about their pairs as they wear them in.

[@oliverjones6687]

Got mine early access on Nike app and pretty much totally agree with everything in your review, especially the lacing lockdown, or lack-of as it happens. I went tts and for me they’re perfect, they don’t feel as narrow as the OG Vapormax. Top man 👍🏼

[@mo.ibrahim7340]

How long did they last?

[@slendydie1267]

i checked them out in the store and the lacing feels kinda easy to break. They did lock evenly for me. But in my country they are 464 local currency which is 278$ so they are even more expensive. The cheapest i've seen them is 399 which is still 238$. So i'll have to see with time if people complain or not because their release mechanism broke.

[@vanman757]

What currency do you use in your country, where are you from ?..

[@sbowden60]

I honestly have almost every colorway since 2017. I skipped on the 2020s just because of the lacing but I did buy a pair this past Christmas 2021, and I got to say I absolutely love the lacing system, and I think they're built better than the previous models. If anyone is looking for the midnight-blue 2017's I have a pair in new condition.

[@mr.pomidorek7574]

link ?

[@offerlng]

Is the lock system good or is it cheap cause I wanna buy a pair of them

[@mamaserati9944]

I love everything about this shoe. I didn't know how to use the tigting thing. So I pull it on the left, then the right and it works. I wish I had these. They are fiya.

[@AlphaBoost]

$220 and half the shoe is made of materials that Nike would've thrown away or paid to get rid of?? Easy pass!

[@aubreygraham1704]

Shout out to the space hippies

[@a.ffirmative]

Well to be fair, it'd be hard as hell to mix trash and normal materials. Fully trash or fully normal would be much easier to manufacture

[@AAC.]

No they look cool, they have Flynit,they’re saving the planet,they are Vapourmaxes so that = a good shoe

[@user-sb4fd3jt3w]

lmao they gotta pay extra to have the kids go in the back and dumpster dive for the materials

[@thatdrh]

I had two pairs already. The dark blue and now the dark gray. They both got sent back. They both run very long in length. I been wearing Nike size 12 since 1992. The 12’s run like they are 13 or 13.5. I have pics showing the difference.

[@HeresTheGenZFlorentineFolks.]

I changed the insole with a Gel running insole cause my feet were literally hurting with the stock one!

[@jaxsol3653]

Is it not comfortable as it comes?

[@Loveall247]

Will they move to getting rid of sweat shops and moving factories to United States though?

[@PauloR2T]

And then they will charge us 100$ more

[@user-sb4fd3jt3w]

paulobxl rn Nike could easily sell them for $80

[@mohammadshaifullah4658]

@@user-sb4fd3jt3w no. the reason why most companies had factory in the third world country like vietnam is because the labour cost. You see the nb990 madein usa costs abit more than the regular one.

[@user-sb4fd3jt3w]

Mohammad Shaifullah my point was it’s not any more expensive to make this shoe. They’re just charging a premium cus it’s air

[@mohammadshaifullah4658]

@@user-sb4fd3jt3w this is the actual fraction cost and profit for nike and adidas kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3erZZ6LhpKpmKc

[@danielmorille2574]

I really love the creativity

[@danielmorille2574]

How can I get in touch with a person or company who crests shoes

[@zacharynickerson4636]

The release does feel clunky and fragile but I haven't really had any issues yet.( the cloth pull tab did get stuck twice one week after I got them so the loving mechanism didn't work but a little jiggle and the cloth got unwedged.) I have had them for a year.

[@stephy9497]

Thank you for explaining the lock and release. It’s no where on the site. I bought these exact style for my 9 year old and he loves them!

[@kourtneikirk9003]

Just bought these from the outlet. I noticed that they ran big, actually and I have a wide foot. I went a half size down. Especially with the lacing system, I think them fitting snug work a little better. Thank you for the review!

[@carlosvalle8694]

The white ones? They only had the black ones in mine but they were 200

[@haledragon1]

You can insert an extra insole, I know I will, yes they run big! Thank you!!! Happy feet!!!

[@nlo8191]

Most honest review on these so far and ik something was up when they said they used recycle materials and charge 200+ they look good tho I can’t lie but it don’t add up

[@coreyneal2946]

My release doesn’t want to lock so when I pull the lock it doesn’t stay tightened. 😤😡

[@emplugee2272]

They could've tried to at least make a nicer pair so it would catch on.

[@dsalpha18]

Or at least paint over the garbage to cover up the s*** that's inside.

[@jerkyscientist3333]

When i'm wearing vapormax my walk become ugly because i'm trying to balance my walk any advice pls?

[@user-sb4fd3jt3w]

idk I guess angle your feet a little outwards instead of inwards or straight. That’s how I walk and my vapormaxs feel fine

[@jerkyscientist3333]

@@user-sb4fd3jt3w oh thx

[@user-sb4fd3jt3w]

I’ve noticed a lot of shoes favor that kind of walking. like the ultra boost sweeps up and out in the heel and the vapormaxs have more rubber on the outsides if the heel

[@jerkyscientist3333]

@@user-sb4fd3jt3w if you're wearing dress sneaker like me you'll more prone to walk straight lol

[@user-sb4fd3jt3w]

jerky scientist I’ve been in the sneaker game for almost two years and before I always walked straight but now my feet naturally point outwards, lol idk if that’s good or bad

[@Jess-zx9ov]

Shoelace mechanism is faulty. They loosen over the day so your having to tighten constantly. Which is kinda the same as tying your shoes. The sole is better. Doesn’t feel like your gonna trip over yourself. Feels stable. Would wait for them to drop down to a lower price.

[@I._bones]

Me watching this cuz I just ordered mine and they coming next friday

[@user-sb4fd3jt3w]

The looks of these are out there but I’m eying that black pair

[@Spotlightadrian1]

I have had these for months and the lock system is good

[@fredsusi465]

Can you do a video on how to open the buckle where the release tab goes in

[@ians2788]

I just got these. So comfortable almost as comfortable as ultra boosts. Does it make me taller than wearing ultra boosts?

[@jeefavro1597]

This guy goes and buys shoes that are naturally narrow when his foot is wide and complains how uncomfortable they are

[@kingburr07]

Just order my second pair there are so comfortable

[@thatguy3930]

how’s the plastic peice?

[@phil488pista9]

The blk one look pretty sick!

[@zeebee3496]

Thanks for your review! Very thorough and honest! Not sure about the non lace, as mentioned, doesn’t tie equally and not sure how long they’ll actually last, scared that each time I “lock” it’ll rip... get the concept but think it’s abit “much”

[@carusia1224]

Mine ripped already after a yr (release)

[@yam-yam8431]

Great video...u answered my question as i had the Vapormax Plus model and rolled my ankle. Mainly because ive had soooooo many sprains over the years but any shoe where there's the slightest chance of being unstable is a no for me so thanks.

[@nekpatel29]

Love the design of shoe more than the previous generation but the lacing system’s a big flaw in the entire shoe BTW looking fresh in the new haircut

[@ItsMeNixHAHAHA]

If you don't lock the lacing system, would it fall off of your foot? I don't think the lacing system would last that long imo.

[@user-sb4fd3jt3w]

If the tongue is attached then I assume it won’t flop off

[@glennlee2321]

The release on the top pull lightly and it will release laces gentle gentle gentle.

[@Divinenubian]

Great video but I got the vapormax 360 instead. I'm not crazy about the lacing system.

[@Thenerffan2010]

Finally my most anticipated review from you so far! Lol thanks james!

[@ndizon619]

I have one, TBH I will not lock it down because if it breaks, you cannot replace the laces. the shoe is done for me.

[@kj12.]

I love my pair but the plastic on the laces broke when I tripped and fell.

[@jayceecastelo2996]

Very honest on vprmx 2020. Just copped a white & black with multi-color under $100 each pair. Do you have any advice to other resaler to how save on shipping cost rather losing profit margin by charging too much?

[@jayceecastelo2996]

Thanks for honest review! After buying the vapormax 2020 platinum with white& blue marble heel cap under $100, I was able buy the vapormax 2020 black with blue marvel heel under $80. The sizing seems to be better to go up half size since the vapormax flyknit seem be kind of narrow. It is a good recommendation for additional comfort to add an foam insole. It does seem reduce the squeaking and hollow cracking cleatlike sound when walk on the sidewalk but not really noticeable when jogging or running? Your reviews are very helpful and relatable since theit unbias and from a consumer p.o.v. Thanks so much for your understanding!

[@フレデリック-d5u]

Your sock game is on point HES!!!🙌🏽 Great review as usual. I like the functional locking system. However, the release part looks super cheap. Definitely not worth $220.

[@samuelryden7332]

Hey James, wear them for a month to see if the flyease stuff works over time

[@livras02]

The most comfortable pair of trainers i have ever won and i do own a pair of ultra boost..... I absolutely recommend it.

[@braydenadams153]

do they hold up when running?

[@livras02]

@@braydenadams153 Yessss they do... comfortably. And you don’t need to worry about the laces getting undone 😭 (for my part anyway as that has always been my problem).

[@vavl8906]

SAMEE AND it gets more comfortable as you wear it. Funny how vapormax is the only shoe that i can run and jog without hurting my feets

[@falcongunner33]

You can't tell me these shoes have a complete recycle theme in mind when you have that stupid gimmicky lacing system. A pair of normal laces is much easier to recycle.

[@noatp8240]

No

[@falcongunner33]

@@noatp8240 "No" what pray tell?

[@amcstryker7]

Hes, on the chance that you go back and read comments from older videos: I picked up the MS version with the Nike Crater Foam on the heel cup and the recycled ZoomX insole. It was a $30 premium over the standard shoe but I thought it was worth the cost for those little extras. Nice and comfortable!

[@Christianlaettner7]

These shoes with the lacing of the space hippies would be fire

[@illusve7723]

the box has no issue but the ribbon that is used to release did rip on me but i still wear them lol

[@ryankyle6217]

I got a pair on Black Friday for just over $150. Crazy they’re normally $220 but they are actually very comfortable. Like higher quality Nike versions of adIdas NMD’s.

[@thegreatresist4224]

I love you man! I love your videos! Keep up the great work!

[@TheHilltopperNation]

Was thinking about copping the Olympic colorway but multiple people are saying the lacing system is fragile so I think I might wait to see if they make it more durable and/or if these go on sale

[@Finocametoplay]

Mine doesn’t pull only on one side they feel real comfortable and are by far the best feeling vapor,ax the lacing system does take some used to and i as well want to see how long they hold up

[@karamt1411]

Update?!

[@lemonbuzz642]

Can you wear these shoes as everyday shoes and not running shoes (which I think they were designed for?)

[@cowteryx]

In my opinion nothing beats the 1st vapormaxes!! I might cop these if they come out in all black

[@greylynnjr]

True. I got the nike flyknit vapormax premiers

[@ToxicRice12]

Does anybody remember when Hes did call of duty videos 😂 been subbed since then crazy how far you've come man

[@ToxicRice12]

@Hes Kicks

[@killianfitzgeraldkippler]

Picked up a pair for €40 euros today, at that price it's basically a steal in my opinion

[@cornlourd]

4:56 I don't understand how people pull the release tab on a sideways angle. It takes more effort and more strain to the mechanism, that's why it's "Clunky". Just pull the tab straight and away and you'll never have problems.

[@daking1884]

you have to pull it back not up thats what i do with mines and the box isn’t coming apart

[@pablourizar1521]

Got these on sale for 205 from Nike Australia (down from 290) I have narrow feet so can’t wait!

[@dujemedak5528]

Are there any differents between mens and womens shoes (white colour with lock system) ? Thanks

[@sneakersonfeet9045]

Never thought the Vapormax was that comfortable

[@retrokid62]

These are actually way more comfortable then the original from a couple yrs ago in my opinion

[@cain035]

The recycle concept is cool, but kinda pointless if it's gonna last way less than the normal thing and you'll just have to buy more on the long run...

[@maggiethechattyhound9580]

You don’t pull up on the release. You pull the release fabric back to keep the box intact.

[@BigSmokey47]

Any tip on cleaning these ?

[@MrBrojuscookin]

I purchased these and was disappointed with the locking system as well as the lack of support of the sneaker. Felt cheaper than a 220 shoe so I returned them

[@christianmccoy5112]

Just got a pair best shoes I’ve ever had

[@HarrisonHHS]

How is the lacing system(the lock box)

[@davidmelly4356]

Bought a pair off footlocker for 180 on sale and they comfy, wore em to a beach yesterday but the lock mechanism doesnt work now on my right foot and theres no way to take em off to see whats up with it

[@uvervarona7735]

The heel clip on my pair fell apart after only a few wears. Very disappointed cause I really like my vapormax's

[@conormellamphy5308]

I got them and think overall a very comfortable stylish shoe

[@Riich87]

Will they go with Adidas bottoms and skinny jeans lol

[@paladino2736]

Can you put them in the washer?

[@martincapek6976]

You have to pull on the tab evenly to lock both sides the same

[@hcoellom]

Are they suppose to feel tight from where the laces box? Are you suppose to wear them out first ?

[@yoshlinmartin5620]

I own the vapormax 3. They're one of the best shoes I've ever owned. These don't make sense. The bubble looks weaker, they're charging more for used materials and the shoe seems weaker and less comfortable. I would not buy these and I love the vapormax line of shoes. Great video though.