Nike Is Selling Its $190 Basketball Shoes for $96 Right Now, and Shoppers Say They Have 'Excellent Cushioning'
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They won’t turn you into Kobe at Rucker Park, but the right pair of basketball shoes can make your next pickup game a more comfortable, satisfying experience. Nike, a company that knows a thing or two about basketball shoes, has a solid pair on sale for nearly $100 off, and the word on the street is that the cushion is phenomenal.
Nike G.T. Hustle 3 Basketball Shoes are normally $190, but a couple of different colorways are marked down to just $96, a 49% discount. They’ve earned 32 five-star ratings, and customers say they’re “light and supportive,” provide a “soft landing,” and have a “premium” look and feel. They're available in sizes 3.5 to 13 at this price in white with yellow or an electrifying orange.
Nike G.T. Hustle 3 Basketball Shoes, $96 (was $190) at Nike
The horseshoe-shaped Air Zoom unit in the forefoot of these shoes makes these super responsive, while the multidirectional traction on the rubber outsole makes it easier to stop on a dime, cut, and get separation on the court. The cushioning is also impressive, with double-stacked Air Zoom units and a tall layer of springy, soft foam providing tons of bounce. The radial knit upper and flywire cables make for a secure, comfortable fit.
“These are hands down the best cushioned, most comfortable shoes I’ve ever purchased,” one reviewer wrote. “I’m on the hunt for other pairs of G.T. Hustle 3s as I speak,” they added, in part because “the Zoom units and especially the extra ZoomX insole are killer.”
Nike G.T. Hustle 3 Basketball Shoes, $96 (was $190) at Nike
“If you need excellent cushioning and have low-volume feet, these could be perfect,” another customer advised. They said these shoes offer “incredible” support that lets them “make hard cuts and stops with great stability.” Even when laced tightly, “they are super comfortable with no pinch points.” And when going from one end of the floor to the other, “they have a cushy running shoe feel” but are still “definitely tuned for basketball.”
Beyond lauding the comfort of these shoes, the most common sentiment in the reviews is that sizing up at least a half size is a good idea. And speaking of sizes, several size-color combinations of the Nike G.T. Hustle 3 Basketball Shoes are already sold out, so don’t delay ordering if you could use a super comfortable, super supportive shoe for the next time you hit the court.