Its weight sits just a tad slower than the popular Nike KD/ Nike Kyrie/ Nike PG/ Under Armour Curry releases. This was no surprise with its minimal cushioning and upper setup. The Zoom Freak 2 weighs 12oz/340g, on the light end for basketball shoes (average weight is 13.6oz/386g). Weighs slightly light for a basketball shoe The shoe will still play the same outdoors and actually hold up decently well in terms of durability, but after using it for a few outdoor sessions it may not likely play well inside due to dirt/dust buildup in the upper forefoot circular traction area. ![]() I would mostly recommend the Zoom Freak 2s mostly for indoor play, due to the thinner grooves used on the outsole. The upper material loosened up just a teeny bit after wearing a bit, but it was hardly noticeable and did not make a practical difference for me. The fit, lockdown, traction, and cushion all worked well right away and felt the same in subsequent hoop sessions. No break-in time is needed for the Freak 2 Despite the indoor gym floors being on the dirtier/dustier end(think local community gym), the traction gripped the floor consistently and had a noticeable bite moving in any direction.ĭust does pick up somewhat quickly on the outsole, especially in the circular pattern under the forefoot, and affects the tractions a bit but wiping the bottoms every few plays should handily clean off any captured dust for the most part. I tested the shoe in both some workouts on an indoor court as well as several shootarounds on an outdoor court. ![]() The Zoom Freak 2 has fantastic multidirectional traction both indoors and outdoors. The forefoot cushioning provided some impact protection, but was on the firmer side and may not be for players who desire a near-maximal cushioning setup. This is about as minimal as a shoe can get that I'll still enjoy - players who prefer a lower to the ground ride will enjoy these. The cushion on the Freak 2 is okay - one small forefoot Zoom unit in the forefoot that was felt but not huge with a full-length Phylon that covered the rest of the foot. True to size worked for me as a slightly wide footer which I’d recommend for most people barring a very wide or long foot shape. Aptly snug with no dead space, on all types of movements my foot felt secure in the shoe with the great lockdown. ![]() One of the main highlights of Zoom Freak 2 was the outstanding fit. needs strong midfoot support (the Kyrie 7 is praised for its good ankle support).prefers sizable cushioning (in this case, consider the Nike Lebron 18).Who should NOT buy itĭo not buy this shoe if you are a player who: Your browser does not support the video tag.ĭo buy this Nike basketball shoe if you are an explosive perimeter player looking for a minimalist shoe that rides extremely low to the ground and has maximal responsiveness.
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