Nike Lebron 13 review

Nike Lebron 13 review

Lebron 13 is a pretty good shoe for both outside and inside basketball. That’s a shoe I’ve been hooping in for almost two years. I’ll share with you my experience with its fit, the grip it has on the court and blacktop, and how the shoe feels, overall. 

The Lebron 13 is very breathable

After 2-3 months, the Foamposite became my friend, and the padding around the ankle is incredible. The lock is also perfect. Thanks to the Flywire technology, your feet won’t go anywhere.

In the beginning, this shoe was tight as hell for me. After an hour of play, my feet were hurting so much on the upper back because of the Foamposite part even though I was wearing supporting socks that are pretty thick.

Don't worry, after, like 2-3 months, the shoe loosens up and fits like a glove.

Not for guards

The sole is not really flexible, and for a guard, that’s a flaw. The black part on the sole is made of plastic and is rigid. I don’t understand its purpose.

Also, the air units aren’t bouncy at the beginning. I felt like I was walking on a rock.

Another downside for guards who play outside is that the side of the shoe will scratch and tear after a while because of the crossovers. A Kyrie shoe would be better for someone with that style of play.

As usual, after a few months, the sole becomes bouncier, you can feel the responsiveness of those small air units in the forefront of the shoe which I appreciate for both acceleration and defense.

The one in the back is more prominent and is also perfect when rebounding because it absorbs all the shock for you. The grip and durability of the outsole are fantastic.

I play with my team on a real basketball court, and the shoe did the job as expected. But what strikes me is its unexpected performance on a playground. The shoe grips to the ground and the durability of its outsole is excellent.

Usually, the shoe breaks down on me after a year. The air bubble pops, and the shoe became useless. That’s what happened to me with the Nike Hyperrev 2016 and the Jordan Super.FLy 2. But I’ve had this one for two years now, and the outsole is in excellent condition.

The Nike Lebron 13 has long laces

I think the laces on this shoe are way too long and I don’t like when laces are swinging around.

Another con is that for any reason, they untie too easily. I have to redo my laces many times in a game, and It annoys me. I don’t know if it is my pair in particular or if it’s the case for everyone else.

A little bit too heavy

I think the shoe is a little bit too heavy. It’s annoying for guards because we have to be fast on the court. However, I think it should be ok for the heavier person like centers.