Verdict from 1 expert and +100 user reviews

5 reasons to buy

  • Most owners just love the Fila 96 Low. They claim that it is a great basketball sneaker.
  • Many are commenting that these low-top basketball shoes are very comfortable to wear.
  • According to one tester, the 2A cushioning of the 2013 version is very soft and provides a lot of impact protection.
  • The full grain leather is of excellent quality, a reviewer describes.
  • A lot of commenters love the Fila 96 Low’s style.  

2 reasons not to buy

  • One tester gripes that only the side panels feature full grain leather. He claims that the forefoot is made of synthetic leather.
  • There are hardly any reviews for the 2019 version of the Fila 96 Low.

Bottom line

Like most retro Air Jordan basketball shoes (e.g. Air Jordan 6 and Air Jordan 11), the Fila 96 Low is a stylish and comfortable basketball shoe that will take you back to the good old ‘90s. At this point, it is hard to tell if these low-top basketball sneakers are any good on-court. However, players can pretty much expect more of the same as its mid-top counterpart since the only difference is the shoe’s cut. Overall, the low-top version of the Fila 96 is a must-try sneaker especially if you are a fan of Grant Hill.

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Good to know

Originally released in 2013, the low-top Fila 96 makes a comeback in 2019 in all its OG glory. The Fila 96 Low boasts a full grain leather upper, molded EVA sockliner, and RB+EVA outsole.

Cushion. The Fila 96 Low is equipped with a cushioned RB+EVA midsole that provides all-day comfort. A molded EVA sockliner offers added cushioning and comfort.

Traction. Like the mid-top Fila 96, these low-top basketball shoes feature a textured rubber outsole that offers durable traction on any surface.

Length and Width. Because of the limited number of reviews, it is hard t tell how these low-tops actually fit. It is still best to order your actual size when ordering the shoes online.

Lockdown. The Fila 96 Low has a front lace closure and a heel hook-and-loop strap that provides a fully customizable fit.

These low-top basketball shoes from Fila boast a full grain leather upper that provides durable support. A textile and leather lining provides added comfort.

The classic Fila 96 aka Grant Hill 2 returns in 2019 in its OG low-top form. The Fila logo lands on the tongue, quarter panel, and adjustable back strap.

These low-top Fila basketball shoes are available in the following classic colorways:

  • Black/White
  • White/Navy Blue

How 96 Low compares

This shoe: 89
All shoes average: 82
55 95
This shoe: £110
All shoes average: £130
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Dimitrije Curcic
Dimitrije Curcic

Dimitrije Curcic has been playing basketball for over 22 years. Like Manu Ginobili, he’s a left-hander whose moves led him to a better career-shooting percentage than the Argentine himself. After playing professionally for 10 years, Dimitrije moved to coaching for two seasons before he became a basketball statistician for StatScore, and FanSided contributor for the San Antonio Spurs. Dimitrije loves to tell hoop stories through numbers and graphics and has been featured on Fansided, FiveThirtyEight, Eurohoops, and TalkBasket among the others.

dimitrije@runrepeat.com