Our verdict

This incredibly stylish former hooper is ready to conquer the streets with its clean and minimalistic vibe. We walked comfortably around town, enjoying its flexibility and versatility. What's more, the Nike Blazer Mid 77's simple yet on-point aesthetics looked wonderful with pretty much anything we had in our wardrobe! These quality and durable materials made us want to keep using it, making this ever-fashionable sneaker a wonderful go-to pair for us.

Pros

  • Incredibly easy to style
  • A Nike iconic design
  • Minimalist and clean vibe
  • Forever trendy
  • No signs of wear after several uses
  • Durable structure
  • Comfortable out of the box

Cons

  • Narrow width
  • Difficult to put on
  • Too flat for all-day wear

Audience verdict

89
Good!

Who should buy

The Nike Blazer Mid 77 is a must if you're looking for:

  • Trainers that you can wear with oversized pants or skinny jeans (yep, those are still around).
  • A shoe with a clean and minimalistic vibe that's suitable for many occasions.
  • A flexible and durable sneaker with high-quality materials.
  • A pair of Nikes that never go out of style.

Nike Blazer Mid 77_outdoor_01

Who should NOT buy

The Blazer Mid 77 made us believe in love at first sight. It's clean, simple, fashionable, and minimalistic, which makes it incredibly versatile for multiple occasions. Nevertheless, it's a flat shoe; and trust us, it does feel flat! Consequently, we can't say it's the best pair to spend hours and hours walking around town. If you're looking for some foot companions to do exactly that, we believe you should have a look at our walking shoes catalogue.

On the other hand, if you just want a new pair of Nike trainers and you don't vibe with the walking shoes style, maybe the Nike P-6000 and its trendy look are a good option. It's a very comfortable shoe and it has a lightweight and breathable design! If you want something with a more playful touch, the Nike Air Max Excee might be your cup of tea. And it's also insanely comfy!

Nike Blazer Mid 77_pieces

Breathability

As soon as we saw the leather upper of this shoe, we guessed it wouldn't be the most breathable sneaker out there.

Even though our light could shine through the eyelets and those three ventilation holes near the sole, our feet didn't feel any kind of airflow during our wear tests.

Our smoke machine proved us right! Just look at the poor Blazer Mid 77 on the left, just choking up... and on the right, we've got the Nike P-6000 letting all the smoke out like a pro. That's why the latter has a perfect 5/5 on our breathability test, and Blazer Mid 77 a mere 1/5 on this same test.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Breathability_3

Our microscope also gave us a hand to see what was up with the upper. As expected, the overall leather and the suede overlay didn't have any ventilation holes. In other words, it's impossible for the air to get through those materials!

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Breathability_4

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 1
Average 3.1
Compared to 69 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Leather/Suede quality

To check if the leather of the Blazer Mid 77 is authentic, we use a butane torch to burn it up and a scratch awl to see if it gets sticky.

Even though there was a little bit of a flame in this white part, the material didn't end up all melted, which means it's authentic!

But the inner lining... started looking like a gone-for-good chewing gum when our torch started dancing around. Consequently, this material is synthetic.

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 Real leather

Toebox durability

Honestly, after the disappointing score in breathability of this shoe, we did expect it to do well against our Dremel. It's a tough fight, that's for sure, but we trusted the Blazer Mid 77 and its wonderful upper.

Not even after 5 seconds could the tool get through the suede overlay! Showing who's boss here, this shoe's toebox scored a solid 5/5 on our durability test.

Look at that, spotting the damage is even harder than finding Wally!

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Toebox durability_2

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 5
Average 3.9
Compared to 69 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

When we moved our tool all the way back to the heel, we were crossing our fingers for it to be just as durable. But... we knew it was a pipe dream.

Our Dremel attacked this shoe's heel padding mercilessly at 5K RPM and with 3.2N of force. It managed to break the leather overlay and get to the padding, so we decided to give it a 2/5 on our heel padding durability test.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Heel padding durability_2

Even though this didn't have a negative effect on the shoe's integrity, we can ignore the fact that the tool took a good bite of the fabric!

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 2
Average 3.4
Compared to 69 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

We flipped the Blazer Mid 77 upside down to check its outsole hardness.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Outsole hardness_1

At 84.0 HC, it's pretty much as hard as average. This means it offers a healthy mix of grip and durability, but there are two sections where we specifically talk about those features. Stay tuned and don't miss out!

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 84.0 HC
Average 85.2 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 69 trainers
Number of shoes
72.9 HC
Outsole hardness
90.5 HC

Outsole durability

Our Dremel's final battle was here, and the Blazer Mid 77's outsole was ready to take it on a fight!

At 10K RPM this time and during the eternal wait of 22 seconds, the tool drilled the rubber compound nonstop.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Outsole durability_2

We measured the damage with our tread gauge and it returned 1.2 mm. It's definitely not the best score we've seen, but as long as you wear this shoe on urban surfaces to walk around town (yeah, don't try to hoop in it. Despite its basketball heritage, that won't go well...), it should stay by your side for a while.

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 1.2 mm
Average 1.0 mm
Compared to 69 trainers
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

To measure any shoe's outsole thickness, first we need to cut it in half. We know this makes it pretty much unwearable, but it must be done to give you the most accurate data.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Outsole thickness_1

At 5.8 mm, it's pretty much average, so there's nothing special about it. But before we move on, let us tell you one thing that you can probably guess just by looking at this picture: the Blazer Mid 77 feels flat!

Nike Blazer Mid 77_outdoor_016

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 5.8 mm
Average 5.5 mm
Compared to 70 trainers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Outsole thickness
12.5 mm

Weight

We didn't feel this shoe was super heavy, but it definitely wasn't what we expected. When we saw it for the first time, our brain assumed it would be light just because of its structure. Nevertheless, when we put it on our scale... it completely disagreed.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Weight_1

Like, what on Earth do you mean 14.7 oz/418g?! That's way more than average, and the Blazer Mid 77 doesn't look like a heavy shoe at all!

Nike Blazer Mid 77_outdoor_017

Well, let us tell you... there's more than meets the eye.

Even though, once again, these trainers didn't feel like a ballast for our feet, it's definitely not a Nike lightweight model.

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 14.74 oz (418g)
Average 13.83 oz (392g)
Compared to 70 trainers
Number of shoes
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
22.61 oz (641g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

It's time to talk about the Blazer Mid 77's stack, so don't forget what we said: it's a flat shoe!

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Heel stack_1

At 17.5 mm, our calliper indicated its heel stack is way lower than average. This translated into great ground feel, maybe even a little bit too much. Why? Well, because we could feel pretty much every rock when we walked around town with it.

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 17.5 mm
Average 29.6 mm
Compared to 70 trainers
Number of shoes
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

Forefoot stack

The forefoot stack is also extremely low at only 11.5 mm.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Forefoot stack_1

If we could already feel every rock when we stepped on it with our heel, with our forefoot we could literally feel every pebble!

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 11.5 mm
Average 18.6 mm
Compared to 70 trainers
Number of shoes
10.6 mm
Forefoot stack
28.3 mm

Drop

Once we had the heel and the forefoot stacks, we could calculate the drop, which is 6.0 mm.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Drop_1

Now that we have this clear view of the Blazer Mid 77 would be the perfect moment to talk about its midsole... if it had any.

That lack of cushioning is what makes this Nike pair not suitable for all-day wear. We tried to run errands with it, but it took us too long and our feet ended up in pain. We found it more suitable to go out for dinner with friends, just a couple of hours chilling, and then give our feet a break.

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 6.0 mm
Average 10.9 mm
Compared to 70 trainers
Number of shoes
4.6 mm
Drop
22.6 mm

Insole thickness

A very thin insole is the only cushioning you will get from the Blazer Mid 77.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Insole thickness_1

At only 3.9 mm, this simple piece didn't do much for our feet. That's exactly why we don't recommend wearing this shoe for hours on end!

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 3.9 mm
Average 5.2 mm
Compared to 70 trainers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
14.2 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

We checked if the Blazer Mid 77 had any reflective elements in our lab.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Reflective elements_1

As you can see, ironically thought, it doesn't have any!

Torsional rigidity

Even though this shoe wrapped its collar nicely around our ankles, we wouldn't say its structure is designed to offer incredibly good containment or a fantastic lockdown feel.

As you can see, it bent alongside our fingers easily, so we decided to give it a 2/5 on our torsional rigidity test. This translated into easier and smoother walks around town.

Nike Blazer Mid 77_outdoor_015

We're talking about a casual type of shoe here, it's not a performance pair anymore! That's why we don't feel it needs to be more rigid than that.

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 2
Average 3.4
Compared to 69 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The heel counter area follows the same logic. Despite its tall structure, it bent alongside our fingers easily. This translated into a soft structure that didn't hurt our feet at all.

Look at that! We really appreciated that pliability when we had to put the Blazer Mid 77 on, as its design already makes it quite challenging.

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 2
Average 3.2
Compared to 69 trainers
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width in the forefoot

At 98.2 mm, our calliper reminded us this Nike pair has a streamlined silhouette.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Midsole width in the forefoot_1

Even though there's more space inside than what it looks like, it's definitely not a wide shoe.

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 98.2 mm
Average 108.4 mm
Compared to 70 trainers
Number of shoes
95.1 mm
Midsole width in the forefoot
121.0 mm

Midsole width in the heel

And we can see that perfectly just by checking the midsole's width in the heel. Our calliper returned only 71.2 mm, which is a crazy 14% narrower than average!

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Midsole width in the heel_1

Even though this model has a narrow outsole, we didn't feel unstable or anything like that during our wear tests.

Nike Blazer Mid 77_outdoor_05

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 71.2 mm
Average 82.9 mm
Compared to 70 trainers
Number of shoes
67.7 mm
Midsole width in the heel
103.1 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

The minimal structure of the Blazer Mid 77 showed us great flexibility before, and we tried to make it bow all the way to 90 degrees, it happily agreed.

At 12.9N, this makes it remarkably flexible. Honestly, we expected something like this when we took it to our lab. After all, we've tried lots and lots of shoes on, and this Nike pair was nice and easy to walk in from minute one!

Nike Blazer Mid 77_outdoor_04

In other words, it didn't require a painful or complicated break-in period.

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 12.9N
Average 22.9N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 70 trainers
Number of shoes
5.8N
Stiffness
60.5N

Grip / Traction

We headed out to the streets and, once again, we were welcomed by the iconic spiky herringbone pattern. You're probably familiar with it by now, right? And well, you know what they say: "If it isn't broken, don't fix it!".

Nike Killshot 2

Did we get you? This is the Killshot 2! And even though it features the same pattern as the Blazer Mid 77, it's got a gum rubber outsole.

Nike Blazer Mid 77_outdoor_09

For real now, this is the outsole of the Blazer Mid 77. We didn't have any issues with it. And honestly, we can proudly say we were pretty happy with how it performed! Most likely following its basketball heritage, the Blazer Mid 77 bit well on urban surfaces.

Nike Blazer Mid 77_outdoor_018

All in all, it did its job well. And we can't ask for more!

Size and fit

Toebox width at the widest part

We grabbed our calliper again to measure this shoe's toebox width at the widest part.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Toebox width at the widest part_1

As you can see, it didn't really have to open wide. Our calliper barely returned 93.5 mm, which is why this shoe might not be the most suitable for sneakerheads with wide feet.

Nike Blazer Mid 77_outdoor_014

Additionally, its high-quality materials are not the kind to just give in and adapt to your feet. The minimalist structure of the Blaze Mid 77 features a solid upper that won't stretch even after long hours of use.

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 93.5 mm
Average 98.8 mm
Compared to 70 trainers
Number of shoes
91.6 mm
Toebox width at the widest part
107.7 mm

Toebox width at the big toe

You can probably guess it by now: at the big toe, the toebox doesn't get any more spacious!

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Toebox width at the big toe_1

Our calliper returned 71.1 mm, which means that the Blazer Mid 77 tapers a little bit more than average.

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Once again, we can see wide-toed people feeling slightly uncomfortable. Despite being pliable, this shoe has rubberized walls that won't give in even if you're toes push it!

Nike Blazer Mid 77_outdoor_08

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 71.1 mm
Average 74.7 mm
Compared to 69 trainers
Number of shoes
63.7 mm
Toebox width at the big toe
83.0 mm

Comfort

Tongue padding

The deconstructed tongue of this shoe might as well be the star of the show!

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Tongue padding_1

At 9.2 mm, its padding is standard, nothing otherworldly. But! Look at the inner yellowish foam, it looks like egg yolk, right? The key point of the Blazer Mid 77 is that this detail is deliciously exposed at the top of the tongue.

Nike Blazer Mid 77_outdoor_07

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 9.2 mm
Average 9.0 mm
Compared to 70 trainers
Number of shoes
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
38.4 mm

Heel tab

As many leather Nike casual trainers, the Blazer Mid 77 features a heel tag with the brand's name instead of a heel tab.

Nike Blazer Mid 77_outdoor_012

We love this clean touch, as it adds extra style points to the minimalistic vibe of the shoe.

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 None

Removable insole

This Nike pair features a removable insole, look!

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Removable insole_1

That means you can easily use your own orthotics. Nevertheless, it's important to take into account that this shoe's streamlined structure might not be suitable for every insole!

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Removable insole_2

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 Yes

Misc

Reflective elements

We checked if the Blazer Mid 77 had any reflective elements in our lab.

Nike Blazer Mid 77 Reflective elements_1

As you can see, ironically thought, it doesn't have any!

Test results
Blazer Mid 77 No