Jordan Why Not Zero.3
Released 1/2020, High Top, Russell Westbrook,
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8.4
EXPERT RATING
5 reviews
8.3
USER RATING
16 ratings
Russell Westbrook's third signature shoe is still very flashy but feels a lot less bulky than the predecessors
Best Suitable For:
Works great for explosive players who like to stand out on the court
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $129.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
light
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Sizing:
small
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Width:
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wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Jordan Why Not Zero.3 |  New Balance Kawhi 2 |  Under Armour Curry 4 FloTro |  Air Jordan 38 |  Under Armour Curry Spawn FloTro |  Nike G.T. Jump 2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.4 | 8.3(0.1) | 8.7(0.3) | 8.6(0.2) | 8.4(0.0) | 8.6(0.2) | |
| User Rating | 8.3 | 8.9(0.6) | 8.9(0.6) | 9.0(0.7) | 8.5(0.2) | 8.8(0.5) | |
| Best Price | $129.99 | $159.99 | $87.99 $140 | $73.97 $200 | $130 | $134.97 $180 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | |
| Weight | 390g - 400g | 360g - 380g | 320g - 340g | 390g - 410g | NA | NA |
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Jordan Why Not Zero.3 Review
Pros:
Big Zoom Air unit in the forefoot
Less bulky than previous models
Cons:
Lateral sliding on dusty courts
Materials don't feel very premium in-hand
Performance of the Jordan Why Not Zero.3:
Russell Westbrook's third signature sneaker is still as flashy as his playing style, but how does it perform?
The traction gets mixed reviews: critics liked it on clean courts, but lateral cuts can be problematic on dusty courts.
The forefoot Zoom Air unit gives you a smooth and responsive ride and the foam in the heel provides solid impact protection.
Materials don't feel or look anything close to premium but they get the job done performance-wise and are less bulky than in the previous models.
The support & lockdown are really good thanks to the traditional lacing system, midfoot strap, and huge Achilles pillows.
Overall, the Why Not Zer0.3 is an evolution of Russell's signature series and will work especially well for explosive players looking for a nicely-balanced sneaker.
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Expert Reviews of the Jordan Why Not Zero.3:
Expert Rating: 8.4 (ranks #170 of 330)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.0
January 3, 2020
Everything about this shoe is super solid. If you like the flashy and futuristic design this is a great shoe to pickup!
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8.6
January 3, 2020
The Why Not Zer0.3 is a really good performer. I like it a lot better than the first two models, but I still would have preferred it to be a little lighter and more minimal-feeling.
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8.6
April 1, 2020
This is definitely my favorite Westbrook sneaker so far thanks to the amazing Zoom Turbo cushioning and aggressive traction pattern. But the main attraction of the shoe is the deconstructed style that looks amazing!
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8.2
January 14, 2020
The Why Not Zer0.3 is not a terrible performer overall, but the issues with lateral traction are a dealbreaker for me.
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7.8
February 9, 2020
If it wasn't for the horrible traction in my colorway I could have seen myself playing a whole lot in the Why Not Zer0.3.
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User Reviews of the Jordan Why Not Zero.3:
User Rating: 8.3 (ranks #241 of 330)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
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8.5
March 14, 2022
Got them in the SE version, this shoe is very good, amazing cushion, good traction, it's very very light (I wear a 13) and last but not least is very cool in the spruce aura flash crimson colorway, I'm a 16 years old 6'2 X 80 kg guard who does a lot of crossovers and has a good athleticism, they worked for me apart from when i do lateral movement
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8.4
February 12, 2022
I wanted a shoe that could lock my foot down and be bouncy at the same time but I found out that this shoe can’t do both. The traction was fine but it had a break in time. The cushion was the best part. It was bouncy but the air bubble popped. I feel like this shoe want to rock way too much for me.
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8.0
January 23, 2022
This shoe wasn’t a bad performer, but it’s not a good shoe for shifty guards that make a lot of lateral moves like me. The lateral support is not bad, but kinda laggy. Plus the shoe is kinda bulky. It’s a good performer, but better for bigger guys.
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9.6
January 29, 2022
OUTSTANDING! The materials are great, the cushioning does take some break in time, but after that it's good. The durability is second to none, and after all of that it's only $110?
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8.0
July 18, 2022
Bad for outdoor and the material for the sile is bad
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Traction of the Jordan Why Not Zero.3:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.8 (ranks #278 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 8.1 (ranks #235 of 330)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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8.0
January 3, 2020
The multi-directional herringbone traction pattern is pretty responsive on explosive movements but you will slip from time to time when moving at high speeds.
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9.0
January 3, 2020
The rubber is super soft and offers a very hard bite on clean courts. Even on dusty courts, you will only experience minor slipping and wiping will give you good traction immediately.
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9.0
April 1, 2020
The grip of the traction pattern is super aggressive.
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7.0
January 14, 2020
I didn't think the traction was very good as I would slide on lateral moves, even on clean courts. Linear moves and stops were fine.
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6.0
February 9, 2020
Even on clean courts, I was sliding everywhere in my colorway.
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Cushion of the Jordan Why Not Zero.3:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.6 (ranks #152 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 8.7 (ranks #135 of 330)
10 - Amazing
3
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9
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
January 3, 2020
The largest Zoom Air unit in a WhyNotZer0 sneaker in the forefoot gives you a smooth and responsive ride.
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9.0
January 3, 2020
The cushioning feels pretty soft in the heel and the court feel is better than in the Why Not Zer0.2 but still not great. The Zoom Air in the forefoot feels bouncy and explosive.
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9.0
April 1, 2020
The forefoot Zoom Turbo is very responsive and the injected Phylon in the heel provides you with a lot of impact protection.
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8.0
January 14, 2020
The segmented forefoot Zoom unit is really enjoyable and the foam in the heel gives you decent impact protection.
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8.0
February 9, 2020
The articulated Zoom felt nice right out of the gate. The setup is a little firmer compared to the Why Not Zer0.2.
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Materials of the Jordan Why Not Zero.3:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.2 (ranks #163 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 8.1 (ranks #204 of 330)
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7
8 - Good
7
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
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0
8.0
January 3, 2020
This is the lightest shoe in Russell's signature series which is a good thing. Overall, the materials don't feel or look super premium but the get the job done.
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8.0
January 3, 2020
The materials aren't great quality-wise but it gets the job done.
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9.0
April 1, 2020
The wild mix of materials looks flashy and is very breathable, comfortable, and breaks-in nicely.
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8.0
January 14, 2020
The materials don't feel the most premium and your feet get hot quickly. But when it comes to performance, I have no complaints.
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8.0
February 9, 2020
The materials get the job done.
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Support of the Jordan Why Not Zero.3:
Expert Support Rating: 8.8 (ranks #85 of 330)
User Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #203 of 330)
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8
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
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9.0
January 3, 2020
The lacing system and the forefoot strap work really well and the TPU heel counter locks your heel into place.
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9.0
January 3, 2020
The midfoot strap and the lateral caging provide great containment and the added heel pillows prevent any heel slippage.
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8.0
April 1, 2020
The lateral outrigger and external heel counter work well, but the strap doesn't do much and you really need to tighten the laces to get maximum support.
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9.0
January 14, 2020
No heel slippage, no side-to-side movement on the footbed, and the lacing system pulls your feet down really tightly.
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9.0
February 9, 2020
This shoe is super-duper supportive and feels very stable and safe.
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Fit of the Jordan Why Not Zero.3:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #164 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #163 of 330)
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8.0
January 3, 2020
The fit and comfort are a lot less bulky compared to the predecessor and pretty good overall.
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8.0
January 3, 2020
The materials stretch out a little to accommodate your feet nicely. I also liked the additional lockdown of the midfoot strap.
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8.0
April 1, 2020
The fit is comfortable thanks to the soft heel pillows, but I experienced a little bit of heel slippage if I didn't tighten the laces enough.
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9.0
January 14, 2020
The lacing system and strap really pull down your feet and provide a very good fit.
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Durability of the Jordan Why Not Zero.3:
User Durability Rating: 8.4 (ranks #180 of 330)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
4
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Jordan Why Not Zero.3:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #297 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 37.5 (ranks #234 of 330)
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3
Fair (50%)
6
Bad (0%)
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no
January 3, 2020
Hooping outdoors is a little iffy and I wouldn't recommend it as the rubber wears off quickly.
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no
January 3, 2020
The rubber is very, very soft, so definitely don't play outdoors in these.
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no
April 1, 2020
The rubber is very malleable and probably won't last very long outdoors.
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Width of the Jordan Why Not Zero.3:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
13
slightly wide
8
very wide
0
regularly wide
January 3, 2020
The width is regular.
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regularly wide
January 3, 2020
Not super snug at first and the materials stretch out a little after a while.
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slightly wide
April 1, 2020
You really need to tighten the laces or wear two pairs of socks to achieve a snug fit.
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regularly wide
January 14, 2020
A little snug for me as a slightly wide-footer, but the materials stretched out nicely to accommodate my feet.
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regularly wide
February 9, 2020
The fit should work for narrow and wide feet.
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Size of the Jordan Why Not Zero.3:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
17
slightly long
4
very long
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true to size
January 3, 2020
Even wide-footers should be able to go true to size.
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true to size
January 3, 2020
Go true to size.
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true to size
April 1, 2020
True to size.
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true to size
January 14, 2020
As a slightly wide-footer I was perfectly fine going true to size as the materials stretch out a little.
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true to size
February 9, 2020
Runs true to size.
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