Nike G.T. Jump 2
Released 7/2023, High Top,
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8.6
EXPERT RATING
7 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
9 ratings
Nike's G.T. Jump 2 has one of the best cushioning setups.
Best Suitable For:
Any players who thrive with maximalist cushioning will love the Nike G.T. Jump 2.
Price Comparison:
Available at 7 shops | Official Retail Price: $179.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
NA
Sizing:
small
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Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike G.T. Jump 2 | Air Jordan 37 | Air Jordan 38 | Under Armour Curry 4 FloTro | New Balance Kawhi 2 | Under Armour Curry Spawn FloTro | Add shoe | |
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Expert Rating | 8.6 | 8.3(0.3) | 8.6(0.0) | 8.7(0.1) | 8.3(0.3) | 8.4(0.2) | |
User Rating | 8.8 | 9.0(0.2) | 9.0(0.2) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.9(0.1) | 8.5(0.3) | |
Best Price | $134.97 $180 | $134.99 $185 | $80.97 $200 | $87.99 $140 | $159.99 | $94.99 $130 | |
Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | |
Weight | NA | 390g - 410g | 390g - 410g | 320g - 340g | 360g - 380g | NA |
Nike G.T. Jump 2 Review
Pros:
Top-tier cushioning setup
Improved mobility from the Jump Frame
Cons:
Materials quality could be better
Performance of the Nike G.T. Jump 2:
The latest in the Nike Zoom G.T. Jump series is an impressive upgrade.
The traction is reliable, and it performs well on all court types. Dust doesn't affect performance much, but make sure to wipe.
Nike improved the cushioning setup too. The React is soft and comfortable, while the Jump Frame and Zoom Air provide outstanding bounceback.
The material quality isn't the best, but they feel comfortable.
Lateral stability isn't as secure because of the reduced Jump Frame, but the support is still fantastic and uncompromised. The shoe allows for more movement.
Overall, the Nike G.T. Jump 2 is a maximalist shoe done right.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike G.T. Jump 2:
Expert Rating: 8.6 (ranks #94 of 330)
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9.2
July 24, 2023
The Nike Zoom GT Jump 2 will live in my bag permanently. The traction is outstanding, but the cushioning and support features make this shoe incredible.
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9.0
August 17, 2023
The Nike GT Jump 2 fixed all my concerns with the original version. It's still incredibly bouncy, but now it feels comfortable, secure, and stable.
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8.6
July 21, 2023
The Nike GT Jump 2 is a maximalist shoe with incredibly plush and comfortable cushioning. The bounce and springiness are second to none.
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8.6
July 30, 2023
Frontcourt players will love the Nike GT Jump 2. The cushioning and traction are top-tier, and the materials are comfortable.
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8.4
August 23, 2023
The Nike GT Jump 2 makes perfect sense as a package. The cushioning is top-tier, and the other features are more versatile than last year's model.
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8.2
August 31, 2023
The Nike GT Jump 2 is a maximalist shoe with unreal cushioning. I prefer to feel responsive and low to the ground, but this shoe is solid for bounce and impact protection.
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8.0
March 22, 2024
The Nike G.T. Jump 2 is held back by the lack of lateral stability. The traction and cushioning are fantastic, though.
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User Reviews of the Nike G.T. Jump 2:
User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #109 of 330)
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5.5
July 31, 2023
The shoe is good, but i think it is not a top tier one
The traction could be better
And I broke my ankles 3 times
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8.7
September 6, 2023
Very good for tall and heavy players who like to fight on boards. Great for creases and leyup finishes
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Traction of the Nike G.T. Jump 2:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.6 (ranks #160 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 8.4 (ranks #197 of 330)
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9.0
July 24, 2023
You'll be covered in most court conditions with this traction. The performance is fantastic. Just make sure to wipe.
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10.0
August 17, 2023
The traction freaking works. Dust doesn't gather often. I had no issues getting out and running or playing defence.
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8.0
July 21, 2023
The traction grips well on clean courts, but dust hampers the performance slightly.
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9.0
July 30, 2023
I was surprised with how well the traction performs.
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7.0
August 23, 2023
The traction feels average. It's not as consistent as other top performers, especially on dusty courts.
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8.0
August 31, 2023
The traction performance is solid. It's slightly below the top tier. Beware of dust.
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9.0
March 22, 2024
The traction performance is excellent on all court surfaces.
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Cushion of the Nike G.T. Jump 2:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.7 (ranks #8 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 10.0 (ranks #10 of 330)
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14
9 - Great
2
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0
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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10.0
July 24, 2023
The cushioning is the best feature. The impact protection is impressive and plush. It's also springy, especially under the forefoot.
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10.0
August 17, 2023
There's a ton of bounce, and it feels stable. It feels springy and trampoline-like. Look elsewhere if you need lots of court feel.
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10.0
July 21, 2023
The Jump Frame combined with the React under the heel and the forefoot Zoom Air makes it incredibly easy to get off the ground in this shoe. It's plenty bouncy too.
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10.0
July 30, 2023
The cushioning is the best I've ever felt on any basketball shoe. The energy return from the Zoom Air units is unreal, and the React foam is very comfortable.
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10.0
August 23, 2023
This shoe has a deluxe cushioning setup. It's bouncy and responsive while remaining comfortable, especially the React heel foam. It's a near-perfect combination.
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9.0
August 31, 2023
Nike's use of React, Zoom units, and the Jump Frame feels unreal underfoot. The bounce and comfort are ridiculous. This isn't the best setup for responsiveness and court feel, though.
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9.0
March 22, 2024
The cushion feels like Nike stuffed all their tech in it. This shoe is the best for impact protection.
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Materials of the Nike G.T. Jump 2:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.1 (ranks #172 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #78 of 330)
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9.0
July 24, 2023
The material quality is nothing special, but the shoe is comfortable, thin, and breathable. I like that there's no break-in time.
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8.0
August 17, 2023
There is an improvement in the materials this year. The upper feels softer.
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8.0
July 21, 2023
The uppers are a step forward. They're breathable while still being maximalist.
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8.0
July 30, 2023
The tongue feels nice, and the upper is breathable. The mesh is structured and padded well too.
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8.0
August 23, 2023
The materials are breathable and containing. They also don't feel plasticky.
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8.0
August 31, 2023
The materials are thin, and they conform to your feet well. It isn't the best quality, and I wish there were more padding.
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8.0
March 22, 2024
The materials feel nice. The assembly quality is good but the shoe is too heavy.
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Support of the Nike G.T. Jump 2:
Expert Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #140 of 330)
User Support Rating: 8.8 (ranks #114 of 330)
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9.5
July 24, 2023
The support is the second-best feature of the shoe. The straps and lacing eyelets draw you into the shoe, keeping you secure. The Jump Frame also provides lots of stability.
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9.0
August 17, 2023
The Jump Plate helps keep the Zoom bags feeling stable and secure. I had no worries playing in these. The lacing system also provides a solid lockdown.
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9.0
July 21, 2023
I love the lacing setup for lockdown. The Jump Frame is less laterally stable, but the support is still impressive.
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8.0
July 30, 2023
I had no issues with the support.
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9.0
August 23, 2023
The air bubbles around the ankle collar provide support throughout your movements. The construction also keeps you contained nicely.
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8.0
August 31, 2023
The materials roll over and aren't the best for support. It's adequate for me, though. I was good to go laterally.
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7.0
March 22, 2024
The lockdown is good, and the upper is supportive. However, the lack of lateral stability makes me feel unsafe.
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Fit of the Nike G.T. Jump 2:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.9 (ranks #268 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #108 of 330)
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8.5
July 24, 2023
I enjoy the height of the shoe. It feels less restrictive, and the fit feels 1-to-1.
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8.0
August 17, 2023
The upper materials and lacing system provide a customized fit.
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8.0
July 21, 2023
The fit holds its shape well, and I had no cramping in this shoe. These shoes are also tremendous for heel pain.
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8.0
July 30, 2023
Heel slip-in comfort is impressive.
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8.0
August 23, 2023
The shoe fits me well.
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8.0
August 31, 2023
The shoe fits me very well.
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7.0
March 22, 2024
The shoe fits me nicely if I don't use all the lace holes. Otherwise, I experienced some blisters.
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Durability of the Nike G.T. Jump 2:
User Durability Rating: 8.0 (ranks #230 of 330)
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Outdoor of the Nike G.T. Jump 2:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 20.0 (ranks #227 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #8 of 330)
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Fair (50%)
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no
July 24, 2023
The rubber is too pliable for outdoor use.
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fair
August 17, 2023
The rubber feels tough, but the pattern will wear out quickly.
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no
July 21, 2023
The tread is too narrow for prolonged outdoor use.
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fair
August 23, 2023
Durability seems okay for outdoors.
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no
August 31, 2023
I don't think the outsole is durable enough for outdoors.
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Width of the Nike G.T. Jump 2:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
8
slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
July 24, 2023
The forefoot is narrow. Go up half a size if you have a wide foot.
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slightly narrow
August 17, 2023
Go up half a size if you have wide feet.
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regularly wide
July 21, 2023
If you have a 2E foot and want a performance fit, go true to size. Otherwise, go up half a size.
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regularly wide
August 23, 2023
The width is average.
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slightly narrow
August 31, 2023
The forefoot is slightly narrow.
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Size of the Nike G.T. Jump 2:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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true to size
July 24, 2023
I went true to size.
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true to size
August 17, 2023
Very true to size.
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true to size
July 21, 2023
Go true to size if you have a narrow or medium foot.
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true to size
August 23, 2023
I recommend going true to size.
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½ size small
August 31, 2023
I went up half a size to get a solid fit.
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true to size
March 22, 2024
This pair runs perfectly true to size.
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