Air Jordan 34
Released 10/2019, High Top, Michael Jordan,
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9.0
EXPERT RATING
9 reviews
9.2
USER RATING
22 ratings
The lightest Air Jordan ever is a great all-around performance basketball shoe
Best Suitable For:
A great option if you are looking for a light & stylish shoe with no real weaknesses
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $179.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
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Width:
narrow
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Air Jordan 34 |  Nike G.T. Jump 2 |  Air Jordan 38 |  Under Armour Curry 4 FloTro |  New Balance Kawhi 2 |  Under Armour Curry Spawn FloTro | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 9.0 | 8.6(0.4) | 8.6(0.4) | 8.7(0.3) | 8.3(0.7) | 8.4(0.6) | |
| User Rating | 9.2 | 8.8(0.4) | 9.0(0.2) | 8.9(0.3) | 8.9(0.3) | 8.5(0.7) | |
| Best Price | $179.99 | $134.97 $180 | $84.97 $200 | $130 $140 | $159.99 | $130 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | |
| Weight | 370g - 380g | NA | 390g - 410g | 320g - 340g | 360g - 380g | NA |
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Air Jordan 34 Review
Pros:
Super bouncy cushioning
Herringbone traction stops on a dime
Cons:
Expensive retail price
Performance of the Air Jordan 34:
With the XXXIV, Jordan Brand decided to take less inspiration from their retros and instead focus on providing a lightweight, top-notch performer. Did they succeed?
The traction of the AJ34 features a herringbone traction pattern that works well in all conditions.
The cushioning isn't as plush as in previous models, but it's also much less clunky and provides a fun, well-balanced ride.
The materials aren't super-premium, but they are flexible, lightweight and breathable.
Even though the AJ34 is much lighter than other Air Jordans, support and stability don't suffer because of the wide and stable base and the Eclipse plate in the midfoot.
Overall, the Air Jordan 34 is a great performer and by far the best Air Jordan since the AJ29!
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Expert Reviews of the Air Jordan 34:
Expert Rating: 9.0 (ranks #9 of 333)
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7 - Average
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9.4
September 19, 2019
This is the best Air Jordan game shoe since the Air Jordan XX9. They fit well, respond perfectly and the cushioning is amazing.
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9.2
November 13, 2019
The Air Jordan 34 is the highest-rated sneaker in the history of our youtube channel Perfect fit, perfect cushioning and near-perfect traction. It literally does everything well!
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9.0
September 26, 2019
I love playing in the AJ 34. This shoe feels like a Ferrari!
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9.0
November 6, 2019
This is the best performing Jordan model in the last few years - definitely worth the $180 price tag! This shoe is super fun to play in and should work for big guys as well as guards.
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9.0
December 17, 2019
The AJ 34 is a great all-around shoe that’s easy to recommend for anyone willing to pay its $180 price tag.
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9.0
May 7, 2021
I really liked the Jordan34. It's one of the best Jordan's in the signature line. The forefoot is bouncy, but remains responsive. They did a very good job with materials that are not only lightweight, but also supportive.
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8.8
November 16, 2019
Combining fantastic cushioning, great traction, and a streamlined look - the Air Jordan 34 is worthy of the GOAT.
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8.8
October 18, 2019
Finally, a new Jordan that does everything well and gets JB fans excited again! If you are looking for new hoops shoes, these are a safe bet because it performs well in every category, except price.
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8.8
November 16, 2019
The Jordan 34 is easily my favorite basketball sneaker of 2019! This shoe feels like a direct successor to my favorite shoe ever, the AJ 29.
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User Reviews of the Air Jordan 34:
User Rating: 9.2 (ranks #41 of 333)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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5 - Poor
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8.9
August 23, 2023
jordan 34 low (heritage), not the 34. foam isn’t the softest but still good impact protection if u landed well, forefoot unlocked zoom goes crazy! traction when it heats up and breaks in is super nice. XDR is super hard but the grooves and thin and far apart, some dust pickup. materials are thin. support is everything u need, double knot the laces tho cause the lockdown is better. quite a lot of dead space in the shoe, so when your running and turning around you can roll out
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9.9
February 3, 2022
The Air Jordan 34 is a true evolution of what the flight plate and unlocked zoom air tech originated from in the Air Jordan 28. Although the eclipse plate has a break-in period and the forefoot, bottom loaded unlocked zoom air is a bit muted; this shoe is catered to almost any position and foot type. This one of my favorite Air Jordan’s from the 2010 era as this and the Air Jordan 36 have the preferences I love in a basketball shoe
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8.8
October 25, 2021
The shoe is too good. The traction and cushion is amazing. However every once in a while, I found my self slipping. The materials and light and basic but the eyelet holes liked to rip on me. Not very Durable.
Support was great, maybe even too good. My ankles did not have the flexibility that I like compared with shoes like the KD14 and it rode a bit high. Near perfect shoe. If that and the KD14 was combined. A perfect shoe.
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8.4
November 8, 2022
I have loved the bouncy feeling when I put them on, makes me feel like I fly. Materials are pretty breathable, yet not the most comfy fit on top of the foot. Traction is great indoors. My main issue with the shoe is the interior stitched lining across the top of the toe box. It has given me blisters on my pinky toe every time I play in them. A great shoe for limited minutes, or not a crazy explosive playing style.
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9.0
January 23, 2022
I absolutely LOVE this shoe! There is really no flaws at all and it is an amazing performer. The traction, cushion, and support are all Top-Tier. The materials are minimal and pretty well ventilated, and even see through! But they can feel a little cheep in hand, overall they get the job done and get it done pretty well. If you’re willing to pay that hefty price tag, do it!
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Traction of the Air Jordan 34:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.2 (ranks #66 of 333)
User Traction Rating: 9.3 (ranks #72 of 333)
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9.5
September 19, 2019
Give it a little break-in time and the herringbone traction pattern will provide a stop-on-a-dime type of grip.
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9.0
November 13, 2019
The AJ34 has low-to-zero dust collection grips the floor really well.
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9.0
September 26, 2019
The traction is really good on clean courts. On dusty courts, you just need a slight wipe occasionally.
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10.0
November 6, 2019
The traction is amazing, especially after the break-in period. I didn't really experience any issues even on dusty courts. Probably the best traction on a Jordan model in a long time.
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9.0
December 17, 2019
The traction pattern sticks to a tried and true herringbone-based design which offers a secure and reassuring grip.
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9.0
May 7, 2021
After breaking them in, the traction improves a lot. They became grippier the more I played in them.
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9.5
November 16, 2019
On four different courts, dirty and clean, the 34 was sticky stuck.
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9.0
October 18, 2019
The thin, flexible, and slightly modified herringbone traction pattern works well on all floor conditions.
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9.0
November 16, 2019
I would give the tacky rubber and the herringbone traction pattern and A-. On some courts, I had to wipe from time to time, but usually, I was able to stop on a dime!
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Cushion of the Air Jordan 34:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.6 (ranks #15 of 333)
User Cushion Rating: 9.4 (ranks #45 of 333)
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10.0
September 19, 2019
This is the best Zoom Air experience I've ever had! The 10mm unit in the forefoot is springy and responsive and the 14mm Hex Zoom in the heel provides a lot of impact protection.
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10.0
November 13, 2019
The supersized unlocked Zoom bags in the forefoot and the heel provide you with great responsiveness, court feel, and impact protection.
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9.0
September 26, 2019
The cushioning feels incredible! The entire forefoot feels super bouncy and the heel-to-toe transition is nice and smooth. Heel compression and court feel could have been a little better.
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10.0
November 6, 2019
The Zoom unit in the forefoot is super nice: very bouncy and feels awesome.
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9.0
December 17, 2019
The Zoom bags combined with the Eclipse plate is a top-notch system that nails the court feel-to-impact protection ratio.
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10.0
May 7, 2021
There is a large Zoom unit in the forefoot complimented by Jordan brands eclipse plate to allow the cushion to expand that feels amazing. It's very responsive and extremely bouncy.
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9.5
November 16, 2019
This is the best unlocked Zoom experience since the AJ28.
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9.0
October 18, 2019
The Zoom cushioning isn't as plush as in other shoes, but if you want a very well-balanced and fun overall set up, you’ll really like these.
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10.0
November 16, 2019
The huge forefoot Zoom unit feels super springy. This is in the top-3 cushion setups that I've ever used!
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Materials of the Air Jordan 34:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #138 of 333)
User Materials Rating: 8.9 (ranks #72 of 333)
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9.0
September 19, 2019
The materials are not exactly premium, but they are lightweight, flexible and breathable.
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9.0
November 13, 2019
The overall Mesh construction is super breathable and lightweight but still feels supportive enough for a performance basketball shoe.
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9.0
September 26, 2019
The materials are lightweight and super breathable but don't feel very premium in-hand.
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8.0
November 6, 2019
The full Mesh upper doesn't feel very premium but works without a flaw and is super lightweight.
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8.0
May 7, 2021
The materials will vary depending on the colorway, but the mesh is durable and doesn't stretch much after wear.
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7.0
November 16, 2019
The materials are nice and get the job done, but they are nothing special.
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8.0
October 18, 2019
The upper materials look cheap but play fine. It's strong and flexible but looks somehow unfinished to me.
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8.0
November 16, 2019
The synthetic upper is very well ventilated and super lightweight. But some players might look for a more sturdy upper.
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Support of the Air Jordan 34:
Expert Support Rating: 8.8 (ranks #89 of 333)
User Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #83 of 333)
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9.5
September 19, 2019
The large heel counter provides exceptional lockdown and the Eclipse plate gives you just enough torsional rigidity. Even though this is the lightest Air Jordan so far, it's also one of the more supportive
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8.0
November 13, 2019
The support features are pretty standard but they come together really nicely with the great lacing system.
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9.0
September 26, 2019
There is no slippage on lateral cuts or in the heel. Overall, support is incredible!
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9.0
November 6, 2019
No heel slippage, no side-to-side movement on the footbed, and no lateral or linear instabilities. This shoe has you covered!
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9.0
December 17, 2019
Top-tier heel lockdown while not restricting your movements.
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9.0
May 7, 2021
The materials do a good job of providing extra support all around the shoe. The TPU plate also is great for stability. One of the best support systems offered on the market.
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9.0
November 16, 2019
Great lockdown and no side-to-side sliding off of the footbed.
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9.0
October 18, 2019
The Eclipse plate in the midfoot and the flat and wide base provide a ton of support and stability. The higher cut doesn't add much because the material is really thin and flexible.
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8.0
November 16, 2019
Your foot sits pretty high on the eclipse plate and the upper materials is very thin and could be a little more supportive.
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Fit of the Air Jordan 34:
Expert Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #25 of 333)
User Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #70 of 333)
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9.0
September 19, 2019
The traditional lacing system allows you to adjust the fit to your feet easily.
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10.0
November 13, 2019
The fit was perfect! The lacing system really conforms to your feet and the elastic padded tongue is super comfortable.
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8.0
November 6, 2019
Overall the fit is really good, but there is some dead space in the toe box area, especially if you really crank down the laces in the forefoot.
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9.0
December 17, 2019
Once laced, the AJ34 has the perfect balance of support and flexibility, while still being thin and unobtrusive.
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9.0
May 7, 2021
The fit is awesome and like the support, is one of the best available.
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9.0
November 16, 2019
After a few wears, the upper feels like an extension of your foot.
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Durability of the Air Jordan 34:
User Durability Rating: 8.4 (ranks #181 of 333)
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Outdoor of the Air Jordan 34:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #207 of 333)
User Outdoor Rating: 38.2 (ranks #235 of 333)
Good (100%)
2
Fair (50%)
11
Bad (0%)
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no
September 19, 2019
Because the rubber is pretty thin you may run into some durability issues outdoors.
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fair
November 13, 2019
The grooves aren't super deep and won't last forever.
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fair
September 26, 2019
Probably not the best option for outdoor use, but occasional use should be okay.
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no
November 16, 2019
I wouldn't use the AJ34 outdoors as the pattern is thin and the rubber is soft.
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Width of the Air Jordan 34:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
September 19, 2019
Even as a wide-footer I felt like this shoe was made for me.
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regularly wide
November 13, 2019
Regular.
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slightly narrow
September 26, 2019
Pretty snug in the toe area but conforms nicely to wider feet.
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regularly wide
November 6, 2019
I didn't have any problems as a slightly wide-footer.
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regularly wide
May 7, 2021
If you have a wide foot, you may want to go half a size up.
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slightly narrow
October 18, 2019
The shape of your toes will determine if you need to go a half size up.
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Size of the Air Jordan 34:
very small
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slightly small
7
true to size
21
slightly long
2
very long
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true to size
September 19, 2019
I went true to size and that is what I would recommend for most people.
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true to size
November 13, 2019
Go true to size.
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½ size large
September 26, 2019
Runs a little long. You can go down half a size if you have narrow feet, go true to size if you have regular to wide feet.
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true to size
November 6, 2019
Go true to size, even if you have slightly wide feet.
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true to size
May 7, 2021
I went true to size as a regular footer.
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½ size small
November 16, 2019
I had to go up a half size.
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true to size
October 18, 2019
I had my normal finger width of space at the toe box with true to size.
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true to size
November 16, 2019
Most people want to go true to size.
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