Jordan Luka 1
Released 7/2022, Low Top, Luka Doncic,
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8.5
EXPERT RATING
11 reviews
8.9
USER RATING
73 ratings
The Jordan Luka 1 offers fantastic traction and tons of lateral support.
Best Suitable For:
Recommended for players that use a lot of side steps and other lateral movements.
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Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $109.99
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Jordan Luka 1 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  Nike KD 15 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Gen |  Under Armour Curry 12 | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.5 | 8.5(0.0) | 8.7(0.2) | 9.0(0.5) | 8.7(0.2) | 8.5(0.0) | |
| User Rating | 8.9 | 9.5(0.6) | 9.1(0.2) | 9.2(0.3) | 9.0(0.1) | 8.9(0.0) | |
| Best Price | $109.99 | $89.98 $120 | $119.99 | $112.97 $150 | $82.97 $160 | $139.99 $150 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 360g - 380g | NA | 350g - 360g | 370g - 390g | 350g - 360g | NA |
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Jordan Luka 1 Review
Pros:
The traction bites hard
Offers plenty of support
Cons:
Materials aren't the most breathable
Performance of the Jordan Luka 1:
Luka Doncic's first signature shoe with Jordan Brand delivers an outstanding traction experience. It feels tacky and bites hard in all directions.
The use of Jordan Brand's new Formula 23 foam feels like an upgrade from React. Reviewers mention that the cushioning feels low-to-the-ground and responsive.
For support, the side pods and the unique shank plate implemented in the shoe keep you contained while also offering some bounce back.
Most reviewers agreed that the materials perform well and feel comfortable on your feet.
Overall, the Jordan Luka 1 is an admirable first entry into the signature shoe landscape for Luka Doncic.
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Expert Reviews of the Jordan Luka 1:
Expert Rating: 8.5 (ranks #122 of 330)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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9.4
August 4, 2022
The Jordan Luka 1 is as good as it gets. It is one of the best performance basketball shoes available right now. Traction, cushion, and support are all there.
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8.8
July 26, 2022
Luka Doncic's first signature shoe, the Jordan Luka 1, is a performance-first shoe. While they're newer and you're using them for intense play, they'll perform phenomenally.
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8.6
August 8, 2022
I really enjoyed playing in the Jordan Luka 1. The big drawback is that the cushioning could be better. Otherwise, it's a fantastic buy at retail because the traction is top-tier, and the support features perform well.
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8.5
July 26, 2022
The Jordan Luka 1 features a brand new cushion setup called Formula 23, and it feels fantastic under your feet. The traction also feels tacky, and the support is there. This shoe has all the makings of a solid performer.
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8.5
August 24, 2022
The Jordan Luka 1 is an excellent performer. Players who value traction, fit adaptability, and court feel will enjoy this shoe.
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8.5
September 15, 2022
The Jordan Luka 1 is definitively a shoe I can recommend for guards. It has top-tier traction and feels comfortable on foot. You can't expect much cushioning, though.
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8.5
October 16, 2022
The Jordan Luka 1 makes you feel shifty and agile, and it's the perfect shoe for guards. The traction, support, and lockdown are standout features.
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8.4
July 26, 2022
The Jordan Luka 1 is a stable hoop shoe that caters to players who prefer responsive performance. It offers extra support but isn't the bounciest.
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8.2
September 6, 2022
Overall, I enjoyed playing in the Jordan Luka 1. The support and lockdown feel comfortable with every move I made, and the materials are lightweight.
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8.2
October 10, 2022
The Jordan Luka 1 is a solid shoe for players who value stability. The traction is versatile, and the shoe is plenty supportive.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
I had a great time playing in the Jordan Luka 1 because of the traction. The shoe feels minimal and cozy, but the fit didn't work out for me.
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User Reviews of the Jordan Luka 1:
User Rating: 8.9 (ranks #94 of 330)
10 - Amazing
9
9 - Great
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8 - Good
18
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
8.8
April 3, 2023
Traction is one of the best of 2022-2023 and lateral stability is some of the best I’ve ever played in.
Cushion is very stiff but responsive. I wouldn’t rely on this as my sole pair, but I really enjoy these in my rotation for what they provide.
For colorways with white flywire, the flywire gets dirty really easily and is a little annoying to clean. I almost wish I would’ve gotten a different colorway.
If cushioning was a little softer this would be a near-perfect shoe. Still incredible!
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9.2
April 30, 2023
Great all around performer, especially for the low price. The traction is very grippy, but picks up dust quickly and the grooves, while hard and wide, are rather shallow, so unsure outside. Formula 23 foam was alright, stiff and caged, but also low to the ground and responsive. Support and Comfort was really good, the Flight Wire and Iso Plate kept my foot locked in and stable, while still being comfortable. The tongue and heel are very well padded, and kept me comfy. A must have shoe for sure.
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9.0
September 7, 2023
I really enjoyed playing in this shoe. It is light and breathable with great indoor traction and pretty good outdoor traction. I would highly recommend this shoe to a laterally quick guard seeking a bouncy and explosive shoe. Although the shoes features are effective, they are somewhat unconventional. For example, the cushioning, this feature is effective and one of my favorites it may be bothersome to people expecting Nike Zoom Air Tech. In conclusion, I totally recommend this shoe for a guard.
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8.2
January 15, 2023
I really like the design of these first of all. The traction definitely was good, however when you picked up a bit of dust it did kind of slip for me so just be sure to wipe. Cushion was kinda not good for me. What I like in cushion is good impact protection, a bit of bounce, and some responsiveness and some court feel. Impact protection was okay, my feet would hurt after wearing them for a little while. I never got to test out bounce unfortunately though however, it’s very responsive.
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9.2
February 5, 2023
I loved this shoe, it's better than the pg6 in my opinion, the traction is fucking amazing, cushion is worse than the pg6 but really responsive, I like a narrou fit so it was great for me, you feel very locked in, the support is better than the pg6, and I really like the materials but the pg6 are better, and it surprised me a lot on the durability, I only played outdoors with it so far and the traction is on perfect condition, amazing shoe for Point guards.
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Traction of the Jordan Luka 1:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.4 (ranks #32 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 9.2 (ranks #85 of 330)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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10.0
August 4, 2022
The traction was amazing. I had no issues whatsoever.
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10.0
July 26, 2022
The outsole tread is the best feature of the shoe. It offers tons of stopping power in all directions.
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9.0
August 8, 2022
This traction performs fantastically. It worked indoors, and dust didn't affect the performance much.
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9.0
July 26, 2022
The outsole feels extra grippy. The patterns are also multidirectional, which looks like they will perform nicely.
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9.0
August 24, 2022
The multi-directional traction pattern performs well. It covers all your movements and change of direction, even on dusty courts.
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10.0
September 15, 2022
The traction is top-tier and almost makes up for the lack of cushioning.
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9.0
October 16, 2022
After breaking in the traction, it performed incredibly. The only downside is that it attracts dust quickly.
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10.0
July 26, 2022
The traction pattern offers both linear and diagonal coverage. The shoe has one of the best traction setups I've tested recently.
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8.0
September 6, 2022
I found the traction to be average. It performed well on clean courts, but the performance was subpar on dusty courts.
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9.0
October 10, 2022
The traction is incredibly versatile, and it works on all courts.
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10.0
August 16, 2022
On a clean court, the traction is top-tier. It also holds up well on dustier settings.
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Cushion of the Jordan Luka 1:
Expert Cushion Rating: 7.9 (ranks #249 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #229 of 330)
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10.0
August 4, 2022
The shoe is comfortable straight out of the box. I didn't need to break the cushioning in before I felt the impact protection and bounce.
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9.0
July 26, 2022
Jordan Brand uses a new foam called Formula 23 inside a Phylon carrier for this shoe. The foam setup combined with the unique shank implementation provides plenty of explosiveness.
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7.0
August 8, 2022
The Formula 23 foam feels like Phylon with some elasticity. I didn't have much foot pain, but the shoe didn't feel explosive.
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9.0
July 26, 2022
Jordan Brand's new Formula 23 foam cushion instantly wowed me when I put the Luka 1s on. I think the implementation of the shoes cushioning is fascinating.
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8.0
August 24, 2022
You might be disappointed if you're looking for a Zoom Air experience. The cushioning is responsive, which I liked.
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7.0
September 15, 2022
I couldn't feel the Formula 23 cushioning, but the shoe does have a good court feel.
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8.0
October 16, 2022
The Formula 23 foam provides responsive support underfoot, but the foam isn't bouncy.
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8.0
July 26, 2022
The new Formula 23 foam looks like React but feels more like a gel-like foam featured in some Asics shoes. It's low-to-the-ground and responsive.
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7.0
September 6, 2022
The cushioning had no impact protection, but it was low-to-the-ground and responsive.
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7.0
October 10, 2022
I don't feel the difference between Formula 23 and other Phylon cushions. It's soft, but my foot sat too high on the midsole.
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7.0
August 16, 2022
Formula 23 is the foam used in the Jordan Luka 1. It's low to the ground and responsive, but there isn't much plushness.
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Materials of the Jordan Luka 1:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #125 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 8.5 (ranks #132 of 330)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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9.0
August 4, 2022
Ventilation was not a problem for me during play.
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9.0
July 26, 2022
The upper is a sock-liner upper with a three-piece tongue. The downside is the breathability, but the upside is the materials feel comfortable on your foot.
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7.5
August 8, 2022
The material setup is cheap feeling, but it performs great on the court.
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8.0
July 26, 2022
I'm not impressed with the textile materials used on the upper portion of the shoe. From a performance standpoint, they do feel like they will play amazingly.
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8.0
August 24, 2022
The upper is cheap and not high quality, but it's also lightweight.
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8.0
September 15, 2022
The laces feel low-quality to me, but it won't affect performance. The tongue felt comfortable, and I enjoyed how it fit. My only gripe is that I wish they included some more padding.
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8.0
October 16, 2022
The materials are lightweight and flexible. It just doesn't feel premium.
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8.0
July 26, 2022
Jordan Brand's Flightwire makes up the upper of the shoe, and it reminds me of the Cosmic Unity uppers.
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8.5
September 6, 2022
The materials feel lightweight and supportive.
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9.0
October 10, 2022
The upper is one of the best features of the shoe. It's supportive and contains my foot well. My only complaint is it doesn't hug my foot.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
Jordan uses Flightwire on the upper of the shoe. It's thin and supportive while also conforming to your feet nicely.
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Support of the Jordan Luka 1:
Expert Support Rating: 8.6 (ranks #124 of 330)
User Support Rating: 8.9 (ranks #107 of 330)
10 - Amazing
22
9 - Great
38
8 - Good
22
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
1
9.0
August 4, 2022
The ankle support was surprisingly good on this shoe, and the shoe is plenty stable. I felt the shoe held up well during all of my moves.
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8.0
July 26, 2022
The containment of the shoe performs well, and it feels plenty stable.
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9.5
August 8, 2022
The lacing setup draws your foot back into the heel cup, and combined with the Flightwire, it keeps you contained laterally.
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8.5
July 26, 2022
The support pieces on the side of the shoe make it strong from a torsional standpoint.
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8.5
August 24, 2022
The unconventional IsoPlate torsion system setup works well to keep you stable during movement. It provides torsional support and is flexible too.
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9.0
September 15, 2022
I had no issues with heel lockdown and felt supported in the shoe.
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9.0
October 16, 2022
My foot felt supported and contained within the shoe. The Isoplate also provides plenty of torsional support.
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8.0
July 26, 2022
The shoe offers maximum support when making side-steps and other lateral moves. I also had no heel slippage.
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9.5
September 6, 2022
The support and lockdown are my favourite aspects of the shoe. I felt locked down after every move I made.
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8.0
October 10, 2022
The Isoplate provides stability at the cost of flexibility in the forefoot.
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8.0
August 16, 2022
The material is very supportive. I had no issues with lateral containment.
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Fit of the Jordan Luka 1:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #152 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #61 of 330)
10 - Amazing
24
9 - Great
32
8 - Good
22
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
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9.0
August 4, 2022
The fit was perfect for my needs. It felt like a 1-to-1 fit.
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8.0
July 26, 2022
The materials of the shoe provide a comfortably padded and snug fit.
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10.0
August 8, 2022
I like having a 1-to-1 fit in my basketball shoes, and this shoe provided that. It fit me like a glove.
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8.0
July 26, 2022
Whatever size you typically wear will be fine for this shoe too.
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9.0
August 24, 2022
My favourite part of the shoe is its adaptable fit.
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8.0
October 16, 2022
The shoe ran a bit short length-wise, but I had plenty of wiggle room width-wise. The lacing helped me dial in the fit well.
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8.0
July 26, 2022
The shoe feels comfortable on your feet.
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8.0
September 6, 2022
There was nothing special about the fit, but that's not a bad thing.
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8.0
October 10, 2022
Some extra space in the midfoot and forefoot that feels uncomfortable, but it fits perfectly length-wise.
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7.0
August 16, 2022
The fit is not the best for me. The toe box is roomy, and there's more space in the forefoot than I would like.
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Durability of the Jordan Luka 1:
User Durability Rating: 8.8 (ranks #94 of 330)
10 - Amazing
18
9 - Great
18
8 - Good
17
7 - Average
5
6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Jordan Luka 1:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 30.0 (ranks #181 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 65.2 (ranks #128 of 330)
Good (100%)
20
Fair (50%)
23
Bad (0%)
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fair
July 26, 2022
I would recommend the PF versions if you're going to use these shoes outdoors.
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no
August 8, 2022
I would caution against using these shoes outdoors.
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fair
August 24, 2022
The translucent rubber doesn't look like it will last long outdoors.
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no
October 16, 2022
Don't take these shoes outdoors.
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fair
August 16, 2022
I don't think the traction will be too durable.
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Width of the Jordan Luka 1:
very narrow
1
slightly narrow
12
regular
48
slightly wide
15
very wide
2
regularly wide
July 26, 2022
The shoe fits well for wide-footers.
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regularly wide
August 8, 2022
Go up half a size if you have a wide foot.
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regularly wide
August 24, 2022
The shoe is accommodating in the mid and forefoot areas.
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regularly wide
July 26, 2022
Go half a size up if you're a wide-footer. The shoe accommodates wide foot shapes quite well.
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slightly wide
August 16, 2022
The shoe can accommodate slightly wide feet well.
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Size of the Jordan Luka 1:
very small
0
slightly small
8
true to size
61
slightly long
12
very long
1
true to size
August 4, 2022
The shoe is true to size.
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true to size
July 26, 2022
The shoe build is a bit wider, so narrow, medium, and wide-footers can go true to size.
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true to size
August 8, 2022
Go true to size if you have a regular foot shape.
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true to size
July 26, 2022
I would recommend going true to size.
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true to size
August 24, 2022
I went up half a size because I wear ankle braces. Go true to size if you have a narrow or regular foot.
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true to size
October 16, 2022
I went true to size.
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true to size
July 26, 2022
Go true to size if you're a regular footer.
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true to size
September 6, 2022
I went true to size.
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true to size
August 16, 2022
I went true to size, and the fit was fine.
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