Jordan Zion 1
Released 5/2021, Mid Top, Zion Williamson,
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8.0
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
8.1
USER RATING
50 ratings
Zion's first signature shoe is a solid all-around performer.
Best Suitable For:
A very versatile shoe that will work for most players.
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Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $119.99
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Sizing:
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Width:
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Jordan Zion 1 |  Nike Sabrina 2 |  Nike G.T. Hustle 2 |  Nike GT Hustle 3 |  Puma MB.04 |  Nike Lebron Witness 8 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.0 | 8.5(0.5) | 8.1(0.1) | 8.4(0.4) | 8.0(0.0) | 7.7(0.3) | |
| User Rating | 8.1 | 9.2(1.1) | 8.7(0.6) | 8.7(0.6) | NA | 8.6(0.5) | |
| Best Price | $119.99 | $100 $130 | $94.97 $170 | $190 | $109.99 | $64.97 $110 | |
| Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | |
| Weight | 380g - 390g | NA | 330g - 350g | NA | NA | NA |
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Jordan Zion 1 Review
Pros:
Large outrigger & very supportive
Well balanced cushioning
Cons:
Materials feel a little cheap in hand
Padding on the tongue is a little lacking
Performance of the Jordan Zion 1:
At Duke, Zion Williamson once destroyed a shoe in-game when his foot ripped through the upper material. The Zion 1 comes with one of the most extreme lateral outriggers ever in a basketball shoe to prevent another accident like this.
The traction pattern is very sticky on clean courts, but is a little bit of a dust magnet and needs consistent wiping on dirty courts.
The cushioning is well-balanced with a soft foam midsole, Air Strobel, and forefoot Zoom unit. It's not overly bouncy but provides impact protection and feels very smooth when transitioning from heel to toe.
The materials are thin, soft, and get the job done but they definitely don't look or feel premium.
Overall, the Zion 1 is a solid and affordable first signature sneaker that works for all player types.
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Expert Reviews of the Jordan Zion 1:
Expert Rating: 8.0 (ranks #276 of 334)
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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5 - Poor
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8.5
June 14, 2021
The shoe very much feels like a budget model. There are certain aspects of the shoe that could have been done much better, but the mid-tier tech is what was put in the shoe instead.
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8.3
July 1, 2022
The Jordan Zion 1 is one of my favourite shoes. The cushioning is comfortable, and the lockdown and stability are solid.
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8.0
May 10, 2021
Every aspect of this shoe is solid. There is nothing amazing about this shoe, but there's nothing bad about it either. For $120 you get a solid first signature shoe that works for all types of players.
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8.0
May 18, 2021
If you want a comfortable shoe that provides a lot of bounce and protection, this is a great shoe to pick up. On the flip side, because the cushion is very bouncy, the shoe does feel a bit slow. Couple that with the traction not being the most consistent, this shoe may not be the best fit for everyone.
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8.0
January 22, 2022
The Jordan Zion 1 is a good place to start Zion's signature shoe line. This is a well-balanced performer.
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7.9
March 28, 2022
Overall, if you like a firmer cushion setup, I think you'll enjoy the Jordan Zion 1. The shoe is super supportive, and the rubber is solid enough that it could be a decent outdoor pair.
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7.8
May 13, 2021
The Zion 1 is a solid first signature shoe and was fun to play in. I just wish that they had used more premium materials.
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7.8
July 1, 2021
The Jordan Zion 1 provides a smooth ride that leads you into the extra bottom-loaded Zoom unit in the forefoot for some extra nice pop. However, its shortcomings are a bit too much to overcome. The fit is not versatile enough to accommodate more types of foot shapes and I experienced quite a bit of slipping with the traction and in the heel area of the shoe.
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User Reviews of the Jordan Zion 1:
User Rating: 8.1 (ranks #261 of 334)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
14
8 - Good
28
7 - Average
7
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
7.6
January 27, 2022
Shoe feels great on foot. Very light and responsive. Traction is pretty bad on a dusty court. I’m constantly wiping. On a clean court, it has a pretty good stop. This is for the translucent outsole, so the solid rubber might work better. The outsole piece protruding out the bottom provides great support, and the materials feel a little cheap but ventilated. Overall I would recommend this shoe to someone who doesn’t play ball seriously because it is solid for the price.
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8.4
June 21, 2022
The Zion 1 is a decent all-around option, a good budget option (on discount) for players looking for a cushiony and supportive shoe. Traction is inconsistent especially on dust, but lateral support is great, as is the cushion, especially in the forefoot. Materials are pretty solid, are light and breathable, but the tongue padding is a little disappointing. I would suggest this shoe for bigger guys who (like Zion), need lateral stability and cushioning.
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8.7
December 18, 2022
I got the Zions in January of 2022 and I am just starting to grow out of them, I have only been using them on outdoor courts and the occasional indoor courts, but these have been amazing for me, the durability has been amazing, I have just found the first tiny hole in the side of the shoe just before the midsole and it been because the of the glue, the grip is still amazing (the shoes are almost bald), cushioning has been amazing aswell.
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7.9
January 20, 2024
This ones is in my rotation right now. Frankly speaking it's really god option for 60$ but not for 110$. This pair collects dust better than vacuum cleaner, but on the clean surface their traction is gourgeous... If you want to buy this ones get ready for sweaty feets because this pair have no vent. Cushion isn't as good how it seems to be. Supportiveness is one of the best i tried.
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8.6
November 3, 2022
I really like playing in these shoes, the traction and extra ankle support really gives me confidence that I won't suffer an injury when I'm making hard turns, the cushioning is also great, it absorbs a lot of shock when hitting the ground after a rebound, but the shoe does pick up a lot of dust quickly, I'd recommend this shoe for centers/wings.
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Traction of the Jordan Zion 1:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.6 (ranks #295 of 334)
User Traction Rating: 7.7 (ranks #282 of 334)
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6
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23
7 - Average
14
6 - Subpar
10
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8.0
July 1, 2022
I had no issues with traction on clean courts. It can occasionally slip on dusty courts.
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8.0
May 10, 2021
The herringbone traction pattern allowed me to change directions easily.
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6.0
May 18, 2021
It's not very nice indoors. On dusty court, you're going to need to wipe a lot because of the dust pickup. Even on clean courts, I slipped out a lot.
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8.0
January 22, 2022
The traction pattern is really solid. I think it's a good setup.
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8.0
March 28, 2022
I would say the traction is decent, at best. They weren't great but held up for the most part.
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8.0
May 13, 2021
On a clean court, the translucent rubber will stop on a dime. On dusty courts, you will need to wipe from time to time.
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7.0
July 1, 2021
I had a pair with an entirely translucent outsole and it picked up a lot of dust. It caused me to slip quite a bit whenever I tried to plant my foot hard on a lot of movements.
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Cushion of the Jordan Zion 1:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.4 (ranks #178 of 334)
User Cushion Rating: 8.4 (ranks #180 of 334)
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9 - Great
18
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23
7 - Average
6
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0
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2
8.0
June 14, 2021
This Air Strobel unit doesn't feel quite as nice as the Zoom unit in the KD 14 but feels nice regardless.
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9.0
July 1, 2022
The insole feels incredibly comfortable, and the Air Zoom Strobel is bouncy.
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8.0
May 10, 2021
The cushioning setup is solid considering the affordable retail price. The Air Strobel gives you a cloudlike feel when you slip on the shoe but the forefoot Zoom unit felt pretty dead and didn't provide a lot of bounce.
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9.0
May 18, 2021
The full-length phylon, Air Strobel, and Zoom unit in the forefoot all combine to make the shoe feel very bouncy. The shoe also provides plenty of impact protection, but it doesn't feel very responsive.
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9.0
January 22, 2022
The shoe excels in the cushioning department. It feels springy as soon as you put them on.
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7.5
March 28, 2022
There is an Air Strobel unit with a Zoom Air unit underneath the forefoot. I couldn't feel the Zoom Air unit at all. Overall, the setup felt firm.
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8.0
May 13, 2021
The full-length Phylon midsole with an Air Strobel and a Zoom unit in the forefoot feels very smooth, gives you good impact protection but isn't crazy bouncy.
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9.0
July 1, 2021
The full-length Air Strobel board feels cloud-like which is incredible for the price that the Zion comes in at.
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Materials of the Jordan Zion 1:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.5 (ranks #300 of 334)
User Materials Rating: 7.8 (ranks #265 of 334)
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11
8 - Good
20
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
3
8.0
July 1, 2022
The materials feel cheap, and the durability doesn't look the best. It doesn't affect the performance, though.
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8.0
May 10, 2021
The materials make the shoe light, strong, and durable. The tongue is a little bit too thin for my liking.
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8.0
May 18, 2021
There is no break-in time because the shoe is made of very minimal materials. However, they aren't the best in terms of quality.
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7.0
January 22, 2022
Most of the upper are made of fuse and textiles, and they feel like this is where Jordan Brand cut costs.
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7.5
March 28, 2022
Screen mesh and synthetic materials make up the majority of the shoe. The materials feel cheap, but they are breathable.
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6.0
May 13, 2021
The materials are very, very basic with cheap-feeling Mesh and Fuse overlays for added durability. In terms of performance, they get the job done, however.
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8.0
July 1, 2021
The materials are almost identical to those that can be found on the Jordan 34. With the lower price point of the ZIon, the materials make a lot of sense.
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Support of the Jordan Zion 1:
Expert Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #152 of 334)
User Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #191 of 334)
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1
9.0
June 14, 2021
The shoe has quite a wide base to provide extra lateral support and stability.
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8.0
July 1, 2022
The exaggerated outrigger is one of my favourite features on the shoe. The forefoot is wide, and the shoe has solid stability.
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9.0
May 10, 2021
The massive outrigger gives you a lot of stability on cuts and the lockdown keeps your feet in place when changing directions.
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8.0
May 18, 2021
I had no issues with support and lockdown. The bottom two lace loops provide a bit of extra support with lateral movements. My only concern is the shoe feels very low and not tight around the ankle.
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8.0
January 22, 2022
The lateral side of the shoe helps contain your foot on hard side-to-side movements.
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9.0
March 28, 2022
One of the strong suits of the shoe is the support. The shoe is fantastic at preventing you from rolling over.
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9.0
May 13, 2021
The internal heel counter is very stiff, rigid, and keeps your heel locked down. I had no side-to-side movement on the footbed and the wide base provides a lot of stability.
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8.0
July 1, 2021
I felt insecure in both the heel and the forefoot area. However, the shoe is saved by the midfoot feeling very locked in and the larger-than-average outrigger.
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Fit of the Jordan Zion 1:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.9 (ranks #277 of 334)
User Fit Rating: 7.9 (ranks #272 of 334)
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9 - Great
13
8 - Good
20
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
2
8.0
May 10, 2021
This is not the most comfortable shoe ever, but I never experienced any pain either.
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9.0
May 18, 2021
If you like a bit of extra length in your shoe, you could go up half a size.
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8.0
January 22, 2022
These have close to a 1-to-1 fit but are a bit more on the snug side when it comes to space in the forefoot area.
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7.5
March 28, 2022
The shoe fits well for the most part, but I did have some rubbing in the forefoot area. It wasn't sloppy, and I did feel locked into the shoe.
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8.0
May 13, 2021
Overall the fit is pretty good and the materials hug your feet nicely. There is some excess space in the toe box and there is some bubbling if you tie them tightly.
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7.0
July 1, 2021
The length of the Jordan Zion 1 is longer than expected. They fit quite long.
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Durability of the Jordan Zion 1:
User Durability Rating: 8.0 (ranks #242 of 334)
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7
9 - Great
11
8 - Good
14
7 - Average
10
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
5
Outdoor of the Jordan Zion 1:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 83.3 (ranks #53 of 334)
User Outdoor Rating: 74.4 (ranks #101 of 334)
Good (100%)
24
Fair (50%)
15
Bad (0%)
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good
May 10, 2021
The outsole seems to be pretty hard and durable and should work well outdoors.
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good
May 18, 2021
The grooves are thick and the rubber is hard. The durability seems good enough for playing outdoors.
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fair
March 28, 2022
The rubber feels hard, and it might perform well outdoors.
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Width of the Jordan Zion 1:
very narrow
4
slightly narrow
16
regular
27
slightly wide
7
very wide
2
slightly narrow
June 14, 2021
It's fairly narrow and snug in the forefoot area.
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slightly narrow
May 10, 2021
Slightly narrow at first.
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regularly wide
May 18, 2021
The materials break in quite a bit, so you should be fine going true to size.
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regularly wide
January 22, 2022
If you have wider feet, maybe test going half size up.
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slightly narrow
March 28, 2022
The shoe feels narrow.
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regularly wide
July 1, 2021
It has a normal midfoot in terms of width, but even if you have a slightly wide fit, you still might want to go down because of the extra length.
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Size of the Jordan Zion 1:
very small
2
slightly small
9
true to size
40
slightly long
5
very long
1
true to size
June 14, 2021
The Zion 1 has a snug fit even though I went true to size.
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true to size
May 10, 2021
The Zion 1 runs true to size for me.
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true to size
May 18, 2021
I went true to size and it felt pretty damn good.
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true to size
January 22, 2022
I went true to size and had no issues.
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true to size
March 28, 2022
I did go true to size.
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true to size
May 13, 2021
I went true to size as a slightly wide-footer and felt perfectly fine.
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½ size large
July 1, 2021
I recommend going half a size down if you have a narrow foot caused by the length of the shoe.
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