Jordan Zion 3
Released 10/2023, Low Top, Zion Williamson,
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8.0
EXPERT RATING
8 reviews
7.9
USER RATING
17 ratings
The Jordan Zion 3 is a switch-up in the Zion line. It has solid traction and impressive reinforced materials.
Best Suitable For:
The Zion 3 is best for heavier players with fast-paced play styles.
Price Comparison:
Available at 7 shops | Official Retail Price: $139.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
NA
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Jordan Zion 3 |  Jordan Why Not Zero.6 |  Puma Stewie 3 |  Jordan Luka 2 |  Jordan Tatum 2 |  Li-Ning Wade Shadow 5 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.0 | 7.9(0.1) | 8.0(0.0) | 8.3(0.3) | 7.7(0.3) | 8.0(0.0) | |
| User Rating | 7.9 | 8.5(0.6) | NA | 8.7(0.8) | 7.1(0.8) | 8.4(0.5) | |
| Best Price | $42.97 $140 | $109.99 $140 | $119.99 $125 | $59.97 $130 | $89.97 $125 | $119 $130 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | NA | 380g - 390g | NA | 390g - 410g | NA | NA |
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Jordan Zion 3 Review
Pros:
Reinforced materials
The midfoot flange provides extra stability
Cons:
Dust pickup on the traction
Feels stiff initially
Performance of the Jordan Zion 3:
Zion Williamson is on his third signature shoe with Jordan Brand, and this iteration takes a different approach to the support.
The traction performs well, especially indoors, but some reviewers mention that dust pickup is a flaw.
Jordan Brand uses a Formula 23 drop-in midsole. It feels soft and comfortable, but the tech specs could be better in a more traditional setup.
The upper gets reinforced with extra rubber and a TPU layer, providing additional support.
The midfoot and medial side flanges increase the shoe's stability. The padding around the heel also increases lockdown.
Reviewers agree that the fit is narrow and not meant for players with wide feet.
Overall, the Jordan Zion 3 plays well for stockier players who can take advantage of the stability features at a higher pace.
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Expert Reviews of the Jordan Zion 3:
Expert Rating: 8.0 (ranks #261 of 326)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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8.5
October 22, 2023
The Jordan Zion 3 provides enough stabilization for all positions. I love the cushioning, and the traction works as long as you wipe the dust.
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8.4
November 11, 2023
I love the Jordan Zion 3. Everything about the shoe is fantastic except for the narrow fit. The traction was solid, and this shoe has my favourite drop-in midsole.
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8.3
November 3, 2023
The Jordan Zion 3 is one of the best supportive low-top shoes. Jordan Brand knocked the drop-in midsole out of the park, too.
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8.2
October 25, 2023
The Jordan Zion 3 is a departure from his previous shoes. It's a minimal shoe that maintains the structure, but it's still heavy. The traction and outsole are the best features.
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8.0
October 28, 2023
The Jordan Zion 3 is made for stockier players who play with pace. All the features perform as intended, but there is a break in period.
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8.0
November 11, 2023
The Jordan Zion 3 is a minimal shoe with outstanding support and lockdown. I enjoy the drop-in midsole, but the shape and fit of the shoe are off.
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7.6
May 19, 2024
The Jordan Zion 3 didn't meet our expectations. The only upside is the cushioning. Jordan Brand takes a step back on this model.
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6.8
December 25, 2023
I'm disappointed with the Jordan Zion 3. The comfort is poor, and there's a lot of pinching because of the fit.
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User Reviews of the Jordan Zion 3:
User Rating: 7.9 (ranks #275 of 326)
10 - Amazing
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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8.4
February 27, 2024
Love cushioning as someone who always needs that cushioning it definitely helps a lot, the ankle support on this shoe is amazing. Two things I do hate about the shoe is the fit & grip, it's narrow & if you have wide feet I recommend going a size up, grip is terrible on a dusty non-hardwood court, once you get on a hardwood court the grip is okay. Recommend these to players that attack the rim a lot during games, if you jump a lot get them. I also use them for volleyball and I recommend them too
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8.3
November 17, 2023
I have skinny feet and this shoe fits me like a glove, it picks up a lot of dust but after a few wipes with your hand and youre good to go. It has a really grippy fit because of the insole (feels like its just grabbing your whole sock) and the support is amazing. It is a little bit tight on the first 3 hours but the second time i wore them they where really confortable.
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8.0
June 21, 2024
They are good shoes and if you are trying to get soemthing this is a good shoe overall. The fit is a bit tight but other wise it’s perfect if your trying to not roll your ankle
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7.2
February 22, 2024
WAY TOO NARROW and traction isn't great on dust. Cushion is awesome and super supportive but be prepared to go a full or even maybe 1 and 1/2 sizes up.
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6.6
August 1, 2024
Good shoe but the traction ruins them as well as the fit of the shoe because of how narrow they are.
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Traction of the Jordan Zion 3:
Expert Traction Rating: 7.9 (ranks #265 of 326)
User Traction Rating: 7.2 (ranks #294 of 326)
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8.0
October 22, 2023
Dust pickup is a flaw in the traction. The performance feels solid otherwise.
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9.0
November 11, 2023
The traction is impressive, especially on clean courts. It picks up dust quickly, but it's easy to wipe.
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7.5
November 3, 2023
The traction performs well on clean courts, but dust is a problem. I had to wipe every play to avoid slipping out.
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9.0
October 25, 2023
The outsole tread is my favourite part of the shoe. It grips well after about 5 minutes, and the forefoot feels better than the rearfoot.
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8.0
October 28, 2023
I don't think you'll have issues with the traction indoors. I didn't experience much sliding.
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7.0
November 11, 2023
The traction on clean courts has a solid bite, but the outsole picks up dust quickly. The performance is average overall.
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8.0
May 19, 2024
I had to wipe the outsole way too often on dusty courts. It performs well on clean courts, though.
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7.0
December 25, 2023
The traction on my pair was not consistent. The performance is below average.
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Cushion of the Jordan Zion 3:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #184 of 326)
User Cushion Rating: 8.9 (ranks #107 of 326)
10 - Amazing
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11
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2
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9.0
October 22, 2023
I love the drop-in midsole. The Formula 23 feels soft, and the forefoot Zoom feels bouncy.
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9.0
November 11, 2023
This shoe has one of my favourite drop-in midsoles. The Formula 23 is comfortable underfoot, and I appreciate the forefoot Zoom unit.
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8.5
November 3, 2023
The cushioning is a drop-in midsole. It feels nice underfoot, and I enjoy the Formula 23 foam. The Zoom bag feels springy, too.
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7.0
October 25, 2023
The drop-in midsole has a flexible shank and a chunky Zoom Air unit in the forefoot. It feels bouncy. I also enjoy the Formula 23 foam, but the tech specs translate to comfort instead of performance.
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8.0
October 28, 2023
The drop-in midsole is fit for heavier players. There's not much court feel, but the Zoom is impressive.
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8.0
November 11, 2023
I like the improvement of the Formula 23 foam. The drop-in midsole is plush and bouncy. It's also minimal and low to the ground.
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9.0
May 19, 2024
The drop-in midsole reminds me of the Kobe 11. The impact protection is impressive. I'm pleasantly surprised with the balance.
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8.0
December 25, 2023
The drop-in midsole is thick but flexible. It's one of the bright spots of the shoe.
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Materials of the Jordan Zion 3:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.8 (ranks #252 of 326)
User Materials Rating: 7.9 (ranks #250 of 326)
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8.0
October 22, 2023
The padding feels great. The materials are decent overall. My only concern is breathability.
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8.0
November 11, 2023
I like how the upper materials feel. The shoe feels thin and supportive. Ventilation could be better.
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8.5
November 3, 2023
I like the materials performance-wise, but the quality is nothing special.
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9.0
October 25, 2023
There's a lot of reinforcements to the upper. The materials are comfortable, too.
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8.0
October 28, 2023
The textile upper performs as expected. It's thin enough to move and thick enough to feel supportive.
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9.0
November 11, 2023
The upper materials feel supportive, and it doesn't stretch.
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6.0
May 19, 2024
The upper is flexible enough for free movement, but the side panels need a break-in period. The quality feels cheap, and the shoe makes weird noises.
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6.0
December 25, 2023
The materials are hard and stiff. The shoe didn't feel comfortable around my foot.
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Support of the Jordan Zion 3:
Expert Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #170 of 326)
User Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #180 of 326)
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9.0
October 22, 2023
The lockdown is tight and secure, especially when laced up. The support feels beefy, too. There's a lot of extra reinforcement.
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9.0
November 11, 2023
There are a lot of features to keep you contained laterally. The support and lockdown are solid. I had no issues with heel lockdown either.
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9.0
November 3, 2023
The heel counter is rigid and sturdy. The material also houses your feet within the shoe well. I love the outriggers, too.
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8.0
October 25, 2023
There's virtually no heel slippage. The medial and midfoot flanges also provide incredible stability.
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8.0
October 28, 2023
The lockdown feels good because of the snug fit. The extra reinforcements provide tons of support, but the shoe feels stiff.
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9.0
November 11, 2023
The overlays and lateral materials provide plenty of support and containment. The stability is pleasantly surprising, too.
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8.0
May 19, 2024
The lockdown is decent. The TPU elements offer plenty of containment despite the tightness.
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7.0
December 25, 2023
Support and stability take a step back from the Jordan Zion 2.
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Fit of the Jordan Zion 3:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.3 (ranks #310 of 326)
User Fit Rating: 7.3 (ranks #289 of 326)
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7.0
November 11, 2023
The fit felt weird. The length feels perfect, but the width is too narrow. It squeezes the side of my foot.
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8.0
November 3, 2023
The fit is incredibly snug and narrow.
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8.0
October 25, 2023
The fit works best for narrow feet. The reinforcements and shape make the fit cramp for wide-footers.
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8.0
October 28, 2023
Initially, the fit feels tight and snug. I enjoyed it after breaking in the shoe.
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7.0
November 11, 2023
The shoe feels narrow. The plastic on the lateral side hugs your foot too much.
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7.0
May 19, 2024
My foot felt nice in the shoe because of the textured drop-in midsole. The upper construction causes some discomfort. I had to experiment with the laces a lot for a good fit.
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6.0
December 25, 2023
I think the fit will turn down a lot of players. It feels tight and snug in the toe box, and the width causes pinching and soreness.
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Durability of the Jordan Zion 3:
User Durability Rating: 7.8 (ranks #258 of 326)
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Outdoor of the Jordan Zion 3:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #190 of 326)
User Outdoor Rating: 31.3 (ranks #248 of 326)
Good (100%)
0
Fair (50%)
7
Bad (0%)
5
fair
November 11, 2023
The rubber is good enough for outdoor play.
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fair
November 3, 2023
The materials seem durable enough for the outdoors, but the shoe is not meant for toe draggers.
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no
October 25, 2023
Keep these shoes indoors for better longevity.
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no
October 28, 2023
I recommend staying inside with these shoes.
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Width of the Jordan Zion 3:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
5
regular
0
slightly wide
1
very wide
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very narrow
November 11, 2023
This is one of the narrowest shoes.
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very narrow
November 3, 2023
These are one of the narrowest shoes.
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slightly narrow
October 25, 2023
Look elsewhere if you have wide feet because of the shoe's shape.
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very narrow
October 28, 2023
The forefoot is narrow. I don't recommend this shoe for wide-footers.
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very narrow
November 11, 2023
The width is very narrow.
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very narrow
December 25, 2023
The width is very narrow.
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Size of the Jordan Zion 3:
very small
2
slightly small
5
true to size
11
slightly long
4
very long
1
true to size
November 11, 2023
I went up half a size.
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½ size small
November 3, 2023
I went true to size, but I recommend going up half a size. The fit is too snug when going true to size.
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½ size small
October 25, 2023
Narrow feet can go true to size. Medium feet can go up half a size.
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true to size
October 28, 2023
The shoe fits true to size.
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true to size
May 19, 2024
I went with my standard size.
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true to size
December 25, 2023
I went true to size.
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