Nike AlphaDunk
Released 9/2019, High Top,
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7.5
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
7.8
USER RATING
1 ratings
Nike's successor to the popular Hyperdunk line is a very disappointing performance shoe
Best Suitable For:
Only works for slow, heavy big guys looking for support and impact protection
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $179.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
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heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike AlphaDunk |  New Balance Kawhi 2 |  Under Armour Curry 4 FloTro |  Under Armour Curry Spawn FloTro |  Air Jordan 38 |  Nike G.T. Jump 2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 7.5 | 8.3(0.8) | 8.7(1.2) | 8.4(0.9) | 8.6(1.1) | 8.6(1.1) | |
| User Rating | 7.8 | 8.9(1.1) | 8.9(1.1) | 8.5(0.7) | 9.0(1.2) | 8.8(1.0) | |
| Best Price | $179.99 | $159.99 | $87.99 $140 | $94.99 $130 | $80.97 $200 | $134.97 $180 | |
| Type of Cut | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | High Top | |
| Weight | 440g - 450g | 360g - 380g | 320g - 340g | NA | 390g - 410g | NA |
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Nike AlphaDunk Review
Pros:
Huge Air Zoom unit
Cons:
Horrible traction
Very bulky
Performance of the Nike AlphaDunk:
Is the Nike AlphaDunk a worthy successor to Nike's popular Hyperdunk line?
Unfortunately, the traction is absolutely horrendous - even on clean courts. Some reviewers didn't even want to play in these because they were afraid to hurt themselves!
The huge Nike Zoom unit in the forefoot provides a lot of bounce and impact protection but sacrifices court feel.
The upper material is very strong and supportive but doesn't feel great in-hand.
The Nike AlphDunk is a good fit for big guys looking for a shoe that feels like a tank. Quick and shifty players shouldn't buy this shoe because of the lacking traction and court feel.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike AlphaDunk:
Expert Rating: 7.5 (ranks #312 of 326)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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7.6
September 4, 2019
$180 is a huge price for an average performer like that. The traction is just too bad - I can't recommend the Nike AlphaDunk.
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7.5
September 16, 2019
The Nike AlphaDunk is not a good performance basketball shoe! This shoe is way too bulky and the traction is horrible. I can only recommend this shoe to slow and heavy big guys.
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7.4
September 4, 2019
No! Don't get it! Especially for $180, this is a no go. The traction was just horrible and I don't like the aesthetics either.
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User Reviews of the Nike AlphaDunk:
User Rating: 7.8 (ranks #282 of 326)
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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7.8
November 8, 2022
In conclusion, pretty good shoe, it's definitely NOT for outdoors especially rough ones. Picks up pretty a lot of dust you need to clean it often. It's very bulky and chunky so It's probably not for shifty players, more for big men. overall 7.8/10
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Traction of the Nike AlphaDunk:
Expert Traction Rating: 5.0 (ranks #325 of 326)
User Traction Rating: 5.0 (ranks #302 of 326)
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5.0
September 4, 2019
I've played over two weeks in the AlphaDunk and the traction is just really bad and picks up a lot of dust.
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5.0
September 16, 2019
The traction is worse than horrible! I really didn't want to play in these because I was afraid of hurting myself.
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5.0
September 4, 2019
On clean courts the traction is good but I experienced a little bit of sliding on straight movements. On dusty courts, this shoe sucks!
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Cushion of the Nike AlphaDunk:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #192 of 326)
User Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #233 of 326)
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7 - Average
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5 - Poor
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8.0
September 4, 2019
The cushion is really nice and bouncy, but you lose a little bit of court feel. If you are looking for impact protection, this shoe has you covered!
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8.0
September 16, 2019
Double-stacked Zoom in the heel and a huge Zoom Air unit in the forefoot. I would have preferred more court feel and heel-to-toe transition.
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9.0
September 4, 2019
The extremely large forefoot Zoom unit is super bouncy and feels really comfortable. Great impact protection, okay responsiveness, but you don't get a lot of court feel.
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Materials of the Nike AlphaDunk:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #229 of 326)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #231 of 326)
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8.0
September 4, 2019
The upper material is comparable to the Battleknit of the Lebron 16. The upper is TPU-coated which delivers a lot of support but feels a little rough.
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8.0
September 16, 2019
The Flyknit upper material feels a little harder and plasticky than the Battleknit from the Lebron 16. On-foot the materials are comfortable and supportive.
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8.0
September 4, 2019
I don't like the way the "bubbly" Flyknit looks and feels in-hand, but it's soft and conforms nicely to your feet.
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Support of the Nike AlphaDunk:
Expert Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #207 of 326)
User Support Rating: 8.0 (ranks #255 of 326)
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9.0
September 4, 2019
The support is just fine: no heel slippage, no side-to-side movements on the footbed, and a ton of torsional rigidity and stability.
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8.0
September 16, 2019
Lockdown and support are great, but mobility and stability were not good at all for me. It was just too bulky for me.
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8.0
September 4, 2019
Good ankle support and lockdown, but I did feel my foot hitting the outside material on lateral movements.
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Fit of the Nike AlphaDunk:
Expert Fit Rating: 7.5 (ranks #301 of 326)
User Fit Rating: 6.0 (ranks #302 of 326)
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8.0
September 4, 2019
The fit is pretty good, but the shoe can be a little tough to get on.
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7.0
September 4, 2019
The fit was pretty roomy in the midfoot and the lacing system didn't allow me to lace it more tightly. Other than that, the fit was good.
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Durability of the Nike AlphaDunk:
User Durability Rating: 9.0 (ranks #65 of 326)
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1
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Nike AlphaDunk:
Expert Outdoor Rating: NA
User Outdoor Rating: NA
Good (100%)
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Fair (50%)
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Bad (0%)
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No expert reviews for this category so far.
Width of the Nike AlphaDunk:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
2
slightly wide
2
very wide
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regularly wide
September 4, 2019
Unless you have really wide feet, you will be okay.
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slightly wide
September 16, 2019
A little bit roomy overall.
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regularly wide
September 4, 2019
Not crazy wide or narrow.
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Size of the Nike AlphaDunk:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
4
slightly long
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very long
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true to size
September 4, 2019
Runs true to size.
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true to size
September 16, 2019
Fits perfectly lengthwise.
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true to size
September 4, 2019
Go true to size.
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