Nike Lebron 17 Low
Released 2/2020, Low Top, Lebron James,
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8.4
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
7.9
USER RATING
4 ratings
The low version of the Lebron 17 switches to React foam in the forefoot and Mesh materials in the upper
Best Suitable For:
A great choice for Lebron fans who prefer low-tops compared to Lebron's pretty bulky high-tops
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $169.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
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Sizing:
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Width:
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wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Lebron 17 Low | Nike KD 15 | Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 | Puma MB.01 Lo | Nike Lebron 20 | Under Armour Curry 11 | Add shoe | |
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Expert Rating | 8.4 | 9.0(0.6) | 8.9(0.5) | 8.9(0.5) | 8.8(0.4) | 8.7(0.3) | |
User Rating | 7.9 | 9.2(1.3) | 9.1(1.2) | 8.7(0.8) | 9.2(1.3) | 8.7(0.8) | |
Best Price | $169.99 | $112.97 $150 | $225 | $79.99 $120 | $179.97 $200 | $109.99 $160 | |
Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
Weight | 420g - 440g | 370g - 390g | NA | NA | 390g - 410g | NA |
Nike Lebron 17 Low Review
Pros:
Great traction even on dusty courts
Very good impact protection
Cons:
Stiff upper materials
Really hard to put on
Performance of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
The Lebron 17 Low departs significantly from the design of the original Lebron 17. But is it for the better?
The traction pattern remains largely unchanged but has additional ridges on the rubber which give you a little bit of added grip.
The Air Max cushioning in the heel is a little firmer and the React foam in the forefoot is also less bouncy than the original Zoom unit.
The upper material was changed from Battleknit to a pretty firm and not super premium-feeling Mesh.
Overall, the Lebon 17 Low is a solid performer but can't quite reach the performance of the high version.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Rating: 8.4 (ranks #172 of 334)
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8.4
March 7, 2020
$170 is a steep price but I don't think you will be disappointed if you pick up the Lebron 17 Low.
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8.4
March 7, 2020
The traction was really good and the cushioning was pretty damn nice. Overall, the Lebron 17 Low is a solid performer but probably not worth $170, especially considering the cheap upper materials.
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8.4
May 6, 2021
The Nike LeBron 17 Low is an impressive performing sneaker. The traction is excellent, and the materials do a good job of helping you feel supportive. The cushion is not as plush as the regular LeBron 17, but they do offer more stability.
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User Reviews of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
User Rating: 7.9 (ranks #282 of 334)
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7.8
January 18, 2022
Shoes were alright, it's just that FIT. It felt like my feet were bleeding. if you have even regular sized feet, don’t even try it on!! everything else was good. The shoe was very hard to get on, and laces felt like I wasn’t secure. overall ok hoop shoe if you want to get your foot squished like a stress ball.
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8.7
May 31, 2022
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Traction of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #104 of 334)
User Traction Rating: 8.0 (ranks #256 of 334)
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8.0
March 7, 2020
The traction was pretty good on clean courts and you will need to wipe only occasionally on dusty courts.
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10.0
March 7, 2020
I was really impressed! You stop on a dime on lateral cuts and linear movements and the rubber picks up almost no dust.
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9.0
May 6, 2021
There is more tread around the forefoot area of the shoe. It grips nicely and gets better the more you play in them.
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Cushion of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #195 of 334)
User Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #94 of 334)
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8.0
March 7, 2020
The giant Air Max unit in the heel feels a little firmer compared to the Lebron 17 High but still provides you with a lot of impact protection. The React in the forefoot is underwhelming and feels just like generic foam.
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9.0
March 7, 2020
The Air Max cushioning in the heel and the React foam in the forefoot provide you with crazy good impact protection but very little court feel.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The cushion is a lot stiffer compared to the regular LeBron 17. This offers more stability. The forefoot is also fairly bouncy after breaking them in.
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Materials of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #135 of 334)
User Materials Rating: 8.0 (ranks #233 of 334)
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9.0
March 7, 2020
The full-Mesh upper feels pretty nice and should be super durable.
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7.0
March 7, 2020
I didn't like the pretty stiff Mesh materials used on the upper.
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9.0
May 6, 2021
The mesh and leather upper do a good job of providing quality performance, especially when it comes to support.
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Support of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #209 of 334)
User Support Rating: 7.8 (ranks #277 of 334)
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9.0
March 7, 2020
Your heel is locked down and you have no side-to-side movement on the footbed.
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8.0
March 7, 2020
The upper materials are super supportive and provide great containment. The super-soft cushioning is pretty high-off-the-ground and feels a little unstable in the heel.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
It's a very supportive sneaker. The leather that wraps around the edge helps with lateral support and keeps your foot contained on the foot bed.
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Fit of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #255 of 334)
User Fit Rating: 7.0 (ranks #299 of 334)
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8.0
March 7, 2020
This is probably the hardest shoe to put on I've ever tested. I felt a little pinching pain on the lateral side of the forefoot. Other than that, the fit is really tight and your feet are very well-contained.
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8.0
March 7, 2020
The one-bootie upper fit my feet perfectly but it's pretty hard to put on.
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8.0
May 6, 2021
The shoe fits well, but it can get pretty snug in the forefoot area.
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Durability of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
User Durability Rating: 8.8 (ranks #109 of 334)
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Outdoor of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #206 of 334)
User Outdoor Rating: 62.5 (ranks #141 of 334)
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no
March 7, 2020
The rubber is super soft and frays easily - definitely don't play outdoors.
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fair
May 6, 2021
The rubber compound is very hard and it has deep grooves.
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Width of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
very narrow
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very narrow
March 7, 2020
The fit is really, really snug.
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slightly narrow
March 7, 2020
The overall fit is pretty narrow.
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regularly wide
May 6, 2021
It's better to try it on first if you have a wide foot since the forefoot is pretty snug.
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Size of the Nike Lebron 17 Low:
very small
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true to size
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½ size small
March 7, 2020
Go up half a size
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true to size
March 7, 2020
I went true to size and lengthwise I was really good.
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true to size
May 6, 2021
If you have a regular foot, true to size will work for you.
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