Nike Lebron 18 Low
Released 3/2021, Low Top, Lebron James,
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8.5
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
8.4
USER RATING
19 ratings
The LeBron 18 Low comes with a few upgrades over the regular LeBron 18 model.
Best Suitable For:
Great for forwards or centers who need a lot of impact protection.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $159.99
Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Lebron 18 Low |  Nike Cosmic Unity |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 10 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut |  Li-Ning Way of Wade All City 12 |  Nike Lebron 21 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.5 | 8.8(0.3) | 8.9(0.4) | 8.8(0.3) | 8.9(0.4) | 8.9(0.4) | |
| User Rating | 8.4 | 8.7(0.3) | 9.5(1.1) | 9.3(0.9) | 9.4(1.0) | 9.2(0.8) | |
| Best Price | $159.99 | $160 | $225 | $74.97 $170 | $149 | $111.97 $200 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 410g - 430g | 400g - 410g | 360g - 370g | 410g - 430g | NA | NA |
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Nike Lebron 18 Low Review
Pros:
Really bouncy cushion
Good containment and lockdown
Cons:
Inconsistent on dust
Bad court feel
Performance of the Nike Lebron 18 Low:
The traction on the LeBron 18 Low is basically inherited from the regular Lebron 18 but performs slightly better. It provides a consistent and hard stop but could do a little better on dust.
The cushion setup features React foam and an Air Max unit in the heel that makes for a very bouncy setup with nice impact protection but lacks responsiveness or court feel.
The Mesh materials are an upgrade over the regular Lebron 18 and perform well.
The fit is true to size and but slightly narrow, so wide footers should maybe go up half a size.
The support and lockdown are solid and do a great job but some reviewers had issues with lateral stability due to the high and soft cushioning.
Overall the LeBron 18 Low is a solid performer, especially for big guys who need a lot of impact protection!
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Lebron 18 Low:
Expert Rating: 8.5 (ranks #126 of 330)
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9 - Great
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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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8.6
June 21, 2021
Whether you’re a LeBron fan, a person who likes impact protection, or a newbie looking for a shoe that’ll get you started, I can definitely recommend these.
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8.4
March 26, 2021
The LeBron 18 Low retails for $160 and they are a pretty good performer. The materials could've been a bit better, but from a performance standpoint, they are really good.
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8.4
March 26, 2021
The LeBron 18 Low performs pretty well and I enjoyed playing in it. They will be in my rotation pretty loosely because I prefer other cushion setups, but overall these are solid.
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User Reviews of the Nike Lebron 18 Low:
User Rating: 8.4 (ranks #223 of 330)
10 - Amazing
1
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7
8 - Good
10
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.4
June 15, 2022
I like how it looks, it’s unique with the bugs bunny & marvin the martians motives, calm colorway, two different colors and the words of bugs bunny and marvin the martians on each airmax, but still cool for casual wear. It's bouncy, snug fit, but when I used it for the first time playing basketball my feet got blisters on the bottom of the inner ankle, maybe because it was new and still stiff, but after I used it many times it became more flexible and comfortable. Unfortunately it's a bit heavy.
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8.6
October 3, 2023
this traction is such pretty good at indoor and at the outdoor too
the cushion is ok
the bounce is so good too,
excelent shoes for a volleyball athlete
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8.4
December 9, 2022
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Traction of the Nike Lebron 18 Low:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.3 (ranks #219 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 7.9 (ranks #262 of 330)
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8 - Good
12
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
2
5 - Poor
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8.0
June 21, 2021
The traction was good on most days with only some minor slips that mostly happened when they were relatively new.
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8.0
March 26, 2021
These have basically the same outsole as the Lebron 18 and it works great on clean courts. When playing on mildly dusty courts, I slipped here and there and hard lateral movements weren't great.
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9.0
March 26, 2021
The traction performs very well, maybe even a bit better than the regular LeBron 18. I had a very consistent and hard stop when I tested them outdoors.
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Cushion of the Nike Lebron 18 Low:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.8 (ranks #114 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 9.1 (ranks #72 of 330)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
11
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.5
June 21, 2021
If you’re looking for a just-right plush, impact-protecting cushion, you’ll get it here.
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9.0
March 26, 2021
The full-length React midsole and the 270 Air unit are very nice with lots of impact protection and bounce. The only bad thing about this cushion setup is that there isn't a lot of court feel and responsiveness.
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8.0
March 26, 2021
The cushioning setup is crazy! The React felt really nice in the forefoot and the Air Max unit in the heel provides a ton of impact protection. The cushioning feels super comfortable but it's a little unstable and doesn't give you any court feel.
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Materials of the Nike Lebron 18 Low:
Expert Materials Rating: 7.8 (ranks #263 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 8.4 (ranks #156 of 330)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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7.5
June 21, 2021
We really should have gotten better quality materials for a shoe that’s priced at $160.
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8.0
March 26, 2021
The full-mesh upper doesn't feel great and is a little disappointing for this price point. Performance-wise it gets the job done well though and I can't complain. The Low version did a better job of keeping my foot on the footbed compared to the regular Lebron 18.
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8.0
March 26, 2021
The materials are really nice. Quality isn't the best, but the upper is thin and comfortable. They conformed to my foot well and are pretty supportive.
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Support of the Nike Lebron 18 Low:
Expert Support Rating: 8.5 (ranks #151 of 330)
User Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #200 of 330)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
8
8 - Good
9
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
8.5
June 21, 2021
The addition of small outriggers compared to the original Lebron 18 added lateral stability. Added fuse keeps your feet from rolling over, but the high off the ground Air Max unit feels a little wobbly.
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9.0
March 26, 2021
I had absolutely zero issues with support in this shoe. I had no heel slippage or side-to-side movement on the footbed. Lateral stability was solid as well. The support was an upgrade over the regular Lebron 18.
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8.0
March 26, 2021
I had no issues with lateral containment, but lateral stability wasn't the best. There is no outrigger and the Air Max unit caused some instability. Overall, the support is decent.
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Fit of the Nike Lebron 18 Low:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #49 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #249 of 330)
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9 - Great
4
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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1
9.5
June 21, 2021
The soft materials provided a snug and comfortable fit.
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8.0
March 26, 2021
Overall the fit is pretty good. There wasn't much dead space in the toe box and everywhere else was pretty snug.
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9.0
March 26, 2021
The fit is pretty snug and there isn't much dead space in the toe box. This was a great fit for me and it didn't stretch out at all.
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Durability of the Nike Lebron 18 Low:
User Durability Rating: 8.1 (ranks #220 of 330)
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5
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
4
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
1
Outdoor of the Nike Lebron 18 Low:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #131 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 44.7 (ranks #216 of 330)
Good (100%)
5
Fair (50%)
9
Bad (0%)
7
good
June 21, 2021
Durability is good even after playing exclusively on concrete.
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March 26, 2021
The outsole isn't durable enough for outdoor use.
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Width of the Nike Lebron 18 Low:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
6
regular
12
slightly wide
1
very wide
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slightly narrow
March 26, 2021
If you're a really wide footer I'd suggest going up half a size.
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slightly narrow
March 26, 2021
Width is slightly narrow.
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Size of the Nike Lebron 18 Low:
very small
0
slightly small
2
true to size
16
slightly long
3
very long
1
true to size
June 21, 2021
True to size for sure.
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true to size
March 26, 2021
These fit true to size.
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true to size
March 26, 2021
True to size fit me very well.
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