Same here. I bought the purple/blue as soon as it came out. I didn't even realize they were the amped version. I don't play as much as I want so I'm gonna stick with the regular nxxt Gens.
8 months later, I copped them for 60 on sale. Good shoe. Almost wrote it off because of how mf stiff everything was before break-in. But they do become insanely more forgiving.
I have the white colorway and I think the shoes aren’t bad . They just don’t play light weight or fast . Ankle padding is a1 and I think once you break in the cushion it’ll be nice
I actually got the NXXT Gen because i needed an every day wear shoe that looked great...never got them for play. but the traction and durability of the outsole over a few months held up so well that now they are my hoop shoe! I am like 120 and 5'6 and eternally the fastest guy on the court for adult pickup and these allow me to embrace the natural off-the-ball movement and speed that I have. But they are also extremely durable and I have never felt uncomfortable making any movement in them. My first low tops and now I am hooked.
I have both nxxt gens and the 21s. I prefer the regular nxxt gen by far the most. Imo they are the best everyday basketball shoe. The 21 is definitely a better bball shoe.
My daughter loved these but the right shoes toe box separated from the outsole. So we bought another pair of the same colorway because she liked them so much. After about 3 weeks the right shoe did the exact same thing.
Thought they need break in period. Played them and good to go. No pinching, traction is top tier, protection one of the best, cushion is soft. 9/10 for me.
Yoooo, I would love to see a review on the new hardens whenever they come out and u have em. They seem really great and honestly I would get em lookswise alone lol
@@FootDoctorZach In the Lebron 21 review you gave them a 5/5 for bounce and 4.5/5 for shock absorption. Like you said basically the same thing lol, just wondering if there was a difference you noticed. Thanks for all your reviews...I'm a big fan of all your content as a fellow shoe nerd. Every time you make a new video I'm excited for your insights!
Loved it, great video! When New Balance Kawhi 4 comes out you should totally make a video on them! Would love to see it! Also, anyone know what McClung wore in the dunk contest?
If anyone know or foot doctor can answer, how durable is the traction for outdoor use compares to the Fresh Foam BBv2? Generally which is a better shoe for traction durability and impact protection? Thanks
I recently ordered these my Nike , but the front part isn’t the shine material as shown on this video , Are there two diff material types for this same shoes ?
I heard from a couple of youtubers and a nike employee that the midsole phylon?(cushlon?) foam was changed to be a bit more softer than the original NXXT Gen. Is it true?
No because that’s not accurate - we know this from cadaver studies of humans prior to closed shoe gear- plenty of great textbooks and articles on the subject if you are interested.
It really seems like at this point, the Lebron 20, NXXT Gen, 21, and NXXT Gen AMPD are all just 4 versions of the same shoe. Tech features and soles are near identical. Really just variations of uppers, personally my favorite is the 20, but I definitely can see why some people would like the NXXT Gen for lighter weight or the 21 for some extra stability. The AMPD, Im not really seeing the appeal to purchase them over one of the other 3.
Is it really worth $229 ?? It just cost too much coz of the name right? I could have bought it if its $150 or less. OVERPRICING is the name of the game for NIKE's.
you should checkout the initial release of the AMPD version. the design and colors it's a based off of lebrons original air zoom generation (which was only retro'd once i believe and was really limited release) so i'd consider the AMPD version almost a spiritual successor the AZG
If anybody's concerned about the grip of these, don't be. I wear these to work and I work in a chemical factory around artificial. Graphite it's slippery as hell. These shoes I wear so I can walk down the hall. Nothing else with grip. I never wiped them off at all and I don't ever slip
@@quintariosmith990 I work in a chemical factory. It's a long way to each department, usually I have to walk about 25 to 30,000 steps a day 15,000 on a light day.
I think FDZ has done that review. It would've been around the end of the 2022 season when Curry wore the Curry 4 Flotros in Game 6 against the Celtics.
The doc sounds like he is breathing heavy in parts of this video. I’d go WoW all day right now over Nike in a lot of shoes. I’m looking forward to the Tatum 2 (was at all star weekend and my son tried them on and worried about grip on a dusty court.)
@@FootDoctorZach I understand! I’m in the same boat as you. Absolutely love the breakdowns! Thank you for doing this for us all! I have been able to get back on the court because of shoes that help my knees and ankles!
To all who read this message. I need your honest opinion guys. I’ve been wearing 20s all this time because it suits me a lot. I got two of them because its really great. But its time for me to have a new one. Can you guys recommend me, which one should i take, the 21 or ampd? I love the ampd colorway but some people said 21 is much better.
@sholehwibowo740 my honest opinion is the original Nxxt Gen. The 21 ankle collar kinda digs into my ankle and the Ampd it basically the Nexxt Gen but not as breathable. But I'd say 21 ultimately if you had to choose
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Bro should i go with these for outdoor court?
Unrelated question, was this video filmed in Burnsville?
I loved Nxxt gen so light and comfortable.
So comfortable
What changed then? Since you said loved
@Jolz0 I think its because the 21s are out now so he doesn't use them anymore or he has new shoes
love the more personal intro doc!
AMPD gives better containment but original nxxt gen is just noticeably lighter so i like the original nxxt gen more
Same here. I bought the purple/blue as soon as it came out. I didn't even realize they were the amped version. I don't play as much as I want so I'm gonna stick with the regular nxxt Gens.
8 months later, I copped them for 60 on sale. Good shoe. Almost wrote it off because of how mf stiff everything was before break-in. But they do become insanely more forgiving.
I have the white colorway and I think the shoes aren’t bad . They just don’t play light weight or fast . Ankle padding is a1 and I think once you break in the cushion it’ll be nice
I actually got the NXXT Gen because i needed an every day wear shoe that looked great...never got them for play. but the traction and durability of the outsole over a few months held up so well that now they are my hoop shoe! I am like 120 and 5'6 and eternally the fastest guy on the court for adult pickup and these allow me to embrace the natural off-the-ball movement and speed that I have. But they are also extremely durable and I have never felt uncomfortable making any movement in them. My first low tops and now I am hooked.
These are more mids in my opinion, but I agree with everything you say, trying to get them on sale so fingers crossed 💪
I have both nxxt gens and the 21s. I prefer the regular nxxt gen by far the most. Imo they are the best everyday basketball shoe. The 21 is definitely a better bball shoe.
I figured you were playing at a library, the way you were whispering into the microphone.
Man, I miss playing basketball.
Take care all!
My daughter loved these but the right shoes toe box separated from the outsole. So we bought another pair of the same colorway because she liked them so much. After about 3 weeks the right shoe did the exact same thing.
I got my Lebron exchange too much ago. For like 69 bucks on a sale. I cannot take them off. They're so damn comfortable
Phenomenal review
Hey thanks for the vid❤
Could you do a review of the li ning speed 10?
Thought they need break in period. Played them and good to go. No pinching, traction is top tier, protection one of the best, cushion is soft. 9/10 for me.
Thanks for your insight
Hey Zach good vid!
Can you do a review on the adidas crazy 8?
I got the all white colorway for $40. Gonna try them soon
I'm curious why you claim it has a full bed of Cushlon. Nike's product page doesn't say anything about the foam other than being soft.
love your vids! can you do a review on the Harden vol 8 next?
Hi. I'm always watching you. Thank you
I have a question, what does AMPD stand for?
i think its just AMPED without the E
Amplified
Yoooo, I would love to see a review on the new hardens whenever they come out and u have em. They seem really great and honestly I would get em lookswise alone lol
My son has them , best shoes ever for him has a guard in his basketball team
Got the First Game colorway for like 95$ here in Malaysia! Super steal.
Super cool might cop
damn u so early
Same here, once it breaks in , it gets better 👍👍
I had to return these for they were so tight on my feet. I felt like the nxxt gens were more comfortable
Do the Curry Splash '24, Doc! I heard it is one of the budget Currys and fits well with wide feet 🤔
All the new Adidas shoes unveild at all star
Personally nexxt gen would be my choice still, only thing i dont like uppers are kind of impossible to clean and the sole does not really last so long
Do you can do a review about the Harden vol 8 please 🙏🏻🔥?
Any reason why these get a higher score for impact protection vs the Lebron 21? And doesn't the NxxtGen/AMPD use Phylon instead of Cushlon?
The shock absorption category? They were both the same- and theres so much Zoom in the shoe the foam, to me doesn't matter really
@@FootDoctorZach In the Lebron 21 review you gave them a 5/5 for bounce and 4.5/5 for shock absorption. Like you said basically the same thing lol, just wondering if there was a difference you noticed.
Thanks for all your reviews...I'm a big fan of all your content as a fellow shoe nerd. Every time you make a new video I'm excited for your insights!
I missed the end credits. Any hints for what's next in the sneakerverse?
It was in a few earlier videos leading up to this one...a bit of a team-up video in a sense
Hello Doc
I really like your work, amazing job, I’m huge fan ,
Could you please make a review of the lebrons 16 low
Thanks
Loved it, great video!
When New Balance Kawhi 4 comes out you should totally make a video on them! Would love to see it!
Also, anyone know what McClung wore in the dunk contest?
pro rise nitro
Thought it was the all pro nitro
@@isaaccouch6238 intresting! Never heard of it
@@gideon9862 same tbh but i took a second look and it doesn't really match up
@@gideon9862 i think your right
If anyone know or foot doctor can answer, how durable is the traction for outdoor use compares to the Fresh Foam BBv2?
Generally which is a better shoe for traction durability and impact protection?
Thanks
I got this colourway, but in the uk they aren’t patent leather but a nubuck instead, I wonder why that is as the nubucks not great I can’t lie🤷♂️
Which should I get both are on sale so money isn’t playing a role but I’m not sure which to go with
could you please make a video on best nursing shoes or best hospital worker shoes??
The mic’d 🎙️ up jumper was decent.
Are you looking to review the li ning Liren v4? I heard a lot of people say its up with the AC12 and WOW10.
I recently ordered these my Nike , but the front part isn’t the shine material as shown on this video ,
Are there two diff material types for this same shoes ?
Hello Doc Zach. Please do a review about the underarmour futr x3 please. 🙏
I heard from a couple of youtubers and a nike employee that the midsole phylon?(cushlon?) foam was changed to be a bit more softer than the original NXXT Gen. Is it true?
Ampd just looks like a winterized version of the original...the original is pretty nice.
Looks wise it's the previous gen for me i think i even liked it more than the LeBron 20's, maybe that's cuz I'm a simple guy idk but yea
I just mine, same model, from Nike. My leather isn't patent leather, it is a matt finish
Is it only me or the nxxt gen ampd's midsole is abit softer than the first released nxxt gen
Hey Zach, any chance we can get a video on how most shoes are terrible for your feet and how bunions are a Man Made creation?
No because that’s not accurate - we know this from cadaver studies of humans prior to closed shoe gear- plenty of great textbooks and articles on the subject if you are interested.
Hi :) Thanks for this video - would these be good for indoor pickleball on gym floor?
I don’t see why not
It really seems like at this point, the Lebron 20, NXXT Gen, 21, and NXXT Gen AMPD are all just 4 versions of the same shoe. Tech features and soles are near identical. Really just variations of uppers, personally my favorite is the 20, but I definitely can see why some people would like the NXXT Gen for lighter weight or the 21 for some extra stability. The AMPD, Im not really seeing the appeal to purchase them over one of the other 3.
Can you do a review of the harden 8?
The heck is goin on.. im so confused, why is it so shiny? Must be different from the I PROMISE colorway
That gym has people walking around 24/7 above the court. That is such a weird set up. I would never be able to lock in.
I would love it if you did some football cleats like you did with Messi's shoe when it came out (possible Collab with footballers)
How come your pair has synthetic leather whilst others are like suede tops
i got the amped simply because of the red sued colourway
I just copped a pair today
which color way has the XDR rubber?
In Europe they are suede instead of patent leader😭😭
I wonder why
Can you do a review on the KD 4?
Yeah probably
@@FootDoctorZach my mans!!!
are these good for outdoors?
Middle of the road- I talk about it in the video
Can I wear these shoes without
insoles
This colorway was way too tight for me to wear
Is it really worth $229 ?? It just cost too much coz of the name right? I could have bought it if its $150 or less. OVERPRICING is the name of the game for NIKE's.
you should checkout the initial release of the AMPD version. the design and colors it's a based off of lebrons original air zoom generation (which was only retro'd once i believe and was really limited release) so i'd consider the AMPD version almost a spiritual successor the AZG
Damn, there are First Game for 145 euros and Field Purple for 135 ... and I dont even need new shoes but you know .... strugle is real here 😅
Just bought a pair of lebron 21s for $101 dollars on nike. Definitely a better deal.
If anybody's concerned about the grip of these, don't be. I wear these to work and I work in a chemical factory around artificial. Graphite it's slippery as hell. These shoes I wear so I can walk down the hall. Nothing else with grip. I never wiped them off at all and I don't ever slip
I just have one question for u my brother why in the hell would u wear these babies to work I just ordered these waiting on them now 💯
@@quintariosmith990 I work in a chemical factory. It's a long way to each department, usually I have to walk about 25 to 30,000 steps a day 15,000 on a light day.
Are these shoes for Pride Month or not?
Please REVIEW TATUM 2
Got the AMPD Liverpool for only 78 bucks ❤
Thats a deal steal
@@FootDoctorZachthanks for the review! Watching from Philippines!
not worth the direct upgrade, but an amazing pick up nonetheless
kd 3 retro pls next review
How long does it take to break in ?
What is a snake bitten foot?
Yes, sir looks drip
LeBron 21 always entertains
c'est la blessure assurée avec cette paire
Puma disc rebirth
Lebron 20 is still better IMO 😮💨
I cry a little bit on the inside everytime i see a shoe cut in half...
You must love to cry if you watch most of Zach’s videos
Inside voices😂
lol at first I thought you were making fun of my loud voice then realized where I filmed this one...
Dissect the Yeezy Pods
That’s gonna be a no from me
@@FootDoctorZach 🤣 I understand, but it would be hilarious.
They dropped them to $20. Would be a great April Fools vid lol
tatum 2 next
Curry 4 retro
I think FDZ has done that review. It would've been around the end of the 2022 season when Curry wore the Curry 4 Flotros in Game 6 against the Celtics.
The doc sounds like he is breathing heavy in parts of this video.
I’d go WoW all day right now over Nike in a lot of shoes.
I’m looking forward to the Tatum 2 (was at all star weekend and my son tried them on and worried about grip on a dusty court.)
haha you try talking to camera and running/shooting all morning - I was toasted
@@FootDoctorZach I understand! I’m in the same boat as you. Absolutely love the breakdowns! Thank you for doing this for us all! I have been able to get back on the court because of shoes that help my knees and ankles!
300
LeBron 21 still is better
Not everyone wants low cut shoes for basketball
The ankle kills me on the 21. It digs into my ankle unfortunately
Just bc u have them don’t mean they are better
To all who read this message. I need your honest opinion guys. I’ve been wearing 20s all this time because it suits me a lot. I got two of them because its really great. But its time for me to have a new one. Can you guys recommend me, which one should i take, the 21 or ampd? I love the ampd colorway but some people said 21 is much better.
@sholehwibowo740 my honest opinion is the original Nxxt Gen. The 21 ankle collar kinda digs into my ankle and the Ampd it basically the Nexxt Gen but not as breathable. But I'd say 21 ultimately if you had to choose
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clown shoes
When did you start reviewing clown shoes?