Verdict Jordan XXXIII – The basketball shoe of the future

Although it is almost a month before its official release, but only yesterday we were able to see the full image of Jordan XXXIII. Based on the information we have, here is a gentle analysis of the performance of this extremely hot shoe.

I. Design, Material

The original design of AJ 33 was edited by Tate Keurbis to the fullest. Each time he came up with a design, he marked it with a letter and in total Tate had to use up the alphabet twice before perfecting Jordan XXXIII.

One of the J33’s prototype

Model number of Jordan XXXIII

With the square frame, the wide version, it is not too difficult to see a few images from the legendary Jordan 3 model. However, the overall look of the shoe, it is a bit “going too far”.

It is not known if it was due to the new FastFit system that Jordan decided to use mesh fabric and fuse as the main material for the Jordan 33. Although it looks cheap at first glance, fuse and mesh will make shoes lighter and more breathable. much. Synthetic leather is used a lot around the upper, reed, and heels. In addition, the litchi is also used a little on the tongue.

The Jordan XXXIII semi-automatic lacing system helps to replace 3 or 4 lacing holes in a regular shoe. It consists of a very thin charging system that connects down to the “mout” part below the heel. The system is started by pulling the rope (with the big “Pull”) to squeeze, and to “release” you simply pull up the black and gold cord on the side, inspired by the ejection lever. aviate. In addition, the inside of the shoe also has a Velcro strap wrapped around the ankle, but Jordan has not fully integrated the lacing system for the entire shoe.

The midsole cushioning is made from Phylon with a Flight Plate covering the midfoot and nose. A hexagonal Zoom pad is placed on top of the Phylon layer and a large Zoom bag like the Jordan XXXII is placed on the nose, under the Flight Plate. You can also see the Fast Fit system with the cable if you remove the part.

The outsole is quite simple, thin, with a protruding part and uses a claw from the small tabs like Why Not Zer0.1.

With the thick reed, soft and neat mesh fabric, and more than decades of Jordan’s experience, the fit will definitely be good and won’t slip off the heels. One thing I expect is that the Jordan 33 will not be narrow like other models because the new design is quite “spacious”.

The FastFit system is also too new for Kicks Geeks to accurately identify, but according to the reaction of the YouTubers present at the recent launch of the J 33, Fast Fit works very well. You can see the figure below to see how complicated this system is.

III. Adhesion

With one pattern per year, Jordan’s mainstream has almost no bad grip except for a few insole color schemes of Jordan 31. The pattern that Jordan used this time for 33 is extremely dense and omnidirectional, can ensure grip on all types of pitch. However, the outdoor ability is probably only at a normal level only.

IV. Buffer / Cushioning

As someone who does not care much about heel pads, I think Hex Zoom at the heel of the 33 is enough. Both cost less (32 $ 10 lower and $ 75 less than the XX8), both stable with no heel protrusion and smoothness due to good thickness.

The nose with the Zoom pad is exactly the same as last year with excellent tension and bounce. The biggest downside is that it doesn’t have the versatility of the XX8 to XXX’s Dual Zoom bags. There’s still no clear picture of whether this Zoom bag protrudes under the base. If so, these will be next season’s top 5 cushioning shoes.

V. Support

Extremely safe design and inspired by classic Jordan 3 night to wide soleplate, thick heels and a very secure feel for XXXIII.

You can see a piece of plastic on the back of the heel and another piece (in red) on the outside of the shoe to reinforce the midsole.

The containment issue is also resolved by fuse with two leather pads on the toe. The total weight is still lighter than the bulky XXXII.

It is unlikely that Jordan 33 will be the “best” in terms of support, but just at a glance, Kicks Geeks does not see any problem.

BECAUSE. Assessment Jordan XXXIII

Quite strange and interesting looking shoes from Jordan Brand. A pair of shoes that most people find a bit disappointing because they no longer use luxurious materials and good-looking designs. Will Jordan XXXIII become a leader for Tinker Hatfield’s future shoe trend or is it just a forgotten notch in the eyes of the shoe?

Particularly Kicks Geeks, at this time, Jordan XXXIII is the most desirable shoe.

Driven by Maya Moore and Victor Oladipo, the Jordan XXXIII will officially launch on October 18 for $ 175.

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