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Nike - Court Vision Low - White/Blue 9.5

Shoe Review: Nike Court Vision Low

I’m feeling bummed about the quality of Adidas shoes, having gone through three pairs, all of which wore out within a year. Both pairs of Superstars developed a hole on the right foot on the outer side below the little toe—the tailor’s bunion. My Stan Smiths developed tears on the upper sole.

To change things up, I’m giving Nike another go and added a pair of Court Vision Low to minimize usage of my Air Force 1s and prepare for eventually getting a pair of Jordans.

Court Vision vs. Air Force 1

The closest comparison I have is with the Air Force 1s, and the Court Vision are a cheaper version. The build quality looks coarse, and I’m not entirely confident they’ll hold up as well as the AF1s. However, at half the price, they’ll serve fine as a beater pair of white shoes.

I’m planning to aim for a pair of Jordan 1 Low in the classic red/white/black colorway. From what I’ve read, it’s best to go with either lows or highs for Jordan 1s, as the mids might not have the same build quality.

Inventory Check 2022

  • Converse - All Stars White - Beaters
  • Nike - Court Vision White/Blue - Beaters
  • Nike - Milers - Black/White - Gym
  • Nike - Air Force 1 - White - Nice Shoes
  • Nike - Jordan 1 - Red/White/Black - Future Pair

For now, my Triple White AF1s are the best shoes I have in terms of looks. I hope to complement them with a pair of Air Jordans, but I’m spending more time learning about all the options out there and will likely settle on a classic set in low format. Depending on how the Court Visions fare, I may grab another colorway in red or black.

Update - 10/3/22 - 3rd Day Review

The break-in period for the Court Visions is similar to the Stan Smiths and might take 1-2 weeks. They’re not as supple and smooth as the AF1s. I experienced the most pain in the toe box; these are sized 9.5 vs. 9 on the AF1s, while the Milers are 10. However, these seem to fit right at 9.5, so I didn’t want to size them up.

In terms of looks, they’re decent and better than the Adidas Superstars. The only small detail that bugs me are the perforated holes in the upper sole above the toes. Why couldn’t they simply copy the same pattern as the AF1s? It’s not a big deal, just aesthetics, but I’ll get used to them.

Update - 6/6/23 - 8 Month Review

After eight months, these shoes are still painful in the toe box, and I should have gone half a size larger. Next time, I’ll opt for size 10. They also break down faster in the sole and don't provide good high arch support.

I’m trying a new aftermarket insole, and while it solved the sole issue, it seems to make the toe box tighter, causing pain on my small toe. It might just be that the shoes are too small.

Overall, while the Court Vision Lows serve as a decent, budget-friendly option, I’m definitely eyeing better alternatives for long-term comfort and durability.














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