G.T. Hustle Academy

Throwing these on for the first time, I was a little skeptical to be honest, but my mind was changed instantly once I laced them up and took them for a spin. The fit was solid, a little snug at first but that's what you want when you're on looking for a solid basketball shoe. Eventually They broken in nicely, giving me a little more wiggle room, but without being too lose where I could injure myself trying to make fast cuts and sudden stops. The feeling on these was very reminiscent of wearing a Kobe low, just without some of the bulk making these a very solid budget option without all the premium features or exclusivity. The design, again was very familiar, similar to a lot of the Kobe lows I've have owned and worn. Low, sleek, and simplistic. A classic iconic look, with a bit of a modern twist. The flyknit uppers makes these very light, while maintaining excellent breathability while you're on the move being active, helping keep your feet cool and dry. The colorway is simple and classic, goes with anything and everything which is what I love about this silhouette. I can't decide if I like the simplicity and classic look and feel of these the most, or the lightweight comfort that they provide, while keeping your feet stable and secure without adding too much weight and bulk. I don't think I would change anything on this sneaker to be honest, it does what it's supposed to, while providing a more budget friendly option, and versatile looks to be worn on and off the court.

I didn’t wear these exclusively for basketball, but they’ve quickly become one of my favorite pairs for everyday wear. I’ve worn a lot of performance shoes — Jordans, LeBrons, KDs — and these stand out as the most comfortable and stable so far. The ankle and knee support is excellent, and I’d have full confidence playing in them both indoors and outdoors depending on the surface. They’ve earned a permanent spot in my rotation, and I find myself reaching for them constantly.

Got my first pair of GT Hustle Academy basketball shoes and was intrigued by its price and stylish low top look but the cushion really disappointed me. The cushion is a foam cushion but I wish there was a Zoom air unit in the midsole. I will play for 1-2 hours and the next day, my legs are sore and my knees wish I played in a different pair of shoes. I am someone who does like to play off the ground so I am always jumping around for rebounds, layups, shots, etc. so that might be part of the reason but I do wish the cushion system was different. The GT Hustle Academy definitely won't beat out other shoes in my rotation and in my opinion, it has been okay for shooting around, but for scrimmaging, I would find myself gravitating towards my other Nike basketball shoes such as the Sabrinas because of the cushioning. I will say for positives, the shoe is very breathable with the flyknit material. Traction was solid and I don't have many problems when I play at my fairly dusty local gym. I just wish the cushioning was improved because even though it is more budget friendly price wise, I find I don't get as much use out of the shoe because I prefer my shoes to be responsive but also have decent cushioning and impact protection. Overall, I think it's a stylish low top budget basketball shoe, but if you are someone who prefers a well cushioned shoe with good impact protection, I would consider some of the other Nike basketball shoe options as there are plenty to choose from.