Nike Ava X

These sneakers were sized for my son and therefore these are his opinions. Right out of the box my child was thrilled and said the shoes looked cool. However getting the shoes on was a struggle as the new sneakers are very stiff. After loosening the laces he still felt like the shoes were too tight and not in a wrong size way. He particularly mentioned that his toes felt squashed down. After wearing it out a few times, the sneakers didn’t loosen up. As a parent I think the fabric looks sleek. I can see where my son is coming from with the toes situation because the sneaker’s design has a very low toe box. I think more toe room would be nice.

First of all, the design is gorgeous. The black and white colorway is striking and also neutral enough to match with just about anything. I love how the fabric is light and airy enough for there to be good airflow and keep things cool in the Florida heat. The fit was good, a little narrow for my wide feet, but not overwhelmingly so. My favorite thing, apart from the design, is how lightweight and comfortable these shoes are. Unfortunately, they do rub a bit in the back of the shoe, but I think once they’re fully broken in, they’ll be great for being on my feet all day while still looking put together.

I have worn these shoes to workout, cycle 20 miles along the beaches, walk/light jog and to run errands. I love that they are lightweight and look stylish with any outfit. My only concern is the material used for the Tongue of the shoe and the collar/heel tab. It’s made of what seems like a light rubber. It has a tendency to dig into my ankles and I have to keep adjusting it so it won’t hurt. After a few uses it did loosen up and I no longer feel the pain, but it took some getting used to. Overall I love the shoes!