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Forefoot midsole tech
React foam puck + forefoot Zoom Air
Heel midsole tech
React foam puck + forefoot Zoom Air
Outsole tech
Rubber with waffle and inverted blade traction
Upper tech
Ballistic nylon mesh + Fuse overlays + TPU heel counter
Cushioning feel
responsive and protective
Court feel
good
Bounce
moderate-good
Stability
good
Traction
good overall
Fit
snug, slightly narrow, runs long
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
80Very GoodCourt Feel
82Very GoodBounce
68GoodStability
74GoodTraction
73GoodFit
80Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
Draymond's Nike-Tech Crossover
Converse launched the G4 in September 2020, with Draymond Green debuting the low-top version during the NBA Finals. The shoe blended two flagship Nike technologies, an oval forefoot Zoom Air unit and a heel puck of React foam, within an unnamed Phylon-style chassis. The outsole borrowed visual cues from the ERX-260 with waffle and inverted-blade traction patterns built for both indoor and outdoor use. A ballistic nylon mesh upper with Fuse overlays provided structure, and a TPU heel counter handled lockdown. WearTesters tester Jalique Gabay and HoopsGeek both reviewed the G4 favorably, praising the cushioning and traction. The G4 Hi retailed at 120 dollars and the Low at 110 dollars, and the model marked Converse's most committed performance hoop shoe push in over a decade.