Analysis
Performance profile
| Cushioning Feel | 80 / 100 · Very Good |
|---|---|
| Court Feel | 82 / 100 · Very Good |
| Bounce | 75 / 100 · Very Good |
| Stability | 74 / 100 · Good |
| Traction | 88 / 100 · Excellent |
| Fit | 76 / 100 · Very Good |
Cushioning Feel
80Court Feel
82Bounce
75Stability
74Traction
88Fit
76Is it for you?
If you like a springy, high-rebound full-length Zoom Strobel that powers explosive takeoffs while still protecting hard landings, and can live with persistent heel slippage no matter how hard you lace, plus a stiff, non-breathable upper, then this shoe is for you.
Forefoot midsole tech
Full-length Air Zoom Strobel drop-in + Cushlon 3.0
Heel midsole tech
Full-length Air Zoom Strobel drop-in + Cushlon 3.0
Outsole tech
Wavy translucent topographical rubber
Upper tech
Engineered mesh + synthetic overlays
Cushioning feel
responsive and protective
Court feel
good
Bounce
good
Stability
good
Traction
very good
Fit
snug, narrow at toebox
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Context
Story & provenance
Topographical Outsole For A Power Forward
Jordan Brand launched the Zion 4 in December 2025 as the latest signature for Zion Williamson. The shoe rode on a low 25.2mm heel stack, paired Cushlon 3.0 foam with a full-length Air Zoom Strobel drop-in, and used a striking wavy topographical translucent rubber outsole. RunRepeat's lab cut measured 113 SA heel shock absorption alongside 63.5 percent forefoot and 71.8 percent heel energy return, putting the Zion 4 near the top of its class for cushioning performance. The fit ran snug at the toebox, fitting Zion's own foot shape. Reviewers positioned the Zion 4 as the most refined entry in the line so far, particularly suited to bigger, more explosive players who needed serious impact protection without sacrificing court feel.
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