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Forefoot midsole tech
Phylon + forefoot Zoom Air
Heel midsole tech
Phylon + heel Zoom Air
Outsole tech
Solid rubber with multi-directional traction
Upper tech
Engineered mesh + synthetic overlays + Flywire
Cushioning feel
responsive and lively
Court feel
moderate-high
Bounce
moderate
Stability
good
Traction
good
Fit
true to size, snug
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
82Very GoodCourt Feel
78Very GoodBounce
58SolidStability
74GoodTraction
72GoodFit
82Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
The Signature-Killer At Team-Shoe Price
By the time the 2016 Hyperrev released, Nike had quietly built a hoop shoe that, for many reviewers, outperformed several signature models at a fraction of the price. Both forefoot and heel Zoom Air returned, paired with full Phylon, giving the shoe an even cushioning profile head-to-toe. Multi-directional traction patterns bit reliably, and Flywire lacing kept the engineered mesh upper locked down. Nightwing2303 at WearTesters memorably called it a signature-killer at its $110 price, and Schwollo and SAPATUGSTUGAN reviews echoed that. The Hyperrev 2016 was widely adopted across NBA, college, and FIBA rosters and became a staple at outdoor courts. It marked the high point of Nike's mid-decade team-shoe philosophy before the line eventually faded.