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Forefoot midsole tech
Renew foam midsole
Heel midsole tech
Renew foam midsole
Outsole tech
Rubber with deep multi-directional traction
Upper tech
Mesh + synthetic overlays
Cushioning feel
firm-responsive
Court feel
good
Bounce
moderate
Stability
moderate-good
Traction
good (for the price)
Fit
true to size, snug
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
62SolidCourt Feel
82Very GoodBounce
58SolidStability
68GoodTraction
74GoodFit
82Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
The Budget Foam Comeback
Nike's Renew Elevate landed in 2020 as a budget hoop shoe built around Renew, a firmer foam compound previously used in Nike's running line. Priced near the Precision range but slightly above, the Renew Elevate offered a softer feel than the Phylon-based Precisions while keeping a durable rubber outsole suited for outdoor play. HoopsGeek and WearTesters reviewers welcomed the cushioning upgrade for the price segment, even if the foam compressed quickly under bigger players. The mesh upper with overlays kept the shoe lightweight and contained. The Renew Elevate didn't win awards, but it served as a meaningful evolution in Nike's affordable performance tier and opened the door for follow-ups that gradually improved upon the formula.