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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
Engineered mesh + synthetic overlays
Cushioning feel
balanced and responsive
Court feel
good
Bounce
moderate
Stability
good
Traction
good (for the price)
Fit
true to size, snug
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
78Very GoodCourt Feel
82Very GoodBounce
58SolidStability
74GoodTraction
74GoodFit
82Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
Budget Hoop Shoe Hits A Stride
The Renew Elevate 3 launched in 2022 and represented the most polished entry in the line. Nike refined the Renew foam tuning, kept the durable rubber outsole, and updated the engineered mesh upper for a cleaner look and slightly better breathability. HoopsGeek's review called it a solid value play, and WearTesters noted the cushioning had become noticeably more usable than the original Renew Elevate. It remained more affordable than the Cosmic Unity and Sabrina lines and continued to ship in countless team colorways. For hoopers shopping in the 80 to 90 dollar range, the Renew Elevate 3 was one of the better picks Nike offered, blending build quality, court feel, and outdoor durability in a way that the Precision line couldn't match.