

“The traction pattern is one of those elements that was generated at a micro-level insight from the Nike Sport Research Lab after studying the relationship between court and shoe. Series is completely untethered from traditional ways of thinking,” says Ross Klein, senior creative director of Nike Performance Footwear. The low-to-the-ground design also helps minimize court contact while switching direction. Returning features include the full-length articulated Zoom Air strobel unit and the drop-in React foam sockliner. Other updates include a refined heel counter, a carved-out midsole to reduce the weight of the shoe, and a heel Zoom Air unit.

Cut 2 features an updated traction design with grooves that separate and snap back to help players quickly make cuts on the court.
