Air Jordan 38 Performance Review From The Inside Out

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Air Jordan 38 Performance Review From The Inside Out

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Uppers of the Air Jordan 38
01:56 Breathability test of the Air Jordan 38
02:36 Upper durability test of the Air Jordan 38
03:45 Midsole teardown of the Air Jordan 38
04:40 Bounce height test of the Air Jordan 38
05:21 Outsole tread of the Air Jordan 38
06:30 Speed of the Air Jordan 38
06:45 Outsole durability test of the Air Jordan 38
07:00 Best surfaces for the Air Jordan 38
07:20 Fit of the Air Jordan 38
09:20 Performance , best players, positions of the Air Jordan 38
Whats underneath the Air Jordan 38 basketball shoe? Check them out for yourself with this deep dive on court playtest, review, teardown and durability test. As a foot doctor I look at basketball shoes and basketball shoe technology a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the basketball shoe's functional attributes on the basketball court
Some of the main areas we cover in this basketball shoe shoe playtest, and performance review of the Air Jordan 38
- The weight, durability, fit and playability
- What are the features of the insole, midsole, and outsole
- Jordan Brand basketball shoe technology explained
Part of the 2023 Basketball shoe review series
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@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

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@lucaitaliano3229 Жыл бұрын

Hi zach, how long will the move orthotics last?

@kristianfowler3808 Жыл бұрын

hey zach please do a performance review on the air jordan 12 retro the one with all leather upper please i am a fan im from the philippines and a hooper too

@arrowzen7433 11 ай бұрын

Hi Zach - could you get a free international shipping on Move for us internationals? - we would still have to pay import customs fees, but it would help some - for us to get a hold of them.

@tasoszervos 7 ай бұрын

@FootDoctorZach - I have had a pair of Game Day Pros and they have worked very well with the AJ35s! Very solid performance and unexpectedly protection from the side-effects of the eclipse plates (which otherwise irritated the foot). So, I have got a second pair of GDPs for the AJ38s! However, with the full length zoom being on top but crucially being narrower than the foot bed, the GDPs make the whole feel unstable. This is because the curve of the GDPs is a almost a reflection of the curve that the FLZoom creates leaving a lot of empty space on the sides. 😕 Interestingly, Nike's [cheap] insoles deal with this by being thinner in the middle and thicker on the sides! So, for the AJ38s, I have reverted back to the original insoles and will keep the GDPs for my next shoes.

@moi50014 Жыл бұрын

I have cancer and your videos really give me happiness to m y my last months on this planet.❤

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

🙏 be well my friend

@daboyyyyyyyyy Жыл бұрын

Hope you be fine sooner

@calebcooks7318 Жыл бұрын

i hope you get well soon

@frankr2584 Жыл бұрын

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽✝️

@toby2340 11 ай бұрын

Glazing ngl

@BC21beats Жыл бұрын

These look retro and futuristic at the same time

@Artemis-v8i Жыл бұрын

So it’s present time

@riskypugga Жыл бұрын

Same vibe I get with these. Almost like they updated a design from the 2000s

@rjcrooks1182 Жыл бұрын

Thought the same thing! Haha, The red and black color way look fantastic too.

@orangetweleve Жыл бұрын

they look like the Adidas Howards lol

@cmikesmith664 Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@Ventre74 Жыл бұрын

Apparently the 38 has a few callouts to the Jordan 8 in the design, the X shaped plate on the bottom was inspired by the X shaped straps on the 8. And the lateral upper design is a reference to Jordan's stats in the 1993 Finals (played in the Jordan 8). Medial is the Bulls' record in the 92-93 season Lateral side: 41 crosshatches = 41 points per game, the squiggly pattern is 6.3 assists per game, and 8.5 lines = 8.5 rebounds per game Medial side: 3 diamonds = 3rd championship, 57 tally marks + 25 chevrons = Bulls were 57-25 in the regular season looks like there might be some other things hidden on there too, on the plastic thing on the side of the plate you can see 23 little circles on it

@thedrinkerofH2O Жыл бұрын

i love how this shoe looks so retro yet it has very good tech specs, i’ll definitely get these when these go on sale

@DR.DisInfect 23 күн бұрын

Nows the time

@austinlambert8172 10 ай бұрын

After Zach’s performance review from the outside, The Sole Drop’s performance review, and WearTesters written review, the Air Jordan 38 seems to be a very promising performance shoe, along with a spectacular appearance in my opinion. Looking forward to getting these on court to see for myself!

@PoserBallin Жыл бұрын

They have alot of design similarities to the OG Hyperdunks (Although, like you said, way more maximalist)

@tdb9164 8 ай бұрын

This is the first Jordan I've bought that isn't the 1 thru 14. From 15 to 37, I thought they looked like cartoony space boots. These look updated yet I could see MJ wearing them. I picked up the orange, red, and the light marine (fadeaways). Really like this shoe.

@alo.5141 Жыл бұрын

I have the 37's and I plan on getting these too. Really dig that Zoom Strobel cushioning. I also like how they stay true to size.... all Air Jordan silhouettes going back to the 1's I can rock in a 13 while basically EVERY other Nike signature shoe(KD's Kobes, Freaks and so on) I need in a 14

@joshs6535 3 ай бұрын

Exactly same here man. I hate going with either a TIGHT 13 or a too-big 14. Makes Nike annoying haha

@leisurefarm 2 ай бұрын

Having used the XDR version of this shoe, I must say that it is one of the most durable shoes i have used so far.

@hansangcho6553 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review doc! I've been really enjoying the Jump 2s (4 runs so far) but this was also on my list of shoes to cop this year. They look so nice. Having said that, it does seem the cushion/shank set up is for lighter players. So as a heavy set center, even with orthos, I'm debating if I should grab these or just another pair of jump 2s.

@latneyblunk3643 Жыл бұрын

I was dying to know what was under the wings of that X-plate on the side. Love that colorway.

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

Yeah I love orange colorways myself - my idiot self thought it was zoom

@qcdunk 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely love the design of these shoes. However, the biggest problem with this pair is that the rubber out-sole near the plastic X-plate unglues so easily - I played in these for just 1 game (in door court), the rubber out-sole came right off near the X-plate. I think this is due to both the design and quality issues.

@cj.0324 8 ай бұрын

We appreciate you for making these videos doc!

@bonezilla7 Жыл бұрын

These look like the Jordan 22 and 34 had a baby.

@adnaanu Жыл бұрын

I thought the same

@Heavyload1977 11 ай бұрын

Jus got a pair...no clunky heel,less cushion in the forefoot,better cushion overall tho,way better lock down due to way less lace pressure!! To summarize the 38,better wearing experience. Even though it's heavier it's not bulky. It's a beautiful shoe to look at also,on the toe-down view. Might have to get a few pairs of these,unless the GT Hustle 2 is any good.

@palmsquad4 11 ай бұрын

For the “Flange” I believe Nike uses the term “Outrigger” or maybe that’s an older term. Haha. I hate when the heel doesn’t have lateral support from the outsole. I totally would have bought the Giannis sigs the last couple years but it was SOO round. I just knew my ankles would be done. 😕😕

@riskypugga Жыл бұрын

Im loving the silhouette. Especially in the original colorway

@JonielSuezo Жыл бұрын

is it good for ankle sprainers?

@jchung1506 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, Zach. The 38’s and the GT Jump 2’s received comparable scores. Which pair do you think is better? Thanks.

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

Neither - just different

@anthonywarry339 7 ай бұрын

I’m picking my ‘Aqua’s up tomorrow. As soon as I put my foot in these in store I found where my foot has always meant to be. Selling every other pair I own and these will be it for me, just give me every colour and I’m a happy man. Bye Freak 5s and KD15s…. 😂

@SLAPTALK Жыл бұрын

3:56 I had to stop the video when I saw FULL-LENGTH ZOOM STROBEL (FLZS)!! 🤩🤩 (Yes, that's the OPTIMAL setup for my foot profile.) 😍🙏👟👟

@mjamiranda8458 Жыл бұрын

The low version of this will be Insane 😮

@daveswish6934 Жыл бұрын

been waiting on these 😮. Thanks Doc Zach . love the content. 🎉

@vtine22 11 ай бұрын

Just ordered the Fundamentals this morning. Looking forward to putting them on the court. Great video. I'm going to try out some of the orthotics as well.

@ronaldtoledo9182 Жыл бұрын

36, 37 or 38 for better ankle support playing lateral movements?

@chriskollias9231 9 ай бұрын

Bought them yesterday and returned them immediately, the cupsole at the heel is so short and flat (shorter than Lebron 21s) that gives you the feeling that the shoe is slipping. Sizing was good not as other Nikes but insecure feeling of the heel forced me to return them.

@jrodzilla24 9 ай бұрын

You gave up WAY too soon… didn’t even play in them!?

@chriskollias9231 9 ай бұрын

@@jrodzilla24 the initial feeling was not good, if I played in them then I couldn't return them. I didn't want to risk 200 Euros

@arrowzen7433 11 ай бұрын

Don’t get the “forefoot” shank thing. Missing a real midfoot shank or torsion plate. Could you please explain how/why this thing makes sense? - what is it beneficial for? - and why would you want a hole in the rubber at the point where most pressure is applied under foot?…

@omarpaeste1069 7 ай бұрын

Hi Doc, looking forward to the review of the low top version of AJ38 as well. 😊

@martinstajer1826 11 ай бұрын

Great video! Do you think they would be bad for a chronic ankle sprainer like myself? Or is the ankle support okey? Thanks a lot! 😊

@FootDoctorZach 11 ай бұрын

Middle of the road - there are better tbh

@Platelunchexpress 11 ай бұрын

I just want the 36 lenoweave back. I don’t ever want to hoop in hot shoes again

@huankchan9937 Жыл бұрын

Yooo that sick man! How you managed to get ur hands on these so quick all the time man

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

DSG released them a few weeks ago

@franciscalucci4304 11 ай бұрын

Análise incrível, parabéns pelo seu trabalho!!!

@johnloisvinluan1223 Жыл бұрын

Another one, thank you! Patiently waiting for this shoe

@nenamydog1 Жыл бұрын

Picked up the 37 for $60 at dicks

@oOblistexOo Жыл бұрын

i would love to see the puma all pro nitro ❤

@15six37 Жыл бұрын

Man, have I been looking forward to THESE!

@cynga6067 8 ай бұрын

Are they better than the 36s? I love my 36s and 36 lows but need to get new pair soon so wanna see if the 38s are worth it, cheers

@zense7721 Жыл бұрын

wow doc, great review as always! even better that drip sheesh🔥

@ironboy-eo8zt Жыл бұрын

How do you think they compare to the wow 10?

@wetlikewash8055 Жыл бұрын

36 still my goat💪

@bigmilt12 11 ай бұрын

I just bought the 38s and they feel cushy and comfortable. I also have the 37, 36, and 35 lows.

@marvincapulong8212 10 ай бұрын

Hey I have the 37s in size 8 with a tiny bit of toe space should I get these in a 7.5?

@andyyuen3884 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Doc. If you have to choose one, as a guard, would you take the AJ38 or Sabrina 1? Thanks

@anthonywarry339 11 ай бұрын

Good question, I tried on both, loved both, the Sabrina’s felt amazing, 38s felt amazing. $100 more expensive…. Custom design Sabrina’s would be epic.

@RemmyRiffs 5 ай бұрын

My all time favorite hoop shoe now. Even over my Lebron 21's. Honestly though, anybody that plays in these on an outdoor court is crazy. These are indoor ONLY shoes with the translucent rubber. I just snagged a cheaper pair of Lebron Witness 7's for outdoor and they are great for outdoor courts. I'll NEVER hoop on an outdoor court with a pair of expensive high performance indoor basketball shoes lol.

@kellythomas6866 Жыл бұрын

I want a pair I didn't like the 36, the 37 was a little better, I am glad the double stack forefoot zoom gone cause that was my only problem with both shoes in my opinion

@chaddthebadd 11 ай бұрын

Zach appreciate the effort in the videos, what nike jordan shoes can you recommend for flat footer who needs the footbed very flat, any arch brings my flat foot pain and so i cant enjoy very many baskbetall shoes and since you notice more detail about them, which ones could i try next?? thanks so much

@Rasheed86 6 ай бұрын

Lebron 21or MJ 38? Im 6,2 pf/center player inside courts only. Wide feet, a bit heavy (105kg,188cm) ty

@LordVlad2321 Жыл бұрын

Great review 💪🏿🧠 Hopefully you can get the Li-Ning Bad Five 3 Ultra those are 🔥💯

@techernicolas4030 11 ай бұрын

so I wear 2 ankles brace with the Jordan 37 low ( mc david 195), a low version will exist with Jordan 38, or the high version may fit with this ankle brace

@blankmandastankman 11 ай бұрын

These are giving the Air Jordan XX1 vibes

@wadec6799 Жыл бұрын

Great job foot dr zach.... i bet these will be almost as good for players as the puma all pro scoot henderson shoes.. more i wear thise the more i love them

@mauieravenacorda8253 10 ай бұрын

Doc i know this is a bit late but can you review the Jordan 34's especially the low, it's a great shoe until now but i want to hear your thoughts about it.

@nygelfoster2238 Жыл бұрын

I’m absolutely getting these. They seem like a shoe that’s great for what I need.

@zigga967 Жыл бұрын

been here since 15k; man yer taking off! congrats!

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sticking around! You’re the real MVP

@benjamink7105 9 ай бұрын

I like this design. I'm glad they moved away from that hollow arch thing last year. It might have been great performance-wise, and looked great the first time around, but it got old from a visual perspective. Regardless I LOVE this design. The way everything looks "stacked" in an organized way. The little piece on the midsole on the forefoot reminds me of the 14 (even though the shoe takes design cues from the 8 obviously...should have added the cross-straps. Cowards). Actual netting and not just mesh it pretty crazy. The midsole is a little clunky. Reminds me of a LeBron shoe.

@arrowzen7433 Жыл бұрын

I like the more substantial build of this shoe.

@Cashforcoment 11 ай бұрын

I love that you use the metric system

@jefferrrson1x Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid sir. Can’t wait for the low tops !

@dunkkid23 Жыл бұрын

This man is a whole menace 😂

@rizal81801 Жыл бұрын

jordan 38 or GT Jump 2?

@hworth3 Жыл бұрын

Doc always coming through 🫡

@jmad906 Жыл бұрын

Will you please 🙏 review the ASICS Nova Surge Low. They don’t sell in the US but I’ve heard amazing things.

@tonenpoe8592 Жыл бұрын

Was waiting for this review

@michaelp9061 Жыл бұрын

So how is the men to women size or last comparison ? Are these unisex shoes ? Same question about the gp turbo

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

Its laid out in the fit section

@michaelp9061 Жыл бұрын

@@FootDoctorZachI reviewed the fit portion from 7:20-9:19 a few times. Sorry I still couldn’t find the info.

@Platelunchexpress 8 ай бұрын

Just played in them, I think they’re a huge step back from the 36, can’t even feel the storable zoom.

@je_rneyman Жыл бұрын

I have sunken arch which makes my foot go wide. Should I go true-to-size in these?

@levzakharov Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very interesting review, Dr. Zach! The setup looks interesting for trying out. Do you know if this colorway would be available in all men's sizes? 🤩

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

No idea but you can just size up the women’s too

@freemanadriv02 Жыл бұрын

Kinda looks like an upgraded Hyperdunk 2008. So no more eclipse plate for Jordans? For me it's cushioning is like normal full length zoom strobel shoes so it's more like a downgrade.

@loreenarboladura7207 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@mapandcallsheet Жыл бұрын

Great review, very helpful. Do you know. what other colors they might come in.

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

No idea I pay less than zero attention to colorways

@mapandcallsheet Жыл бұрын

Great review, very helpful. Do you know what other colors they might come in. I normally wear vapormaxx’s , because I work long hours on my feet . I work in the film business, so I need a shoe that is easy to climb ladders 🪜go up stairs walk on different surfaces. I would love to wear Jordan’s , but I would need them to have these things . #1. Super comfortable #2. Durable within reason #3. Good traction #4. They have to look Kool # 5. And easy to clean So thank you for the info you post .

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

I have zero clue on colors or anything - i just get the ones i see first haha

@CoachMax12 Жыл бұрын

Top Review!

@thashoeboy Жыл бұрын

I wanted these the moment I saw them. Super clean silhouette!

@Aaron-mn2ro Жыл бұрын

Would love a review of the new selkirk shoes, both models, that are available on selkirklabs, I need a good pickleball shoe that wont wear out in like 3 months!

@MoveInsoles Жыл бұрын

Great review. Appreciate you showing love to our insoles.

@nate1prtx Жыл бұрын

I think these are going to be nice. Definitely need a pair

@likemike04 Жыл бұрын

From double stacks zoom cushions to just a zoom stroble only.. I just think this is sub par, unlike its previous premium predecessors.. But that’s just my opinion.. Is it just me? but I just think the SPECS is not premium.

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

brand new midsole foam and a totally new take on the forefoot shank- seems pretty innovative to me

@b.p.n.1755 Жыл бұрын

Is the cushlon 3.0 the same as Formula 23?

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

Nope - similar feel though

@KellyGeorgePH Жыл бұрын

Hey seeing Move sponsor Zach, that's amazing

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

Keep your eyes peeled 👀

@grithikchowdaryponnam8109 9 ай бұрын

Hey doctor can you review the ASICS sky elite FF MT 2 volleyball shoes ??

@chrisjones9164 Жыл бұрын

Definitely going to grab a pair! 🏀

@davidparsons4314 4 ай бұрын

Are these better than WoW 10s? I mainly play SF/SG

@JC-se8mi Жыл бұрын

Zach just throwing out straight heaters rn 🔥

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

Trying

@D3L3T3 Жыл бұрын

Move game day insole coming in today. I also want this colorway of the 38. How and where did you get this already DOC?!

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

DSG drop

@sneakrtweakr Жыл бұрын

It’s gonna be hard making a top 5 end of the year list with all of these elite performing shoes. Great for consumers though!

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

yup

@damiandjordjevic 6 ай бұрын

Hows the outsole durability?? Seen some bad reviews

@MikeC-xg8hg 8 ай бұрын

Can you do Jordan 28 review too?

@NShomebase Жыл бұрын

I had a good feeling about these.

@AntonakisDentist 10 ай бұрын

Is it ok to go half size down bcz of the extra toe space? . I have narrow feet

@jay_nev Жыл бұрын

So we initially thought formula 23 foam? But tech specs specifically say cushlon 3.0?

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

Yep 3.0

@zoesh2441 Жыл бұрын

Can always count on Zach to have a super early performance review

@surfingjc 8 ай бұрын

Looks great for badminton

@TheAaronlee1996 11 ай бұрын

where did you get THIS colorway?!

@pyfutura07 Жыл бұрын

I love these and I'm sad this orange colorway is women's sizing only. But I understand bc it's wnba colors

@FootDoctorZach Жыл бұрын

They’re easy to size up

@bread6085 10 ай бұрын

I wish they dropped the lows at same time as highs 😢

@Superrdave6303 Жыл бұрын

Hope these come out in a low version. Im sold

@vlh3448 Жыл бұрын

Was already huped on getting the 38s, even more with this review... though I was kinda hoping it had a solid bouncy air unit in the forefoot. Thanks, Zach!

@dsdddsd4543we Жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the Air Jordan 21.