Jordan True Flight

At a listed 15 oz, the True Flight is lighter than 3 of the other 66 performance shoes in our database and heavier than 59 (4 other models list the same weight). The average across all 67 performance shoes is 13.8 oz, so it runs 1.2 oz heavier than average. For reference, the lightest is the Anta KT 9 (12.4 oz) and the heaviest is the Nike GT Hustle 3 (15.8 oz).

Its 9 mm heel-to-toe drop is shared by 5 of 67 performance shoes; 61 list a lower drop and 1 a higher one (the most common figure is 8 mm). Drops across the group only run from 7 to 10 mm, so drop is a smaller differentiator than weight or cut height.

It is one of 2 high-cut models among the 67 performance shoes we track, and it sits in the mid price band (set from manufacturer MSRP), which 43 other models share.

It is one of only 13 performance shoes we rate as outdoor-capable; the other 54 are rated for indoor courts.

Going by its spec profile, we classify the True Flight for small forwards and power forwards with an all-around game. You can compare it against every shoe we file for that role in Best Basketball Shoes for Small Forwards and Best Basketball Shoes for Power Forwards.

The high cut gives the most collar coverage around the ankle of the three cut heights, at the cost of some freedom of movement. Being well over the average performance shoe weight, it suits players who value a more substantial build over a light feel.

It carries an outdoor rating, so it is a reasonable pick if you split time between gym floors and outdoor courts. Width is listed as standard; if you need more toe-box room, see the wide-feet hub.