Nike Air Zoom G.T. Hustle 2 EP Basketball Shoes, Black/Pure Platinum-White, 8.5 M US

One step can make all the difference when it's game point, like a sneaky successful back-door layup that's blocked if not for a sliver of separation, or a last-second leap at your opponent that sends their 3 clanking off the rim. We used insights from female athletes to make the G.T. Hustle 2 soft, supportive and lightweight—which every basketball player needs. Loaded with cushioning in the core and Zoom Air, this shoe helps you stay moving forwards—from check-up to "that's game". Sprint, stop and score from end to end, focusing on dominating, not deteriorating, down the stretch. With its extra-durable rubber outsole, this version gives you traction for outdoor courts.

• The full-length foam is perfect for providing cushioning at high speed and helps keep your foot from moving around in the shoe. We paired the foam with a moulded insole that makes for a potent combination of soft responsiveness.
• We stitched a full-length Zoom Air unit to the bottom of the upper to give you a propulsive feeling down the floor and optimal energy return from the 1st step you take to the last. Whether you're exploding out of triple threat or sprinting from baseline to baseline, it gives you responsiveness directly under your foot.
• Built like a modern running shoe, the minimal upper helps keep the shoe as lightweight as possible. The engineered mesh uses reinforced layers to create support around the toe, heel and midfoot, delivering stability without adding weight.
• Padded, mid-high collar adds support around the ankle without sacrificing agility.
• Foam tongue helps reduce lace pressure and the Waffle herringbone traction pattern offers great bite and court feel.