Nike Fly By Mid 3
Released 1/2022, Low Top,Â
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7.4
EXPERT RATING
4 reviews
8.4
USER RATING
5 ratings
The Nike Fly By Mid 3 definitely punches above its weight class.
Best Suitable For:
Players who are budget conscious or who're looking for a pair to beat up.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $64.99
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Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
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heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike Fly By Mid 3 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 10 |  Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut 2 |  Nike Cosmic Unity |  Puma TRC Blaze Court | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 7.4 | 8.8(1.4) | 8.8(1.4) | 8.6(1.2) | 8.8(1.4) | 8.4(1.0) | |
| User Rating | 8.4 | 9.3(0.9) | 9.5(1.1) | 8.8(0.4) | 8.7(0.3) | 8.7(0.3) | |
| Best Price | $61.97 $65 | $169.99 | $225 | $169.99 | $149.99 | $119.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 330g - 350g | 410g - 430g | 360g - 370g | 380g - 400g | 400g - 410g | NA |
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Nike Fly By Mid 3 Review
Pros:
The cushion feels surprisingly good.
Traction doesn't falter.
Cons:
Materials look and feel cheap.
May not be wide-foot friendly.
Performance of the Nike Fly By Mid 3:
Nike's latest entry in the Fly By Mid lineup feels like one of the best bang for your buck models on the market.
The traction does everything that players need it to do. It performs well on clean and dusty courts, and it only needs minimal wiping.
Cushioning is also a pleasant surprise considering the price of the shoe. It feels low to the ground and gives plenty of impact protection. The only con is that it isn't the most responsive.
The materials are the one part of the shoe that reflects the price. They feel and look cheap. In terms of performance, they hold up nicely.
When it comes to support and lockdown, the shoe does what you need it to do.
The Nike Fly By Mid 3 may have the lowest price tag in Nike's basketball shoe lineup, but it is far from being Nike's lowest performer.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike Fly By Mid 3:
Expert Rating:Â 7.4Â (ranks #224 of 233)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.5
January 28, 2022
The Nike Fly By Mid 3 is Nike's lowest-priced shoe, but don't let that fool you. This shoe was a pleasant surprise. I liked playing in these a lot more than expected.
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8.0
January 28, 2022
The Nike Fly By Mid 3 is a solid performance shoe at a low retail price. The cushion surprised me, and the traction is just what you want from a basketball shoe.
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6.8
March 25, 2022
As much as I want to recommend the Nike Fly By Mid 3, I can't because of the fit and traction. It could still be worth it for those looking for an affordable budget option.
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6.2
February 28, 2022
The Nike Fly By Mid 3 is an okay shoe for the price. There are better shoes at this price point, however. I'd only consider this if budget is your biggest factor.
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User Reviews of the Nike Fly By Mid 3:
User Rating:Â 8.4Â (ranks #149 of 233)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.5
February 19, 2022
This shoe provides good traction, cushion and solid materials for a cheaper shoe. However, I do not recommend it for wide-footers, if you want it get it half a size up if you have wider feet because it runs true to size. The fit was good, but lateral support could be better. A good shoe for a cheap price.
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9.6
April 29, 2022
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Nike Fly By Mid 3:
Expert Traction Rating:Â 7.8Â (ranks #187 of 233)
User Traction Rating:Â 8.8Â (ranks #112 of 233)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
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9.0
January 28, 2022
The traction is really nice. I feel like I needed to break them in a bit, but after that, it greatly improved.
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9.0
January 28, 2022
The traction works really well. You'll have no problems with clean courts, and the traction holds up on dustier courts too.
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6.0
March 25, 2022
The traction is mediocre. It holds up well enough on clean courts, but dust gives the shoe problems.
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7.0
February 28, 2022
The traction pattern is inconsistent, but it does perform well enough to get the job done on clean courts.
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Cushion of the Nike Fly By Mid 3:
Expert Cushion Rating:Â 8.1Â (ranks #154 of 233)
User Cushion Rating:Â 8.4Â (ranks #128 of 233)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
3
8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.5
January 28, 2022
The cushion is my favourite part of the shoe. It's low to the ground while still providing step-in comfort. The most surprising aspect of this setup is the impact protection it provides.
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8.0
January 28, 2022
I have no idea what cushioning in this shoe, but it is very plush and soft. It feels much better than expected.
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8.0
March 25, 2022
There's nothing special about the cushion. The court feel is ok, but the impact protection was better than expected. I liked it.
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7.0
February 28, 2022
Nike uses regular Phylon for the cushioning, and it feels basic. It took about 3 hours to break them in to feel comfortable.
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Materials of the Nike Fly By Mid 3:
Expert Materials Rating:Â 7.0Â (ranks #226 of 233)
User Materials Rating:Â 7.8Â (ranks #176 of 233)
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.0
January 28, 2022
The mesh feels cheap, but it's thin and flexible. It molds nicely to the foot, and it performs well.
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8.0
January 28, 2022
Mesh makes up most of the upper, but synthetic leather is mixed in here and there. It feels nice and performs well.
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7.0
March 25, 2022
It's a budget model, so don't expect much from the materials. It was enough to get the job done, though.
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5.0
February 28, 2022
The textile mesh also feels basic. However, it does conform to your foot well enough over time.
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Support of the Nike Fly By Mid 3:
Expert Support Rating:Â 7.0Â (ranks #221 of 233)
User Support Rating:Â 8.0Â (ranks #172 of 233)
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8.0
January 28, 2022
I had no issues with support and lockdown, especially with the lateral containment.
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7.0
January 28, 2022
I had no issues with containment, but I did have a bit of sliding motion on the footbed. The sliding seemed to happen when I made hard lateral movements.
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6.0
February 28, 2022
There's no outrigger on the shoe, but the base width makes up for that. Nothing is amazing in terms of support. It's just barely enough.
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Fit of the Nike Fly By Mid 3:
Expert Fit Rating:Â 7.0Â (ranks #221 of 233)
User Fit Rating:Â 8.0Â (ranks #164 of 233)
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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8.0
January 28, 2022
The toe box area of the shoe feels snug and kind of narrow.
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8.0
January 28, 2022
Over time the shoe does break in nicely. Other than some tightness in the forefoot to start, I wasn't bothered by the fit.
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6.0
March 25, 2022
The fit and sizing is the biggest issue for the shoe. There was too much room in the shoe for me.
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6.0
February 28, 2022
The shoe starts out feeling narrow and long, but the flimsier mesh does loosen up.
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Durability of the Nike Fly By Mid 3:
User Durability Rating:Â 9.3Â (ranks #28 of 233)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
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8 - Good
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Nike Fly By Mid 3:
Good (100%)
6
Fair (50%)
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Bad (0%)
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good
January 28, 2022
The rubber also feels durable enough to handle outdoor play.
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good
January 28, 2022
I think these will hold up outdoors. The rubber is thick.
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Width of the Nike Fly By Mid 3:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
4
regular
4
slightly wide
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very wide
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slightly narrow
January 28, 2022
It feels like it's a bit on the narrow side.
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regularly wide
January 28, 2022
I have a slightly wide foot, and it still fits me well. Try them on if possible if you have wider feet.
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slightly narrow
February 28, 2022
I would recommend half a size up for wide footers.
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Size of the Nike Fly By Mid 3:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
8
slightly long
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very long
1
true to size
January 28, 2022
For me, it runs a little bit long, just a tiny bit.
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true to size
January 28, 2022
These run true to size.
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runs large
March 25, 2022
I went true to size, and I had enough room in the front of the shoe to fit in a whole finger.
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true to size
February 28, 2022
Normal and narrow-footers will be happy going true to size.
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