① Appearance: ★★★★★☆.

From the appearance design of ZL5, we can see that it inherits the consistent temperament style of LeBron series, and is very particular and exquisite in details ~ Different from the royal charm of the first three generations and the overbearing beauty of the fourth generation, the fifth generation is more restrained and steady ~ You may think that the appearance of the fourth generation is too conspicuous ~ ZL5' s appearance is more acceptable and embodies James' personal elements. Including some designs that can better reflect his own characteristics ~ Among them, I personally appreciate the hollowed-out protective drawstring, so detachable velcro straps are not uncommon, and many classic shoes have used it ~ But hollowed-out drawstring is rare, and the traditional drawstring is mainly limited by materials. ZL5 adopts four layers of artificial lightweight leather, which ensures the feasibility of hollowed-out design ~ It is not only beautiful and novel, but also reduces the weight to some extent without reducing the protective function. It's the best of both worlds ~ Another unique feature is the sole. The map of the little emperor's hometown is cleverly embedded in a circle that looks like a window at the bottom of the sneaker ~ This design may not really be understood by our fans, but for an excellent player like James, his hometown is where his heart belongs ~ With this thinking, the emperor's morale is high ~

② Comfort: ★★★★★★

When it comes to all kinds of properties of ZL5, we have to mention PHYPOSITE material ~ You can see a line of small print "PHYPOSITE TECHNOLOGY" on the back of shoes, that is, non-long foaming technology ~ Different from the fourth generation foaming material, PHYPOSITE is lighter and more elastic ~ It is a brand-new foaming material improved from the midsole material Phylon. Because Phylon itself is light and stronger than traditional EVA, the improved PHYPOSITE has excellent flexibility and durability. This new material can be directly used in the midsole, so that it can be completely used from the top of the toe to the sole. These areas are interrelated and become a shell that considers all aspects. Compared with the overall protection of the fourth-generation foam shell, the application of PHYPOSITE material has its outstanding points, especially the toe and heel, which need protection and stability most. The rest of the shoe body is still made of traditional fabrics. Compared with the bulky of the 4th generation, ZL5 not only achieved the goal of weight reduction, but also improved the comfort. It can be said that the application of foam material endows the 4th generation with invincible protective performance, but it does not show much advantage in other aspects. ZL5 is more comprehensive and perfect.

③ Shock absorption performance: ★★★★★

It is said that the fourth generation zoom is very soft, and it feels like stepping on XX ~ _ I really want to experience it. It's a pity that I haven't thought of accepting the fourth generation yet ~ It's just because the shock absorption of ZL5 makes me so satisfied, and the air cushion is just right, which makes me feel full of space and my feet are very suitable ~ Because the whole shoe body is made of new materials, it feels lighter and more suitable ~

④ Protective performance: ★★★★★☆

Here I want to talk about previous generations. Obviously, the uppers of 1 generation are shorter. Of course, this is really smart and conducive to breakthroughs ~ but the protection has been discounted ~ It is true that from the second generation, designers began to pay attention to the strengthening of protection, and the use of large-scale lacing is the characteristic of the second generation. From the 3rd generation, it is obvious that the design height of the upper has reached the point where it can provide protection ~ This has something to do with James's physique and the way of playing, so we must pay attention to the protection of the ankle ~ The 4th generation simply uses the ancient and mature technology of foam, which makes the protection reach the top level ~ You don't have to worry about spraining your ankle when you put on the 4th generation, and the hard shell is not afraid of being trampled by people ~ The 5th generation is better, and the ideal upper height and inner boots.

⑤ Wear resistance and durability: ★★★★★☆

Due to the innovative design of the sole, the wear-resistant function is relatively lacking ~ unconventional grain design, although very individual and characteristic, is not as practical as some traditional sole patterns ~ fortunately, the sole material is more wear-resistant. Judging from my actual combat situation for nearly a month, the wear resistance of ZL5 is actually good ~ Here I want to talk about why the price of the 4th generation is 1480. Five generations lost two or three hundred ~ this is directly related to the material cost of shoes. Although the fourth-generation foam material is expensive, it can really beautify the sneakers and make the uppers look smoother ~ The fifth-generation is concerned with the cost. Even if it is a brand-new Phylon material, some appropriate controls can reduce the cost ~ Although it is not as glamorous as foam, it can be made smoother after being treated ~ It looks as textured as possible ~ Durability depends on workmanship. This design pays great attention to this point. The leather on PHYPOSITE adopts rare four-line stitching, which is quite durable ~!

⑥ Grip: ★★★☆.

Grasping performance should be experienced from two aspects: lateral movement and longitudinal movement. You see, the sole of ZL5 is designed with unconventional patterns, consisting of two circular patterns scattered around it ~ I think this is very suitable for back movements and sideways singles ~ But if you want to move forward suddenly or successively, it will be very slow ~ Fortunately, the sole is thin and the ground response is obvious ~ I noticed that there is a circle of red rubber around the sole, which is harder in texture ~ The sole material in the black part is much softer and more suitable for the ground. It is also sensitive to the contact of the sole ~ In short, I think excellent grip is the basis of a good sense of position ~ Together with the hard rubber of the outsole, it provides a good grip and also strengthens the wear resistance ~ Like I usually play ball, my shoes have been worn for a long time, and the rear and outer sides of the sole are the most seriously worn, which is exactly where the wear resistance needs to be strengthened ~! On the whole, ZL5 has good wear resistance, excellent site feeling and average grip feeling ~

⑦ Weight and air permeability: ★★★★

As mentioned above, the application of PHYPOSITE reduces the weight of shoes and provides good protection, which is incomparable to the fourth generation. Although I haven't personally felt the weight of ZL4, public opinion shows that it is indeed a double armored tank ~ it is very heavy, which is very suitable for the style and body shape of the little emperor, but our general human body can't ~ _ Here, we will focus on air permeability. After getting ZL5, I became very interested in the lion's head on the tongue of the shoe and experienced it in actual combat afterwards. ~ Look carefully at the design of ZL5' s tongue, which is very special, not only light but also soft and comfortable ~ It is a structure supported by pieces of independent quadrilateral fillers, which makes a certain isolation space between the shoe house and the foot surface, which is conducive to air circulation, and there are many evenly distributed linear openings on it, which provides the function of heat dissipation as much as possible ~ But such efforts have not changed the poor air permeability of ZL5 qualitatively. The main reason is that the improved foam material will not provide air permeability, so it is difficult to ensure protection while reducing weight. Perhaps its air permeability is not as good as ordinary material, but I think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages ~ there is no perfect design, it depends on how the designer chooses ~