Alright, let’s talk about these Nike GT Cut 2s, the pink ones specifically. Been hooping for years, seen a lot of shoes come and go. Heard the buzz about the GT Cuts, the first ones were everywhere. Then the 2s dropped, and I saw this pink colorway floating around online.
Honestly, pink isn’t usually my go-to. Bit loud, you know? But something about them caught my eye. Maybe it was just different. Took me a while to actually pull the trigger. Went back and forth, looked at other colors, but kept coming back to the pink. Finally just decided, what the heck, let’s give ’em a shot. Finding my size wasn’t too bad, ordered them online, simple enough.
First Look and Feel
Box arrived, standard Nike box. Opened it up, and yeah, they’re definitely pink. Like, really pink. Brighter than I thought from the pictures. First thing I noticed was the shape, kinda sleek but also looked sturdy. Picked one up, felt decent in hand. Not super heavy, not feather-light either. The materials felt okay, maybe a bit plasticky in some areas, but expected for modern hoop shoes I guess. The texture on the upper was interesting.
Trying Them On
Slipped my foot in. Getting them on was a bit snug, especially around the collar. That inner bootie thing they have. Once my foot was in, though, the initial fit felt alright. Length was good, true to size for me. Width felt okay too, maybe a touch narrow in the forefoot but nothing crazy. Walked around the house a bit.
- Cushioning felt pretty good right away, bouncy under the heel.
- Lockdown seemed decent just walking, but the real test is on the court.
- The heel felt a little… loose? Not slipping out, but not perfectly cupped either. Hmm.
Decided they needed a proper run to really know.
Hitting the Court
Took them to my usual spot for a couple hours of pickup games. First few minutes, definitely noticed that heel thing again. Had to really crank down the laces to feel secure back there. Once I did that, it got better, but still not perfect. Annoying, because the rest of the lockdown felt solid.
Performance-wise, here’s the breakdown:
- Traction: Pretty solid. Played on a relatively clean indoor court, and they gripped well. Quick stops, cuts, no major issues. Picked up a bit of dust, needed wiping occasionally, but that’s normal.
- Cushioning: This was good. Felt the impact protection, especially on landings. Didn’t feel slow or mushy, still had court feel. My knees appreciated it after the game.
- Support: Mostly good. Ankle support was decent once laced tight, felt stable side-to-side. That heel slippage was the main drawback here, mentally kinda distracting sometimes.
The pink color? Yeah, it got noticed. Got a few comments, mostly joking. You definitely stand out wearing these. Didn’t affect how I played, obviously, but if you don’t like attention, maybe pick a different color.
After the Game & Final Thoughts
Took them off, feet felt okay. No major pain points besides that slight heel annoyance. They seem like they’ll hold up okay, but only time will tell on durability. Need more runs in them to see if they break in better, especially that heel area. Maybe it molds to your foot more? Hope so.
So, the pink GT Cut 2s. They’re a decent shoe for guards and quick players. Good traction, nice cushion. The fit, especially the heel lockdown, could be better for me personally. It wasn’t a deal-breaker, but it’s something I noticed right away and had to manage. The pink color is bold, you gotta own it if you wear it. Overall, a solid shoe with a couple of quirks. Glad I tried them, but that heel thing keeps them from being perfect in my book.
