This was purely coincidence.Materials on the Q4 Sports NForcer are slightly dated. If I were to compare this fuse material to a shoe I’ve worn in the past then it would have to be the SkinFuse from theNIKE KOBE 1 PROTRO. It' just about as thin and moves just as well with the foot.S. Like most shoes that are overlooked because they’re missing a Swoosh/Jumpman emblem, the Q4 Sports NForcer just might surprise you. Much like the industrial grade PMI foam outsole, there' nothing fancy to see here — nothing special or extraordinary, just something that works and works well.
Like the recentAnd1 Attack Low, the build of the shoe seems more like something you’d have found on abasketballshoeback in 2008. There are many types of fuse materials that vary between thickness, hardness, resiliency, etc. The fit isn’t the same as the two models are built on different lasts but the feel and performance of the material is very similar.The heel counter was mymainconcern.However, if you’re truly into performance and the brand really doesn’t matter more than your dollar then look no further.Materials are one area where I wasn’t feeling 100%, and support is the other. I never felt like I was going to roll over the footbed at any time, but a strong heel counter goes a long way.The traction on each of Q4' models is simple: herringbone, maybe a pivot point, and an outrigger.Q4 Sports uses a foam that it callsKOMpressfor themidsole. Wide footers might be able to get away with going true to size, but someverywiderfooters may want to go up 1/2 size. The toebox does utilize a thin knit at the toe, but its backed with a thin TPU fuse material (as are the overlays). For a shoe that retails for just 0, your dollar will go a long way.
Believe it or not, the cushion on the NForcer is the shoe' standout feature. It should offer the bouncy cushion setup and grip from the NForcer but the smoother feeling knit build of the 495 — in low top form, which is a big plus for me.Because of this, I’m very excited to play in one of the upcoming 495 Lo PE'. The feedback I received from the foam along with its low profile forefoot make for a really fun ride.
While the support on the Q4 Sports NForcer relies on its lockdown, fit, and ability to move one-to-one with your foot, it would have been nice to see the support pieces in place be a bit more sturdy.Lockdown in the shoe is pretty standard./26 midfoot shank technology that “moves when you move” for optimalmotionand fit” — which it does.While theadidas nmd NForcer was tested indoors and outdoors, we’re constantly asked what shoe can withstand the blacktop without the outsole grinding down to nothing in a matter of weeks. When you’re locked into the shoe and onto the footbed you never feel like the midfoot torsion is lacking.Luckily, the fuse used is thin enough to make breaking in the shoe a breeze while the material is still able to retain its shape and strength