NikeMen's Shox R4 Casual Sneakers from Finish Line

Glad they’re back 👍

Excellent shoe. Snugger in the toe than the TLs. But, both fits are quite useful. It’d be nice to design my own.

All one black would have been great !

Great shoe ! Just wish the one part black was the same color black of the rest of the shoe . So that’s why gave 4 stars!

I’m very pleased with my purchase the shoes are very comfortable and I will be buying a black pair to wear to work

Beautiful shoe, much smaller than normal size (especially toe box)

Just got my shoes like 10 minutes ago. They are amazing looking shoes. However, they are also smaller than expected. Normally everything I order in 11.5 and it will fit perfectly. These are very tight, especially in toe area. I put them on but there is no way I can wear them or even lace them up. I would suggest ordering at least a half size up and maybe a full size. So frustrated I can't wear them. I mean - did I miss a warning that they run small? Sigh. I would just let them streth and hope for the best but they are already hurting.

Red shoxs

Very comfortable and color looks great

Better then before

Back in the day, I bought several pairs they were a go to because of the heel support for me. They have improved them from a couple decades ago, they are a lot lighter but still have that same support and I can still as a PE teacher and track coach can wear them all day.

The return of the Shox

The first thing you notice about this pair of sneakers is the quality material used. No cheap or thin fabric here. Very solid. Different materials. Reflective. The toe box is solid. The laces are simple but great. Very quality. The shox offer comfort when running. You do notice a slight raised heel at first, but it goes away as the shox get worn in. The Nike logo is clean, and stitched, so there won’t be any fading or peeling. The soles are very solid, and will last a LONG time. I personally use these for running. They have nice padding in the soles, and with the shox doing its job, the foot to pavement feel is greater. You can run longer distances without your feet getting sore. I appreciate the reflective heel, and the shape of the tongue. The tongue is a nice touch. Solid logo. Very form fitting but tight. Doesn’t droop or scrunch. The toe box is very solid. There won’t be any creasing or toe drag. These shoes are very snug for wide feet, but in a good way. They don’t pinch. It forms to your foot really well, without cutting off circulation or making you feel uncomfortable. The shox are the big one. The only thing I didn’t care for was the first few wears, the heel feels slightly raised from the rest of the shoe. That goes away with multiple wears. Not sure if it’s the shox getting worn in or just getting used to the sneaker, but it is noticeable. The bottom of the soles have small rubber notches that really help on slippery surfaces, and grip cement better. They also feel very solid, and won’t wear down fast. Overall, Nike did a great job on bringing the model back with solid upgrades.

Sean's Nike Shox R4

One of the great things about the sub cultures that shoe heads inhabit, is their ability to evolve and creatively grow into other sub cultures. With how trends and fades in sneaker culture are seemingly changing faster and faster, it's no surprise the Nike Shox have made a triumphant return. The influx of 90's and 2000's influences on fashion today was an easy indication that some of Nike's most popular shoes of that era were going to show up. I can recall in my youth when I first saw the Shox in Eastbay magazine, they were big, shiny, and aggressive looking. I had only seen exposed cushioning in different Air Max sneakers, Air Max 90 being the most prominent. These were different. Being a big Vince Carter fan back then, seeing him fly through the air with the Shox on only made them leap into a whole new level. 20 years later, and they are still just as bold, just as big, and carry just as much swag. And although I have not gone back and recycled through my closet to recreate all of those looks I rocked back then, I certainly make an exception for a shoe like the Nike Shox that has quickly been pushed into the Nike classics category.