Nike Benassi Slip

Name: Nike Benassi Slip-On SKU: 8953857
Uploaded: 2023-01-30
Description: Nike has a lot of interesting R & D ideas that it likes to implement once in a while and release onto the market.

Editor rating: 7.8 / 10

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Nike has a lot of interesting R & D ideas that it likes to implement once in a while and release onto the market. It seems that Nike’s traditional and renown Benassi slip-on sandals got morphed with sneakers in this latest offering called the Nike Benassi Slip shoes. The shoes have a sort of hybrid twist as if they are not only sneakers, slip-on wear, but stylish shoes to boot. And get this, they are unisex as well, so both you and your significant other can sport them and feel good about being in shoes that are gender-neutral.

The shoes have a very interesting appearance because depending on if you look at them from what angle they appear either as sneakers, slippers or athletic shoes. When looking at them from the top down, for instance, and seeing their large strap, they appear as slippers or slip-ons. However, when looking at them from a side angle or from behind, they appear as sneakers with a very athletic and functional looking midsole. There is also a nice variation in colors no matter which variant of the shoes you go with. However, let’s not get carried away with their style. They are very functional as well in the design.

Nike Benassi Slip offers a one-piece suede upper as well as an upper suede strap for comfort; a collapsible heel with a very easy put-on and take-off time; a comfort sock liner for a very supportive cushion; mesh covers for breathability and ventilation; as well as a suede upper with reduced irritation. There is a lot to like here when it comes to sneakers. They are lightweight, flexible and have pretty good traction. This makes them good for a variety of activities besides just every-day wear.

Editor's Pros & Cons

Pros

Suede sole
Collapsible heel with very easy taking off and putting on
Supportive cushion with comfort sockliner
soft suede upper wraps with reduced irritation
Lightweight
Flexible
Very stylish sandals-like aesthetics

Cons

Some may not like the big strap across the top of the upper
Trying to be too much at once at times
Tradeoff of using suede is low durability

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What are buyers saying?

We have spent 5 hours analyzing a total of 500 reviews.

These reviews are then categoried into "Positive" and "Negative" feedback.

Below you will read a summary of them:

Positive

I am impressed. This shoe is VERY, VERY light and extremely comfortable.
I took these out of the box, threw them on and ran 6 miles. Boom! They were perfect and comfortable and light and… I could just keep going. Buy them you will not be sorry. Magic carpet rides for my feet.
I do like the shoe. They have a weird arching design to them, which threw me off but they are good otherwise.
I wear these casual and I feel like I have a pep in my step. Very light and comfortable shoe for light work and everyday use.
I needed a shoe that would help my back after a major shoulder and back surgery. This show is my magic shoe. They have a low cut top and the gel heels are life. I am so stoked on this find and highly recommend if you are into comfort.
Perfect and most delectable designed recovery shoes on the planet. I am a disabled veteran and am always recovering and these carry me through the day. These are like a fashionable support slipper.
Tried them on and didn't want to take them off. These are now my favorite shoes of all time. They are so comfortable and light. They look really good on and have a great grip to them. I own many different shoes but these are my daily and go to shoe.
These have eliminated the need for my orthotics, yay! These are so comfortable and supportive, I really do not know what else to say!
Super easy shoe. Slide on and run out the door. They are light and cozy. Grade A comfortable she here.
These soles are nice and padded. They are a multi-purpose shoe but I use them as my recovery, walking and errand shoe. Nothing too intense with these. They slip on and off really easy too.
These shoes are my daily shoe. I go shopping nad running and everything in these. I am super happy with them and recommend them to any one looking for a nice easy get around sneaker.
These slides are the best out of the model. They seem to be more durable and have a lot more cushioning. They do not stretch weird o rip easy. They have tons of support, no need for extra insoles. They do not aggravate my already aggravated nerve in my foot. No issues, no negatives; great shoe.
These are solid and snug your foot great. They are comfortable, really great for an everyday shoe and some light gym work.
The arches in these super slip on sandals are the first things I put on as soon as I go outside. I have had 3 pairs of these, I cannot get enough.
I ordered these a half size larger lie always. They are really comfortable and an extremely light shoe.
These are spongy like and the soe is really soft. They look really neat and have great recovery support. Not a shoe to work out in. .
I am digging no shoestring hassle while still snug to your foot. I think the cover should have been all mesh but there might be a reason behind that as far as the way they stay fit longer. They have a good flexibility so far.
These are my everyday shoes. My go to's, my BFFFFs (Best Friends For my Feet.). Any one knowing me knows I’ll be wearing these. They are super light and comfortable. They look great and they feel even better. Great shoe Nike! I
I have wide feet and these were snug when I got them. However, I inspected the material and thought I would wait it out a bit. These have broken in beautifully and shaped my foot and still have the cushion and comfort. These are some super soft and dope looking shoes.
The less casual looking of the slides model. These are easy to put on and give a lot of cushion and comfort in the sole. I wish there was a way to make them as easy to slide on with a heel support.
They had a break in period for sure. However, they are now my everythings. I have a pair outside the doors of my house. They are great to just slip on and go. They look good enough to wear with pretty much anything.
COMFORTABLE! So incredibly snug and cushy. I actually ordered a half size down so when they stretched, they didn't over stretch. They will form to your foot!
These work great for my banged up crappy knees. They are light and slip on and off with ease. They keep the fatigue away.

Negative

Do not buy these if you have flat feet. Really dangerous! They make me pronate badly. I returned them.
These squeeze my foot with every step. I was looking for a shoe I could slip on and off easily at work. They do that, they just hurt too bad to walk in all day.
These are lacking the normal cushion I am used too. The heel was in place but the wide size I ordered for so awkward and uncomfortable. Not a good buy.
These were two bricks on my feet. They were nothing like slippers or sneakers. They were god awful and uncomfortable.
These ran way too small for my foot. Not a normal Nike size. I had to return them.
These were way too tight in the toe box. I was not happy that I had to return these.
Cheap made shoes. The sole was a hard like plastic with no support. They were way too narrow. I feel like this was process shoe. Like it was in process of getting done and sneaked out of the process into my house. Really uncomfortable shoe.

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Outsole

Nike Benassi Slip's outsole is comprised of rubber and it blends right into the midsole for a nice cushion. A Herringbone cupsole also provides more flexibility and traction than other material and is used well on the outsole. A cupsole offers an outsole that cups around the foot for efficiency and comfort.

Midsole

The midsole blends right out of the outsole with also a rubbery look, however it offers something else as well. A Phylon (IP) is injected into the midsole to provide more lightweight cushioning for the wearer.

Upper

The upper is made up of a Flyknit design along with suede material for a comprehensive look that includes the large suede strap. Nike Flyknit is a feature some Nikes offer that blends yarns and fabric in places on shoes where they are needed. A staple feature of this style is featherweight, shoes fitting a wearer's foot form, and a seamless upper. This describes the upper of the Benassi Slip pretty spot on. In terms of the suede materials used on the one-piece upper and the large strap slipped over the top, the suede offers a very feather-type feel with cushion and lightness being staples. It also has the advantage of wrapping around your foot for a secure fit and no irritation. Suede is a type of leather material that comes with a napped finish and the term comes from "gants de Suède" and this means "gloves from Sweden". Softness is its hallmark although durability is not.

Weight

The shoes come in a very lightweight form factor due to the way they have been designed with mesh and suede materials along with the rubber outsole/midsole sections. The shoes weigh in at 9 oz.

Breathability

The shoes offer a very breathable design due to mesh being used on top of the upper, near the collar section. It offers a nice blend of support and ventilation, and some of the color variations of the shoes make this section stand out as you will see in the style described below. You will also clearly see the visible albeit small ventilation shafts or holes on this top section near where there is a strap hanging out of.

Comfort

Comfort is truly where these sneakers shine, besides their style of course. They come with a very easy slip-on and slip-off form where a pull-down tab is there at the top, where a tongue would usually be situated, to easily fit them on. There is also the upper mesh design for ventilation and breathability as well as a textile lining and footbed. The suede materials on upper and wrap also offer a feathery and lightweight feel. Let's not forget the sneakers' overall flexibility and lightness for added comfort.

Style

These shoes are all about style. And depending on what your opinion of hybrids or shoes offering features from different types of footwear, you will either love em or hate em. This is a particular style that needs to be seen or felt rather than just described. Let's begin with the options available. The Nike Benassi Slip can be had in various color outfits, and they all offer a unique style all onto their own as the colors have been put together nicely. One option is a pure black, but it works well because there are different shades or textures of black on this offering and this includes the Nike logo and sign is very visible due to its sleek design. The black/vast grey offering is just awesome looking. It truly looks like two shoes morphed into one as it has a texture of sorts where the black sections are on the upper. This section is enclosed by the lighter grey on the midsole and heel. The grey/grey offering comes in a very suede look with a lot of grey in a few different shades and an overall cool aesthetic. There is also a black/dark mushroom variation, which offers a nice blend of different colors put together for a final look. The ventilated mesh holes on the top of the shoe's upper, where the heel slips through, really show in this variation. All of the variants have great style, but the way the shoes fit together as well as the materials they are made from is really what makes them stand out. The large suede strap on top and the low heel section in the back makes them look good and unique.

Durability

The shoes are made of very fine and light materials, so although they may be comfortable to use in athletic endeavors or even on a hike, do not expect them to be very durable for such outings. They are sneakers made more for every-day use but offer features that would make them work well in various activities. They could, in theory, be used in the gym or even on a cross fit type setting, but taking them out in the mountains or on rough weather is probably not a good idea.

Protection

The sneakers are not designed to be very durable or protected against the elements. Style, lightness, and comfort are their hallmarks. Suede isn't a very durable material, to begin with, and the mesh that is around the top of the shoes or the collar section is more about ventilation than any protection. They do have a pretty strong rubber sole, however, with a decent grip or traction to keep most roads or streets afloat even while moving fast.

Responsiveness

The shoes are very responsive in terms of having a nice traction at outsole with a cupsole feel made out of Herringbone. This also gives them added flexibility. However, these are comfort sneakers more than anything else, so do not expect them to compete with running or athletic shoes in most athletic endeavors.

Support

The shoes have the nice support of the foot around both the lower outsole/midsole sections made of rubber and the suede and mesh top which hold the foot in place securely. The outsole is a cupsole designed to support the lower part of the foot with flexibility and traction, and the midsole provides lightweight cushioning. The upper is made up of an ultra-soft and one-piece design that is very supportive of the foot along with that large strap giving it more support. While there is even a collapsible heel to offer easy takeoff and one of the shoes with comfort sock liner for a plush and supportive cushioning overall.

Terrain

The shoes are designed as sneakers to be worn on streets and pavements, not rough terrain such as mountains or over wet and slippery surfaces. They have a decent-size midsole though so they shouldn't get too messed up if you wear them after a drizzle, they are not too durable for use often in harsh weather conditions.

Price

The Nike Benassi Slip come at a very reasonable price, particularly considering Nike sneakers are not cheap. They price at what you would expect an average Nike shoe to be priced at, albeit sneakers seem to be usually more - at least ones with unique designs and material. This is a great deal of the shoes truly have a unique form factor and aesthetic. They can also be worn in different types of settings -- from casual footwear at home or backyard to more fancy places where you can be showing off their suede and lightweight style.

Traction

The sneakers come with pretty good traction in that they come packaged with a Herringbone cupsole outsole for traction. The outsole is also rubber in design, but they are not designed for athletic maneuvers in as much as every-day wear.

Flexibility

The shoes are pretty flexible due to the materials that make them up, such as the suede upper. They are lightweight and feather-like in feel. Another aspect of flexibility they come packed with is that the Herringbone cupsole outsole offers added flexibility to their lower area.

Stability

The shoes offer pretty good stability overall and appear to have a very low drop from their looks -- although there is a drop as they tend to shift down and the midsole is pretty thick in appearance compared to some other sneakers out there.

Drop

The drop appears very low although it is very difficult to verify what exactly it is. However, there is a clearly visible drop from the heel section to the front as the shoes seem to go lower in the mid section and the front of the shoes stabilizes it seems a bit for an overall minimal feel.

Key Features

- Suede upper and strap
- Lightweight
- Easy slip on and off with a collapsible heel
- Cupsole that provides flexibility and traction
- Mesh collar for ventilation
- Sockliner for cushioning and support

Bottom Line

If you want a stylish sneaker that is very comfortable too wear, offers various materials for added aesthetic and function such as a suede design and an upper mesh section for ventilation, check out the Nike Benassi Slip. These sneakers look almost like an offshoot of the famous Benassi slip-on sandals blended in with a traditional sneaker design. They are very easy to slip on and off and are comfortable to wear in an every-day setting. Do not expect them to be extremely durable or record-setting in athletic endeavors, but they offer everything a common every-day sneaker should.