Z325360911-3

If you push a shoe hard enough to feel the difference between TPU and carbon fibre, the Rigorer AR3 Vision basketball shoe was made for you.
A carbon fibre anti-torsion plate replaces the standard AR3's TPU unit, holding the shoe rigid through pivots and transferring more of your energy into each push off. Around it, a higher strength woven upper contains the foot through aggressive cuts and physical play without stretching out of shape.
The platform underneath is shared with the AR3: a full length supercritical Showtime midsole with a 70% rebound rate, and a four layer custom insole built to the same specification Austin Reaves wears on court.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Upper | Higher strength woven textile |
| Cushioning | Full length supercritical Showtime midsole, 70% rebound rate |
| Anti-torsion | Carbon fibre plate |
| Support | Forefoot TPU, three-piece heel TPU |
| Insole | Four layer custom insole (shock EVA, memory foam, high elastic EVA, anti-slip base) |
| Outsole | Herringbone rubber |
| Court suitability | Indoor and outdoor |
| Available sizes | EUR 39 to 49.5 (US 6.5 to 15) |
| Colourways | Showtime, Yellow Jacket, Diamond |
| SKU | Z325360911 |
The Hoops Geek's wear-test panel rates the AR3 platform 8.5 out of 10, and panel reviewer MARKCHES calls the Vision "a beefed-up version of the AR3", pointing to the carbon fibre plate and tighter upper. See The Hoops Geek review.
The standard AR3 the Vision builds on scored 9 out of 10 in the WearTesters performance review.
Shop the Rigorer AR3 Vision, Austin Reaves' carbon fibre signature basketball shoe, at CMD Sports with fast delivery across Australia.
Orders are dispatched within 1 to 3 business days. Shipping costs depend on the size and weight of your item and are shown at checkout before you pay. Larger and heavier items cost more to send.
We ship to all Australian states and territories, and to New Zealand. For some items we can ship further afield. If your location isn't available at checkout, email customercare@cmdsports.com.au and we'll let you know what's possible.
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We're an online store, so there's no customer collection point. Every order ships from our warehouse.
You have 30 days from delivery to return an item for change of mind or a wrong size, as long as it's unworn and in original condition with all tags and packaging. Return postage is at your cost, and we cover sending an exchange back out to you. Clearance items are final sale.
Faulty or incorrect items are covered under Australian Consumer Law. We'll replace, credit or refund, and we cover the postage both ways.
There's no drop-off point, so returns come to us by post. To start one, lodge it through your CMD Sports My Account page and we'll email you the return address once it's approved.
After playing with the Rigorer AR3, I can confidently say this shoe delivers way above its price point.
⛓ Lockdown:
The lockdown feels solid. Once I tie the laces, they never come undone. My foot stays secure during cuts, drives, and rebounds — no heel slippage, no side-to-side movement.
⚡ Weight & Bounce:
The shoe is lightweight, and you can really feel the bounce in the cushioning. It gives that springy, energetic feel especially when jumping or pushing off for fast breaks.
🧲 Traction:
The traction is honestly amazing. Whether I’m on dusty courts or clean hardwood, the grip is very reliable. Quick stops, crossovers, and defensive slides feel controlled and smooth.
💸 Price vs Quality:
One of the biggest wins of the AR3 is the price. It’s cheaper than many big-brand shoes, yet the materials and build quality feel better than most of the mainstream models I’ve used.
🎨 Design (Apollo Colorway):
I love the Apollo colorway — clean, stylish, and stands out on the court without being too loud. It definitely looks premium.
Thanks Danilo for the great review!
great shoe and great service
Son enjoys playing in them no issues
Insoles are good switched these over to Lebrons nike as their Insoles was poor quality
Since being in these shoes more stability
He able to sprint back and forth on the court no issues Insoles stay solid worth every $$
My son loves the design and fits perfect.
So comfortable
Light shoes,perfect fit
Awesome shoe, comfortable and look great. Service was amazing too with fast postage.
Great basketball shoes. Cushion and tranction are top tier. It’s 10 out of 10.
Went true to size and happy that these don't pinch or squeeze uncomfortably in the forefoot area for someone with slightly wider than average feet, compared to the narrow toeboxes of most Nike shoes I've worn, for example. Relatively light weight and low to the ground in the forefoot, nice squish in the heel, seem like they will be durable as well.
Great AR3 shoes, comfortable, good impact protection & affordable.
