Indoors they are a beast, definitely deserving of the “Bad Boys” title. It’s great when brands fix the issues from the previous model, in this shoe it was the containment and the lacing. This shoe is an example of that, but I wish brands would do that more consistently.
Even though there are a lot of other PG 5 performance reviews that came out before this, I still waited for your take. You never disappoint. Good stuff!
@@Mathias9n I think he meant the format not where the reviews are done and also I don't think outdoor reviews are representative of indoor performance as outdoor may save some bad traction. Don't get me wrong I definitely think adding outdoor performance on the indoor reviews are good (esp considering I'm from asia and we only have outdoor courts) but still your logic doesn't add up
@@scordatura9259 Yeah, I was talking about the format. I prefer when Chris is in the studio talking about the shoe while there's B-roll of him playing. Audio is better and he isn't out of breath trying to explain things.
Thanks for putting this out! I customized a pair but hadn’t purchased it cuz I was waiting on a performance review. I got the PG4s for 45$ and they are actually great for that price and based on your review, ima just get a GR PG5 pair once some colorways go on clearance
I’ve had about a dozen diff PGs, including every model except the 2.5 (wasn’t messing w/them after the Zion blowout), & these, which I’ll get once I can play indoor again. My fav, performance wise, by FAR is the PG 3. The fit, traction, and comfort/feel is all great. I kept using my PG 3 BHM (which look NICE) indoors over my PG 4 last year, I loved them so much. Most colorways weren’t much to look at, but performance wise it’s been my fav by a mile.
Nice review- Just found your channel. I have been playing in Kobe 8's for many years (I loved them so much that I bought 3 pairs and have been dreading the day when they were toast and I had to search out something new). I recently went out to find my next balling shoe and tried a ton of stuff. What I really like in my bball shoes is lightweight, low to the ground feel, contoured and closely form fitting (not boxy or wide), good support to lock in heel and provide lateral support in forefoot and comfort in the cushioning. The Kobe 8's were a 9 out of 10 for me in this regard, missing a 10 because the toe box was stiff and slightly wide. The PG5 is a very nice overall performing shoe. Not quite as low to the ground feeling vs the Kobe8 and not quite as lightweight, but the support is better and the cushion feels better. Not as sleek and streamlined feeling of a fit, but really terrific. I haven't yet tried the NB Omn1s, but the Two WXY was also very excellent. Looking forward to more reviews and catching up on some of your other videos. If you have recommendations for someone coming from Kobe 8's that will make me happy, please let me know. Thanks!
I’ll say that you should prioritize outdoor reviews. Many people have trouble finding indoor gyms, plus it shows how good they are on casual days at the park.
way back 2018 when i got hooked with the performance of the shoes and weartesters is the number 1 when it comes to reviewing the shoes no bias pure review to its quality and performance. The best review i got with him is on Kobe 9s and I really loved its performance, hope PG5 give the same performance as Kobe 9s, I already ordered PG5 and excited to try it in game thank you for the review all the best 🇵🇭👏
I guess for wide feet like mine, pg4 is mad comfortable for me, although I only weighs about 62kg, played guard bcs I'm short. I even got them for 50 bucks. Love your video and them b roll is fire man.
Idk how many people need to hear this... But I mainly (95% of the time) play on outdoor courts, and the PG5 with xdr rubber is lasting pretty well. I play about twice a week, and so far no fraying from the outsoles. Your knees and feet would still kill you the day after (this is not lebron level cushioning at all), but if you're looking for a pair with good traction that's not expensive, like Nightwing said, this might be the shoe for you
These are definitely a sale pickup. I can't wait for you to review the Zion 1! I believe those will be bad boys. I'm going to click so fast on that one! Also always love the hooping footage and the slow mo Nightwing swish 3:50 ! 🔥
Chris,could you do another review,but for indoors?they are finally on sale here in Brazil and I would love to have one of those. My playstyle is similar to yours(bad knee/ankle,SG vibe's) and your reviews are my main source of infos
Hey Guys! Time for a good ol' fashioned Performance Review. Remember those? Let us know if you've gotten some court time in the Nike PG 5 and how you'd rate them versus their predecessors. Have a good one!
Having tested so many shoes over the years, do you believe that Nike Basketball really designs their shoes for indoor use only at this point? It seems like outdoor use destroys their shoes at a rate that's no longer acceptable.
hi i just want to say that I have my PG 5 popping out inside the shoes IDK why is that happening. Does anybody here has the same experience as mine? I'm using this since July.
Got These In NikeID. Solid For Casual. Need To Grab Another Pair To Ball In Once Indoor Basketball Gyms Open Up Again. Solid Review As Always!!! 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾 P.S. My Man's With The Golden State Colorway Shorts...For A Quick Second In The Beginning...I Honestly Thought You Were Hooping With Ron Arrest LoL 🤣😆.
I'm still scared to play in new PGs. The PG3 tore my feet up for a long time before I broke them in. I love my pair now, but I almost threw them out when I first got them because they hurt so much.
I did get a customs colorway of these and they are pretty good The traction is good and is freighing a little bit but I still got xdr rubber so . I play a ton of Basketball. cool vid
@@TREXHUNTERX I have an XDR version and the traction has little to no fraying on it. But I haven't play with them outside. I would suggest getting an XDR pair but thee Traction is good. I think it will last you like 18 months on Indoor court and probably 4-6 months outdoor court.
Killer effin kicks... I got mine for $100 AUD. An absolute steal. Comfort is insane and traction is gooood. Such a good show for the price. Shocked at the value.
The PG3 cushion was better than my $150 insole that were custom molded for me I loved the traction too. I could play outside, clean the soles and play indoors fine. The PG4 for some reason was too soft like my foot went right through it and there was not enough bounce back when I step back down. But the PG4 fit perfectly for my foot. I'm a wide footer and I have no arch (severe flat footed) so shoes are hard to find
@@yannloupec5620 I know the strobel in my right deflated, and in the left is bunched up into like a ball.. the air strobel feels amazing, but doesn't seem to last... maybe they're just made forighter weight people? Idk, but I haven't even taken them on court, so I'm not too impressed that their tech can't even with stand a 220 guy walking around
I never played in the Pg5’s because the fit was not right on me. These guys I got first day of launch and have been great! Love the fit and cushion is just enough indoors but the traction is not as strong as the Kobe 9’s. Kobe 9’s is my favorite and have 4 I still put in the rotation. I would recommend these to hoop indoor with!
Thanks for this video, I keep looking at these and wondering if I should give them a shot. I prefer low tops when I hoop, so these could fit the bill. I tried the PG4 and hated the fact that it felt a bit unstable and seemed kinda narrow. I have heard that the 5 has more room. Your video gives me a little hope. Thanks again for the info👍
I just got the Bred colorway and honestly I prefer them over the PG4 because of the fit. PG4 felt so suffocating, and these fixed that fit. I still play with the 4s because I like the cushions but man I can’t play long with them.
Hey Chris, what are your thoughts on Nike not being able to sign with the Bryant estate to continue producing his signature shoes? Will we see the end of the legendary Kobe line?
I liked them outdoors as well. The surface I played on was like a cushioned rubber floor though. I had to go down a half-size (never happened to me before). These were mad stable in the base, but really flat. If you hate that slappy sound on court, you won't like 'em. Traction was beastly! The cushion is good, though I would've preferred a softer midsole (like those KD14s...so good!) I thought they were really comfortable...actually IDed a pair for my bro for his birthday! One question, the rubberish overlay in the front near the pinky toe is clicking on my pair around the laces. It's really strange. It happens even when I'm just walkin' around in 'em. This happenin' to you, too?
@@TREXHUNTERX It's been good. The courts I hoop on are almost like indoor outdoor courts - really great surface. I'd put them maybe middle of the pack in terms of durability.
at first, my feet hurts because of the fit. i went up full size, my feet are 29 cm long and i go size 13 which is 31 cm but still hurt. thats how narrow the fit is
Kobe 9 traction is a different breed. PG 5 is not that category, but it's still nice. But outside durability is terrible, not raccomended. Need to try the XDR version yet.
@@relaxing.minecraft I don’t own a pair of KD13s but what I heard is that they are better than the pg5s. However I personally enjoy playing in the pg5s.
I know this is a performance review, but the pick and roll chemistry is legit!
Mhm
I had to rewind parts because I stopped listening and just watched the passing 🥽
It’s only 2 on 2
Malone & Stockton!!!
More on bad defense.
Indoors they are a beast, definitely deserving of the “Bad Boys” title. It’s great when brands fix the issues from the previous model, in this shoe it was the containment and the lacing. This shoe is an example of that, but I wish brands would do that more consistently.
Even though there are a lot of other PG 5 performance reviews that came out before this, I still waited for your take. You never disappoint. Good stuff!
NW's reviews are the ones that matter!!
I actually like this style of performance review more than the inside the gym ones
Agree
Yep, for me its more realistic. If it perform well in outdoors will almost always perform well indoors
@@Mathias9n I think he meant the format not where the reviews are done and also I don't think outdoor reviews are representative of indoor performance as outdoor may save some bad traction. Don't get me wrong I definitely think adding outdoor performance on the indoor reviews are good (esp considering I'm from asia and we only have outdoor courts) but still your logic doesn't add up
Way better audio too
@@scordatura9259 Yeah, I was talking about the format. I prefer when Chris is in the studio talking about the shoe while there's B-roll of him playing. Audio is better and he isn't out of breath trying to explain things.
We need a hooping mixtape fr
Thanks for putting this out! I customized a pair but hadn’t purchased it cuz I was waiting on a performance review. I got the PG4s for 45$ and they are actually great for that price and based on your review, ima just get a GR PG5 pair once some colorways go on clearance
I’ve had about a dozen diff PGs, including every model except the 2.5 (wasn’t messing w/them after the Zion blowout), & these, which I’ll get once I can play indoor again. My fav, performance wise, by FAR is the PG 3. The fit, traction, and comfort/feel is all great. I kept using my PG 3 BHM (which look NICE) indoors over my PG 4 last year, I loved them so much. Most colorways weren’t much to look at, but performance wise it’s been my fav by a mile.
Ain't messing with the zion 1 after, Idk who, blew em out
I can't wait for Chris to give a review of the Zion shoes!
Chris is that teammate that makes you step your game up and play better!
Really digging that outdoor intro montage!! Also....that pick and roll was SWEET!!!! 🔥🌶💯
Nice review- Just found your channel. I have been playing in Kobe 8's for many years (I loved them so much that I bought 3 pairs and have been dreading the day when they were toast and I had to search out something new). I recently went out to find my next balling shoe and tried a ton of stuff. What I really like in my bball shoes is lightweight, low to the ground feel, contoured and closely form fitting (not boxy or wide), good support to lock in heel and provide lateral support in forefoot and comfort in the cushioning. The Kobe 8's were a 9 out of 10 for me in this regard, missing a 10 because the toe box was stiff and slightly wide. The PG5 is a very nice overall performing shoe. Not quite as low to the ground feeling vs the Kobe8 and not quite as lightweight, but the support is better and the cushion feels better. Not as sleek and streamlined feeling of a fit, but really terrific. I haven't yet tried the NB Omn1s, but the Two WXY was also very excellent. Looking forward to more reviews and catching up on some of your other videos. If you have recommendations for someone coming from Kobe 8's that will make me happy, please let me know. Thanks!
I’ll say that you should prioritize outdoor reviews. Many people have trouble finding indoor gyms, plus it shows how good they are on casual days at the park.
Thumbs up for actual hooping footage in the intro! Love it!
been waiting on this one
way back 2018 when i got hooked with the performance of the shoes and weartesters is the number 1 when it comes to reviewing the shoes no bias pure review to its quality and performance. The best review i got with him is on Kobe 9s and I really loved its performance, hope PG5 give the same performance as Kobe 9s, I already ordered PG5 and excited to try it in game thank you for the review all the best 🇵🇭👏
I could relate more to these outdoor court reviews
In my country there isnt much indoor court
Ooooo the video angles and editing - I like!!
We have to get a channel of wear testers game footage!
I ended up buying 2 pairs of pg4's on the cheap and they def are mad comfortable.
This Shoe I gotta say is a amazing performance
Ok good I just got them I didn’t watch any of these I just liked the looks
Good to know aesthetically I like the wheat version. I'd rock those casually
I guess for wide feet like mine, pg4 is mad comfortable for me, although I only weighs about 62kg, played guard bcs I'm short. I even got them for 50 bucks. Love your video and them b roll is fire man.
The sneakers review goat 💯
Idk how many people need to hear this...
But I mainly (95% of the time) play on outdoor courts, and the PG5 with xdr rubber is lasting pretty well. I play about twice a week, and so far no fraying from the outsoles.
Your knees and feet would still kill you the day after (this is not lebron level cushioning at all), but if you're looking for a pair with good traction that's not expensive, like Nightwing said, this might be the shoe for you
Been waiting for this video to finally decide either buying them or notttt
brother you inspired me to pursue my youtube channel... thanks bro
thanks bro
These are definitely a sale pickup. I can't wait for you to review the Zion 1! I believe those will be bad boys. I'm going to click so fast on that one! Also always love the hooping footage and the slow mo Nightwing swish 3:50 ! 🔥
Honestly kinda glad these reviews are outdoors since most of us hoopers may not have the benefit of hooping indoors with the current situation...
Thanks for the video!
been awhile for some performance reviews 🙌
Loved the cushion of the PG4s for outdoor ball lately and going to order an xdr id of the pg5. A lot of Bang for your buck with these!
Just copped the Olympic colorway of the 4’s for $50. I have all the models except for the 1’s but will definitely cop these once the price drops.
The reaction to the shot at 4:43 lol priceless
shout out to u all the way from morocco , big fan here.
Love your channel
I’m looking for new shoes for basketball season and this helped me. Thanks
Great video guys... just wondering if you guys are going to do one for Anta’s RR6 performance review
Chris,could you do another review,but for indoors?they are finally on sale here in Brazil and I would love to have one of those. My playstyle is similar to yours(bad knee/ankle,SG vibe's) and your reviews are my main source of infos
Chris is a great passer!
Hey Guys! Time for a good ol' fashioned Performance Review. Remember those? Let us know if you've gotten some court time in the Nike PG 5 and how you'd rate them versus their predecessors. Have a good one!
Having tested so many shoes over the years, do you believe that Nike Basketball really designs their shoes for indoor use only at this point? It seems like outdoor use destroys their shoes at a rate that's no longer acceptable.
I played in my pair once and when you break the materials and traction in they feel great indoors
I have played inside and the only thing I didnt like was that they are clappy as hell
hi i just want to say that I have my PG 5 popping out inside the shoes IDK why is that happening. Does anybody here has the same experience as mine? I'm using this since July.
I love the color way 👌🏻👌🏻 those are fire! 🔥
I had D Rose 773 and I've switched to these and OMG, the difference is unreal
interesting to hear. These are cool, glad they held up pretty well.
Contrary to most, i actually like the look of this shoe.
Got These In NikeID. Solid For Casual. Need To Grab Another Pair To Ball In Once Indoor Basketball Gyms Open Up Again. Solid Review As Always!!! 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾
P.S.
My Man's With The Golden State Colorway Shorts...For A Quick Second In The Beginning...I Honestly Thought You Were Hooping With Ron Arrest LoL 🤣😆.
I'm still scared to play in new PGs. The PG3 tore my feet up for a long time before I broke them in. I love my pair now, but I almost threw them out when I first got them because they hurt so much.
Tempted to cop these! Especially the all star colorway 🔥🔥🔥 or will defenitely go Nike By You option 💯
I did get a customs colorway of these and they are pretty good The traction is good and is freighing a little bit but I still got xdr rubber so . I play a ton of Basketball. cool vid
how long did the traction last?
@@relaxing.minecraft The cushion is a little much at firsst but once you break it iin very nice/good.
@@TREXHUNTERX I have an XDR version and the traction has little to no fraying on it. But I haven't play with them outside. I would suggest getting an XDR pair but thee Traction is good. I think it will last you like 18 months on Indoor court and probably 4-6 months outdoor court.
Thats the shoes that I have waiting for 😯😍
Stunning visuals right off the bat
You should do a performance review on a more recent air Jordan 11 now that your playing outdoors.
Love the reviews , been debating on my hoop shoe the PG5, puma Clyde all pro, kawhis
Go with pg5. They’re the most affordable
whatd you end up getting? just ordered the all pros but kinda think I overpayed even though im expecting great performance. Coming from pg4
@@benholloway9904 I'm waiting for the all pros on a discount haha
Killer effin kicks... I got mine for $100 AUD. An absolute steal. Comfort is insane and traction is gooood. Such a good show for the price. Shocked at the value.
Love the fact his friend was wearing pg’s jersey and Chris wore his shoes
The PG3 cushion was better than my $150 insole that were custom molded for me I loved the traction too. I could play outside, clean the soles and play indoors fine. The PG4 for some reason was too soft like my foot went right through it and there was not enough bounce back when I step back down. But the PG4 fit perfectly for my foot. I'm a wide footer and I have no arch (severe flat footed) so shoes are hard to find
You should upload your hoop sessions every once in a while, love to see night wing in action lol
I personally find the Nike ID versions foam/cushion is a tad different. In comparison to the regular retail version they're more comfortable
3:13 that PnR is taken straight from the Steph-and-Dray playbook lol
Can we get a vid on your thought of Nike and Kobe partings ways. I would definitely love to hear your thoughts.
Love my PG5s so far... but defs recommend ankle brace/stabiliser.
@@relaxing.minecraft they sit pretty low, lower than the ankle bones 😂
@@relaxing.minecraft lateral is great, too grippy 😂 my ankle just gave way hahah hence why i wear the ankle braces
Workin that pick and roll my guy
PG is not even wearing these. He goes back to the 1's, 2.5's and 3's most of the time.
hey, did we know why he don't wear them??
@@yannloupec5620 PG mostly wears the 3 nowadays. I think its because he "nearly won MVP" that year.
@@yannloupec5620 I know the strobel in my right deflated, and in the left is bunched up into like a ball.. the air strobel feels amazing, but doesn't seem to last... maybe they're just made forighter weight people? Idk, but I haven't even taken them on court, so I'm not too impressed that their tech can't even with stand a 220 guy walking around
He doesn’t wear the 4s either
The 4’s are the worst, I feel like I’m gonna roll my ankle and break my big toe everytime I play in em’ 🤦🏿♂️ The 1’s & 3’s are the best pgs to me!
Zion 1 will definitely have better cushion set up than pg 5 and great reviews like always especially the outdoors ones.
I never played in the Pg5’s because the fit was not right on me. These guys I got first day of launch and have been great! Love the fit and cushion is just enough indoors but the traction is not as strong as the Kobe 9’s. Kobe 9’s is my favorite and have 4 I still put in the rotation.
I would recommend these to hoop indoor with!
I stayed for Jodi segment. I’ll have to wait for the next vid.😕
Thanks for this video, I keep looking at these and wondering if I should give them a shot. I prefer low tops when I hoop, so these could fit the bill. I tried the PG4 and hated the fact that it felt a bit unstable and seemed kinda narrow. I have heard that the 5 has more room. Your video gives me a little hope. Thanks again for the info👍
I just got the Bred colorway and honestly I prefer them over the PG4 because of the fit. PG4 felt so suffocating, and these fixed that fit. I still play with the 4s because I like the cushions but man I can’t play long with them.
Hey Chris, what are your thoughts on Nike not being able to sign with the Bryant estate to continue producing his signature shoes? Will we see the end of the legendary Kobe line?
G.O.A.T. greatest of all traction
6:33 that one foot pull-up was MEAN!
got to have this pair of shoes!
my dream shoe💯
Dope colors!
I like the background music. Toking music. 💯
Chris please please please do the Zion 1... full strobes plus bottom loaded zoom???? I need to know if I should cop for my rotation
Those are fire 🔥
PG 2.5 the best hands down
PGs are some of the best performance and comfort nikes.
if they had the patch inside placed under the foot arch instead of making it symmetrical, that would be a lot better
Those pick and rolls though..👌
yo before even watching this video i designed some of these and they are almost the exact design?!?? drippy minds think alike brother LMAO
Hey can you do a video or a post on your website about basketball shoes for wider feet or those that have a wider base that works for all.
Thank you.
Interested to hear what you think about the Zion's.
Ok, I see Chris gotta lil bitta game game! 👀👍
That pick and roll D at 3:20 was horrible 😂😂😂
I'm really liking the PG 5. If I ranked the PG line, it would be
1. Nike PG 1
2. Nike PG 3
3. Nike PG 5
4. Nike PG 2/2.5
5. Nike PG 4
aight aight, waiting for Zion 1 review.
I liked them outdoors as well. The surface I played on was like a cushioned rubber floor though. I had to go down a half-size (never happened to me before). These were mad stable in the base, but really flat. If you hate that slappy sound on court, you won't like 'em. Traction was beastly! The cushion is good, though I would've preferred a softer midsole (like those KD14s...so good!) I thought they were really comfortable...actually IDed a pair for my bro for his birthday!
One question, the rubberish overlay in the front near the pinky toe is clicking on my pair around the laces. It's really strange. It happens even when I'm just walkin' around in 'em. This happenin' to you, too?
How was the durability? how long did the traction last
@@TREXHUNTERX It's been good. The courts I hoop on are almost like indoor outdoor courts - really great surface. I'd put them maybe middle of the pack in terms of durability.
@@relaxing.minecraft not a huge problem, more of an annoyance than anything else.
So they fit bigger than your size?
@@MAMBAMENTALITY2498 I'm a 10.5 to 11 US size. I wore these in a 10. First time I've ever gone down to a 10!
at first, my feet hurts because of the fit. i went up full size, my feet are 29 cm long and i go size 13 which is 31 cm but still hurt. thats how narrow the fit is
Kobe 9 traction is a different breed. PG 5 is not that category, but it's still nice. But outside durability is terrible, not raccomended. Need to try the XDR version yet.
I am definitely
gonna get these when they go on sale the pg4 i saw them go down to $49 lol
Hi Nightwing! Can you deep dive the Kobe and Nike issue. I just want to know more of it. Plssss..... 🙏🙏🙏
mines just lasted one month😁✌🏼 the zoom air popped.
I love the pg5s
@@relaxing.minecraft I don’t own a pair of KD13s but what I heard is that they are better than the pg5s. However I personally enjoy playing in the pg5s.
@@relaxing.minecraft not that many issues. Traction is a little issue if playing on a dusty court. Other than that it’s fire
Really nice custom
Kyrie low 4 performance review ples!
Where’s the kyrie 7 performance review?
Hi mr and mrs wing where is the nw1 in hte rack at the back?
I actually have a different experience with my PG5 ID, it is actually way softer than my PG4! My foam is black on the ID
Oh Chris hoopin...nice clip 👍🏾
wow this colorway is nice! (Nike by you, no wonder