Nike PG1
Released 3/2017, Low Top, Paul George,
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8.6
EXPERT RATING
10 reviews
8.9
USER RATING
10 ratings
Great-fitting shoe made from high-quality materials
Best Suitable For:
Works best for guards with regular or narrow feet
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $109.99
Category Performance Ratings:
Weight & Sizing:
Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
Nike PG1 |  New Balance TWO WXY V3 |  Adidas D.O.N. Issue 6 |  Nike LeBron NXXT Gen |  Nike KD 15 |  Jordan One Take 4 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.6 | 8.7(0.1) | 8.5(0.1) | 8.7(0.1) | 9.0(0.4) | 8.1(0.5) | |
| User Rating | 8.9 | 9.1(0.2) | 9.5(0.6) | 9.0(0.1) | 9.2(0.3) | 8.4(0.5) | |
| Best Price | $109.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $74.23 $160 | $112.97 $150 | $99.99 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 380g - 400g | 350g - 360g | NA | 350g - 360g | 370g - 390g | 310g - 330g |
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Nike PG1 Review
Pros:
material quality
only $110
Cons:
bootie design
durability of insole
Performance of the Nike PG1:
The first release in Paul George's signature line gets great reviews overall. All critics praise the very low list price of only $110. Other highlights are the excellent fit and high-quality materials. Great shoe for guards with regular or narrow feet. However, big guys with wide feet and a need for a lot of impact protection will probably not be happy with the Nike PG1.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike PG1:
Expert Rating: 8.6 (ranks #107 of 326)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
4
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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9.5
January 1, 2017
At $110 these are by far the best value performance basketball shoes available right now.
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8.8
January 1, 2017
The Nike PG 1 features a consistent traction experience that holds up on a wide variety of court conditions as well as a decent cushion setup that favors quick, low to the ground players. At $110, it’s worth a shot right?
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8.7
January 1, 2017
Overall I thought that shoe performed great! It's my go-to shoe right now and I will be hooping in them for a while!
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8.6
December 27, 2017
For $110, I can absolutely recommend these shoes.
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8.5
January 1, 2017
The PG1 performs on a level that far exceeds its relatively low price tag. Its cushioning and stability are top-notch, making it my favorite Nike of the season at any price.
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8.4
January 1, 2017
I will say that the Nike PG1 is very good if you’re looking for a shoe that feels like an extension of your foot without breaking the bank.
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8.4
January 1, 2017
The PG1 is a wonderful shoe to play in, as long as you don’t have wide feet and you can get your foot into the shoe. For a first signature model and it’s $110 price point, I think the shoe is fantastic.
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8.4
January 1, 2017
I really like to play in the Nike PG1. Cushion and fit are nice and the traction gets good after breaking them in. At $110 they are a real steal!
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8.3
January 1, 2017
For only $110 it is a very, very good performance basketball sneaker. You won't worry about sliding around, slipping on the floor, or the lockdown of the shoe. A
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Overall, the PG1 is a great start to a new signature shoe, far better than the Kyrie 1 in my opinion. Cushioning isn’t the best or very fun but it works fine while the rest of the shoe performs very well.
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User Reviews of the Nike PG1:
User Rating: 8.9 (ranks #109 of 326)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
December 22, 2023
God, I miss these shoes! I wore them for 5 years, 3 on court and then 2 as normal sneakers. The flywire always felt tight and the shoe fit like a glove. They were rigid when needed, and flexed when I was on my toes. The materials used in the midsole and sole should be the gold standard for all shoes. I hope they come back as a reissue. Truly my perfect shoe.
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9.7
July 2, 2024
How it only 110$ i didn't expect much the first time i tried it. It was amazing! It was super responsive the cushioning was super average but soft the traction was great but not recommended for outdoor users the fit was amazing the support was good this shoe is flawless the best budget shoe in 2017 i love wearing it.
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9.0
April 24, 2023
The best I have ever played with,My brother first got it from a thrift store and used It for 2 years and then gave it to my cousin for 2 years.Now I have used it for 2 years and the shoe still has top tier traction.
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9.0
April 11, 2023
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Traction of the Nike PG1:
Expert Traction Rating: 8.4 (ranks #201 of 326)
User Traction Rating: 9.2 (ranks #93 of 326)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
January 1, 2017
These shoes grip to the floor really well.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
It isn’t quite elite, but the PG 1’s traction is just below that top tier thanks to its consistent performance on multiple surfaces.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The traction of the PG1 held it's own and the translucent rubber sole didn't cause me any problems.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The traction bites really hard and I didn't have to wipe a lot.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
From my first run in the PG1, I had secure footing and was making confident movements with minimal swiping.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
The good news is that the pattern here really helps the rubber compound out and dust doesn’t stick to the pattern much.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The solid rubber outsole and traction worked above average
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8.0
January 1, 2017
I was very disappointed at first, but after a while they broke in and got really good. Dust is a problem.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The traction is the best aspect of the shoe.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Traction on the PG1 is on par with the Mamba Instinct, Kobe AD which is pretty damn good. Well done Nike!
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Cushion of the Nike PG1:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #242 of 326)
User Cushion Rating: 8.2 (ranks #211 of 326)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
9.0
January 1, 2017
The cushioning of the forefoot zoom is by far my favorite part of this shoe because it is responsive like hell.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Can you find better value at $110? Probably, but for a signature model, it doesn’t get much better than this.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Forefoot zoom might be not enough cushion for some. But for me, this is a healthy balance between Kyrie 3 and Lebron 14. I really can't ask for much more!
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8.0
December 27, 2017
I like the Zoom unit in the forefoot. Gives you a good blend of responsiveness and impact protection.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The PG1 doesn’t introduce any groundbreaking cushioning, but it incorporates the best use of standard Zoom Air in recent memory.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Some may feel the setup is a bit lackluster if they’re expecting an abundant amount of cushion, but if you are more into court feel then this will prove to be a worthy setup.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Forefoot Zoom, soft Phylon midsole, responsive court feel — that combination is definitely a setup worth taking a second look at.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
A little bit of cushion in the front, the heel is pretty much dead. Very responsive feel.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Impact protection is just not excellent.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
At $110, I didn’t expect much in terms of Zoom and it feels decent overall but feels just like a budget Nike shoe set up to me.
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Materials of the Nike PG1:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.9 (ranks #44 of 326)
User Materials Rating: 8.7 (ranks #110 of 326)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.0
January 1, 2017
The materials are really nice and feel soft and flexible.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The inner-bootie construction uses an extremely soft mesh/neoprene material that just feels too luxurious to be valued at $110.
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8.0
December 27, 2017
Materials are on the budget side but get the job done
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10.0
January 1, 2017
This is one of the best material options we’ve had from Nike Basketball in a long time.
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10.0
January 1, 2017
The materials here are absolutely the star of the show.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
For a budget model the materials are really good.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
It’s a nice blend of old and new school materials that really gives the feel of a much more expensive shoe.
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Support of the Nike PG1:
Expert Support Rating: 8.4 (ranks #184 of 326)
User Support Rating: 8.9 (ranks #114 of 326)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
9
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
8.0
January 1, 2017
Support and lockdown are excellent. The forefoot strap really locks your feet in.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
User didn't add a summary.
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The strap provides great forefoot lockdown and there was zero heel slippage.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
Lockdown was secure in all directions. Stability inspired confidence yet still allowed for optimal range of motion.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Gives you the feeling that you’re not just wearing a shoe, but that the shoe is part of you.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Wonderful lockdown, solid traction, responsive ride — I’d say it’s pretty supportive, especially for a first signature model that is a low-top.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Heel feels a bit loose because of the bootie design.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The lockdown is really good thanks to the forefoot strap.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
No issues with the support at all. Stability is fantastic on the PG1 thanks to a large forefoot outrigger and flat outsole.
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Fit of the Nike PG1:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #81 of 326)
User Fit Rating: 8.9 (ranks #104 of 326)
10 - Amazing
5
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
8.0
January 1, 2017
A little snug and a little tight but the fit felt really nice.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The PG 1 provides a close one-to-one fit that stays with your foot during every cut, drive, jab and stop.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
The overall fit was the best feature of this shoe. After a break in period the feel crazy good!
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9.0
December 27, 2017
The one-bootie construction was a nice fit for my feet.
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8.0
January 1, 2017
I ultimately found the fit to be great. But the method in which its achieved isn’t ideal from an ease-of-use or comfort standpoint.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Lockdown is incredible. The midfoot feels perfectly secure and there are only four lace loops.
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7.0
January 1, 2017
Even 1/2 size up, the PG1 required some break-in time due to the snugness.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
Fit is pretty good.
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9.0
January 1, 2017
To me, the fit is the highlight of the shoe.
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Durability of the Nike PG1:
User Durability Rating: 9.1 (ranks #48 of 326)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
3
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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Outdoor of the Nike PG1:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 0.0 (ranks #312 of 326)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #205 of 326)
Good (100%)
1
Fair (50%)
2
Bad (0%)
5
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January 1, 2017
I wouldn’t recommend the PG 1 for outdoor use because the outsole will probably wear down quickly.
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January 1, 2017
Outdoors the durability might not last as long due to the thin nodules.
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January 1, 2017
The rubber is really soft so outdoor use is not recommended
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no
January 1, 2017
Forefoot upper might get beat up outdoors since it is mesh.
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Width of the Nike PG1:
very narrow
1
slightly narrow
11
regular
7
slightly wide
0
very wide
1
slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
It's really hard for athletes with wide feet to get into the shoe.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
Wide-footers beware because you’re going to have to go up half a size.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
Wide footers: you need to try them on first!
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slightly narrow
December 27, 2017
The PG1 runs fairly narrow.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
The shoe is very tight, even before lacing up.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
They are very snug — just the way I like it
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very narrow
January 1, 2017
The shoe is hella narrow and fits super snug
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
Pretty snug, you could go half a size up if you have wide feet.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
The fit is really narrow.
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slightly narrow
January 1, 2017
The thick sockliner probably contributes to the tighter than normal fit of the PG1.
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Size of the Nike PG1:
very small
1
slightly small
2
true to size
13
slightly long
1
very long
1
true to size
January 1, 2017
I went true to size and had no problems.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
In my case going up half a size wouldn’t have been the best choice.
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true to size
December 27, 2017
Runs true to size.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
The PG1 runs true to size
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true to size
January 1, 2017
The PG1 fits true to size
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runs small
January 1, 2017
Fit was like a glove, a size too small.
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true to size
January 1, 2017
Runs true to size.
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½ size small
January 1, 2017
I opted for half size up and all was better though
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