Nike PG 2.5

Released 7/2018, Low Top, Paul George, 
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8.8
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
9.1
USER RATING
7 ratings
Improves the already great performance of the PG2 by adding an additional forefoot strap for more lockdown

Best Suitable For:

Perfect if you are looking for an affordable all-around performer without any weaknesses.

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Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $109.99
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Category Performance Ratings:

Expert Ratings (3)
User Ratings (7)
Traction
8.7
Cushion
7.8
Materials
8.8
Support
9.0
Fit
9.0
Outdoor
25%

Weight & Sizing:

Weight:
light
heavy
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide

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Nike PG 2.5 Review

Pros:
Additional strap provides more support
Great price
Cons:
Impact protection in the heel

Performance of the Nike PG 2.5:

The Nike PG2.5 is almost identical to the PG2 but comes with an additional forefoot strap we know from the PG1. This addition improves the fit and support a little bit as it gives you the ability to customize the forefoot to work with your feet. Other than that, materials, cushioning and traction remained unchanged and provide the same great performance that the previous model did! At only $110 retail, you can't go wrong with these!
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Expert Reviews of the Nike PG 2.5:

Expert Rating: 8.8 (ranks #51 of 330)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
This is an awesome performer with great tech at an affordable price. Cushion, traction, and materials stayed the same but the fit and support are slightly improved!
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8.8
August 8, 2018
I would pick the PG 2.5 over the PG 2 as they look better and provide a more customizable fit thanks to the forefoot strap.
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8.2
August 8, 2018
The performance stayed exactly the same but we think the PG 2.5 looks better than the PG2.
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User Reviews of the Nike PG 2.5:

User Rating: 9.1 (ranks #66 of 330)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.5
March 29, 2023
User didn't add a summary.
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8.9
June 17, 2023
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9.4
November 17, 2021
User didn't add a summary.
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9.2
January 10, 2022
User didn't add a summary.
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8.8
February 28, 2022
User didn't add a summary.
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Traction of the Nike PG 2.5:

Expert Traction Rating: 8.7 (ranks #151 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 8.9 (ranks #149 of 330)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
There are some minor slips here and there, but overall, the traction is really, really solid.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
The traction pattern is great and holds up well on dusty courts.
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8.0
August 8, 2018
Dust isn't a huge problem but the stopping power was never great.
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Cushion of the Nike PG 2.5:

Expert Cushion Rating: 7.8 (ranks #265 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #194 of 330)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
The combination of Phylon and Zoom Air is straight fire!
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8.5
August 8, 2018
I still wish that they had introduced a Zoom unit in the heel for a more forgiving cushioning.
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6.0
August 8, 2018
You can feel the forefoot Zoom a little but the heel is completely dead.
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Materials of the Nike PG 2.5:

Expert Materials Rating: 8.8 (ranks #52 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 9.0 (ranks #62 of 330)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
8
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
The materials are light, soft, flexible and don't require any break-in time.
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8.5
August 8, 2018
The materials aren't premium but they get the job done.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
The materials are a little different compared to the Nike PG 2, but they are qeually nice!
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Support of the Nike PG 2.5:

Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #52 of 330)
User Support Rating: 9.4 (ranks #25 of 330)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
The strap that was added to the 2.5 adds a little more support in the forefoot and removes the heel slippage I experienced in the previous model.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
I had no heel slippage at all and the forefoot strap provides a more customizable fit in the front.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
The forefoot strap adds a little more support to an already very supportive shoe.
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Fit of the Nike PG 2.5:

Expert Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #30 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 9.1 (ranks #46 of 330)
10 - Amazing
3
9 - Great
5
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
August 8, 2018
Pretty good 1:1 fit.
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9.0
August 8, 2018
The PG2 is easy to get on and super comfortable.
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Durability of the Nike PG 2.5:

User Durability Rating: 8.7 (ranks #124 of 330)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0

Outdoor of the Nike PG 2.5:

Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #215 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #196 of 330)
Good (100%)
1
Fair (50%)
1
Bad (0%)
2
fair
Traction works well outdoors but the outsole is pretty soft and won't last long.
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August 8, 2018
The translucent rubber is wearing off quickly, even indoors.
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Width of the Nike PG 2.5:

very narrow
0
slightly narrow
4
regular
5
slightly wide
1
very wide
0
regularly wide
The strap accommodates feet of all sizes.
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slightly narrow
August 8, 2018
A little bit narrow in the forefoot.
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slightly narrow
August 8, 2018
The PG 2.5 is slightly narrow.
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Size of the Nike PG 2.5:

very small
0
slightly small
2
true to size
8
slightly long
0
very long
0
true to size
The PG 2.5 run true to size.
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true to size
August 8, 2018
Exactly like the PG2, runs true to size
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true to size
August 8, 2018
Runs true to size.
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