Nike PG 3
Released 2/2019, Low Top, Paul George,
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8.9
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
8.8
USER RATING
26 ratings
Great all-around performer at a very fair price
Best Suitable For:
Versatile shoe that works for all positions
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 PG 3 |  Nike KD 15 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Puma MB.01 Lo |  Nike Lebron 20 |  Under Armour Curry 11 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 9.0(0.1) | 8.9(0.0) | 8.9(0.0) | 8.8(0.1) | 8.7(0.2) | |
| User Rating | 8.8 | 9.2(0.4) | 9.1(0.3) | 8.7(0.1) | 9.2(0.4) | 8.7(0.1) | |
| Best Price | $109.99 | $112.97 $150 | $225 | $79.99 $120 | $179.97 $200 | $109.99 $160 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 370g - 390g | 370g - 390g | NA | NA | 390g - 410g | NA |
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Nike PG 3 Review
Pros:
Great traction
Very supportive shoe
Cons:
Materials feel cheap in-hand
Long break-in period
Performance of the Nike PG 3:
Sneaker reviewers like almost everything about the PG3 - except its looks.
The "moon crater" traction pattern works very well on all surfaces but might take a little while to break in.
The Zoom Air cushioning in the forefoot is responsive and bouncy and the foam in the heel provides decent impact protection.
Materials feel a little cheap in-hand, but are comfortable on-foot and absolutely get the job done.
Overall, the PG3 is a great performer that will work for a wide array of players and comes at a very fair price of only $110.
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Expert Reviews of the Nike PG 3:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #29 of 334)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
6
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.2
February 11, 2019
Paul George’s signature sneaker represent him well: these are the perfect shoes for a smooth, two-way player that can get busy when necessary.
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9.0
February 1, 2019
The PG3 performs exceptionally well! I really, really enjoyed playing in these. Definitely one of the best basketball shoes out right now.
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9.0
February 11, 2019
I really like everything about the PG3 except the materials and the looks.
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9.0
February 23, 2019
I hated the PG3 after my first few hours in them. However, I’m glad I stuck with them as by the end of the week I was just excited to lace them up for another few hours of pick-up runs
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8.6
March 7, 2019
Easily the best PG sneaker so far! This is one of my favorite Nike shoes in a long time.
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8.6
March 19, 2019
The PG3 gives you everything you want in a low top for a lower-than-average price. I have zero complaints!
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User Reviews of the Nike PG 3:
User Rating: 8.8 (ranks #139 of 334)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
18
8 - Good
6
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
June 17, 2023
responsive as hell. traction looks like it picks up dust but it doesn’t effect it. forefoot zoom is bouncy and foam is as soft as cushlon, a lot better than other shoes with the same tech. wings on the side and half bootie is comfy while still having rediculous lockdown and support.
due to the lack of much arch support, if you have an above average high arch, this could cause some minor arch pain after playing for several hours in a row
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8.6
April 3, 2022
I wore these for awhile and I really liked them, the traction was good no matter where I played. I liked this color way especially, but I think most of the color ways looked kind of basic. It was a little smaller that I’d thought it would be but it still felt good on my normal size, so I would ultimately say that you can get your normal size just expect it to be tight at first. Also takes a minute to break in
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8.4
February 22, 2022
This was my first "pro" basketball shoe, so I can't really compare, but It's a good shoe just out of the box. The only thing I can point out is the materials though. It's a really stiff material and it doesnt break in quickly.
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9.2
August 11, 2023
One of the most complete shoes of all time. Great cushioning in the forefoot and the heel. Moon traction pattern is elite. Support and lockdown with the lacing is secure. GOAT shoe and a must buy.
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8.8
May 11, 2022
I had the NASA (orange) PG3 colorway. Ran hoops in these for a solid 2 years. Great fit, and didn’t require any break-in period. Solid traction. Phenomenal indoor shoe.
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Traction of the Nike PG 3:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.1 (ranks #77 of 334)
User Traction Rating: 9.3 (ranks #78 of 334)
10 - Amazing
11
9 - Great
19
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.5
February 11, 2019
No matter the surface condition, traction had my back!
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9.0
February 1, 2019
The circle traction pattern is soo nice! On a clean court, you are sticking like glue and even dusty courts are not a big issue.
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9.0
February 11, 2019
The "moon crater" traction pattern has you covered in every direction.
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9.0
February 23, 2019
Traction started out really poor, but now they are super consistent and require almost no wiping.
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9.0
March 7, 2019
Wow, did we stick to the court!
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9.0
March 19, 2019
Soft rubber, multi-directional coverage, and nice depth allow the traction to do its job.
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Cushion of the Nike PG 3:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #83 of 334)
User Cushion Rating: 8.7 (ranks #137 of 334)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
18
8 - Good
7
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
February 11, 2019
The Zoom Air unit in the front is responsive and bouncy, the Phylon in the heel is comfortable enough so I didn't have issues playing for hours.
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9.0
February 1, 2019
The softer and lighter foam combined with the forefoot Zoom feels great.
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9.0
February 11, 2019
I love the forefoot Zoom Air cushioning!
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9.0
February 23, 2019
Now that everything is broken-in, the cushioning feels nice, like really nice.
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9.0
March 7, 2019
We got court feel, comfort, response, and durability. And who doesn't like forefoot Zoom?
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9.0
March 19, 2019
Big forefoot Zoom sits in a slightly softer and bouncier foam carrier.
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Materials of the Nike PG 3:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.2 (ranks #167 of 334)
User Materials Rating: 8.2 (ranks #197 of 334)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
10
8 - Good
15
7 - Average
6
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
February 11, 2019
The materials don't scream "signature sneaker" but they function exactly how I would like them to.
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8.0
February 1, 2019
In-hand the material feels super cheap, but on-foot it's really comfortable.
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7.0
February 11, 2019
The mesh material on the upper is pretty rough and feels "plasticky". Overall, the materials feel pretty cheap and are a downgrade compared to previous models.
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9.0
February 23, 2019
Materials may feel cheap depending on the colorway, but the performance is there.
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8.0
March 7, 2019
The break-in period was minimal and the materials feel really good.
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8.0
March 19, 2019
Nike has made the materials a little less premium since the PG 1.
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Support of the Nike PG 3:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #107 of 334)
User Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #154 of 334)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
15
8 - Good
12
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
February 11, 2019
No rollovers, no heel slip, no negatives in my book.
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10.0
February 1, 2019
Support is really good! No problems with lateral containment, or heel slippage.
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8.0
February 11, 2019
The forefoot wings, internal heel counter, and ankle collar provide a lot of support and containment.
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9.0
February 23, 2019
I would have liked a slightly wider base and an outrigger but I never encountered any issues.
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8.0
March 7, 2019
The support comes from 3 things: internal heel counter, the lockdown of the lacing system and sturdy materials, and the lateral outrigger that provides a lot of stability.
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8.0
March 19, 2019
Zero issues overall with support and stability on the PG3.
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Fit of the Nike PG 3:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.9 (ranks #43 of 334)
User Fit Rating: 8.6 (ranks #167 of 334)
10 - Amazing
4
9 - Great
17
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
1
9.5
February 11, 2019
After a little break-in time, the fit was near perfect for me.
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8.0
February 11, 2019
Comfort and fit are solid -no issues here!
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9.0
February 23, 2019
By night four, the shoe felt like it was made for me but until then, I experienced a lot of pain.
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9.0
March 7, 2019
The lacing system works perfectly and lockdown is great.
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9.0
March 19, 2019
No dead space, no side to side movement, no heel slip right out of the box.
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Durability of the Nike PG 3:
User Durability Rating: 8.5 (ranks #166 of 334)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
12
8 - Good
8
7 - Average
3
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the Nike PG 3:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 25.0 (ranks #213 of 334)
User Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #198 of 334)
Good (100%)
2
Fair (50%)
13
Bad (0%)
4
no
February 11, 2019
Don’t expect it to last very long outdoors.
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no
February 1, 2019
The rubber is pretty hard, but there was some fraying. Outdoor use is not recommended.
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fair
February 11, 2019
The outsole is pretty durable, so outdoor use should be okay.
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fair
March 7, 2019
I wouldn't recommend the translucent rubber for outdoors, but the solid rubber should be fine!
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Width of the Nike PG 3:
very narrow
1
slightly narrow
8
regular
20
slightly wide
1
very wide
0
slightly narrow
February 11, 2019
The shoe does fit on the snug side.
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slightly narrow
February 1, 2019
Slightly narrow, go up half a size if you are a wide-footer.
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slightly narrow
February 11, 2019
This shoe is a little snug in the beginning.
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slightly narrow
March 19, 2019
Starts off tight
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Size of the Nike PG 3:
very small
0
slightly small
3
true to size
29
slightly long
0
very long
0
true to size
February 11, 2019
I’m in love with how the PG3 fit me true to size.
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true to size
February 1, 2019
Go true to size.
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true to size
February 11, 2019
The PG3 runs true to size.
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true to size
February 23, 2019
I tried a half size down, a half size up, but went with true-to-size in the end.
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true to size
March 7, 2019
The PG3 fits true to size.
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true to size
March 19, 2019
Go true to size.
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