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KICKZ Performance Review: Nike PG 6

Par Ray Singca 22/09/2022 Blog , Performance Shoe Test

 

Ray Singca testing the Nike PG6 on outdoor court

Nike is back with another Paul George shoe and this actually got me low-key excited. Retrospectively, sneakers from this line have actually never been my go-to shoes but interestingly enough though, I have had one of these in my rotation for most of the time. I think it was just one of those things I could come back to and rely on if I wanted to change things up. So I was definitely looking forward to these. Here are my thoughts:


 

 

The Nike PG 6 in black & gold

 

Design

Another low top shoe for George, which should not really be surprising to anyone as PGs have never shown love for covered up ankles 😆. So again, you will pretty much get what you expect. And this also applies to the available colorways. As usual, there will be plenty of options. Overall, I think the silhouette and the visual design are decent, while there are definitely louder color variations than the one in this review. What I found more interesting though, is how Nike designs the PGs to be lightweights consistently. At 364 g it may be a bit heavier than its direct predecessor but it is still pretty light. Good job.

 

Materials

Most of the upper is “just” mesh but this should not discourage anyone as it might be the best composition of materials the PG line has ever seen. It feels minimal on foot and moves well with any stops, gos or direction changes. Also, padding was added where it made sense to provide a comfortable wearing experience all around. The mesh upper was ready to go directly out of the box and did not need any break-in time. That’s a definite plus. All in all, nothing too fancy or premium but a setup that simply gets the job done

 

Traction

It’s kinda like sneaker companies finally understood that traction may be the most crucial part of a performance shoe. This is yet another recent model that provides an amazing bite. The traction is easily my favorite part of the PG 6 as the shoe performs greatly on clean, dusty or outdoor courts. No slipping or delays, simply a smooth ride throughout the whole testing process. Definitely something that was very enjoyable about these. The only downside I could find is something that is directly correlated to why this setup performs so well: the rubber compound is soft. While it will obviously work outdoors, I just don’t see the outsole holding up for too long on asphalt courts.

 

Cushion

Once again, the Oregon-based sports giant kept it simple by “just” using foam. However, we are talking about Nike React, which is one of my favorite cushioning technologies out there. I have had some good experiences with it in the past and the PG 6 just adds to that. What I personally value about this React setup is the balance between court feel and impact protection. While the former is an attribute that compliments my playing style well, the latter is obviously essential. So for me, it’s all about balancing those attributes out, which the full-length React midsole in the PG 6 does. Overall these feel bouncy and low to the ground. However, that’s somewhat at the expense of the cushioning as it is not necessarily the softest ride, especially in the forefoot. The React foam in the heel however works well.

 

Fit

The PG 6 is a little narrow around the forefoot area, which may have something to do with how the lacing system was constructed. Still, true to size once again worked well for me and I felt quite comfortable in these after breaking them in. Some peers mentioned that the shoe was a bit long for them but not to an extent which needed them to size down. So the necessity to move away from your actual size only really occurs if you can’t make the forefoot’s narrowness work.

 

Support

Nothing too special but also no complaints in this area. The snug fit forms the first level of support as it takes care of lockdown, keeps you on top of the footbed and takes away any unwanted movements within the shoe as well as heel slippages. All of that is also supported by “forefoot straps that integrate with the laces” as Nike mentions. Another feature that provides an additional layer of support is the outsole. It comes up a bit on the sides to keep your feet contained on lateral movements. Solid.

 

 

Infographic for the Nike PG6

 

Bottom Line

The Nike PG 6 is a solid mid-tier shoe that has some clearly defined and well-elaborated strengths. Putting these to the test, the traction was an attribute, which could easily compete with tractions of any current model on the market. Adding a cushioning setup that works very well and could become a fan favorite for players that value the balance between impact protection and court feel and you have a very solid foundation for an awesome performance shoe. Don’t forget about the upgraded materials also. As mentioned above, these may be the best ones of this whole signature line. At EUR 120,- this is a very solid option.

 

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