Review Nike PG 2 in detail

With the design quite “safe”, the Nike PG line is gradually penetrating the basketball shoe world strongly. In the last NBA season, Nike PG 1 had the number of players going in the NBA just behind Nike Hyperdunk 2017 and Nike Kobe AD Among the players with signature shoes still playing in the NBA, Paul Geogre is naturally first. PG 1 version is quite basic but does well in all aspects, so what about PG 2?

I. Design, Material

Instead of designing the body, PG 2 returned to the more traditional reed placement. The main material of the upper was replaced with a softer layer and only used leather for reinforcement in some areas. The strap part is also removed and replaced with two more practical plastic straps. PG 2 looks a bit more cumbersome, but at the same time it is also much more disruptive.

Apart from Phylon makes up most of the midsole. PG 2 is favored for a thick zoom at the nose, eliminating any excess material on both the top and bottom. It can be said to be an incomplete Unlocked Zoom version.

The thin “sound-wave” base texture promises the durability of nothing more than PG 1. In addition, the Zoom part is also slightly convex to create a sense of bounce.

Evaluate:

• Fit the right size, maybe just up half the size
• Hugging and good heel lockdown
• Not bound like PG 1

The traditional blade design makes PG 2 quite easy to pierce, easy to go. Wiring system is quite “diverse” when it comes to the outside, sometimes it is connected directly to the upper. Perhaps that is why PG 2 hugged her legs very closely without having to be too tight like the first version. The heel part with protruding foam helps keep your heels firmly inside, an effective design that keeps the grip while reducing material and weight.

If you turn the nose strap up, you will see a flexible neoprene, very similar to the design of Harden 2, Kyrie Flytrap. The neck of PG 2 is quite “open” and not tight, so you still have the flexibility of a low-necked shoe. One thing you should keep in mind.

III. Adhesion

Evaluate:

• High grip
• The sole is not very durable

After testing PG 2 in all types of soleplates from cement to indoor wooden yards, it can be said that PG 2 is temporarily not afraid of any yard surface. Thin base pattern, reasonable spacing as well as covering all directions to help you brake and change direction easily.

I tested myself with EP with XDR base, so the durability was probably more than normal. Except for the rough-faced courtyards like the PKKQ yard outside HCM, the Nguyen Tri Phuong yard in Ho Chi Minh City, the cement yard is still a nightmare with these shoes. At least 2 sessions of gentle playing on the cement yard, I will wear 20-30% of the stripe layer. However, the total number of times I bring PG 2 out is quite a lot, so it can be said that the PG 2 EP is more durable than the Crazy Explosive line of adidas. Just be careful not to wear the Zoom to the point of failure.

IV. Buffer / Cushioning

Evaluate:

• Phylon is thick and tough compared to the Kyrie
• Smooth and firm nose zoom
• Pretty nose sensitivity, high heels
• Shock absorbent level

No need to break in much, PG 2 can satisfy her injured knee from the very beginning. The thick and tough Phylon gives a solid feeling without being too “joint”. The thick Zoom at the nose is smoother than the PG 1, but it doesn’t feel as sensitive as Soldier XI. In return, it is a better combination of smoothness and sensitivity, not too tight and not too stiff.

For those who need a lot of dampers, PG 2 may not be the best choice, but if you are used to running nose and avoiding heels, the PG 2 Zoom pad is too much. Cushioning is not a huge upgrade over the PG 1 but very good quality.

V. Support

In addition to the fit part, maybe a bit worse than PG, in general PG 2 is still stronger thanks to the use of more layers of materials. The wiring system uses two pieces of straps on the toes to create a sense of certainty without redundancy. Finally, the toe part is slightly wider than the PG 1, providing high stability for changing situations.

BECAUSE. Conclusion – Nike PG 2

Pros:

• Material hugging legs that firmly
• Flexible collar
• Smooth, thick nose zoom
• Very solid, wide edge

Cons:

• The base is durable
• Not ventilated

Suitable for those who run a nose, need not too much cushioning, like flexibility. Suitable for many positions but the best is wingman (beat inside-outside) or beat outside.

PG 2 is an encouraging upgrade from the Nike PG 1, and maybe its looks are not as good, but the improvements are very reasonable. Right now, for $ 120, you can buy Nike PG 2 from around 2t6 to over 3t.

Price reference at KicksGeeks: 2t650 for OKC color scheme.

We are seeing one more line of signature shoes in the NBA. How many years will it take PG 2 to break away from mid-range shoes and rise to high-end like Nike KD? But right now the PG, Kyrie and Dame lines are competing fiercely in this segment, and the beneficiaries are none other than ourselves.