Men’s 2017 Nike PG 1 Basketball Shoes: Paul George's Sneakers
The Nike PG 1 NBA player basketball shoes conform to feet, making them suitable for casual basketball players for their performance and price point. These Paul George sneakers can be an essential addition to the everyday basketball player’s wardrobe because of their low-cut design and the durable materials that compose them. They are Paul George's first signature sneaker.
What are some features of the Nike PG 1 shoes for men?
One of the more noteworthy features of the Nike PG 1 strap closure basketball sneakers is the multidirectional, translucent outsole that shows off Zoom technology around the mid-foot area of these shoes. This Zoom technology protrudes out of the rubber outsole, and this technology responds to any impacts made around the forefoot of the shoe by absorbing it.
Additionally, the Nike PG 1 men's shoes, or Paul George’s first signature sneaker, are designed to fit tightly around your feet. The shoelaces have four lace hoops aimed at keeping your feet secure. Also, the midfoot section of these NBA player basketball shoes has Flywire, or lightweight filaments. This Flywire technology is intended to act as a kind of suspension bridge for handling impact, providing additional support for your feet. The actual materials that create the forefoot of these are fuse overlays, which protect the mesh from getting torn. The insole of the shoe is made out of Ortholite, an environmentally friendly cushion. The heel counter of these strap closure basketball sneakers has a small pull tab with the number 13 on it, which stands for George’s jersey number. The lateral portion of these shoes has a Nike Zoom imprint. On the medial sides of Paul George’s first signature sneakers are the numbers 5-1-15; these numbers signify Paul George’s daughter’s birthday.
What is the history of the Nike PG 1 men’s shoes?
Paul George is the 21st signature shoe that Nike has released, which came out roughly two years after the Kyrie Irving signature sneakers came onto the market. The PG 1 Paul George basketball sneakers were officially released on March 4, 2017, and showcased a bobber-like laced lock inspired by designer Tony Hardman’s favorite activity: fishing. His intention for these shoes was to combine the cushioning technology of the Zoom air unit with the comfort and stability of a seamless bootie.
What are the specs of the Nike PG 1 men’s shoes?
The Nike PG 1 shoes were released with 12 main colorways: the bait, white ice, black gum, game royal, glacier gray, pure platinum, light aqua, university red, volt, blockbuster, shining, and bright violet. However, there are also several special renditions of these mid-top basketball sneakers. These special renditions of the Nike PG 1 men’s shoes include the following: the Nike PG 1 Wild Wild West PE, the Nike PG 1 Home PE, the Nike PG 1 USA, the Nike PG 1 Ivory, the Nike PG 1 UConn PE, Nike PG 1 Kentucky Wildcats PE, Nike PG 1 Pure Platinum, Nike PG 1 Midnight in OKC, the Nike PG 1 PK80, Nike PG 1 MLK 2017 Collection, the Nike 1 Opening Night PE, and several other special editions.
As you can see, there are several special iterations of these strap closure basketball sneakers. These basketball shoes tend to run narrow, so if you happen to have wide feet, you may need to purchase these shoes a size bigger than you otherwise would. The sizing for these low-top basketball sneakers range from 2 all the way to 18. Check the manufacturer’s website for more information regarding sizing. These shoes are mainly worn to enhance basketball performance. That, or they are worn as an addition to your casual wardrobe.
Nike PG 1 vs. Nike Kobe A.D. :
| Nike PG 1 | Nike Kobe A.D. | |
|---|---|---|
| Generations | 27 | 4 |
| Closures | Laces | Laces |
| Available Colors | 12 | 12 |
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