NIKE BASKETBALL SHOES

Nike PG 5

The Nike PG 5, Paul George’s fifth signature model and the follow up to last year’s solid but not well-rounded Nike PG 4, is here for a detailed look.

January 21, 2021

Nike Zoom Rize 2 Performance Review

The Nike Zoom Rize 2 is a follow up to one of 2019’s top performing basketball sneakers, the Nike Zoom Rize. Our test of the Zoom Rize 2 spanned two pairs and months of testing including several pandemic-induced stops and starts.

December 28, 2020

Nike Kobe 6 Protro

After both tragedy and what seemed like an extremely long wait, the Nike Kobe 6 Protro is finally releasing to the public. The Kobe 6 Protro “Grinch” or “Green Apple” will be the first colorway releasing on December 24, 2020 with more colorways to follow in 2021.

December 23, 2020

Jordan Why Not Zer0.4

The Jordan Why Not Zer0.4 is Russell Westbrook’s fourth signature shoe and continues his wild shoe style choices with the initial Upringing colorway. After not liking the Why Not Zer0.3 (specifically the traction), Chris dives into the fourth Westbrook model and finds some details that have him feeling optimistic about its potential on court performance.

December 22, 2020

Nike LeBron 18 Performance Review

18 years of performance basketball shoes built for the most explosive basketball player ever (EVER!!!). LeBron James’ Nike line is typically the flagship for Nike basketball technologies and the Nike LeBron 18 carries on the tradition.

December 17, 2020

Nike Zoom Vapor X Foamposite

News of the Nike Zoom Vapor X Foamposite hit sneaker blogs in February 2019. Then…it never released at Nike or the various retailers that carry Nike Tennis product.

November 30, 2020

Nike LeBron Shoes

Nike LeBron 8 Retro

The Nike LeBron 8 returns in Retro form. The first LeBron 8 Retro colorway is a Los Angeles Lakers version celebrating LeBron James’ current team. The LeBron 8 Retro Lakers released on December 30, 2020. More colorways should be coming soon. Cross your fingers the LeBron 8 South Beach rereleases in good quantities.

January 11, 2021

Nike LeBron 18 Performance Review

December 17, 2020

Nike LeBron Ambassador 13 Performance Review

The Nike LeBron Ambassador 13 is releasing exclusively in the Asian Market. This LeBron model is made for outdoors play, but with a build that can work well indoors as well.

November 2, 2020

Nike LeBron 18 Lakers

In game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals, LeBron James scored 40 points along with 13 rebounds and 7 assists while wearing the Nike LeBron 18 Lakers. It was one of the most efficient games of his career. And though the Lakers lost game 5, they won game 6 to become NBA champions. The LeBron 18 will forever be the

October 13, 2020

Nike LeBron 18 First Impressions

The Nike LeBron 18 released in its first colorway, “Reflections”, and thanks to some of our friends at Foot Locker, Chris snagged a pair to review. Watch the video as he breaks down why he likes this colorway so much and then delivers a performance preview on one of the most anticipated shoes of the year.

September 30, 2020

Nike LeBron Soldier 14

The Nike LeBron Soldier 14 released first on Nike by You a couple weeks ago. Chris designed himself a pair on the first day they were available and now he’s got them in hand for a detailed look and review.

August 26, 2020

Nike Kobe Shoes

Nike Kobe 6 Protro

December 23, 2020 No Comments

Nike Kobe 5 Protro Undefeated What If Pack Review

The Nike Kobe 5 Protro Undefeated What If Pack was extremely hard to get. In fact, it took Chris over 2 weeks to find a pack to borrow for a review!

September 14, 2020 No Comments

Nike Kobe V protro UNDEFEATED mamba week package

Undefeated Nike Kobe 5 Protro What If Pack

It’s hard to imagine 12 NBA teams passing on Kobe Bryant on draft day, but that’s what happened in 1996. Not only that, the team that actually drafted the Black Mamba, the Charlotte Hornets, traded the future super star to the Los Angeles Lakers. That history is the inspiration for the Undefeated Nike Kobe 5 Protro “What If” pack.

August 27, 2020 No Comments

Tools For Work: Kobe’s Nike Legacy

In the sport of basketball, there are stars, there are icons, there are heroes and there are legends.

February 7, 2020 No Comments

Nike Kobe 5 Protro Performance Review

The Nike Kobe 5 is back in Protro form and we have the performance review.

January 13, 2020 No Comments

Nike Kobe 5 Protro ‘Chaos’ | Detailed Look and Review

The Nike Kobe 5 is back in Protro form to bring in the new year. Here’s our detailed look and review at the Nike Kobe 5 Protro ‘Chaos’.

January 6, 2020 No Comments

Nike Kevin Durant (KD) Shoes

Nike KD 13 Performance Review

Is the Nike KD 13 better than last year’s Nike KD 12? Only one way to find out.

July 22, 2020 No Comments

Nike KD 13 Deconstruction

The team at Fast Pass is at it again, this time coming through with a KD 13 deconstruction. The Fast Pass deconstructions are always interesting because they provide a detailed look at the technology and materials the brands are putting inside their best shoes.

April 29, 2020 No Comments