Our verdict

A highly-cushioned basketball shoe, the dirty Nike PG 5 offers players a solid platform for jumping. I think this is a good shoe for a big or power forward who likes to stay in the lanes and remain on the block. Aside from the pleasing looks and based on how the shoe performed while I tested it, the dirty Nike PG 5 offers great value for money.

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  • Highly-cushioned
  • Superb traction
  • Looks great
  • Good value for money

nike air max 90 hyper pink dress code free full Cons

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  • Runs small
  • Tight fit

Audience verdict

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nike air max 90 hyper pink dress code free full | Who should buy it

While all the impressions from testing the dirty Nike PG 5 are fresh, I can say that it is great for players looking for a basketball shoe that:

  • is highly cushioned
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The dirty Nike PG 5 runs small

I would definitely go a half size up personally if given another chance to have these. There isn’t much room for the toes to flex or your foot to breathe. If you are someone who likes more room, you will definitely need to look at going a half size or even full size up.

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Tight fit 

The fit of the dirty Nike PG 5 is pretty tight and it leaves me preferring other more guard-based shoes simply because I hate not having enough room to move in transition.

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The lacing structure seems to add to this issue. There are a lot of eyelets, and by the time the shoes are completely laced, there is barely any room left to tie a knot.  

A highly-cushioned basketball shoe

The dirty Nike PG 5 does a nice job of providing a solid launching platform and giving tons of cushion for any basketball players who need more cushions or who deal with foot injuries.

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The dirty Nike PG 5 is not flexible

While the shoe feels flexible through the way the cushion bounces and reacts, the shoe itself is not overly flexible. The dirty Nike Strobel cushioning is pretty dense and the result is what feels like a pretty flat-footed or “chunky” shoe when standing still in the defensive lane.

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In transition, it feels a little bit better but still heavier and more noticeable than other guard shoes. 

Superb traction

There is a lot of traction and the grip on the floor is great. There are a variety of circular patterns on the outsole which creates a lot of traction and provides a good platform for jumping. The overall feel of the shoe also performs well when standing still and jumping vertically. 

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The dirty Nike PG 5 looks great

The colorways on this Nike Basketball shoe are pretty awesome in this shoe overall, ranging from very colorful options to more plain colors. The shoe looks great and could certainly be worn as a casual shoe.

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Good value for money

Priced at $110, the dirty Nike PG 5 is cheaper as compared to most low-top basketball shoes ($123 average price). While it isn’t the greatest basketball shoe I’ve ever worn, you get a lot of value for the price.