Hey Zach can you jump off your right foot?! Everytime I see your videos you only be jumping with your left foot and both feet? You must not be a right foot jumper I assume.
Nike is just pumping out the same damn shoe for all their signature athletes, zero tech upgrades. How many of their shoes just cushlon + 1 small forefoot or heel zoom. No zoom turbo like the kyries, no shank, not even the og heel/forefoot zoom combo. Ridiculous cost cutting
Yep. I mean even back in 2016 the Nike Hyperquickness 3, a low to ground guard shoe….it had Zoom in forefoot and heel for $100…plus a lil shank in the midfoot.
What's worse is they make let's say 5 shoes and then just throw it all over: A is for KD B for Giannis Didn't look like the evolution of it, or even just minor upgrades
Which is why you should only buy last years models cause they are half off. Just bought these for 72 bucks on Black Friday. Never buy full price basketball sneakers imo.
And when he gone along with kd, nike basketball is going to beep. Jordan is already bad, 2 of their athletes are in the finals both of their shoes are crap, or so bad one of the althetes don't even wear the latest model. And the other is basically on hype and career life support.
@@kingdongo4388because majority of the budget for the shoe went to paying the signature athlete. There nothing left for using top tier tech/materials. 🤣 You should try the immortality 4, they fit and feel exactly like the luka 3. 🤣
@@ricardolamboy5899 Dude do you even care about your feet and body. Giannis has a completely different version. This reminds me of how cars in Motorsports (gt and rally racing) are completely different to their original consumer homologated counterparts.
Giannis are like perma on-sale, at least the 5s were because of the weird look and probably not a lot of people got them (Also probably the reason why they don't upgrade the shoe, because they think the line isn't selling). Honestly I thought the 5s were incredible shoes, the traction was super good and the cushioning was comfortable enough, tho it definitely bottomed out, but like I said they were on sale for like 80-110€ (approx. 60-90 $) so they ARE STILL a steal if you like the look of it.
Thanks for this one, Doc. I really don't understand why in the world does Nike make Giannis a shoe with very minimal tech especially the cushioning?! 😅🤦
Maybe only in His PE one has shank. Nike sells the general release shoes like they are replicas. Hellos Li ling , 361 , anta thanks for holding the fort while Nike is taking a break
So many budget, low quality, subpar signature bball shoes nowadays. Aside from KDs and Lebrons, all signatures were pretty subpar, same goes for Jordans
Haven't watched a video of yours in a minute since I don't need to buy shoes until mine wear out but wanted to mention the crazy production quality you've jumped. The angled floor for grip test, the microscope view for material, visual test of grip on the glass, etc. Amazing job as always and will consider getting that orthapedic! Would you recommend to those who don't really have foot issues (like with the arch) anyway?
Hi Zach - an idea for a video could be to compare the difference foams and cushions various brands use? As cushlon, zoom, phylon, boom all just sound relatively similar so it would be great to see some clear differences between them?
The price is rediculous for the amount of tech and materials. BUT I think a lot of viewers of this channel get a little too obsessed with the spec sheet and forget about getting on the court and seeing how they feel. Cause I picked up Zoom Freak 5s for like $70 about 6 months ago and they are some of my favorite shoes to play in, and that includes my Lebron 20s, PG 1's & 5's, Luka 2's, Ja's, etc. I wish it had a shank for longevity, but I get up and down the court in them and get up for boards faster than almost any other shoe I have. Ill give these a shot too when retailers start putting them on sale like 80% of all ball shoes now
I loved how you directly posted a performance review video unlike those shoe UA-camr where we had to wait 2-3 videos of the same shoes before they upload a performance review which is annoying. *Cough cough* nightwing and sole brothers
@phantomv69 Just look what they did with the Jordan 15 retro. No forefoot Zoom. The space for the air unit is still there and they filled it with foam. It's an absolute disgrace.
@@luigio1025 Well that made no sense, It doesn’t take an engineer or materials expert to realise that they went for the “selling as many shoes as possible with little investment and maximum profits approach”.
I liked the immortality 3s better than the freak 5s. This is my daughters favorite player so I usually have to get them, but I'm not going to this year based on continuous lack of improvements with these.
I bought the LeBron 21 to hoop in recently because they were ranked like #8 on your sneaker list. They feel good, but the laces dig so much onto the top of my feet where the last two eyelets are, it hurts so bad. And if I just skip those last two eyelets or skip the very last one, it feels too loose. Does anyone have a solution for this? It feels like those last two eyelets are either too low on the shoe or go back too far towards your ankle. Or maybe the laces are just way too short, because they definitely are short laces. Or maybe the tongue could be a bit more padded.
I don't get what Nike is doing with the Giannas line... actually I don't get what Nike is doing at all. Save for the Sabrina's which are essential priced close to a budget shoe, Nike keeps skimping on tech, or adding pieces it doesn't need to, or changing things just slightly so the next model somehow is worse than the previous one... it honestly kind of sucks. Looking at the Jordan 39 and Hustle, sure, you've made a comfy shoe, but an unusable basketball shoe.
Nike is definitely mailing it in with these designs over the last two years. These Giannises look damn near identical to the Lebron 22, and every non-Air Jordan looks like some derivative of a Kobe shoe.
It appears that his main shoe is regressing. It's not the step up that you'd expect from a signature shoe compared to the Immortality at this point. It needs at least a good shank for the price.
Thanks doc for the review That’s no go for me on this one Is that plastic strobe the same as the one the kd17 forefoot ?? Just curious Rather spend on Way of wade shoes than this.
Those look pretty cool but it's annoying how Nike feels the need to throw huge swoosh on the side of every pair of shoes. (Many times it ruins the look)
The product detail is starting to seem like what they put in the athletes shoes not the general release pairs. If i didnt wear orthotics my feet would awful especially 150 for just good enough cushion and containment
Nike really has seemed to be spread really thin with signature lines as a whole. Per usual the KD and Bron lines have been doing their thing, but another Giannis shoe without a shank plate, let alone another signature shoe without a shank plate? If I'm paying anything over $120, let alone $100 for a new basketball shoe, it damn well better have some torsional support. Such a disappointment with how they've handled Giannis' line as a whole. I hope they really do something with the 7s, or at least bring back the PG line.
Doctor zach im here in cananda and have a really flat wide foot i been trying new over the counter orthotics and found one with a great arch i was wondering if u could review anc comepair it to the power steps and move gamedays. the brand i got is the Form Max insole its blue says Form on the sock liner.
Nike must be going through financial issues? Like Disney, Tesla+ strange, juggernauts. Budget cuts usually show in production quality with Nike the Jordan line+ designs and innovation 💩 just make more or bigger swooshes.😢
@@FootDoctorZach Internal containment could be lace attached cables? Also in general, what are your thoughts on the current trend of tpu framing on lateral/medial sidewall and no underfoot shank (freak 6, aj 39 & eqlz)?
Nike knows people will kepp buying their shoes no matter what they put out because they are saving money making shoes with less tec for 1c than selling them for 140
I think Nike should be treating it's named athletes a lot better and start actually spending time in R/D and let's start seeing the best possible that they can provide. It's obvious that Chinese sports company and smashing it out the park. Time for Nike to step up. Ditch some of your signature athletes and just keep the best 4 players in the league and 4 for the WNBA. Come Ike not every player deserves a signature shoe. Simple make less shoes but make them better make people stop playing you as a joke... Do better
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Please do a review on brooks or hokas need an everyday comfort shoe! I love you foot doctor Zach keep going on the videos!
Hey Zach can you jump off your right foot?! Everytime I see your videos you only be jumping with your left foot and both feet? You must not be a right foot jumper I assume.
Could you review the Giannis immortality 4s because I was thinking on buying those
Oh for goodness sake, no shank again. Nike is just unbelievable
Nike is just pumping out the same damn shoe for all their signature athletes, zero tech upgrades. How many of their shoes just cushlon + 1 small forefoot or heel zoom.
No zoom turbo like the kyries, no shank, not even the og heel/forefoot zoom combo. Ridiculous cost cutting
Yep. I mean even back in 2016 the Nike Hyperquickness 3, a low to ground guard shoe….it had Zoom in forefoot and heel for $100…plus a lil shank in the midfoot.
What's worse is they make let's say 5 shoes and then just throw it all over: A is for KD B for Giannis
Didn't look like the evolution of it, or even just minor upgrades
Which is why you should only buy last years models cause they are half off. Just bought these for 72 bucks on Black Friday. Never buy full price basketball sneakers imo.
This guy don't sleep! Thanks brother, love the vids and today is my bday so waking up to this was a nice surprise.
Nike…living off the name and not tech. Seems that Lebron is the only one getting the real tech.
And when he gone along with kd, nike basketball is going to beep.
Jordan is already bad, 2 of their athletes are in the finals both of their shoes are crap, or so bad one of the althetes don't even wear the latest model. And the other is basically on hype and career life support.
@neospiderman2165 who didn't wear the latest model?
Luka wore the Luka 1 instead of 2 in the finals @@_m07am3d_9
@@_m07am3d_9 luka
@@_m07am3d_9 Greek Freak himself, in the Olympics he worn Greek Freak 2's instead of the new ones.
Nike better release a ‘Pro version’ of this shoe.
That’s called the lebron 22. 😂
@@simonesguerra7043 How is Giannis not pissed off??
@@kingdongo4388because majority of the budget for the shoe went to paying the signature athlete. There nothing left for using top tier tech/materials. 🤣 You should try the immortality 4, they fit and feel exactly like the luka 3. 🤣
@@kingdongo4388because he’s grateful unlike you
@@ricardolamboy5899 Dude do you even care about your feet and body.
Giannis has a completely different version.
This reminds me of how cars in Motorsports (gt and rally racing) are completely different to their original consumer homologated counterparts.
Wtf were Nike and Giannis thinking?
Literally released a prototype, not a final product.
As always, the most trusted bball shoe reviewer on yt! GOATED 🙌
Nike goin down👇🏾
I wish they'd either lower the price or put more tech for $140.
Giannis are like perma on-sale, at least the 5s were because of the weird look and probably not a lot of people got them (Also probably the reason why they don't upgrade the shoe, because they think the line isn't selling).
Honestly I thought the 5s were incredible shoes, the traction was super good and the cushioning was comfortable enough, tho it definitely bottomed out, but like I said they were on sale for like 80-110€ (approx. 60-90 $) so they ARE STILL a steal if you like the look of it.
If you waited 3 months you can get them for like 75 bucks today. Which is what I did.
Now makes me wonder: why the heck would I buy this over KD’s for the same retail price?
No shank for $150 is insane
Giannis line is really a budget shoe just by feeling them. thanks for the review!
It is essentialy a Ja 1 without the shank plate. Love your videos Doctor.
Nike hates giannis
Thanks for this one, Doc.
I really don't understand why in the world does Nike make Giannis a shoe with very minimal tech especially the cushioning?! 😅🤦
No shank is a big shame i wish giannis's had that shank for a springboard effect to be able to jump like him
Maybe only in His PE one has shank.
Nike sells the general release shoes like they are replicas.
Hellos Li ling , 361 , anta thanks for holding the fort while Nike is taking a break
Maybe giannis has a special insole with this shoe
So many budget, low quality, subpar signature bball shoes nowadays. Aside from KDs and Lebrons, all signatures were pretty subpar, same goes for Jordans
Anthony Edwards, Sabrina's and WAY of Wade's are really good.. I would even say Currys line and Kyries new shoe is pretty good for bball also.
I like the new shock absorption / bounce chart, makes more sense 👍
Nike used to be so initiative back in the early 2000s and 2008 till 2016 now they just getting lazy
greedy more like it.. give a budget tech yet sell it as signature shoe price
better of go for Anta, Li-ning or 361' now
omg that new fit chart is amazing for foot size measuring
The one for the orthotic?
You are actually the BEST shoe reviewer i have seen. Love all your videos and i wish the best for you❤👍
Wise man once said: no shank no thanks
Good thing these will be $60 in a few weeks
I like the most zoom freak 4 with bottom loaded zoom unit. The top loaded zoom does nothing but hurting my fore foot after couple of games
Stupid expensive for phylon, no shank, and bland design. Just wild.
Haven't watched a video of yours in a minute since I don't need to buy shoes until mine wear out but wanted to mention the crazy production quality you've jumped. The angled floor for grip test, the microscope view for material, visual test of grip on the glass, etc. Amazing job as always and will consider getting that orthapedic! Would you recommend to those who don't really have foot issues (like with the arch) anyway?
Can't wait for these to go on sale!
Hi Zach - an idea for a video could be to compare the difference foams and cushions various brands use? As cushlon, zoom, phylon, boom all just sound relatively similar so it would be great to see some clear differences between them?
I have a few videos on that
@@FootDoctorZach K I'll have a look!
glad i got the 5s on sale months ago, not much of an upgrade here seemingly
The price is rediculous for the amount of tech and materials. BUT I think a lot of viewers of this channel get a little too obsessed with the spec sheet and forget about getting on the court and seeing how they feel. Cause I picked up Zoom Freak 5s for like $70 about 6 months ago and they are some of my favorite shoes to play in, and that includes my Lebron 20s, PG 1's & 5's, Luka 2's, Ja's, etc. I wish it had a shank for longevity, but I get up and down the court in them and get up for boards faster than almost any other shoe I have. Ill give these a shot too when retailers start putting them on sale like 80% of all ball shoes now
I loved how you directly posted a performance review video unlike those shoe UA-camr where we had to wait 2-3 videos of the same shoes before they upload a performance review which is annoying. *Cough cough* nightwing and sole brothers
Nightwing disrespect will not be tolerated he one of the OGs
@@jaydeegreat88doesn’t matter bro
@@kingdongo4388 does actually.
This is a shoe nike makes that when it goes on sale they dont care bc they cheap asf. Same with the tatums lol.
You should try the metarise 2 or sky elite 3! They are asics’s vball shoes but the tech is really good and could translate to bball
Nice colorway but sadly bad performance 😢
However, Li ning is still killing it 🔥 Can you review the new Ac 12 encore? Nice review again Doc 😊
Superfeet black is an option. Sits low in a narrow tight space shoe.
nike with it's infatuation with no-shank shoes
Nike trying to end careers with these shoes.
Took the words right out of my mouth, well said!
Nike is getting lazy...
Yep.
Agreed
@phantomv69 Just look what they did with the Jordan 15 retro. No forefoot Zoom. The space for the air unit is still there and they filled it with foam. It's an absolute disgrace.
Shoes designed by a work from home employee
@@luigio1025 Well that made no sense,
It doesn’t take an engineer or materials expert to realise that they went for the “selling as many shoes as possible with little investment and maximum profits approach”.
Love to hear about the new Balance hesi Low v2
I liked the immortality 3s better than the freak 5s. This is my daughters favorite player so I usually have to get them, but I'm not going to this year based on continuous lack of improvements with these.
Immortalities actually match the price vs materials
I bought the LeBron 21 to hoop in recently because they were ranked like #8 on your sneaker list. They feel good, but the laces dig so much onto the top of my feet where the last two eyelets are, it hurts so bad. And if I just skip those last two eyelets or skip the very last one, it feels too loose. Does anyone have a solution for this?
It feels like those last two eyelets are either too low on the shoe or go back too far towards your ankle. Or maybe the laces are just way too short, because they definitely are short laces. Or maybe the tongue could be a bit more padded.
Is it me or outsole threads depth is different from front, middle and rear ?
why does everyone prefer to have a shank in the shoe?
I don't get what Nike is doing with the Giannas line... actually I don't get what Nike is doing at all. Save for the Sabrina's which are essential priced close to a budget shoe, Nike keeps skimping on tech, or adding pieces it doesn't need to, or changing things just slightly so the next model somehow is worse than the previous one... it honestly kind of sucks. Looking at the Jordan 39 and Hustle, sure, you've made a comfy shoe, but an unusable basketball shoe.
Nike is definitely mailing it in with these designs over the last two years. These Giannises look damn near identical to the Lebron 22, and every non-Air Jordan looks like some derivative of a Kobe shoe.
Have you ever compared the hardness between regular and EP outsoles of the same model? Curious to see how much of a difference there is.
No reason to get this over similarly priced options from Way of Wade (and some other Chinese brands) IMO
There’s a reason you can always find Giannis’ shoes on clearance.
It appears that his main shoe is regressing. It's not the step up that you'd expect from a signature shoe compared to the Immortality at this point. It needs at least a good shank for the price.
Thanks doc for the review
That’s no go for me on this one
Is that plastic strobe the same as the one the kd17 forefoot ?? Just curious
Rather spend on Way of wade shoes than this.
Yeah yeah! Giannis shoes is disappointing but good performer ❤
So for the 6th straight year, the best shpe to get when they go for $50-60 in 4 to 6 months.
That aunt pearl colorway is 😘👌
Thats a KD only thing lol
The colorway is called ROSES
Nike shoes quality, even the « prenium shoes », are getting a big joke at this point 😅
That little zoom on the shoe of the MVP is an disrespect
No shank = Casual/Lifestyle sneaker 🤷🏾♂️
Can you review JLin 5 doc?
Can you do a clogposite breakdown?
You can tell Zach is disappointed throughout just through his voice. I mean, he talks about why, but yeah it’s sad.
Sometimes I just get exhausted by a shoe haha
Those look pretty cool but it's annoying how Nike feels the need to throw huge swoosh on the side of every pair of shoes. (Many times it ruins the look)
played in the giannis 5 for 20min and got my knee and ankle hurt (felt they kind of twisted), will never touch this line again
These look exactly like the Air Jordan 2011. I'm not joking
Best Shoes for Volleyball 🙏(strong shank and bounce) Thanks
and try out the liren 4 v2 low
need a video on giannis immortality 4's
The product detail is starting to seem like what they put in the athletes shoes not the general release pairs. If i didnt wear orthotics my feet would awful especially 150 for just good enough cushion and containment
Can you please review the FILA Axilus Lux?
Can you review All City 12 Encore and Kobe 9 Protro??
I wonder whats inside of fake cheap shoes, like ieago wades and ua nike etc
The Freaks have been an easy pass for me from the start. The 1s had a solid design but basically no tech. 🤷♂️🤦♂️
I love the design. Anyone know of more shoes with flower designs loke this? I might grab these unless someone recommends something i like better.
Nike really has seemed to be spread really thin with signature lines as a whole. Per usual the KD and Bron lines have been doing their thing, but another Giannis shoe without a shank plate, let alone another signature shoe without a shank plate? If I'm paying anything over $120, let alone $100 for a new basketball shoe, it damn well better have some torsional support. Such a disappointment with how they've handled Giannis' line as a whole. I hope they really do something with the 7s, or at least bring back the PG line.
Doctor zach im here in cananda and have a really flat wide foot i been trying new over the counter orthotics and found one with a great arch i was wondering if u could review anc comepair it to the power steps and move gamedays. the brand i got is the Form Max insole its blue says Form on the sock liner.
Wish the interior matched the exterior
Nike BBall shoes are boring AF now. You own one. You own them all
Please make a clip of anta kt8 vs anta gh4.
Wheres the ac 12 encore doc😢
What's going on with the kobe 9 halo ¿?, review them.
Which PowerStep is recommended for Sabrina 2?
As an MVP and NBA champion, they are doing Giannis and his fans so dirty. Even aesthetically, DO BETTER NIKE.
Nike must be going through financial issues? Like Disney, Tesla+ strange, juggernauts. Budget cuts usually show in production quality with Nike the Jordan line+ designs and innovation 💩 just make more or bigger swooshes.😢
Sup, what’re the best bouncy and light shoes with top tear traction and low to the ground? (under 170$) (183cm, 70kg)
freak 1’s were his best shoes imo, after that it just went downhill especially the design.
Pegasus plus please
PEGASUS PLUS Please!!!!++
I wear basketball shoes and my feet hurt what do i do rn i using 808 3 ultra size 10.5(i usually wear 10us in nike)
I can do a better job than Nike’s designers at this point 😂
agreed
I bought Freak 5 exactly just for pickleball. 😂 It's comfy compared to tennis shoes.
Freak 5 was extremely stiff....figure the 6 might be more of the same
How many subscribers did you have to get to make cutting the shoes in half worth it?
@@gothic95 you mean views, and he’s a foot podiatrist
The Nike Zoom Freak is the Pegasus 40 with worse cushion. Save your money and get the Immortality
bruh no shank and giannis gonna get terrible injuries
@@mini_crystal6915 he probably has it in his PE’s hhh sadly not for customers.
Looks like a great shoe
Are you kidding me?
Pretty sure giannis is a custom orthotic guy. Does that influence how Nike makes shoes for him
That and many other things usually
@@FootDoctorZach Internal containment could be lace attached cables? Also in general, what are your thoughts on the current trend of tpu framing on lateral/medial sidewall and no underfoot shank (freak 6, aj 39 & eqlz)?
Nike knows people will kepp buying their shoes no matter what they put out because they are saving money making shoes with less tec for 1c than selling them for 140
First for the goat
well the shoe sucks but seeing the prices that zooms freak have in oulets im not mad at it
These are the budget version of the lebron 20's
No shank again? I already predicted this 😂
I think Nike should be treating it's named athletes a lot better and start actually spending time in R/D and let's start seeing the best possible that they can provide. It's obvious that Chinese sports company and smashing it out the park. Time for Nike to step up. Ditch some of your signature athletes and just keep the best 4 players in the league and 4 for the WNBA. Come Ike not every player deserves a signature shoe. Simple make less shoes but make them better make people stop playing you as a joke... Do better
thought this was the ar1 valentines day 🤣
Yeah they look pretty similar