Jerry did mention and recommended to go half a size up specifically on the basketball shoes and go true to size on the other models that dopped. He also said that the next drop is gonna be leaning more towards performance. I don't think these were meant for actually playing basketball because of all the points you mentioned. Great review as always. Can't wait for you to test the actual performance oriented pairs next!
It’s definitely a shoe made for basketball tunnel fit pics, not solely for on court performance. Jerry adopted basketball style, a football boot and the evolution of Nike 1 FoG.
Funny enough, Jerry said the price will go down eventually, so I’m guessing we won’t see the fancy packaging anymore. I’m guessing around 200 ish eventually
How do they fit, does one have to go 1/2 size up from your true size? I have noticed that for adidas I have to go 1/2 size up. But being that this model looks like it mold to your foot, I wounded if a full size up is better. Cheers and congrats on your purchase.
I usually wear between a men’s U.S. 10-10.5 IN JORDAN 1’S with a medium to wide foot, I copped both pairs in 11. Glad I did! PERFECT FIT! I think they’re very comfortable. Yesterday I wore the all black pair for the entire day, with no discomfort whatsoever. Sorry about your experience. I’m very happy with my kicks
There was an interview where he said this shoe technically isn’t a performance shoe. It’s named basketball but its a casual shoe They said the actual basketball performance shoe is coming later.
Whether its performance or just standing around, Adidas has millions of data points on the human foot, yet they don't know what shape feet are or what "size" means? Start with a last of the average foot and make the shoe fit that, if you make a size 10 shoe that runs a whole size small, call it a 9. It's not rocket surgery!
Just got these in the light brown colorway. I went half a size up. Mad comfortable and they look amazing. One of the coolest shoes i‘ve ever owned. I also like the futuristic touch
I had to return mine because they were absolutely destroying the arches of my feet (I have flatter feet). No give whatsoever in the midsole. I could walk for maybe about 2-3 minutes before I was in pain. I went up half a size and my pinky toes were fine but the underfoot comfort is terrible. Also not breathable at all. Maybe it's also because my feet were in pain but my feet were heating up as if I was wearing a boot, if even. Love how they look but I won't trade comfort for style - not anymore anyway lmao.
Design wise I think this is an incredibly underrated sneaker. I'm really surprised about the hate I've seen for not just these shoes, but the entire collection. The apparel is okay, but aesthetically I think these are incredible and were a must-cop for me so I'm glad they were an easy pickup. Fortunately, I sized up because I heard Jerry Lorenzo say it was probably within your best interest to do so and that was 100% the right call. The shoe may not be ideal for performance like they're trying to push, but I think they look cool as hell and that's all that really matters to me.
I have 2 pairs of Adidas, an OG pair of DMC's, a pair of Tim Duncan OG's. Was thinking of getting the Korn pair but I'm just truly into Nike/Jordan since 85! These kinda look cool but I would never own a pair. I think this the new casual try from Adidas 🤷🏾♂️ Nice work you two 👍🏾
I'm glad I went a half size up. I feel bad for all the people who purchase the wrong size. I think these look dope but I didn't buy them for basketball playing.
This is not a basketball shoe nor a casual one It’s a fucked up hybrid I went half size up and all i got was heel slippage while still snug on the front🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️ Comfort was nowhere to be found and, last but not least, i hate how the collar looks on feet. Sadly, I returned them to Adidas and its a pity because I love the design
I’ll be honest I saw (and tried on) a few of the Nike Fear of God shoes and all of them were really bad on feet. A bunch went to outlet in the UK and I’m not surprised as they were below average shoes with hefty price tags. I’ve no idea why adidas thought this partnership would work but this shoe looks like another overpriced fail- just with excess packaging.
My pair arrived a few hours after this video released. And I can attest that everything Chris said is 100% on point: this is a huge, heavy, overbuilt, stiff, ill-fitting, ludicrously impractical brick of a shoe. It makes the T-Mac 5 feel like a ballet slipper. Also, while I've always had good luck with adidases fitting me tts, I'm very grateful I ordered this a 1/2 size up, and I probably wouldn't have been unhappy with a full size up, it's remarkable how small it runs. In part because it doesn't seem to have been designed around a human foot at all. As I understand, Jerry Lorenzo considers this shoe more a prototype and a learning experience than anything else. I buy that, this really feels more like a concept that it does a commercial product. That said, I have countless comfortable shoes, I have countless others I can play basketball in, so I'm not terribly disturbed that this shoe is uncomfortable and useless for basketball. I was strictly interested in how unique and how of the moment it is, so I got exactly what I paid for. Also worth noting this shoe feels like a Mack truck could run over it and not damage it in the least.
I figured they were exactly how you described. I went with the LA Runners instead and they are really comfortable in terms of a lifestyle shoe. I definitely ain't running in them.
With the exception of the Yeezy line all Adidas run true to size for me. I’m a thirteen btw and sizing has never been an issue in performance or lifestyle sneakers. 250 for light strike is absurd and I couldn’t agree more with y’all on this shoe 👍🏾
FOG, in general, is not good at the shoe game yet. They are still working out the kinks. Calling this an athletic/basketball shoe is like calling Doc Martens a work boot.
im just glad someone finally made a HONEST review on these because everyone else ive seen review these just keep praising jerry lorenzo's "design" even though there's not much to be praised, especially when it comes to the performance aspect for the shoe
You shouldn’t have to follow someone to know how sizing works. Make shoes true to size or accept that you don’t make shoes true to size and be prepared for negative feedback regarding fit.
@@WearTesters exactly. Where was the notification of this. And yeah if I have to guess on what size my foot is just make a damn 10.5 be a ten. Absolutely stupid from Adidas and Jerry and then say no returns or exchanges
@@WearTestersyeah that’s true, he said on one of the platforms that he’s learning the whole process and admits the next one will be more performance oriented too.
I personally really like the silhouette of this sneaker for casual wear but I’m kinda hesitant to pull the trigger on this particularly because of my feet. I have low arches and somewhat wider feet, I think wearing these would cook my feet in pain lmao
I got them couple days ago. I got a wide, flat foot like you. Plus short toes. I got a full size up (10) from my normal size (9) and they fit. There's a little extra length but its kinda dead space since its so narrow and pointed (almost like a dress shoe.) I can wiggle my toes in the size 10, i think if i got a 9.5 i couldn't. They are just bad fitting, but not uncomfortable. Def NOT performance, but they are high end build quality. They are made for casual, and made for the look. And for that they work if you got the coin.
I’ve been wearing them for everything (going out, gym use and running) the all blacks hold up well and my feet were comfortable for the most part Surprisingly, even after a jog outside . I have yet to play them for basketball, so I’m not too sure how they’ll hold up.
Yeah same here! Bought the Carbons but they pinched my feet in a lot of places and felt rock hard wearing them. I returned mine as well. I really liked how they looked though
It's a good looking shoe. I'm not going to say I wouldn't spend the money but they're a big stretch to call them a "performance" sneaker. And yes I agree about adidas sizing. There are plenty of shoes that I can't get my foot into.
it's a great looking shoe although a TAD expensive. However after suffering from every feet and knee issue you can imagine it is not worth my foot health for the looks you get.
There are some issues with the materials and sizing but the overall look of the shoe is next level. They just should have removed the basketball from the name. Nothing is performance related. I do love my pair, but respect the criticism because it isn’t unfounded.
I think FOG specializes in making uncomfortable sneakers: Air FOG 1: Super hot and bulky FOG Moc: Bungee cord holding your foot in place FOG Athletics 1: Toe Crushers
These are hilarious, $250 for this wackness is crazy. Imagine being 130 more than the AE1, from the same label. Too many hypebeasts keep this corny, overpriced train rolling. That granny shit was hilarious tho!
This looks like a bad rehash of the Nike FOG sneaker. I wouldnt be so bullish on them if the pricetag wasn't so absurd for a shoe that doesn't deliver on what it's meant for. This is a lifestyle shoe and I cant be convinced otherwise
Had it been built more like a Curry or even the Trey Young shoes, that style could have looked cool, but it looks super uncomfortable. It would take a year to break in that sole.
They would be so much better without the fuse material. The breathability is terrible, and the creasing looks bad. I’d like to see some suede or nubuck instead.
Again there snug you have to go a half a size as quoted by Jerry Lorenzo they get more comfortable as you wear them the look and feel ok most I’ve heard from I have pair so I know
I think the entire athletics drop was iffy. They marked up everything at the last minute.... Even my hoodie reads $200 on the tag... But payed $230+ tax. I got these same shoes... And from the get go i was actually stoked. I dont hoop so f all thay noise... But i do wear NB alotttt so the comfort downgrade is substantial. I went half size up, and they fit my toes and wide feet just fine... Its the top of the shoe wear the pull tab goes from under the toe to the top of the foot.... And its pretty uncomfortable. Payed alot of money to have these sit around.
I like FoG stuff in general. But these are a pass for me. They’re just not interesting. What they’ve done with the Forum lows though, *whistle*. Now, they do look great.
Holy shiznit for that price I want some alcantara leather on that upper and hella boost WITH 3D hits (which already exists in one of their models)All those synthetics is just a cash grab imo.
Appreciate the straight forward, honest review. Most reviewers sensor their true thoughts because they don’t want to get on any company’s bad side.. *ahem heskicks, Seth Fowler..
