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Nike PG 7

Nike · Paul George signature

Nike PG 7

Zoom Air · 13.5 oz · 9 mm drop · Low-cut · Standard width

See current PG 7 listings on Amazon Price band: mid (manufacturer MSRP). Live price varies — see Amazon.

Spec sheet

BrandNike
ModelPG 7
SignaturePaul George
Year2023
CushioningZoom Air
Drop9 mm
Weight13.5 oz
Cut heightLow
TractionModified Herringbone
SurfaceIndoor
Best positionSG/SF
Best play styleAll-Around
Width fitStandard
Price bandmid

Build notes

PG 7 not findable on Amazon US — search returns KD 18 listings instead; PG line may be discontinued post-Clippers move; PG 7 — wing all-around

How the PG 7 compares

Computed from the listed specs of every performance shoe in our database. Rankings use manufacturer or retailer-listed figures, not our own measurements.

At a listed 13.5 oz, the PG 7 is lighter than 39 of the other 66 performance shoes in our database and heavier than 24 (3 other models list the same weight). The average across all 67 performance shoes is 13.8 oz, so it runs 0.3 oz lighter than average. For reference, the lightest is the Anta KT 9 (12.4 oz) and the heaviest is the Nike GT Hustle 3 (15.8 oz).

Its 9 mm heel-to-toe drop is shared by 5 of 67 performance shoes; 61 list a lower drop and 1 a higher one (the most common figure is 8 mm). Drops across the group only run from 7 to 10 mm, so drop is a smaller differentiator than weight or cut height.

It is one of 25 low-cut models among the 67 performance shoes we track, and it sits in the mid price band (set from manufacturer MSRP), which 43 other models share.

Like 53 other performance shoes, it is rated for indoor courts; 13 in the group carry an outdoor rating.

Cushioning is listed as Zoom Air, which puts it in our Zoom Air (28 shoes in the database) cushioning hub; 4 other shoes use exactly the same listed setup.

Closest alternatives on spec

These are the three performance shoes whose weight, drop, cut height, price band, position and play-style classification sit nearest to this shoe's. Differences are relative to the PG 7.

  • Puma MB.03 — same listed weight (13.5 oz); 8 mm drop vs 9 mm; also low-cut; Nitro Foam cushioning; same mid price band.
  • Asics Nova Blast Basketball — 0.1 oz lighter (13.4 oz); 8 mm drop vs 9 mm; mid-cut instead of low-cut; FlyteFoam Blast cushioning; same mid price band.
  • Peak AW1 — 0.1 oz heavier (13.6 oz); 8 mm drop vs 9 mm; mid-cut instead of low-cut; Peak-Taichi cushioning; same mid price band.

Who the PG 7 suits

Going by its spec profile, we classify the PG 7 for shooting guards and small forwards with an all-around game. You can compare it against every shoe we file for that role in Best Basketball Shoes for Shooting Guards and Best Basketball Shoes for Small Forwards.

The low cut leaves the ankle free, so it suits players who want mobility and don't rely on a high collar for support.

It is rated for indoor courts. If most of your games are on asphalt or concrete, the closest outdoor-rated performance shoes on spec are the Nike Renew Elevate 3 and Air Jordan 1 Low. Width is listed as standard; if you need more toe-box room, see the wide-feet hub.

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