Fear of God Athletics 1 Basketball adidas

[@lovingthesauce]

This is such a hilarious episode! The banter between you 2 is pure entertainment😂

[@ko9600]

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

[@CanYouSayPao]

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!

[@MaddNomad1015]

I think he tried to make this particular shoe performance but ended up leaning lifestyle. He said somewhere that he learned a lot

[@Mossb3rg206]

Should learned a lot before releasing them ​@@MaddNomad1015

[@Turk_2023]

@@MaddNomad1015 He should have learned that over-charging in a recession is a death sentence to your company. 600$ hoodies lol

[@X.slur.X]

@@Turk_2023 ong nigga. Why is the merch so expensive

[@design4thought]

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.

[@jeremymuir4332]

as far as I can make out.... not at all for on court performance. Off feet, they're a good looking disaster. On feet... I'd regret buying em.

[@feriantobiaskristianto6048]

@@jeremymuir4332 at least they looks dope, one of the best designed shoes for me, for the disaster, remember when they said beauty is pain. lol

[@gerardrobert758]

Jerry's designs haven't changed at all and I love fear of god but ain't no way these are a performance hoop shoe

[@BirdieDev]

They aren't supposed to be performancd shoes, these are a basketball-style lifestyle shoe. Performance shoes are yet to release.

[@bmoneyy]

Yupp Jerry has only one design language it all looks similar. That thick cup sole style , neutral colors with color blocking.

[@justin747]

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.

[@Drew.Whitcomb]

They've been saying a basketball shoe is coming for years now

[@LotusAsakura]

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.

[@Roger_E]

I love this sneaker... Something fresh and it looks freaking beautiful. I bought both colorways! Strictly casual wear!

[@garudaspeaks]

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.

[@Roger_E]

@@garudaspeaks Yes, I went up 1/2 size and they fit perfectly. The definitely break in over time as well with casual wear.

[@jamesbaldwin6235]

Where did you buy them from

[@jugg3rnog]

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

[@Roger_E]

I think he has been quoted saying this is not the performance shoe.

[@welovecheshirecats4557]

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!

[@LocustAndWildHoney]

LOL bro that opening seen, I felt that

[@jiwmn]

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

[@zyzzuschrist3410]

The packaging is 50% of the shoe’s price 😂

[@MaddNomad1015]

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

[@Feilong4]

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.

[@ShoFan21]

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.

[@jonmagiq2462]

Followed Jerry's advice and got a half size up, I personally find them very comfortable

[@jasonnance-c1v]

Man Chris is 1 funny guy but real honest about the shoes

[@digital_0630]

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..

[@infamousdeadpool5535]

I bought my kobe 6 Grinch,All-star kobe 5 What if pack and now kobe 6 reverse grinch from snkr dunk they're the best 💯

[@johnw2304]

Tried hooping in these great shoe. Traction was ok. Cushion was nice. Heel slipping was a thing. Using the laces to tighten hurt my ankle. Lockdown is ass. Stay casual wear on these for sure

[@BossFinale]

I saw gil wearing them on his podcast, was searching for more info. Thank you for saving me some money

[@MhammadelAmin]

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 👍🏾

[@Boredape2242]

To hoop in ...HELL NAW. To rock casually... HELL YES!

[@nycmvl]

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.

[@NothingButNet83]

I can’t believe you run in these bricks lol

[@Mossb3rg206]

Running!? Tf?!

[@isaiahanderson857]

Hey just FYI: I heard Jerry said that you should get this a half size up, if that changes things for you

[@WearTesters]

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.

[@zackresetar9476]

@@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

[@Deezy_Ankh]

I assumed that already. I had to half size up in yeezy's so I just figured these would be similar.

[@MaddNomad1015]

@@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.

[@yassver]

Took him 100 years to learn the process??? FFS.. Jerry Lorenzo is overrated... And super boring. Fear of boring​@@MaddNomad1015

[@crashtheboards003]

WHERE’D YOU GET THAT HOODIE??????? The “Kind Words…” hoodie

[@ClintonLeach]

omg thank you for explaining that overseas tag cause that came on my nocta air terra’s from goat & i was really iffy about it

[@maxwelljacobfreedom]

If only this generation feared God more than sneaker prices

[@rabarberellum1017]

That’s actually a very good comment, even if you’re not religious. 👍

[@Ccalamari]

Frfr

[@BSmoothe805]

Might as well fear the big bad wolf 😂😂

[@beaurodriguez5640]

Facts.

[@JohnathanSimmons-jw3mr]

So true, fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

[@JRBeckford]

Love the look of these! Copped a pair but I will have to resell them as they definitely have no toe room!

[@aqualize1977]

Been waiting for this Video🤝🏻

[@tylercyr6138]

Boats and Toes! Gotta get me some boats and toes! Lol great vidoe man

[@Bearlyontime]

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 👍🏾

[@anthonyprescott7554]

First comment and like... this guy put in the work to be where he is now!!

[@zackresetar9476]

Bought a pair in true size and man are they terrible fitting. Did you see the pads on the heel also? Pretty terrible application there as well.

[@Infamus1]

Dope sneaker. Go up a size or half size. Definitely a lifestyle sneaker. But I got my pairs and they are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DmStandish4]

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.

[@vuey23]

"I'm not talking about your mum" 😂😂😂 love the disclaimer ❤

[@ll1ll1ll1ll1ll]

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.

[@fortunateson2]

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.

[@ManCave1972]

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.

[@rsjrDK]

No matter what I love the fact that FoG brought the Predators to Basketball in a sense. 🔥 🔥

[@pfunk79one]

😂😂Thank You both for the great n super informative vids always. Peace !

[@keithwarren2226]

All true words Chris 😂 big time 👏

[@aggelos1981]

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

[@yassver]

😂

[@MattDoza]

I'm so happy to see The Big Lebowski cutaway 🤣

[@yournostroleeoleeolees.]

TRIED THE SONIC LOOK THEY GOT IT JUST GOT TO ELEVATE IT/LIFT IT MAKE SPACE FOR TOES.

[@TheKhesse22]

Def a casual shoe with the "performance" label slapped on lol looks wise they're dope though. Got the all carbon pair

[@garyhaskins3523]

Great review as always, but where do you get all these comic shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, etc???

[@UltimateMasterBroly]

lol 😂 I love his reaction I don’t know what to title this video LMAO 🤣

[@raveriv8981]

They look pretty cool, like Jordan 11s with a vans sold

[@edsongomez7702]

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.

[@shamarbeckham2643]

Wearing mine as I watch this! I love them

[@niko_azul]

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.

[@by_run]

Awesome review as always. 👌🏽

[@troxellbasketballtraining]

They look good! But I often smh wondering if designers actually let people try on their shoes before they are mass produced

[@t0adc80]

Jerry Lorenzo did say to go up a half size on that shoe in particular

[@matthewlopez1881]

Definitely expensive asl, But I bought them. I genuinely like the look of the sneakers. Luckily, Jerry Lorenzo, Fear of God Creator, said that since they have the RnD process down, the retail prices of their products should go down.

[@KennyPolaris]

Wow! You're sponsored by SnkrDunk! Weartesters is really moving up the ladder!💪🏻

[@GuitarFlat]

Its function as a basketball sneaker is extra disappointing considering it has been three years since this partnership between Jerry Lorenzo and Adidas was announced. But hey, it does look pretty cool for casual wear.

[@tilony]

I object, I was expecting mrs wings to through the box of the Jordan 5 like last time 😂😂

[@kobiel.2174]

Love this sneaker. Something different besides my Jordans and Nike’s. I did go half a size up and they feel perfect.

[@rxflyfishing1316]

I’m glad I didn’t fall for the okie doke and cop these FOGs. The more I see them they look like junk

[@LeizelxAllan]

If they make the toe leather or suede and make it to a lifestyle shoe this makes more sense. -A

[@jorgegonzalez426]

These are fire 🔥I was gonna order a pair until I heard about the comfort.

[@rudy7803]

ive try any adidas shoes like yeezy, y3 and the OG all of them didnt feel comfortable to me except the superstar the EQT kinda comfy but longterm used its actually getting leas comfy, boost all cramped and toe box preme material feels like shrunk and narrower

[@RampagingChipmunk]

Pointy toe elf shoes for the Christmas season.

[@forrestjohnson5530]

Love the look, hate the feel. Too tight around the toes. Not too much toe movement😮. Stylish 👍🏾

[@jeffreynuestro7075]

Good for casual wear and the rest of the FOG outfit.

[@LISA75_]

Love the look , but my toes can feel your pain lol , and the adidas sizing has been an issue my entire life , I live in the UK, and I am a 5uk 5.5uk 6uk or EU 38.5 , EU 39 , EU 39.5 , and you can guarantee that you order the same shoe in the same size, and they will fit different with every pair , you never know which will fit .

[@famousdagodjohnson6624]

Coped these on StockX for way under retail…nice

[@gudlukkay]

@@famousdagodjohnson6624 how do they feel.

[@SneakerSteve09]

I got them tried them on and they were not comfortable at all. Sent them right back to Adidas.

[@chriskane737]

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

[@SneakerSteve09]

@@chriskane737 they definitely look cool.

[@dyauswinters]

You never said how your TTS fit? Should someone go up in size? And if so by how much, half size, full size?

[@SneakerFam]

8:15-8:30 is exactly why I’ll be passing on these unfortunately 😂

[@mikehagquist5198]

Bro dude 80’s baby for sure. 👍

[@MrJoey2fresh]

For the record though he said this is more of lifestyle sneaker even though its in the athletic side... I think they look fire 🔥 just sucks u have to guess on sizing

[@RRbookie]

I'm not going to lie; they look nice to me. But I would like to know if I should go a size up.

[@JM-fc9gm]

I like the look even if they’re something I’d never wear.

[@CaliKiid714]

The only thing I will give this collab is the QC. I've seen no poorly made pairs with hella sloppy glue marks yet. I like the 86 low, but $200 for a platform Rivalry Low seems a bit too much for me.

[@marcwelby1836]

@@CaliKiid714 they're $80 bucks now bro. Time to jump on em if you haven't copped.

[@djahni187]

Got half size up and removed the inside sole in order to say they feel fine😅

[@ssbbrandon1654]

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.

[@sirepledge6808]

I love my pair but they are super tight. Half or full size up.

[@hairywhodini]

So what sizing do we go with? A half size or a full size?

[@nick87nd]

I thought the fear of god sample that adidas won’t release looked way better

[@Mossb3rg206]

The ones with the 3 stripes on the toe and the strap? Those were wayyyyy more flexible

[@DTUFINOPhotography]

They look dope... but the fit sounds like it would be an issue..... Id need to try these one before buying.

[@mingraves]

I like these better than the Nike ones. Nike had more issues with the zipper and others breaking. These I like but not for hooping

[@AddOnKicks]

Brandblack already proved you can make a cupsole-style shoe in a modern way that works for performance and is still comfortable: the Rare Metal II. This feels like a major miss, especially with just packing vanilla Lightstrike in there 👎

[@mpguitarra]

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.

[@ill-nois2282]

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

[@alexsantiago5488]

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.

[@SuperSmoke1982]

I’m still waiting for my pair to be shipped I ordered on the 8th and nothing

[@WearTesters]

🫤

[@dmarr4941]

Because of all the injuries to my toes including breaking them and tearing ligaments, I've started to really wonder why shoes are shaped the way that they are. Our feet generally don't go to a point. Who made this the standard?

[@Mossb3rg206]

You need new balance 990v3, v4 or some 993s my dude lol

[@karenk3458]

They're still on the website that's what I thought about them 😂😂😂😅😅😮 you guys aren't wrong!

[@JL050]

Was excited to get them. Tried them on and promptly returned them to adidas. They made no mention of sizing up if you didn’t want your feet crushed.

[@DmStandish4]

The half size up was actually recommended by Jerry Lorenzo.

[@fresh-er8427]

Isn’t that a clone Spidey on ur hoodie? MAN-SPIDER?

[@jeremyanddanaeferguson6020]

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

[@chriskane737]

FOG has most sizes sold out but I know adidas CONFIRMED had to receive a ton of returns on these. I know I sent my sz 13s back because they felt awful wearing

[@Mossb3rg206]

They're faking being sold out. They did it the first week too... Said they only had a few sizes (the same in both color ways ironically) and watched to see how it would affect sale/resale. There's no way both those shoes all of a sudden went from every size to 6 sizes available, 5-7 and 9-11....

[@gtc1554]

I really like the FoG hoodie

[@s0lephasr248]

Ngl, I'm totally gonna call these the "Swear to God's" now. 😂

[@judgefaction]

Definitely just a casual shoe a fire a$$ casual shoe gonna make your feet sweat like crazy if u use for performance great review though

[@richardpye749]

I love Adidas but their sizing is the least consistent thing, ever. I can fluctuate between a 9 and a 10 depending on model, material and collaboration. It's ridiculous that this occurs. I really like the look of these but there's absolutely no way that I was dropping over $300 CAD for a shot in the dark on sizing.

[@robesonrogers2722]

These go crazy!

[@Pixel7104]

Performance review?