Nike Zoom Freak 5 Performance Review From The Inside Out

[@FootDoctorZach]

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[@tomasartica]

@FootDoctorZach thanks for all your reviews, really helps a great buying decision. Q: What is the most comfortable and shock absorbing shoe for pickleball?

[@astroking1181]

Im a guard and im looking to buy a new show from this four which is the best : zoom freak 5 , pg 6 , kd 15 , the Sabrina 1

[@David-1216]

Crazy how I went from seeing leaks of the shoe to seeing foot doctor Zach being the first to review. You never disappoint!

[@tyevans7842]

it’s “you never disappoint”😂

[@rowellcortes3829]

I don't understand why Nike doesn't give an explosive player like Giannis a shank to provide rigidity and torsional support in his shoes

[@BosGaurus05]

Pros get custom made shoe specifically for them

[@tunadablue]

They don’t give athletes and consumers the same version of shoes. Kyrie had a PE version of his third model with thicker and longer shank plate

[@puikoiii8751]

i think part of it being giannias shoes already have a shank in the form of his custom-made insole maybe ?

[@jakej722]

​@@BosGaurus05 Still, consumer shoes typically have performance features that make sense for the player they are marketing... First thoughts of Giannis is a guy who barrels through the lane stomping around. You would expect Nike would market strength and support as a key feature.

[@BosGaurus05]

@@jakej722 that might be true but nike main objective is to sell the shoe to as many customer as possible

[@rileypartington]

I’ve been wearing these for a good 3 weeks now, playing basketball at a collegiate level. They feel great. I started doing barefoot training this past summer and was looking for a shoe with a slightly wider toe box. I did feel some digging around my toe box, but not so much anymore (my foot is molding the shoe). Love the low to the ground feel. I am a laterally quick, fast, and athletic player. The minimal design works great. Our ankles are already a propulsion system to themselves. So far happy with the shoes.

[@rileypartington]

Update: the soles are now peeling and I stubbed my toe a few times in them now.

[@rileypartington]

Update: After 2 months of wearing them, the soles peeled even more to the point of having to exchange the shoes. Returned them back to the store for equipment malfunction and got some Bron XXI’s.

[@abd2112]

Did you find any issues with it not having a shank plate?

[@rileypartington]

@@abd2112 I actually found that such a unique feature; having not included the shank plate. Performance of the shoe felt fine. I could get up easily and move well with them. Only issue was durability with the shoe, along with a few other minimal aspects. I liked the minimalist style, but that kind of compromised on the protective aspect of a shoe. Stubbed my toe a few times easily. Hope that helps.

[@egealisuslu5295]

@@rileypartington I thinking to buy Lebron XXI Abalone how is these comfort, outdoor performance and is it narrow I have wide feet.

[@lazzi2462]

Giannis has been arguably the best player in the NBA for like the past 4-5 years now, & Nike still has yet to give him a great shoe aesthetically, performance-wise, & tech-wise. That's sad, maybe he's trying to keep his shoes budget-friendly, but that's what his Immortality line is for. I'm from Milwaukee, so obviously I'm a huge fan & I buy each one of his shoes regardless. I think so far, I like the ZF2's the best, I hoop in them the most & I also think they look the best. I hooped in the ZF3's back in December & ended up straining my calf. I was scared because I've torn an Achilles before back in 2018 & it felt almost like that, I felt a pop. After that happened, I watched your ZF3 review & I believe you stated that those shoes may lead to heel & Achilles pain, & that explains what happened to me. I was out for almost 2 months & when I returned, I just went back to hooping in my ZF2's, & have had no issues since.

[@ericnwachukwu]

He's one of my two favorite players and they doing him bogus on the designs. Most of them are not physically appealing.

[@lazzi2462]

@@ericnwachukwu Yeah, I honestly think Nike has too many signature athletes now. They should just keep it at 3 signature players like in the early 2010s when it was just Kobe, LeBron, & KD getting signature shoes. All their shoes looked great back then, & most of them were selling out too. I'm sure now with so many signature athletes, it's hard for them to come up with new designs for each person. Like instead of having PG, Kyrie, & Ja, some of their shoe model designs could've gone towards Giannis' shoe line.

[@NShomebase]

No disagreement here. I really do think Nike needs to stop hedging it with the price and give him something that costs around $150. His main line at about $120-130 isn't REALLY a budget shoe, compared to the Immortality at

[@g10118]

I was happy with my zf4's, just snapped the 5th metatarsal in my foot wearing them though. Never broken a bone before either and the landing felt pretty controlled and normal, just a little to the outside/leaned but nothing I haven't done over and over without injury. The x-ray showed the snapped bone exactly where that forefoot zoom unit ends going towards the toe of the shoe. I'm suspicious that the foam collapsed while the zoom unit didn't. I have a high vert but am pretty light. I'm worried about these shoes now, not sure I can trust them again. Only had them for a month.

[@lazzi2462]

@@g10118 Idk if this is the issue, but I feel like it might have something to do with the zoom unit being in the forefoot area. The ZF1s & ZF2s both feature a zoom unit in the heel area only, & I hoop in both of those just fine. But when I started hooping in the ZF3s, that's when I started having issues, & that's when the ZF line started putting zoom units in the forefoot instead of the heel. ZF3, ZF4, ZF5 all have zoom units in the forefoot only.

[@tinongtravels7182]

With how performance basketball shoes nowadays are priced right around the same and with just about 10-20 dollars difference this is definitely a step back and is so underwhelming for giannis’ pedigree as an athlete

[@zense7721]

doc is really out here giving us a buffet of vids! keep it going doc, thanks again for helping me decide to get the KT8s, shoe fits my playstyle very well

[@admplaysball]

I hated the design when I saw the leakage initially; however, after buying it and playing it multiple times, it changed my mind. It has been the best shoes so for me. IMO, its better than the 4s and the shoes are like a lighter/faster version of the Lebron 20s.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yup they play better than they look

[@BassFace1776]

I'm really sad at the lack of tech. I own more freak 4's than any other shoe ever. They just work for me especially just wearing everyday. They even got rid of my PF. Looks like I'm buying more on closeout.

[@g10118]

Got a pair of the 4's a few weeks ago. Really like how light they are, good for explosive moves. I could see them being too soft for heavier players but I'm pretty light on my feet. Feels like the shoe is the perfect balance for me. These new ones are very disappointing. A step back in performance and they don't look very good.

[@dstroud0]

As long as they feel good and play good. Kind of disappointed in the tech with these. The way the midsole looked I expected a full length setup of some sort but ig not. I think having a kd 16 type setup with air in the heel and forefoot zoom would be nice on the zoom freaks

[@vlh3448]

Happy to see that sub count climbing, doc. Keep going! Also, review the GT Jump 2 please. :)

[@KB-sneak]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Wladislav]

Dang, I was hoping the leather would be real, against my better judgement. Very surprising how basic these are. It makes me think that the grid like cuts in the foam under the heel they introduced in the Freak 4 really pleased Giannis, maybe convincing him that the forefoot zoom air pods were no longer necessary and that the foam was all he really needed (+ the zoom air bag). Overall, these seem like a takedown model to me. You should definitely check the new Giannis Immortality model and give them a side-by-side comparison. P.S. What exactly does _"Snake bitten foot"_ actually mean?

[@josephfisher9323]

Feet with physical issues. American slang term.

[@BotHole]

I’m dying to see a review on the Puma all pro nitro.

[@d15z1sux]

Would be interesting to see what's inside the midsole

[@jeroam23]

What a letdown. Such a lazy and uninspired output from the makers that's why some athletes leave their brands. Not sure if Giannis is heavily involved with the designs, well he should coz his name is on it.

[@JackDanials750]

Giannis shoes just dont sell like the other nike athletes nike might realize that

[@dstroud0]

@@JackDanials750he has the most popular budget shoe in the world. Most sales on the Gianni’s immortality’s

[@anthonywarry]

Im a small guy 5'7" 155LB 67Kg.... A quick player. Mine felt good for abut 3 games and then they felt dead. Too hard in the heel, not enough cushion and dead in the forefoot, not enough cushion or bounce. I'm 44 so no spring chicken, I like way more cushion and bounce in my shoes these days. I wear Jordan 38s and then come back to these for practise, it's not a nice experience.

[@thiennguyen9747]

took 5 generations of freak to return to pg3

[@minidisc2521]

PLEASE DO THE NEW GT JUMP 2, Doc! bought the first one because of your review, more power! ✊🏽

[@WalaLang-q8q]

im a slight wide footer, i used this for 7months, its very good and comfortable, i wear for true to size

[@lofihv]

Very underrated

[@WalaLang-q8q]

@@lofihv exactly this is good for shifty players

[@Nah_I.d_Win]

bro got the new santa bowler 7s 🔥🔥🔥💯💯

[@FlashAntonio]

Hi Doc Zach, how would you rank all the Giannis Freak releases, 1-5 (excluding the Immortality sub-line) ? Would you say that this Freak 5 is the best one from the entire line so far?

[@lam8478]

Freak 2 my fav indoor shoe. Freak 3 I use for outdoor 🏀. Can't wait to test the Freak 5.

[@phoenixmg]

Maybe Giannis's line isn't meeting sales expectations as to why the shoe is scaled back tech wise. The Zion 3 looks like it might've got its transformation because of that too.

[@g10118]

I suspect you might be right. I think Nike had trouble with the 4's and construction costs vs. sales. I had to return a pair due to the zoom units being pushed out towards the ground on one of the shoes. Second pair wasn't 100% even either but close enough that it didn't feel obviously different under foot like the previous pair did. Sample size of 2 but seems like setting those big zoom units right under the outsole was difficult from a manufacturing perspective.

[@gar1256]

Even his previous shoes lacked tech. No way they're expecting big returns with those designs 😳

[@gar1256]

Imagine if Nike owns the WOW10 under Giannis's name. That would sell like hot pancakes.

[@joaquinmontoyarosso]

What shoe is better? The freak 4 or 5?

[@R.Es1]

Great review. Personally my main issue with the sneaker fit. Good LORD these shoes are TIGHT! Mens size 13, there is no wiggle room in the whole front / toe box are, NONE. it is a super exact fit with tons of compression from the top 'leather" that wraps around the front of foot.

[@gtoramirez]

I tried to get them to workout, but they’re terrible. My feet hurt so bad in them.

[@R.Es1]

@gtoramirez oh nah man. Lol. Overall the foot bed or soles of sneaker where pretty comfy to me. Walking in them I had no issues other then that tight toe box area and it's narrow too so that doesn't help.

[@gtoramirez]

@@R.Es1 I never really walked in them. I used them for basketball and volleyball. I prefer a more forgiving upper like the Lebron 6/7. Even the Cosmic Unity 3 were super comfortable.

[@mjhonsun]

I wonder if Nike is cutting costs. The Ja 1's had a "basic" theme and the photos of Kevin Durant's and Devon Booker's new shoes look kind of plain, too.

[@KB-sneak]

🔥🔥

[@matthewskullblood9778]

These shoes cost like 10 cents to make

[@thevolumecontrol485]

ok so i got a pair in team wolf grey for christmas. i loved it so much, i picked up the "made in sepolia" colorway from finish line. for me, they are incredible shoes, super comfortable. they feel like a low kyrie infinity of sorts. great padding around the ankle, good support. maybe it just didnt need all that tech. it's just a great feeling shoe. i feel this colorway in the video is ugly, and skewed my opinion early on. as other colorways came out, i started liking them more and more. to rank the shoes i've tried in the past year since restarting my basketball passion (i'm 39) 1. nike freak 5 - 9/10 2. nike kyrie infinity - 8.5/10 (tongue is big as hell and doesn't do much above the lace line) 3. nike lebron witness 6/7 - 7.5/10 (good for practice, bad for play - easy to roll your ankle) 4. adidas dame certified - 7.0/10 (wasn't right for me as i had heel slippage, but seemed great for outdoor) 5. nike immortality 2 - 6.5/10(good at the beginning, no cushion, sole sucks once moderately worn 6. puma court rider chaos - 5/10 (probably good for outdoor, but they're absolute heavy bricks, and pinched me on my big toe joint)

[@Lionb95]

After wearing a these for a few sessions they remind me of the old Nike lunar ballistic tennis shoes they were basically the old Rafa nadal shoes. Super comfortable and grippy these are just not a lot of bounce in them or “performance advantages “ but a nice shoe.

[@AddOnKicks]

These feel like a simpler version of the Freak 2, tech-wise. I didn't love the 3 or 4 but it definitely feels like a step backwards. 🤷‍♂️

[@Oct28L]

I got an ACL injury and meniscus tear. Trying to back to the game. What shoes do you recommend? Basically, I only make 3 points shot.

[@kjccal1130]

I’m 4E and went up full size and it fits well.

[@MannyAdeniyi]

Hi my name is Manny, i'm 14 and play basketball i watch almost all your videos and their so helpful. I play basketball for Club and Rep but i'm size 15 and i'm looking for a basketball shoe that best fits a Centre becuase i have big feet and i don't really find much shoes in that size so i'm looking for addvise on a basketball shoe to pick.

[@SpidaStayFly]

Sheesh how tall are you gangy?

[@michaelespinosa9168]

Just one question: Can I put these on a Leash and jam some Korn?

[@JasonMcClusky]

Nice. Nobody understood that for 11 months. I feel like I won something

[@BC21beats]

I like the freak 2s the best out of his whole line. These seem to have a more similar set up

[@d15z1sux]

Does seem to to be a throwback to the freak 2. I suspect Giannis actually likes a simpler shoe. He's always liked the Kobe line apparently.

[@BC21beats]

@@d15z1sux yeah the 2s felt like kobe 4s but with more shape to them if you know what I mean

[@RedBurritoDude]

He wears his Zoom Freak 2 and 3's, and won't go to his 4's. I think he atleast wants the shank but idk.

[@lazzi2462]

I agree, I've hooped in all of them & the 2s are my favorite & current hoop shoe. The 3s were terrible imo, very clunky feeling & I strained my calf hooping in them.

[@Insurgency7]

should i get freak 5 or tatum 1?

[@rpm6133]

Interesting the low note you give but the success of this shoe in pro players

[@BeRealRogers99]

Ok, I see. Nike made a different iteration of the Ja 1 (set up wise, not looks wise) with maybe a heavier player in mind. Wider zoom bag and no shank (for whatever reason) but cushion set up seems to be the same. Even similarities in the ball height test. Sneakily elastic foam in the heel, and bouncy zoom unit in the forefoot.

[@HoopNicely]

I doubt this is gonna be the midsole setup for Giannis PE. Gotta have a shank or some sort.

[@aidanbolger7731]

Zach you are the best sneaker channel

[@FootDoctorZach]

I appreciate you

[@ΓιώργοςΑντωνίου-υ7υ]

Step back is a basketball move to create space to make a shot so a step back for me is an improvement!😂😅😎 I think they will perform great in the step back move as well!💡😁😅🥳🎉😉😎

[@gojira2404]

This vid is surprising! Good to learn about shoes that havent released generally yet.

[@BassFace1776]

I i got lebron 21's Freak 5's and lebron nexxt gens for Christmas. I like the freal 5's out of the box a lot better than the other ones. Maybe since I'm used to the freak 4 fit.

[@Yu-lo3ke]

nice video as always doc! u checkin out the gt jump 2 soon?

[@tunceaux]

İ was right about to order these off Nike , then i thought i should probably watch your video. Thanks 🙏🏼

[@valentindemierre6226]

Can you do the Giannis immortaly 3 ?

[@inspirationalcontent302]

Are These or The Gt cut Academy better

[@whoami6527]

Hello, what would be better gt cut 2 or freak 5? i was planning to buy, tnx

[@Hufftwoseven]

How much are these going to be priced? Seems like these will be a pass for most. You can grab a Freak 4 for like $60-$70 most places with clearance/discount codes

[@junheo4345]

They're going to retail for 180 in Canada, so probably 140 in the US, which is gonna be a 10 dollar bump from the 4s. Doesn't really look worth getting for retail imo.

[@notacenter_]

just regular zoom air?? zoom air pod on the last 2 version were better than this IMO, maybe I'll stick with my 4's

[@junior112271]

Great review foot doctor as always. To me is a step back from previous models 😢

[@admplaysball]

Nike doesnt love GA anymore :(((

[@freemanadriv02]

Looks wise yes but performance it's more Kobe like. Giannis was a Kobe user before his signatures he loved the Kobe 10s.

[@hunteralonzo2100]

Nike should be ashamed of the neglect in giannis shoes. Hall of fame player with malmart shoes.

[@BosGaurus05]

How did you get the shoe this early?

[@Willis13j]

Could you include a bend test in future videos?

[@anthonyburet6395]

My go to shoe last season was the pg6 I need a new shoe just got the lebron nxxt gen but im returning they really dont feel like they have any cushion..what do you think of the zoom freak 5 and do you have a alternative for the pg….thanks again your killing it

[@izolboo]

Sabrina 1

[@LordVlad2321]

Great Review 💪🏿🧠 Cannot wait for the review of the New Li-Ning Bad Five (3) Ultra those are 🔥💥💯

[@Willicen]

Nike and others companies doesnt even bother to try upgrade the shoes because people would stil buy them lol, for me atleast the freak 5 are basically a copypaste from the ja1 with different uppers materials.

[@KentaviousWilcox]

Crazy how you got these so early

[@haridharshan8935]

@FootDoctorZach please do a freak 4 vs 5 comp video

[@SAMK6IX7EVEN]

Hey doc...can you please add ⁰C when doing the breathability test

[@FootDoctorZach]

If i can remember - these videos take a lot of time to produce and sometimes I just have to power through

[@jamesbrianfan]

Which is better, Gt cut academy or zoom freak 5?

[@DAN7853]

Freak 5

[@lofihv]

Tried both, mind you my freak 5’s are broken in, I still prefer my Freak 5’s. Mind you I’m a heavier dude 200+ lbs

[@Zavex001]

When will you do a giannis immortality 3 review?

[@PlatinumState]

Are they even out?

[@radcanvas]

That was fast, Doc!

[@CrashoutNicky]

Nike thought they could get away with this monstrosity but they forgot about our boy Doctor Zach

[@Hong-bp3sk]

Is wide feet can fit?

[@Jose-yx7lq]

excited for kyrie x anta 👀

[@thedrinkerofH2O]

whoa is the shoe even out yet?

[@FootDoctorZach]

In Asia

[@wiggolloclla]

I have to Ask what basketball shoe is best for heal spur ?

[@aznreaper07]

I got heel spurs from playing in my Kyrie 5s. I got the Luka 1s and they eventually went away.

[@euLIRIC]

This is tech inflation getting to the Zoom Freak line =))

[@lukefeldman9831]

gotta do a video on the new puma scoot henderson shoes! 🙏

[@NameLess-lk2qu]

is that a christmas edition?

[@zabadooz.9751]

I trust yiu when you say these are legit, but this colorway looks like a fake shoe to me. The other colorways I've seen look better, but these just look fuggly! Nice review as always.

[@RonVanDam33]

Giannis is a 2x MVP, finals MVP, and DPOY he deserves better 😂

[@octobersveryown1933]

Will you ever do the Newbalance Two WXY v3?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Coming out soon- already up in the members section

[@octobersveryown1933]

@@FootDoctorZach 🐐🐐

[@christiano7840]

Please review some and1 shoes

[@atharkenzie9376]

yo can you do the converse all star bb shift

[@AelYap]

Freak 5 or Sabrina 1?

[@FootDoctorZach]

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[@paulroyguevarra9864]

Please review GT jump 2

[@PainEditz]

i love the freak 4 but these are a hard pass the looks meh the tech basic af for a signature shoe this is not acceptable n unfortunate

[@tunadablue]

Bro you should consider changing your channel’s name to Foot Doctor Speed 😂

[@bmirza13]

Do KD 16 plz

[@thanatos4160]

Please do a review on adidas son of chi 3, doc

[@MangaSword8]

Not even a basic plastic shank lmao what the actual hell was Nike thinking?? Great review as always

[@murkymurky009]

i love you doc

[@d.felixphoto2260]

These are very basic and I'm not a fan. I guess it's a budget shoe and not my style. I can't wait till you cut open the GT Jump 2. Your review got me to buy the first one!

[@freemanadriv02]

It's like a Nike budget low-cut forefoot zoom shoes like the Zoom Live 2. Nothing special but the higher price 😂

[@absolute-0473]

Giannis knows what happened to Kyrie.. He cant call his own trash 🤣🤣

[@leemoua24]

I loved the Freak 4s so I tried out the freak 5s. They are terrible as they bottom out after 5 hours. Nike definitely went cheap on these.

[@michaelp9061]

Hi Zach, thanks for this video. On a different note. Could you tell us what is the heal height and heel toe drop for the Nike GP Turbo ? I watched your videos but I cannot find these measurement. I think the number may be higher than other shoes but I cannot be sure.

[@DSN262]

You didn't show the inside of the midsole

[@PolowReaves]

Idk what it is about these. But I love em. I have a crazy collection with a lot of variety. I want to put these in my top 5ish list. They just perform so well for me. The containment is fine for me as a player who makes a lot of cuts and moves. Didn’t try them for a wile because some of the reviewers I watch basically said they are mid lol but when they went on sale Black Friday for $67 I couldn’t resist. Steal of the year.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah I think I talked about that a little in the video how they don’t look like much but I liked how they played a lot better than the 3’s and 4’s

[@izolboo]

Got them for $25 today at Dick’s

[@PolowReaves]

@@izolboo seriously?? How

[@stripesthesecond8656]

I also got a pair for 30 from Dick's online

[@anthonyredgrave445]

The new kd ASAP please 🥺🥺

[@andreas7604]

I watch your video because you upload reviews earlier than other reviewers but Bro, how the hell are you getting these shoes this early?

[@ry-a0]

Most shoes release in China or overseas early and there's eBay stores that can get them to you a bit quicker, such as id4shoes. A few of the KZbinrs use them

[@twodragonjin5895]

Finally! Freak alert! Freak alert! the 'Freak line' is gonna be blow!!!!

[@Nah_I.d_Win]

ambatublow

[@royaltykonceptz]

It's a cushlon midsole

[@robo_goat69]

Giannis is known to be an orthotic guy how might that factor into the design of this shoe

[@raya472]

Doc, as I said before, it seems like nike no longer cares about their male signature athletes. Look at this rubbish, just look at it. It's just fancy bowling shoes. This line had such bold design language, so to see it reduced to this, is sad. Similarly, the kd line, which was on the cutting edge of innovation, seemed to be trending downwards. To prove my initial point, did you see those air force ones they made for Devin Brooker?😂

[@reno97637]

Dr. Zach! Can you do a review and cut up of the Jordan Jumpman Pro?? Plz plz plzzzzz

[@Chase.J]

I'll take the Luka 2's over these then🤔

[@joshrupard1593]

This came out of nowhere 😂

[@maowa0727]

D ROSE son of chi 3 plz 🥺

[@ejpemoney6984]

For it supposedly newly priced at $ 140.00 what an absolute disappointment I don’t know what Nike is doing with his line but there not doing a good job to me 🤷🏾‍♂️ , the best designed shoe from his line was the first one. After that it was the third one is second-best in design, but the rest have been subpar and now Nike is raising the price smh 🤦🏾‍♂️