Nike Air Flightposite 2019

[@WearTesters]

Thanks for watching! Anyone else have big love for the Nike Flightposite?

[@yamzthebeast]

Favorite shoe of all time! I want the eggplants badly!

[@lysluk]

ME 😎😂

[@justinwong3276]

I still wear the carbon fibers and they feel so low to the ground

[@Isof99]

I got a pair from 2014 love em didn't know that midsole was in there

[@longdadragon2833]

Brings me back to high school. The original all black flightposite are dame fire

[@Simeautomatic100]

Damn. Hope you have a speedy recovery Chris. But y'all know what that means..... Mrs. Nightwing bout to start giving on court reviews until Chris comes back. Let's go!

[@CoreyMcClees]

I used to love playing in those back in the early 2000’s

[@gustavoasman6723]

Sorry about your injury, first of all. I had a similar issue with my achilles, and as you explained, the same process came up of having to go to PT before any MRI. The explanation I was given: no insurance would cover the MRI just like that without trying with PT first....(Yeah, I know.) Back to the shoes, I absolutely love the flighposites aesthetically, and finally bought and put my hands on a pair with a few discounts for about $100 last year (the eggplants, btw) but my wide feet couldn't take it, not even after going a full size up. Thanks for your great reviews, including the one from a while ago where you cover the need / opportunity to do more shoes for wide-footers :)

[@Bfloataaa]

Therapy first? Sounds like the treatment advice they were giving kawhi in San Antonio lol

[@gpr4eva]

He about to get the Markell Fultz treatment

[@Antwan.Frazier]

😂😂😂

[@highofflifekickstv]

Them Allen Houston H20posites. Straight classic. I've always wanted a pair of them growing up. To see Nike to bring them back out with the Knicks/Allen Houston colorway? Must cop to play in. 🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯🔥💯

[@skyman2968]

The lebron 4 midsole is still mad comfortable to this day full or length zoom in a polyurethane shell. I put them in my Aj15 cause it feels dead inside.

[@rozerrayz3564]

I just love how these look ever since i laid eyes on it. And its one of his vids too before.

[@aqueeda8763]

Get well soon

[@DeeCeesTreehouse]

Sounds like what happened to me 7-8 years ago. 1" muscle tear between the fibres in the calf picked up on ultrasound. Took me out for around 8 weeks to heal and subsequently had muscle atrophy where my right calf is now a bit smaller than my left calf. Rest, recoup and physical therapy to allow the calf to heal properly. Otherwise you may experience continual issues and weakness which will leave you susceptible to reinjury. Do your research and put a plan in place for best recovery. All the best, Dave

[@Deimos_the_Autist]

Wanna try the velocity insole in a Jordan 1 possibly best hoop shoe ever

[@Xen0uNiT]

Wishing u a speedy recovery Chris! Hope that u're not out for too long 🙏

[@xavierjones_xci]

You killed this! Dropping knowledge

[@gyver711]

Heal up fast Nightwing. Performance review or not, we'll be here for the content. 🙌

[@IAmInfinitus208]

Anyone ready for the OG Flightposite Metallic Gold to return? I'm excited for the medial done right this time! Edit: And they still haven't fixed the medial outsole... C'mon Nike, you have IMAGES of references on the net and OG pairs still floating around! Sigh.... still copping but damn.

[@darcphat]

Hang in the Nightwing. I had that same injury happen to me in both calves on back to back years. I heard and felt that pop, then I was just done. I thought it was because I'm way too old and overweight now to be hoopin' the way I used to 15 years ago so that's why my calves gave out. But after hearing you suffering from a similar injury makes me think otherwise. My recovery time was about a month without rehab both times it happened. Get some rest and get well soon. Love your videos.

[@nispe786]

Damn chris sorry to hear about the injury and i feel you on the doc. seems like working back words but wishing ya all the best and a speed recovery!!

[@eellee95]

I saw your IG post about your calf. So sorry to hear that man I hope physical therapy helps and you feel better soon. Minor setback for a major comeback!

[@CluelessMechanics]

Damn sorry to hear about the injury, sending positive thoughts and hoping for your speedy recovery man!

[@En1gmatic1]

this was my favorite era of sneaker design. Not everything was functional or super light, but every signature model was super experimental and like a concept car. It was like the concept sneaker era. All the posites, the adidas kobe series modeled after audi's the t-mac 1-3, Reebok Answer 3-5...and every sneaker was covering their laces with shrouds or zippers and it was awesome. Now every sneaker is super skimpy, and just some kinda fuze type of sneaker with no litteral design inspiration...The Jordan 14s took literal design cues from a ferari and looked like they could've been designed by the ferari car designers, but now everything is just randomly placed strips of fuze and wire

[@IAmInfinitus208]

Early 2000s Nike Alpha Project is seriously underrated! They need to retro those shoes again besides the Kukinis!

[@alvinrbln4281]

I'll just wait for your fast recovery Chris. Just keep on doing your thing and I'll keep on watching your vids bro.May God bless you bro and more power.

[@darrenp2719]

I just got these for fathers day this year i love the flightposite always wanted a pair since i was about 10yrs old🔥🔥🔥

[@kwanlo944]

I had the same injury like yours on my left calf 5 years ago. I was 36 yrs old and still played as hard as I could. It happened during game, I was moving sideways then suddenly went for a steal while playing defense. I felt like I got punch in the middle of my calf with a serious pain then went down on the floor, couldn't move my leg or even standing up. My doctor said it's minor muscle tear, it took me 12 weeks to fully recover. Yes, it was pain during rehab but it's necessarily. Also lesson learned that I shouldn't skip warm up every time I play, becos I'm getting FUXX old. Haha... Chris, Hope you get well soon!!

[@kidlat1968]

I have the older version before when I was hooping during my high school days i can say it was one of the best shoes i've ever hooped in, made me more agile and faster, then I tried this new version, that rubber wrapping on the toes of the shoe from previous version really made a big difference in terms of performance I was slipping all over the place I play point guard position was very dis appointed on this newer version

[@jacksonwiggins4340]

I wish Nike still made new flightposite models

[@Taj_Rahine]

Yes, the 2008 version was probably the best shoe I ever hooped in. The shoe interior really molded to your foot once broken in.

[@FranchiseJuan]

Get well soon mate. Hope it is a fast recovery. Love your work. Keep it up.

[@anakin234506]

Get well soon, Chris! Still the best channel on KZbin

[@kingjulien9525]

8:30 same story I got when I torn my Achilles tendon last year. Got it fixed though (2 surgeries on it). I wish you a good recovery.

[@armedtitanium4390]

Hope you get better soon man, we need the best shoe reviewer on YT healthy! 🙏🏽

[@JeremyGiese]

Love this color way! And it’s typical for a doctor to prescribe PT even without an MRI mostly because there isn’t major structural damage that would require surgery when they looked at ya. Speeding recovery! I enjoy all the reviews!

[@kweeeezy91]

Always start my day with a Nightwing review! Best on KZbin

[@ThisBoy91]

Poopy Face it ain’t nightwing anymore. It’s Chris from weartesters!

[@kweeeezy91]

Yeah use still used to saying Nightwing

[@christophermaize3563]

bought these yesterday and love them and they feel comfortable to me

[@christopherjohnson3614]

My favorite posited shoe!

[@hansolo8791]

Pray for your recovery🙏 man. Don't retire!

[@OceansBane]

Han Luo he won’t retire. He’ll just be there for the clutch shots like what DWade is doing now for the Miami Heat. 👍

[@manic_maniac_man_marvin3271]

I was just wearing these in the home knicks colorway today. Im kinda bummed because at first I bought these for retail and it went on sale but these were one of the most durable shoes I ever owned. I used to play indoors in highschool now only outdoors. Still no flaws with the traction but the cushion never broke in for me. Not sure why the actual foamposite broke in but the cushion didn't. It may be due to the concrete I play on but when I wear these my feet are dead for the day after a hoop session. Good video, hope you get better and have a good day

[@leonardogalvan8170]

Hope you get a speedy recovery man I didn't know the cushion setup of the shoe, i thought it was the same as the other foams, but it's actually more interesting this "Insole" set up, at least to me, plus, i really dig the aesthetics

[@bamabwoi23]

Played in mine last night and went off for 33 points!!!! Love 😍💪🏽👟

[@willchung651]

Get well soon bro thoughts out to you!

[@eugenewu9004]

the first time i saw the eggplant flighgtposite was the sample for kobe, with number 8 on the top of he zipper/shroud thing. I had 2 pairs of the OGs back in the days and really enjoy playing in them. My favorite main foam shoe was the ultraposite though, took hella long to break (a foam tradition i guess), but after that it was hard to get over the insane cushion and fit and lockdown. I doubt it would be retroed but would love to see it come back with the same tech and everything...

[@Simeautomatic100]

That colorway is so clean! I can't take my eyes off of them!!

[@nouieg667]

As a big KG fan I Love it this shoe.. Get well soon Nightwing!

[@aqchino0891]

those look🔥 on feet! i never liked foamposite but these i like! speedy recovery dude! like many have said here or ig.. i had the same.. and yes.. rest it up!

[@jbailey14]

All time top 5, need to cop these. And get well soon Chris, I'm currently injured and unable to play also, it suuuucks!

[@itstaemonson]

We will get that Tennis ball! Been supporting since 2011.

[@starscream2]

Feel better man...I recently started piling on tons of explosive exercises (in order to dunk one day) and ended up with shin splints for the first time in my life...live and learn...who knew that you should do stretches for your shins if jumping a lot? Yoga and more flexibility might help prevent more injuries like this in the future...god speed on your recovery

[@JoeJohnsonJunior]

It’s because the insurance company won’t cover an MRI unless the doctor can justify it. If it’s not an obvious tear/breakage then the MRI is probably going to come back negative anyways. Dealing with these insurance companies is a nightmare sometimes. The only way you can get the MRI approved by the insurance company is if you prove PT doesn’t work. They just add more steps so not to “waste” money. Learned all of this really quick after medical school.

[@OnlyOne1Demon]

Joe Johnson yep 👍🏼

[@OnlyOne1Demon]

You learn it in the army also

[@MigLifeCrisis23]

Positive thoughts your way dude. Hope you feel better and that it’s not too serious. No MRI thing is a little crazy to me but I’m not a doctor. I know when I sprained my Achilles I had a similar experience where I heard a pop when trying to take off and then my leg just wouldn’t respond to what I was telling it to do. Took a little less than two months for that to heal and I was like 28 at the time. Wish you well man!

[@bebei0000]

Speedy recovery, Chris

[@cocobutter1975]

Damn.. Get well soon bro. Keep up the good work on all the shoes...

[@cocobutter1975]

What do you usually hoop in? Ya I been there bro.. Damn..

[@WearTesters]

He plays in whatever he’s testing. The day he tore his calf he wore the Kobe 4 Protro and the Flightposite.

[@OriginalBoondocksXVIII]

Well wishes on your recovery, and great video as always! Funny enough, I've liked (but never owned) Flightposites for probably a decade now and I somehow never knew their insole was like that. I love this colorway but man, that streamlined medial outsole is just so lame to me. If I can get these for $80 or less I might be able to overlook it.

[@jaimeh8246]

Prayers up man! Get well soon!

[@ruelski]

Great review on the shoe. These were my dream shoes when they first came out, specifically the blacked out colorway. Hope Nike releases that colorway as well. I feel you, also got injured while playing 2 days ago. Mine's just a foot sprain though, although I still need a cane to walk around. Get well soon!

[@brauprx]

Nice video Chris, hope you get well soon! It really sucks not to be able to ball, but in your case it's even worse, not being able to do your (amazing) job. I hope to get a pair of these, maybe in another cw to play in them and to use that insole in other retro shoes, specially those with no cushion at all and enough dead space over the toe so I can play in them (being 38 years old makes you need cushion).

[@resiejr]

Thanks for the vids, on point. Get better soon!

[@gabearmstrong3668]

Get well soon Nightwing! I had the black carbon fiber pair from 2014. Not a fan of hooping in them

[@tikedaniels4934]

That’s krazy!! 2/12 I tore my quadricep tendon away from my knee cap (same injury as vic Oladipo). Playing 3 on 3, went to get a rebound and POW!!! I heard it, felt it, and immediately thought “who hit me with a baseball?” But there were no kids and everybody there was 35 or older. I’m healing up now. But as far as the shoe, my brother had a pair back when they first came out. The sole came off one of the shoes while he was playing in a game. It tore from the forefoot back the where the front of the heel zoom unit is.

[@WearTesters]

Hop you heal up quickly ✊🏼

[@tikedaniels4934]

WearTesters you too

[@pilonv1]

Great review as usual, sorry to hear about your calf. I did the EXACT same thing (at a similar age), mine felt like someone punched me in the back of the calf and like you there was no one there. Didn't need an MRI either, and had about 6 weeks of physio before I could get back to playing. Hope it's quicker for you.

[@rccharger21]

The legion green flightposite is on footlocker for only $99

[@AlvaroOryan]

Chris, I always check out your reviews before buying a shoe. in this case I did so, but you never mentioned the zipper issue, maybe because you had none. but I just got a pair of flightopsites and I'm having a hard time with the zipper, which just won't go up, in fact I can hardly zip it to the middle . I'm a widefooter and also have a "tall" bridge which makes impossible for me to zipp the shoe up. I don't want to push it to the limit and break it. I don't think it's a "break in" thing that will be solved with time. I also don't think that going up half or 1 size solves the issue either. despite this setback, I love how the shoes looks (I'm a Knicks fan) and I can't wait to ball on them. you deliver great content, keep it up. greetings from Chile!

[@marcusgreenwood9804]

Love those. I like those so much more then foams honestly

[@qingtaoshen386]

I like the UNC colour way. I do own the "Home" though. All the best, dude.

[@tygur23]

For me these were the BEST basketball shoe ive ever worn

[@kenken_77]

here's wishing you a speedy recovery!

[@dfpham]

Get well soon OG sneaker reviewer, those actually look pretty sick but I’d be scared to ball in them Selfishly, I’m worried no performance reviews from Nightwing/Chris for awhile, I’ll still check out the reviews on weartesters but won’t be the same Might pick these up to rock casually and use the insoles in other shoes

[@WearTesters]

We’ll still be uploading content here. They just won’t have on-court footage.

[@dfpham]

WearTesters appreciate that and will be watching the videos for the conversation as much as the shoes

[@WattsMr3000]

I use the lunarlon insoles from my 2015 Nike ACGs boots on most of my sneakers and those are pretty thick the comfort is there and I love them

[@otahsieh]

Hope nothing big deal with your leg. Have a speedy recover.

[@joshuaarjona694]

We are retro-ing our review.

[@TheRX78ONE]

10:28 Say What!!! The Green Goblin in the first Spider-Man movie was rockin flightposite !?! Almost 17 years later and I never noticed that

[@kanenyman991]

I did the same thing during football. It was exactly like you described. I was told it was a calf strain, but it still is not the same.

[@quintintarantino2485]

I had the all black ones those had THE BEST GRIP on even the dustiest gym floors and are team won every game plus the championship that year

[@mcsliu]

Hope your injury is not as bad as it sounds, and you get a full recovery. I tore my Achilles by simply turning and pushing off on a dribble in the backcourt. Same exact feeling, like somebody threw something at my leg. Crumbled to the floor in pain as my calf muscle contracted. Should've warmed up and stretched properly.

[@WearTesters]

He had played earlier in the morning for 3 hours then went back out for more. He should’ve stayed home but he’s a stubborn 👨🏼‍🦳

[@tCruzin4Lyfe]

Thanks for the vid, they look clean and now I want a pair. Has any other colors dropped yet?

[@nicolasiiienano5391]

Aww snap. Wish I can cop these at a local store here in the PH. Hope they release here. I had these before and I can only imagine how much better they are now. Also, those Zoom + PU insoles would do me a huge favour when I swap 'em out with the stock ones in my current go-to skate shoe which is the Emerica Reynolds G6s. 😅

[@longdadragon2833]

Hope for a speedy recovery and hope nothing major

[@Beta_soy_chad]

Brother, you know they call calves injuries the ‘old man’ injury. Good luck with the recovery. BTW this is the only channel my Mrs watches with me. Mostly because your mrs sledges you as much as my mrs sledges me.

[@xiaoyangmu6439]

this colorway is so cool

[@beluga2943]

I do own Flightposite exposed yoth,really are great,i do use their insoles in my other shoes,but there is also an issue with the outsoles,because they both broke,i mean really tear in the spot where the carbon fiber plate ends.overall the shoes are great and i hope i am the only one with this issue.I also recently got myself Kd 12,Harden 3 Ironman,Foamposite one,so i can put these to an earned retirement.Big shotout from Croatia,i really love what you're doing,before any purchese first i take a look on what you have to say on a model that i am going to buy.So thanks,you've been a great help.

[@jjcruz5234]

Get well Chris! So ive watched this and you love zipper. How come I havent seen you copped a Nike x Acronym sneaker? Those collab is so sick, love the Lunar Force with zippers! Anyway have a good one Chris!

[@WearTesters]

He prefers the classics.

[@jjjtanai]

Feel better know when the calf heals you'll be back and stronger than ever 🙏

[@christopherjohnson3614]

I had the black fp1, silver fp1, gold fp1 and the charcoal/black with red outsole fp1's. Always wanted the carbon fiber model and the Navy/white

[@romain198426]

I need the pearl flightposites in my life!!!!!

[@childamnerd]

one of my fave shoes! I wish Nike re-release triple black colorway

[@astroburn79]

Nike strikes again. First they took down Zion and now they have taken down @nightwing2303 😄😄. Speedy recovery Chris. #sneakerassasins

[@OceansBane]

Zion needs to wear these for basketball. He’s built for these type of shoes.

[@derrickvineyard7032]

Ocean’s Bane. Not just him, most guys in the NBA have no business wearing lows to hoop in. Gambling with their longevity via knees and ankles for 2/10 of a second quicker explosiveness. Not worth it.

[@OceansBane]

I don’t ever recall Shaq having knee problems in his prime. 7’ and about 300 lbs. he was also wearing his Walmart shoes.

[@darkorlightz]

@@derrickvineyard7032 the cut of the shoe has nothing to do with the support lmao

[@uchihasasuke7436]

@@OceansBane get outta here shaq never wore walmart shaqs, always reebok

[@derrickvineyard7032]

Kendrick LaGOAT that’s the dumbest shit I’ve ever heard.

[@iggary5139]

You had me when you said Allan Houston in the Knicks

[@Lucky_Stickman]

Shame they don't just sell the insole ! Hope you have a speedy recovery. Off thread question do the the lebron 16 soles variety in durability due to colour , will the translucent wear faster than a black or white ?

[@DjbrotruekeepitsotrueJones]

This new generation don't know bout this shoe it come out the late 90,s and come out again the eary 2,000 all because retro come out a new color way don't make it new. Like Jordan's ain't new untill they but a new color way jordan6 is not new. Good video knightwing 👍 i dig it

[@jacobahtone220]

Can you do my favorite BBALL shoe of all time. Tim Duncan Air Uptempo. The foamposite shoe was the only shoe at the time that had laces, zipper to cover the laces, and Velcro strap to secure everything.

[@thatguywesmaranan]

get well soon, good sir!!!

[@guessyneffe5544]

get well soon... ooh..i love the shoes..bcause i had one of the greatest game in this pair...are they really selling this again.?been wondering when will they comeback..Godbless Wing!

[@subieracer005]

My Dude... same thing happened to me.. i was just taking warm up shots.. moving inside to the 3 point line and then... just a normal shot and POW! #sniper.... I was done.. took 2 months.. good luck!

[@NoAppellation]

I would definitely say go 1/2 size up. Really snug otherwise. The insoles make Jordan 4 feel amazing

[@variandavid377]

Much love and respect! Get better, feel better and speedy recovery! The iridescent "Gold" colorway was the one that did it for me, especially when they used it for the commercial (not sure if you remember that). I might troll the outlets to see if I can cop a pair at some point. Even though I'm not a Knicks fan....Allen Houston was my guy!!

[@gemini6055]

Get well soon and don't over medicate. Great video.

[@thecerfew]

get well soon

[@ESav15]

Pro Tip from a radiologist: undergo a"simple" ultrasound exam of your calf before doing anything else. Way less expensive than an MRI and yet so effective (if performed by someone who actually knows what he's doing).

[@juanmoran8126]

Get well my dude

[@fireburn1512]

Straight 🔥 🔥 🔥 waiting for the sale price

[@johnleewr1]

Heal up bro, take it easy!

[@brettdavis4]

Get well!

[@thorinossman5082]

I dig the shoe I've been on the fence about getting them for the past couple weeks they're 100 bucks on footlocker for the green pair so we'll see