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Just wondering because I'm about to pull the trigger on a pair .Thanks
Are the XVII's good to ball in?
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Just wondering because I'm about to pull the trigger on a pair .Thanks
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17s?? yes. most deff comfy my friend. i love my OG white reds and used them for out door and indoor and held up very well. and im a small dude that likes to play guard. ankle support is great. comfort level is amazing. ill give them a 9 out of 10 to ball in 
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17s?? yes. most deff comfy my friend. i love my OG white reds and used them for out door and indoor and held up very well. and im a small dude that likes to play guard. ankle support is great. comfort level is amazing. ill give them a 9 out of 10 to ball in
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Can't speak for CDPs.
OG mids, forefoot cushioning was pretty minimalist imo.
Heel firm, but not necessarily unconfortable.
Crazy midfoot support if you lace them up right.
The gaiter never made much difference to me.
Traction was fair, but rubber on OGs was pretty soft.
Play outdoors in them and they won't last long.
Overall, better performance than 15, 16, 18. Worse than 19.... and not quite as minimalist as 14.
OG mids, forefoot cushioning was pretty minimalist imo.
Heel firm, but not necessarily unconfortable.
Crazy midfoot support if you lace them up right.
The gaiter never made much difference to me.
Traction was fair, but rubber on OGs was pretty soft.
Play outdoors in them and they won't last long.
Overall, better performance than 15, 16, 18. Worse than 19.... and not quite as minimalist as 14.
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Can't speak for CDPs.
OG mids, forefoot cushioning was pretty minimalist imo.
Heel firm, but not necessarily unconfortable.
Crazy midfoot support if you lace them up right.
The gaiter never made much difference to me.
Traction was fair, but rubber on OGs was pretty soft.
Play outdoors in them and they won't last long.
Overall, better performance than 15, 16, 18. Worse than 19.... and not quite as minimalist as 14.
OG mids, forefoot cushioning was pretty minimalist imo.
Heel firm, but not necessarily unconfortable.
Crazy midfoot support if you lace them up right.
The gaiter never made much difference to me.
Traction was fair, but rubber on OGs was pretty soft.
Play outdoors in them and they won't last long.
Overall, better performance than 15, 16, 18. Worse than 19.... and not quite as minimalist as 14.
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The cdp 17s are good to ball in....lockdown is butter, the heel is a bit stiff but I rarely notice since I try to stay on my toes....the forefoot on mine is still holding up after almost 3 years of wear and 1 of hooping....
8.5/10
Good, def one of the better Sig Js
8.5/10
Good, def one of the better Sig Js
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The cdp 17s are good to ball in....lockdown is butter, the heel is a bit stiff but I rarely notice since I try to stay on my toes....the forefoot on mine is still holding up after almost 3 years of wear and 1 of hooping....
8.5/10
Good, def one of the better Sig Js
8.5/10
Good, def one of the better Sig Js
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very good. great basic design, lockdown is great along with the midfoot and ankle support. the cdps are ok but def wont last as long
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very good. great basic design, lockdown is great along with the midfoot and ankle support. the cdps are ok but def wont last as long
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I don't know about OG 17
but CDP 17 are good
but CDP 17 are good
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I don't know about OG 17
but CDP 17 are good
but CDP 17 are good
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Now that you mention it, heel was super stiff on my OGs. I literally had to bend them to stop the chafing.
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Now that you mention it, heel was super stiff on my OGs. I literally had to bend them to stop the chafing.
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One of my favorite jays to ball in. I've balled in the OG White Blue, Lightning lows, and CDP's.
Super comfortable, and they provide the most midfoot support in the Jordan line due to the rubber under the arch, and a hefty carbon plate.
Heel cushioning is firm yet forgiving. Forefoot zoom is a thicker bag, which diminishes court feel somewhat, but its appreciated over the course of a full game. Traction is great after a few wears on indoor courts. In fact, my OG white blue which is been played in for YEARS, has better traction that my CDP pair. They are both the same, but the shoe it self gets better with age due to the softness of the rubber compound.
Ankle support when laced is almost too much, which is why I preferred playing in the AJ 17 low. Same midfoot support with and equal ankle protection.
Keep in mind they were designed for a heavier, almost 40 year old MJ. That kind of midfoot support and lockdown was necessary.
No difference between CDP and OG comfort wise.
Hope this helps!
Super comfortable, and they provide the most midfoot support in the Jordan line due to the rubber under the arch, and a hefty carbon plate.
Heel cushioning is firm yet forgiving. Forefoot zoom is a thicker bag, which diminishes court feel somewhat, but its appreciated over the course of a full game. Traction is great after a few wears on indoor courts. In fact, my OG white blue which is been played in for YEARS, has better traction that my CDP pair. They are both the same, but the shoe it self gets better with age due to the softness of the rubber compound.
Ankle support when laced is almost too much, which is why I preferred playing in the AJ 17 low. Same midfoot support with and equal ankle protection.
Keep in mind they were designed for a heavier, almost 40 year old MJ. That kind of midfoot support and lockdown was necessary.
No difference between CDP and OG comfort wise.
Hope this helps!
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One of my favorite jays to ball in. I've balled in the OG White Blue, Lightning lows, and CDP's.
Super comfortable, and they provide the most midfoot support in the Jordan line due to the rubber under the arch, and a hefty carbon plate.
Heel cushioning is firm yet forgiving. Forefoot zoom is a thicker bag, which diminishes court feel somewhat, but its appreciated over the course of a full game. Traction is great after a few wears on indoor courts. In fact, my OG white blue which is been played in for YEARS, has better traction that my CDP pair. They are both the same, but the shoe it self gets better with age due to the softness of the rubber compound.
Ankle support when laced is almost too much, which is why I preferred playing in the AJ 17 low. Same midfoot support with and equal ankle protection.
Keep in mind they were designed for a heavier, almost 40 year old MJ. That kind of midfoot support and lockdown was necessary.
No difference between CDP and OG comfort wise.
Hope this helps!
Super comfortable, and they provide the most midfoot support in the Jordan line due to the rubber under the arch, and a hefty carbon plate.
Heel cushioning is firm yet forgiving. Forefoot zoom is a thicker bag, which diminishes court feel somewhat, but its appreciated over the course of a full game. Traction is great after a few wears on indoor courts. In fact, my OG white blue which is been played in for YEARS, has better traction that my CDP pair. They are both the same, but the shoe it self gets better with age due to the softness of the rubber compound.
Ankle support when laced is almost too much, which is why I preferred playing in the AJ 17 low. Same midfoot support with and equal ankle protection.
Keep in mind they were designed for a heavier, almost 40 year old MJ. That kind of midfoot support and lockdown was necessary.
No difference between CDP and OG comfort wise.
Hope this helps!
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i like to XVIII better personally..
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i like to XVIII better personally..
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XVII is an excellent balling shoe. Not soft cushioning, but amazing support and impeccable court feel.
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XVII is an excellent balling shoe. Not soft cushioning, but amazing support and impeccable court feel.
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My og 17's last me for 2 years of balling. i really liked them.
The support is good.
The support is good.
air eric
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My og 17's last me for 2 years of balling. i really liked them.
The support is good.
The support is good.
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They are without a doubt one of my top 3 or 4 shoes to play in of all time....maybe #1
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They are without a doubt one of my top 3 or 4 shoes to play in of all time....maybe #1
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Great shoes for hooping once their broken in, but they are extremely stiff for the first few wears, like foams.
