The Player 1.5 builds on the Player 1 Plus with targeted upgrades across fit, lockdown, cushioning and more.
A new foot shape and inner sleeve delivers a precise fit across foot types. Reinforced grip lining and a 3D carbon fibre heel counter keep your foot locked in through everything on court.
The brand new Explosive 2.0 midsole is ligh
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The 1.5 is a big upgrade from the original. The fit was definitely fixed and the shoe feels so much more substantial. You do see it in the price increase but, you do get what you pay for.
The older model felt flimsy as it was just a shell going for lightweight. The 1.5 is much more supportive and has more padding around.
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Jon · October 4, 2026
Reeally like the fit of the shoe. it is snug yet accomodating in the right areas. I use it for pickleball instead of basketball, so i need the lightness as well as court feel but also some cushioning as i am on the heavier side. This shoe ticks all these boxes, the added bonus is the collab with nightwing. Had a few queries on it already and cannot recommend it enough.
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Jonathan · October 3, 2026
Traction was phenomenal on cleaner courts, very very good on slightly dusty courts(occ wipe needed), support was top notch, low to court, my foot stayed on the foot bed. Upper is one to one fit. Heel to toe is smooth. Drop in bouncy and light. No hot spots.
They are very snug when over height wise, so took getting use to the one to one snug fit. But didnt bother me one bit once starting to hoop