Foot Doctor Explains Why Austin Reaves Debut Signature Shoe Is So Good - Rigorer AR1

Real foot doctor reviews the Rigorer AR1 basketball shoe. What makes Austin Reaves' first signature shoe such a top performer?

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Uppers of the Rigorer AR1
01:21 Breathability test of the Rigorer AR1
02:02 Upper Durability test of the Rigorer AR1
03:24 Midsole teardown of the Rigorer AR1
04:21 Bounce height test of the Rigorer AR1
05:15 Outsole tread of the Rigorer AR1
06:24 Outsole durability test of the Rigorer AR1
06:40 Best surfaces for the Rigorer AR1
06:56 Speed of the Rigorer AR1
07:39 Fit of the Rigorer AR1
08:51 Performance / best players of the Rigorer AR1

Whats underneath the Rigorer AR1 basketball shoe? Check them out for yourself with this deep dive on court playtest, review, teardown and durability test. As a foot doctor I look at basketball shoes and basketball shoe technology a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the basketball shoe's functional attributes on the basketball court

Some of the main areas we cover in this basketball shoe shoe playtest, and performance review of the Rigorer AR1

- The weight, durability, fit and playability
- What are the features of the insole, midsole, and outsole
- Rigorer basketball shoe technology explained

Part of the 2023 Basketball shoe review series

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[ReyDavidGamboa]

If there's a Nike swoosh logo on this pair, it'll be right up there on the best basketball sneakers for the year. I'm just glad there are brands really challenging the powerhouses (Nike, Adidas, UA) by providing value-for-money performance shoes. In the end, the consumers win.

[therealest]

The Chinese brands just know how to make basketball shoes, price wise they’re usually playing above what your paying. If only they were more assessable in stores here in the States. I’d love to try on some of these shoes before I buy them.

[aaronlai]

Can you bring back the jump height test? Im always interested in what the shank does, not just the foam/air

[LordVlad]

Great Review Dr.Zach 💪🏿🧠

Hopefully you can get and review
the following 3 pair of shoes that will be great performers:

( 361 BIG3 4.0 PRO either or Switch/Quick )

( Li-Ning Bad Five 3 Ultra )

( Anta KT 9 )

💯🔥🏆

[Rei-]

The Chinese brands like Li-Ning & Anta are getting better at making basketball shoes, I hope they'll continue to do so. I'm excited & can't wait to see the Anta Kyrie's 1st signature shoe, I already copped the Anta Shockwave 5 Dark Matter

[oliwk]

How would you say this measures up to the sabrina 1??

[ColinTheFunnyKid]

Which Shoe Is Better The Ar1s Or The Nike James Hardens Vol 7

[leodendy]

Hey Doc thanks for your videos. They are very helpful for me.

You mention that these would work better for lighter forwards. Could they be an option for heavier players (230lbs+) 😅?

I also have flat feet. You mention the width being one worry area. Did you experience foot cramping until break-in?

[ballintime]

Need the Puma All Pro Nitro review! Hearing they are top performers with great tech!

[PRock]

I always thought that Nike should use zoom X pucks in some of its bball shoes.

[jefferrrsonx]

Been waiting of my dude AR here but I’m waiting for his laker cw!

[zense]

my concern on it would really be the shank since, i think i can shatter it if i landed hard on it😂 hopefully i'm wrong

[TtownLarry]

Thanks for the video. You sold me on the N3xt Level for tennis. I bought 15 pairs of them. Whats your thought on these for Tennis?

[sloanNYC]

AR has his own shoe? Good for him, hopefully it helps make up for his relatively cheap contract.

[darrellwestbrook]

How do these compare to the Currys & Sabrinas in terms of containment and response?

[BogeyBowler]

I’m a size 10.5 and I only see full sizes everywhere. Normal foot. Should I go 10 or 11?

[strfiyah]

Hey Zach, shoes are great and feel great on foot, but I bought these hoping for really good containment. Although the traction and cushion is great, the heel slippage is causing problems even though I have a runners knot through, bought thicker socks, and tried your methods. Anything else?

[Aristophocles]

It might be time for a best of 2023 (so far) list for the fall

[anjeloxri]

hey zach, roughly how long did your shoes take for arrival. in australia specifically

[oldcat]

Wade 808 3 Ultra or AR 1 for outdoor concrete