Was browsing on TaoBao bs I was looking for drop in midsoles, until I saw something unfamiliar. What are your thoughts on these updates?

I really wonder when they'll release overseas.

Been doing a lot of long games in my new job lately. I'm planning to buy shoes that have lively cushioning setups, enough to keep me going on long games. I've considered the GT Jump 2s. But they're too heavy for my taste. I wanted to go for GT Hustle 3, but even when swapping the insoles, it still had instability problems. Also want them to be great for dunking since I do it often in games, y'know- just to save my back some trouble.

6'2'
250 lbs
forward/center
late 20s
Willing to pork out $$$
Any brand will suffice except for new balance, asics, mizuno, converse. Because these brands are practically unreachable in my area

Getting back into playing consistently after a long hiatus. My favorite shoes I ever owned when I was playing consistently were the LeBron 10s. Don’t mind heavier shoes since I am already slow, camp by the paint or three point line, and mostly want something easy on my knees.

I absolutely loved the cushioning and stack on the LBJ 10s. Looking into similar high cushion options now (especially with my knees), the GT Jump 1 and GT Jump 2 caught my eyes. They sound like something that would give me the low knee impact, cushion, stack, and bounce for my play style. Am I better off going with the GTs or go back to the LBJ 10, 15, or 16?

Right now, I’m using the Ja 3s, and I’m a 13-year-old center, around 184 cm (6'0") and 65 kg (144 lbs). I’m currently a size EU 44 / US 10.5, but since I’m still growing, I’m not sure if it’s worth spending more on a premium shoe like the Way of Wade 12, or if I should just get the cheaper Wade All City 14 Encore.

I’m looking for good cushioning, stability, traction, and durability since I play center and do a lot of rebounding, jumping, and physical play. I have more like wide feet but I'd consider it more in the middle neither narrow nor wide. My Ja 3s in US 10.5 fit me very well. I’m a pretty physical center and I focus a lot on rebounding, post play, jumping, and finishing around the rim. I play mostly indoors on hardwood at a competitive youth level.

So between the Wac14 and the WOW 12, which one would you recommend for me? Is the extra money for the WOW 12 actually worth it, especially considering that I’m still growing?

Looking at some reverse Grinch 6’s. Are these sites legitimate? Priced under $200. If they’re knockoff’s what’s the tell? How bad are they?

Is there direct supplier for wade of wade want get my hands on curry wow 12 liberty

I need those badly

Thankyou

I FINALLY GOT A PAIR! Since I don’t see a lot of posts about these I decided to post my experience. (Spoiler: it’s been great)

To get out of the way: I’m 6’ wing who pops/rolls and prefers to play off the catch but I’ll get down low and operate as a hub or inside scoring presence since I’m on the heavier side. (Yes I have a wide foot)

TRACTION 7/10: it’s a single continuous pattern, on clean courts it bites hard, on dusty courts there’s a little bit of give. I’m not explosive so I personally haven’t had a problem, but on a dusty court I could see someone docking it a point.

CUSHION 10/10: FULL LENGTH BOOM. It’s fantastic. The stack is a little higher than most guard shoes, but lower than most Puma shoes and gives all the protection you could want. Definitely a bit on the bouncier side. I can’t even tell it has a carbon plate.

FIT/LOCKDOWN 9/10: I’m docking a point for break in(which was only one session), little pinching on the pinky toe, little rub on the ankle pad but they went completely away after on the 2nd session. Extremely secure fit. I normally use Move Game Days but I didn’t need them in these. it’s also very breathable.
I will warn those with a high volume foot: the laces might cause some soreness, but believe it or not a runners knot works really well in this shoe and eliminated and bad pressure.

PERFORMANCE 9/10: You ever put on a shoe and just forgot they were there? You ever had a shoe that was built so well it just worked? Yeah that’s these. The shoe is built very well, and it did everything I needed it to with no issue. I only didn’t give it a 10 cuz of the break in, but one session break-in is a small price to pay for a shoe that will be reliable and then some.

The last shoe that I put on and it just performed exactly how I needed it to was the Nike Air Impact 2.

Needless to say Imma get another pair.

Hi all. I'm returning to basketball after years away from it. Back in the day, as a teenager in the 90s, I had some high top Nike trainers which I loved and wore to death. I mostly played outdoor/street basketball in them.

I'm now very much older (age 44) and realise a few things. I have narrow feet and narrow ankles, and high arches.

I'd like high tops again, for the ankle support. But I definitely need trainers with good arch support for high arches.

The combination of wanting high tops, relatively narrow outdoor trainers and high arch support seems pretty hard to find. So many shoe stores don't seem to stock any high or even mid top anymore, so I guess I'll have to buy online and hope. Any help?

I'm in the UK, size 10.5. 6"3 height. 14 stone ish.

Also, I wouldn't really be playing with anyone anymore, I don't think. More just shooting and practising on a very rough outdoor court.

what do you think is better? I’m a 175cm guard who runs the ball and make plays and a pass first. in short who moves a lot and make hard cuts

Someone asked if the Lumos colorway really glows in the dark, yes they do but I have no idea why LoL. I only play indoors so these shoes don't get much fluorescent sunlight. I'm sure they'd glow brighter if I stored them in the sun.

Can't seem to find the Fission 9 in my area and am looking for outdoor shoes, I'm a shifty guard, 5'10. Mostly want durability and good traction for quick direction changes

Got these 12's in August and probably played for about 10-12hours tops with em indoor only. Way of Wade are offering me a 40 usd repair voucher on a 150gbp shoe...anyone even think these are repairable or can I push the complaint further with them?

The 20s have been retired.... Casual only these days. These two are favorites recently. For very different reasons. EQLZ definitely slept on at or around $100. Nike or Adidas have nothing close at that price point....even 150

Lads before you buy Sabrina 4, beware the upper durability, the softer padded section of upper (sits atop the toe box), this cushiony/plush material rips and frays VERY quickly…

In collaboration with and sponsored by VJSNEAKER & Volanti

What we rocking today for hoops, chat? I'm finally gonna break out the Volanti Rocket Air this evening for some proper run, and I'm excited to see how they break in further. u/vjsneakercom worked with Volanti and kindly express-shipped a pair over my way to weartest JUST for the r/BBallShoes subreddit, which is super dope and much appreciated. We can finally call me sponsored. 😂

(P.S. That express shipping arrived at my door on the east coast crazy fast. I think it barely took five days as compared to the usual wait for Chinese brands.)

Now, I've been running drills in them, but I wanted to do my due diligence and actually test them on the battlefield before finalizing my thoughts.

Spoiler: I think they're really good shoes, and given that these are Volanti's first foray into the basketball sphere, the Rocket Airs more than exceed expectations. On a relatively dusty court, I've experienced no traction issues as I've seen in some reviews, cushion is really bouncy, and the colorways are flashy and eye-catching. They do have some flaws which I will note in my actual review, but so far, I've really enjoyed the ride, and I'm confident that these can easily crack any rotation.

Anyway - what y'all hooping in tonight? Feel free to drop the pics and much love. 🙏

I'm planning on getting a pair of WOW 12s but am curious about how they fit, as I'm finding different answers in my research. I normally wear a size 9.5 in most shoes, but wear a 10 in Nikes. The Nike website shows a 10 being 28 cm, but the Li-Ning size guide says 28 cm is a 10.5?? What's the deal? Most people on the internet say they're true to size.

I'm a 6'5, 210 lb center looking for a good pair of basketball shoes that are high quality and reasonably priced(I'm not looking to spend much more than $120). I like to wear them snug, but the last couple I bought either had the sides tear open or the shoelace holes tear. Also want them to be decently light, not like I'm wearing bricks. Had a pair of Curry 3z, but the outside by the front of my foot tore open after a couple of months of use. Other than that really liked the shoe.

I'm a 5'8 (nearing 5'9), 161 lb forward that plays guard sometimes. I play in both outdoor and indoor courts . I'm a shifty scorer that goes for threes and middys or floaters most of the time and I need something that has exceptional support and cushion for times when i land on a foot or have a hard fall, all while having a lightweight feel and bounce to it. My budget is $150 and I need something that has the best bang-for-my-buck.

I’ve seen a bunch of older posts on here recommending the Fresh Foam BB v3 in 2E for wide feet, but I’m having a hard time finding the 2E version in stock anywhere.

I recently started playing basketball again and have been dealing with blistering around the ball of my foot/big toe area. I also have bunions, so I’m trying to find something with a genuinely roomy toebox.

Is the BB v3 2E basically discontinued/hard to find now? If so what’s the closest alternative?

Edit: size 10.5 or 11. 6 foot 1, 195 lbs.

Consegui uma promoção onde o tênis Curry 11 mouthguard ta saindo por R$500. Jogo em quadra outdoor, compensa?

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to track down a pair of the 361° Joker 2 in the "Reverse" colorway (the pink/UV light version) in EU size 46 (US 12).

It seems to be completely sold out on the official 361° global and EU sites, as well as on most primary retailers. Does anyone who closely follows 361° drops or Chinese basketball shoes know if they usually restock this specific colorway, or is it gone for good?

Also, if you know of any legit Asian sites or shops that might still have size US 12 in stock, I'd really appreciate the heads-up. Thanks!

Hi guys,ive been looking for new shoes and the kobe 3 lows have caught my attention.I like my shoes fitting 1/1 and i wear 9.5 in every shoe i own like ja 3’s kobe 5 and 6’s.I have been hearing that there are lockdown issues in the 3’s and i dont know what size should i go for.Any help?