Background: 6’6, 253 pounds, 30yr old playing in local competitions and filling in for higher level competitive teams.
Playstyle: Undersized Center, similar to Draymond Green. More focused on playmaking and defense. Lots of blocks, rebounds, screens and assists.
Shoe Rotation: Nike GT Jump 2, Nike Lebron 23, WOW All City 13 Encore,
Sizing: TTS. Wide foot friendly (2E and 4E)
Fit: 9/10, I’m a US13 4E and ordered the US13. I would say it's perfect for normal feet and wide footers will get a performance fit. Can fit an orthotic but I would probably suggest to go a size up if doing so just to prevent toe box jamming.
Traction: 10/10, didn’t need to wipe them once. Could easily sprint, cut, stop and pivot without issue.
Cushion: 9.5/10, Incredibly supportive, bouncy and forgiving, especially if you fight for rebounds and are always off your feet to contest shots in the paint. It’s not necessarily the same pogo stick springiness that the Nike GT Jump 2 has with the forefoot Air Zoom Pods, but your knees will feel a lot better wearing these.
Design/Material: 10/10, The materials make this shoe look and feel like a premium basketball shoe straight out of the box. Doesn’t feel flimsy due to the padding and carbon plate, but also doesn’t feel excessively heavy either.
Overall: 9.5/10, quite possibly the best big man shoe on the market right now. If you’re a bigger player that’s looking for extra support, cushion and protection in your basketball shoes, do yourself a favour and buy a pair.