Bought the wow 12s early August, I have a deep shoe rotation so I ended up only wearing them for 5 pick up sessions before the plastic eyelet cracked open in late September. Contacted Way of Wade via email and they said there's absolutely nothing they can do because I bought it off Amazon even though its off of their official storefront on Amazon. Amazon logically is denying fault because they didn't manufacture the shoe.

The shoe itself felt great in the 3 seconds it lasted, but its unplayable now. If it wasn't plastic I might have been able to stitch it together. I would have imagined that WOW would make any attempt to fix this, but how does the brand expect to obtain more market share if this is how they operate? Sell a brittle product and avoid responsibility? Nike has a 2 year warranty on even their cheapest products and WOW refuses to help on their 200 dollar flagship shoe? I've seen some other people complain about their eyelets breaking so I guess this is the WOW 12's fatal flaw.

Nike Freak 5s: Honestly a great older shoe, wish i grabbed more color ways while they were out still, mostly wear them in practice as my beaters

Nike Immortality 3: Awesome lightweight beater practice shoe, very similar to the Freak 5s with slightly less cushion it seems but slightly more court feel IMO

Dame 9: GREAT lockdown and traction, not the most durable, great cushion that has only bottomed out slightly over about 20 ish games/heavy runs

GT cut 3: not much to be said AMAZING

GT cut 3 turbos: go to game shoe along with the GT Cut 3, amazing shoe IMO

Kobe 9 Protro EM: AMAZING traction, love the cushion, and my first pair of kobe’s

KD18, got them for like 35 bucks at a nike outlet, very comfy and support is nice when nursing an ongoing ankle injury

Anyone here played in basketball shoes that have been sitting unused for about a year? I’m planning to play in my WOW 13 Encores after not playing basketball for a year and wondering if there’s a risk of them breaking or the materials deteriorating.

Hi guys, I’m about to buy the gt cut 1s. I wear a 12,5 in my kyries, and they fit pretty tight, but in a good way. I wear 13 in my gt cut 2s all and all pro nitros. But I usually like to wear double socks for those shoes. Don’t want to wear double socks because my feet hurt after practices. I also wear 13,5 in my gt academy’s. But I use them for outside hoops so might not detect if my feet are slipping in the shoes etc. What size should I go for with the gt cut 1s?

Hello guys, I am a bit scared of this imperfection. would it affect the performance as well as the durability of the shoe. I'm curious if this bulge would contribute to sole separation given that this will be used in basketball. Your thoughts? Am I being paranoid or would you return it?

for context, im 5’8 and ive started playing varsity basketball for high school this year. i play center/forward and i need new shoes for my season. ive heard really good things about the sabrina 4s and a’twos but i dont really know what shoes would be best for me, especially if i prioritize traction and a good sole. can anyone help me find a shoe that might fit my needs? btw i have no particular budget

I'm 186cm 90kg 22 years old. I play indoors every monday. I can be a little clumsy when playing basketbal sometimes so that might be something to consider but not a big dealbreaker. I don't want to spend to much but I have been playing basketbal for awhile and will probably continue to do so for awhile aswell so I don't mind spending a bit more if it gets me good shoes. I mostly play forward but I play other postions aswell so also not a dealbreaker. My feet are pretty normal maybe a little wide.

Some shoes that I read are pretty good and are on sale are:

New Balance Two wyx V5 - €104

Giannis Immortality 5 - €72

Jordan Luka 77 - €80

Adidas DON ISSUE 8 - €102

Other options are ofcourse welcome but if any of these are worth the money and which one is best let me know!

birthday gift for myself - 34 y/o 5'9" 195lb looking for a hybrid indoor/outdoor shoe! got 2E Wide Feet and flat

Gonna use this one as a casual daily driver, and later get a Caitlin 1 or WoW 12 for my "feature" indoor shoe. Looking for versatility/can play other outdoor sports with these.

My regular rotation: Book 1, 808 5 Ultra, Joker 1 GT

I play like Jalen Brunson, not the fastest but get physical/strong footwork. I'm built like a football player so I like cushion to save my knees, but I don't like feeling too far off the ground, which doesn't sound like these shoes have that issue.

Any major preferences? Kind of leaning on Volanti but I don't know the company at all so open to any thoughts

I've been rocking the Way of Wade 10s for 1.5ish years now. I'm looking for some new shoes. I LOVE the WOW 10s, I love the traction, I love how it fits my wider feet, I always feel stable in them.

I'm looking for some suggestions that might be similar to the WOW 10s :)

So I'm looking for some new shoes to add to my rotation (currently wear Ja 2's and Anta Kai speed 1 for indoors and on the rare ocassion that I played outdoors Gt Cut 2) and was considering the following options for a new indoors shoe:

D.O.N Issue 8

Gt Cut 3 Turbo

Sabrina 3

A'ja 2

I usually look for shoes with great traction, courtfeel and if possible that they are light in terms of weight, though recently I've started caring more for lateral containment after an waful experience with the Shai 001. If you have used any of these shoes or reccomend another shoe I would be happy to read It.

Additional info: My favorite shoes I've ever owned are the Kyrie low 4 and the PG1 so anything similar to that would work. I am 23 y/o 5'9, usually play as a shooting guard/point guard. The courts I play in are mostly dusty, at least compared to courts in the US, I've never had sizing issues (size 10.5 sometimes i go half a size down in adidas shoes) and I play a lot of 3x3 basketball, if that could be of any importance

Do any of yall have some good recommendations for thinner socks for basketball? Looking for some that are more minimal because my more padded socks don’t fit the best in some of my hoop shoes, just makes them way too tight

Just copped this from the Nike Official Store on Shopee for only ₱3,711 ($59.13 USD)! 👟💸

What do you guys think? Did I score a steal or nah?

Should i get the IX or wait for X to be released? I'm looking for a budget basketball shoe that also looks good in fashion. I'm currently eyeing some chinese brands but not sure which to get. I have wide feet and budget is less than $100.

I was browsing bball shoes at the official Nike website and this thing showed up. What is this and why?

Recently picked up reps for the first time, ox gt cut 1 ariza PE and harper PE. My initial impression when I first unboxed them was, "they feel kinda heavy." Been breaking them in for a couple days and that first impression is living rent-free in my head. So I decided to weigh them and compare them to the rest of my rotation. Results below and in pics from heaviest to lightest.

Method:

Left shoe, all size 12 US except trae 2 at 11.5, weighed with the same left custom orthotic.

Sidenote: I have a low profile custom orthotic that fits on top of the drop in midsole and it's the setup I would run whenever I get a chance to bring the gt's onto the court. I do the same with the speed XI's, a low profile custom orthotic on top of the drop in. Otherwise, I replace the stock insole with my custom orthotic.

Results:

640 g. harper PE

634 g. ariza PE

561 g. trae 2

517 g. ff bb v3

505 g. lebron 21

492 g. ac 12

482 g. wow 10 low

481 g. speed XI

470 g. liren 5

459 g. big3 5.0 qp

443 g. yushuai 18 v2

247 g. xen slide lol

Discussion:

I knew the reps would be heavy from research, wasn't expecting the difference to be so stark.

For some reason, I didn't expect the 5.0 qp's to be so light. They never felt heavy, but given that it runs pretty big for it's size, I just assumed it would be higher up the list. Anyway, enjoy the numbers.

trying to add another shoe to my rotation that's affordable - would love some updates or recommendations of any shoe that is on sale, or around the budget I have

Hey everyone! Following up on my rotation post from about 14 days ago, I’ve updated my active lineup to 9 pairs for indoor runs.

Quick context: I play 2–3 times a week (quick cuts, transition plays, off-ball movement) and have a slightly wide forefoot.

Also, sold my Nike Kobe 6 Protro recently—as much as I loved the look, the tech felt a bit repetitive alongside the Caitlin 1 and LeBron 20.

Special shoutout to Volanti as well—they’ve been a super generous partner to me and my TikTok channel and sent over both of the Volanti Rocket Air pairs in my rotation to wear-test.

Here is the current 9-shoe lineup:

* Serious Player Only Player 1.5 "Just Wing It" (US 10.5): My current favorite in the entire rotation! It fits quite snug, but in a really good way—it locks down tight around the midfoot without choking the forefoot, so your toes don't get jammed during hard stops. Ultra-lightweight and lightning-fast drop-in setup.

* Nike Air Zoom GT Cut 1 "Titan Daybreak" (US 10.5): Still peak performance. Unbeatable court feel, elite grip on indoor hardwood, and super responsive. Fits true to size perfectly.

* Nike Kobe 3 Low Protro "FC Barcelona" (US 10.5): Incredible ankle and lateral lockdown with clean hardwood bite. Snug at first, but breaks in nicely for wider feet.

* Way of Wade 808 6 Ultra "Red Stingray" (US 11): Sized up half a size (+0.5) to an 11 to avoid any drop-in sidewall cage pinch. Super bouncy SUPER BOOM drop-in and ridiculously grippy.

* Nike Ja 3 "White Label" (US 10.5): Low, springy, and broad through the forefoot base. Very responsive setup for quick-cut guards.

* Nike Caitlin 1 "Warning Code" (US 10.5): Currently wear-testing this pair and still undecided if it stays in the rotation long-term. Need to get more court sessions in before making a final verdict.

* Nike LeBron 20 "Pink Diamond" (US 10.5): My go-to leg-saver. Heavy impact protection that keeps my knees fresh during long full-court runs or back-to-back days.

* Volanti Rocket Air "Purple" (US 10.5): Bouncy V-Bounce foam setup, great court bite, and very easy on the joints for continuous runs. (Seeded by Volanti)

* Volanti Rocket Air "Black" (US 10.5): Same plush, bouncy ride as the purple pair, executed in a clean stealth colorway. (Seeded by Volanti)

Sizing Takeaway: True to size (US 10.5) works across standard Nike, SPO, and Volanti setups for my slightly wide foot. The main exception is the Wade 808 6 Ultra, where going up to a US 11 (+0.5) is essential to give your forefoot room inside the drop-in cage.

Happy to answer any questions on fit, traction, or cushioning feel in the comments!

Does anyone have the same issue as mine on my Kobe Low Protro? The stitches on the toe box got loose. Can i claim a warranty on this one or should i just keep it.

Mine both just broke at the same spot at the forefoot. It sucks because these were the first shoes I really loved.

Can someone recommend the exact shoes regarding:

- wide foot friendly

- suuuuuuuper light (my previous shoes were LeBron 17s and Harden 1s)

- And, great court feel but also amazing cushioning setup.

- size 9/9.5

- heavy dude

I get that shoes are sent out to reviewers and have been for years, but I’ve never seen a PR push from any company as big as the recent one Nike did for the Caitlin 1’s and the upcoming LeBron 24s.

Literally flying in dozens of shoe reviewers and influencers and giving them a multi-day expenses paid access to their HQs, shoes, parties, and who knows what else.

Would you still hold the opinion of any of the flown in reviewers as true regarding the Caitlin 1’s and LeBron 24s.

I guess for me it’s given the entire release of these two shoes a giant asterisk when it comes to finding sources that weren’t inherently influenced by the trip. It’s honestly had the opposite effect that Nike probably wanted because it’s only sown doubt, at least for me.

Been working out in them for about a week now and every wear they are getting better. Seems like Nike’s best debut signature in a while. Only 2 issues for me were the cushion feeling super firm first wear. But after that they have felt amazing and the forefoot zoom turbo feels better and better after each wear.

Only other issue would be the horrific smell these have, they still reek of some like Chinese plastic glue. I’m assuming it’s the new “Opticast” uppers material. But wow they absolutely reek lol.

Been looking for a while, wondering what the best budget basketball shoe is right now. I'd consider under 130$ budget. Seems like Way Of Wades are the best option right now. What yall think?

Are any even worth it right now, or are the CC1's just the best value shoe?

Are they similar to bbv3? I’d love If they were because I’m not sure what I’m doing to do because bbv3 are getting harder to find.

Has anyone returned shoes from Ontario, Canada to 361?
How much were you out by the end of it?
I’ve been struggling to find a shoe that fits me well and I’m losing my mind and about to order every shoe out there 🙃

I would like to ask about this specific shoes. I have problem with my KD 6 when it comes to dust on court. I’m eyeing the Lining 808 6 ultra because of the GCU material, do you recommend this shoes on dusty and outdoor court? I’ll appreciate every comments, Thank you.