I literally just got these in yesterday and hooped in them last night. After swapping in my Move Insoles and lacing them up I immediately knew exactly why people say these are the most under-rated shoe on the market right now. These performed better than my Lebron 20s in terms of lockdown, traction and fit. They aren't as bouncy or comfy even with the move insoles, but as far as someone who is more of a shifty ground attack scorer, these are insane. The fact I got them on sale for $80 is just chef's kiss.
@@DanielLopez-zx3oq yeah I wear 11.5 and they fit like a glove even with the added insole. I like my shoes a bit more snug though and usually wear Nike which run more narrow so maybe that could be it
My son and I love these shoes. They feel like a modern day Kobe with a wider toe box. I’ve tried them all from Luka to kd to pgs to mj 36 lows. These are hands down the best!
Living in the Philippines, a country that loves basketball, it's kinda sad that this shoe is not available in most New Balance stores. I run on thier Fuelcell running shoes which is the primary reason that's why I want to cop one of these.
I’ve been waiting for this video for so long 😭 I already knew they were great but I really wanted to see what made these so much better than the previous version. One thing that you wouldn’t have noticed from your testing is that the upper molds the the contours of your foot once they break in. Also, after 5 months of using them exclusively indoors, the tread is showing no signs of wear! Unfortunately, they were only really coming out in 2E at first, the newer color ways have only been released in standard width
I like how you geek it out in these reviews. Alot of the info other reviewers don't really touch on, and it's helpful. I have to buy basketball kicks for my son more than i do for myself these days. Anyway, just bought a pair of V3s for him and he doesn't want to admit that he likes them because nobody's name is attached to them. 😂😂 You also sold me on the Adizero Select for him last year. Hardly anybody reviewed them and they're great.
and fdz strikes again with another banger of a video! we love the consecutive uploads doc!!! but also hope you're not getting overloaded😅😅 p.s. also doc, can i get some tips on how to properly lace the the anta kt8? cuz mine came in with the laces on the back eyelet as well as the collar undone(if that made sense)
I got these in the Cerebral Colorway and I've turned some heads while playing ball in them . All they know about NB and basketball is Kawhi . Overall the lockdown and traction are very good. I was skeptical about them, but i gave them a chance because i got them on sale for 79.99 and I'd say im very impressed. new balance is on the come up when it comes to basketball shoes.
i got these the other day and used them for pickleball...great traction, super soft and good support and stability...I used original insoles but put in the power step for the next time...the reason for the new orthotic is because on my one foot on the inside of my foot right behind the big toe by my arch was a digging into my foot....the only thing i could feel was the extensions of the lace tensioners that goes right into the sole....the shoes don't really need to be sinched down a lot for support and I have noticed there is lots of room inside the shoe as I had excess material bunching around the inside of the foot...the toe was right near the end so I thought I might have gone down a half size but they felt really good other than the digging of my one foot after about an hour of playing
I love these. I have taylor‘s bunion but these are just perfect as the material conforms to my foot. I didn’t have to go up in size either. The Wade 808 and all city both lead to pain even when sizing up.
No doubt you've addressed it somewhere before, but do these play well as Tennis or Pickleball shoes? (Basketball shoes in general as well) I do like the 996 comparison @10:09! Thanks for all the awesome content! I constantly share your channel with anyone I hear is looking for new court shoes!
Thinking about trying out NB hoops shoes again. I'm in my 30s and have hooped mostly in Adidas or Nike basketball shoes. I've had a rough injury with plantar fasciitis so I think NB shoes are worth a try
Thanks Zach, great informative video as always. Can you please review the Nike GT Jump 2? I had the 1s, and they were great as I like well cushioned shoes. However, the air cell popped and I'm hoping the new ones are stronger.
If these are even half as good as people say they are, im happy. Managed to find a clearance last size us12 for 50usd which is steal imo. Bit of a dad shoe colourway, but its still good tbh.
This reminds me of the Nike Motiva, which many people love. Would you be able to do a review on the Nike Motiva? The foam in that shoe is amazing, but I don't know what it is. I think it's a combination of Nike's Zoom X and React foams. Whatever it is, (IMHO) it's the most comfortable shoe I have ever put on my feet.
Doc.. can i ask for the temperatures you mention also in Celsius please? im sure some of us would love to see it in Celsius as its a unit that non-american can understand better or adding some Thermal imager so we can visualize the heat zone or how the temperature changes and thanks for all the great and informative video
Hi Doc, As a twy V3’s lover, this dismantled review is very helpful for me. but I have a question for you. We can easily find that outsole picture of Bred color Twy V3, and you can see that seems to be positioned that some full length of black material(like shank plate? or Abzorb material or something…). Can you explain to me what is that thing?
Love the sliding scale of shock absorption vs bounce. I feel like people use these interchangeably which is just not the case. Example: My LeBron NXXT Gens have good absorption but are pretty dead feeling. Whereas my Puma TRC Blaze Courts are super bouncy, but have less absorption in the forefoot.
Hi from Indonesia, Doc. I got severe flat feet, wide feet, torn both meniscus on both knees (left worst and goin to OA) and problem on my spine. But still playin moderate bball (even tough sometimes a bit higher intensity when play with youngsters). I found only KD shoes helped me much. Considering getting this due to the ankle support. Latest KD is too low for me. Will it fit by your opinion?
Started running in the Rebel V3's really loving the fuel cell in those shoes, and as a severe under-pronator really feel like they do a good job forcing me to my medial side. Do you think these lateral "logo-supports" would have the same effect or would they be better at stabilizing over-pronation? Really looking for a basketball shoe to force me onto my big toe. - Anyway love the content!
Zach, I have flat feet, medium width size 12, 12.5 and I ordered the pinnacle power step to help with arch support, per your recommendation. I wear the Kyrie Flytrap 5 outdoors for the court feel and rubber compound and they’re cheap, but need an indoor only shoe for a men’s league I just signed up for. I have watched many to all your hoops shoe reviews and have a short list that meets my criteria, but I wanted to ask if you had a model in mind that would work best for my feet as well as fit the best with the powerstep insoles. Thanks!
Are the Coco CG1s the tennis specific version of these? I've been wearing the Two WXY V3 for tennis the last 5 months and they've been awesome. The CG1s look awfully similar, but for more money. What's the difference, really?
I agree with some others. Great review, but my 6’O daughter has pretty substantial bunions and these sneakers have been great, so far. In this review, it is mentioned that these wouldn’t be good for those with bunions. Maybe it’s fine this far because, though it isn’t a wide shoe, she is a female.
Good day Mr Foot Doctor. May I ask, which is the better otc insoles for someone like me who has hyper mobile flat feet that is also wide, the Powerstep Pinnacle or the Move GameDay Pro?
I bought a pair of Power Step orthotics several years ago, and they completely crumbled apart after about a month of use. I contacted Power Step, and they told me that was "normal wear" and to go pack sand. They were very rude and unprofessional. I'll probably never use their products again.
Hello doctor, big fan of your content all the way from Northern Europe near Arctic Circle! I have an awful flat feet with some overpronation so I would need some replacement insoles for my bball shoes. Unfortunately the Move Game Days, Protalus series and now also Pinnacle insoles are nowhere to be found here and the shipping costs would be crazy. So crazy that getting customs would be almost cheaper to get. So would you have any other brand to recommend for such foot conditions? I know that Supergreen has an official distributor in my country so they would be easily available if they have any alternatives?
i wish they made basketball shoes that actually look like feet and allow the big toe to stay straight, not squishing the toes together, and allow the toes to splay out widely for better balance and stability.
NB Two WXY V3 is a good shoe buut NB always gives the customer bad colorways, how can they have sales if the always sell bad colorways. they give nice colorways to there players. not thinking of sales. so dumb company
Nice on point shoe review.. but, is that you playing basketball at the end part of the video? Man, just play chess. You look awkward with the basketball. 😁✌️
I literally just got these in yesterday and hooped in them last night. After swapping in my Move Insoles and lacing them up I immediately knew exactly why people say these are the most under-rated shoe on the market right now. These performed better than my Lebron 20s in terms of lockdown, traction and fit. They aren't as bouncy or comfy even with the move insoles, but as far as someone who is more of a shifty ground attack scorer, these are insane. The fact I got them on sale for $80 is just chef's kiss.
Did you find the sizing/fit true TL size? I normally wear an 8.5 but found these snug. Not tight but definitely tighter than usual.
@@DanielLopez-zx3oq yeah I wear 11.5 and they fit like a glove even with the added insole. I like my shoes a bit more snug though and usually wear Nike which run more narrow so maybe that could be it
FDZ has turned into a must watch along with Wear Testers; Grat job Dr. Zach!
FDZ = the science of discovery channel
Weartesters = the history channel
Except FootDoctor doesn’t get pissed off and attack his viewers in the comments
My son and I love these shoes. They feel like a modern day Kobe with a wider toe box. I’ve tried them all from Luka to kd to pgs to mj 36 lows. These are hands down the best!
I hope your voice recovers well Doc! Get well. I am definitely going go get this! Great review as usual.
yeah i was struggling there for a few days
Really annoying that new balance have done some of the widest running shoes for years yet don't bother with their basketball shoes.
They used to have the v3’s in wide, but they barely made any and they sold out, so they’re super hard to find now smh
Wish they had more wides too
I've got 3 pairs and will probably grab another pair or 2 to save for the future. One of my favorites in recent memory.
I like the first addition but I love the V3, pretty much my number one shoe it really hits on so many aspects of a good basketball shoe.
Living in the Philippines, a country that loves basketball, it's kinda sad that this shoe is not available in most New Balance stores. I run on thier Fuelcell running shoes which is the primary reason that's why I want to cop one of these.
I’ve been waiting for this video for so long 😭 I already knew they were great but I really wanted to see what made these so much better than the previous version. One thing that you wouldn’t have noticed from your testing is that the upper molds the the contours of your foot once they break in. Also, after 5 months of using them exclusively indoors, the tread is showing no signs of wear! Unfortunately, they were only really coming out in 2E at first, the newer color ways have only been released in standard width
If you want a lightweight, low to the ground shoe with great traction these are it. The fact you can get them for $80 is an absolute steal!
$60 now
Doc what's the difference of having top loaded and bottom loaded shank?
One of my favorite shoes! I love these though the cushion does bottom out. My feet hurt when I use them now after about 3-4 months of use.
I like how you geek it out in these reviews. Alot of the info other reviewers don't really touch on, and it's helpful. I have to buy basketball kicks for my son more than i do for myself these days. Anyway, just bought a pair of V3s for him and he doesn't want to admit that he likes them because nobody's name is attached to them. 😂😂 You also sold me on the Adizero Select for him last year. Hardly anybody reviewed them and they're great.
Glad I could help you
and fdz strikes again with another banger of a video! we love the consecutive uploads doc!!! but also hope you're not getting overloaded😅😅
p.s. also doc, can i get some tips on how to properly lace the the anta kt8? cuz mine came in with the laces on the back eyelet as well as the collar undone(if that made sense)
I got these in the Cerebral Colorway and I've turned some heads while playing ball in them . All they know about NB and basketball is Kawhi . Overall the lockdown and traction are very good. I was skeptical about them, but i gave them a chance because i got them on sale for 79.99 and I'd say im very impressed. new balance is on the come up when it comes to basketball shoes.
Hopefully Jamal Murray’s success in these can help bring some more attention to these and to New Balance basketball as a whole going forward.
Love how you do tests that others don't and include the fit, the player that it suits...
i got these the other day and used them for pickleball...great traction, super soft and good support and stability...I used original insoles but put in the power step for the next time...the reason for the new orthotic is because on my one foot on the inside of my foot right behind the big toe by my arch was a digging into my foot....the only thing i could feel was the extensions of the lace tensioners that goes right into the sole....the shoes don't really need to be sinched down a lot for support and I have noticed there is lots of room inside the shoe as I had excess material bunching around the inside of the foot...the toe was right near the end so I thought I might have gone down a half size but they felt really good other than the digging of my one foot after about an hour of playing
I'm looking for pickleball shoes. How have they been holding up?
@@ismaelsoto3373 great holding up...i have 5 other pairs now in different colors because they are so good
THANK YOU FOR THIS REVIEW I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR IT FOR SO LONG
Big fan from Thailand. Like all your Knowledge and Info from your VDO.
I love these. I have taylor‘s bunion but these are just perfect as the material conforms to my foot. I didn’t have to go up in size either. The Wade 808 and all city both lead to pain even when sizing up.
Great review! Would still love to see a review of the new 696
No doubt you've addressed it somewhere before, but do these play well as Tennis or Pickleball shoes? (Basketball shoes in general as well)
I do like the 996 comparison @10:09!
Thanks for all the awesome content! I constantly share your channel with anyone I hear is looking for new court shoes!
Yup better pickle than tennis but both do very well with them
Thinking about trying out NB hoops shoes again. I'm in my 30s and have hooped mostly in Adidas or Nike basketball shoes. I've had a rough injury with plantar fasciitis so I think NB shoes are worth a try
Thanks Zach, great informative video as always. Can you please review the Nike GT Jump 2? I had the 1s, and they were great as I like well cushioned shoes. However, the air cell popped and I'm hoping the new ones are stronger.
Been waiting for this review, thanks doc
Can you please do a teardown of the adidas adizero DROSE 1 retro or 1.5?
If these are even half as good as people say they are, im happy. Managed to find a clearance last size us12 for 50usd which is steal imo. Bit of a dad shoe colourway, but its still good tbh.
This reminds me of the Nike Motiva, which many people love. Would you be able to do a review on the Nike Motiva? The foam in that shoe is amazing, but I don't know what it is. I think it's a combination of Nike's Zoom X and React foams. Whatever it is, (IMHO) it's the most comfortable shoe I have ever put on my feet.
Will u do the Anta Shockwave 5 review?
Finally 🙌 thanks for the review
Great review love the shoes!
Spenco Total Support Series or Sof Sole FIT series.... are superior insoles vs any Powerstep. Less $ too!
FINALLY! Thanks Zach!
Me: RUclips has been boring
Foot Doctor Zach: drops video
I'm tryin' my best
Doc.. can i ask for the temperatures you mention also in Celsius please?
im sure some of us would love to see it in Celsius as its a unit that non-american can understand better
or adding some Thermal imager so we can visualize the heat zone or how the temperature changes
and thanks for all the great and informative video
Great review!
Hi Doc,
As a twy V3’s lover, this dismantled review is very helpful for me.
but I have a question for you.
We can easily find that outsole picture of Bred color Twy V3, and you can see that seems to be positioned that some full length of black material(like shank plate? or Abzorb material or something…).
Can you explain to me what is that thing?
Love the sliding scale of shock absorption vs bounce. I feel like people use these interchangeably which is just not the case.
Example: My LeBron NXXT Gens have good absorption but are pretty dead feeling. Whereas my Puma TRC Blaze Courts are super bouncy, but have less absorption in the forefoot.
Thank you!
Hi from Indonesia, Doc. I got severe flat feet, wide feet, torn both meniscus on both knees (left worst and goin to OA) and problem on my spine.
But still playin moderate bball (even tough sometimes a bit higher intensity when play with youngsters).
I found only KD shoes helped me much. Considering getting this due to the ankle support. Latest KD is too low for me. Will it fit by your opinion?
Hi Doctor please review the Nike GT jump 2 !!!! 🙏🙏
Hey can you do the Kobe 8 Protro and KD 16 next please, thanks
This is a great time to review some classic Legends
Jordan 29 or Melo M11
KD 12 or 13
Lebron 8 or 9
Adidas Crazy Explosive
etc…..
Hi, can you do a review on Peak AW1- regular. Thank you
Hey Zach what makes a shoe good for shin splints?
New running form
@@pshoes It’s also lower leg strength, but I was just wondering what makes a shoe good/bad for them?
workout bro
If I want to play volleyball, do I go 996v5 or twx v3? I am a setter.
Great question ! I play Vball as a libero , and I’m hesitating between those two
Id rather have the V3 for vball
Im a shooting gaurd Should i get the Harden Volume 7 or the New Balance Two Wxy V3?
I see you playing in them outside. This means it can be done. In 190 lbs though u still recommend?
Started running in the Rebel V3's really loving the fuel cell in those shoes, and as a severe under-pronator really feel like they do a good job forcing me to my medial side. Do you think these lateral "logo-supports" would have the same effect or would they be better at stabilizing over-pronation? Really looking for a basketball shoe to force me onto my big toe. - Anyway love the content!
Zach, I have flat feet, medium width size 12, 12.5 and I ordered the pinnacle power step to help with arch support, per your recommendation. I wear the Kyrie Flytrap 5 outdoors for the court feel and rubber compound and they’re cheap, but need an indoor only shoe for a men’s league I just signed up for. I have watched many to all your hoops shoe reviews and have a short list that meets my criteria, but I wanted to ask if you had a model in mind that would work best for my feet as well as fit the best with the powerstep insoles. Thanks!
Will you be reviewing any of the new lining wade shoes?
The team color ways do have a wide option.
Are the Coco CG1s the tennis specific version of these? I've been wearing the Two WXY V3 for tennis the last 5 months and they've been awesome. The CG1s look awfully similar, but for more money. What's the difference, really?
No- different shanks and outsoles- play much different IMO
Can you review the v4? Dropped today but there's team colorways that have been out. Theyre wide models too.
Do they remind you of the PG3s? Are they on par with them or are these better?
Converse 70s high black 😊
I agree with some others. Great review, but my 6’O daughter has pretty substantial bunions and these sneakers have been great, so far. In this review, it is mentioned that these wouldn’t be good for those with bunions. Maybe it’s fine this far because, though it isn’t a wide shoe, she is a female.
the best this year indeed
What are shank + uppers? 😮
They did have 2E wide options. Usually only 1 or 2 colorways. They do also sell out :(
Do you think these would have any kind of durability if they were used for tennis?
Does the abzorb in the forefoot go across in one rectangle, or is it 3 little circles like the traction
expand your shoes to non basketball too please!! you are freaking awesome
You are 🗿🤨🫵😂😂
@@astbeerick7559 lollll going to the effort of finding my comment on the old video. hats off
@@ishu57 🫵🤮🏀🏀
Just got my pair
Good morning guys
Sounds like a great shoe! How would it go playing tennis or does the 996 make more sense?
Depends what you want in terms of grip and ankle height - i talk about it in the video
Can you do the gt jump 2
I have bunions.. New Balance Sneakers keep me walking
Good day Mr Foot Doctor. May I ask, which is the better otc insoles for someone like me who has hyper mobile flat feet that is also wide, the Powerstep Pinnacle or the Move GameDay Pro?
Puma All-Pro Nitro Scoot next?
New Balance Two WXY V3 or Harden Vol 7s?
I love the shoes, but for some reason the outside of my arch starts to hurt after a few minutes on one of my feet
Yup- that’s a shape mismatch
@@FootDoctorZach would an insole help, or is it just the shoe
Such an awesome channel, even getting shoutouts from the OGs
Who shouted me out? I didn’t see it
@@FootDoctorZachin the KD 16 video Weartesters shouted you out again
Sad, they don't ship to Philippines 🙁
Waiting for Kyrie’s Anta shockwave 5
Would the cushioning in this shoe be good for lower back pain etc?
Not particularly better than any other
@@FootDoctorZachfair enough. Just trying to decide between this and the melo2. Both on sale at the same price.
Are you gonna test out the new shoes from Selkirk? 👀
I bought a pair of Power Step orthotics several years ago, and they completely crumbled apart after about a month of use. I contacted Power Step, and they told me that was "normal wear" and to go pack sand. They were very rude and unprofessional. I'll probably never use their products again.
Why are they bad for a bunion/tailor bunion?
996 is the NB kobe?
Would these be good for volleyball?
I spose
Hello doctor, big fan of your content all the way from Northern Europe near Arctic Circle!
I have an awful flat feet with some overpronation so I would need some replacement insoles for my bball shoes. Unfortunately the Move Game Days, Protalus series and now also Pinnacle insoles are nowhere to be found here and the shipping costs would be crazy. So crazy that getting customs would be almost cheaper to get.
So would you have any other brand to recommend for such foot conditions? I know that Supergreen has an official distributor in my country so they would be easily available if they have any alternatives?
You wear your shoes so tight, doesn't that hurt?
I'm a narrow foot and they fit me perfectly. Just wanted to see what is inside them 😂
i wish they made basketball shoes that actually look like feet and allow the big toe to stay straight, not squishing the toes together, and allow the toes to splay out widely for better balance and stability.
New Balance 🔥
Is it high or low or mid cut?
Mid
The 996 feels like it has no cushioning imo
It feels like better than KD15 and LeBron XX.
This is the only shoe I hoop in. Comfort with a hint of bounce 🤌🏾
A Feat of Engineering? I see what you did there 😂
Boom roasted
GT jump 2 nxt plssss.
He did it
Jamal Murray wear these?
shouldve watched this video before buying this shoe. (not a wide foot friendly shoe)
So pg 5
NB Two WXY V3 is a good shoe buut NB always gives the customer bad colorways, how can they have sales if the always sell bad colorways. they give nice colorways to there players. not thinking of sales. so dumb company
Take care of your throat champ
Nice on point shoe review.. but, is that you playing basketball at the end part of the video? Man, just play chess. You look awkward with the basketball. 😁✌️
I dunno Im the one getting paid to play- can’t be that awkward