Amen on the KD12, it's my main shoe in the current rotation. Totally agree with the Dame 5, some of those bad boys are already at 30% off here in the Philippines, and some of my boys are doubling up on them. BTW my rotation mostly consist of the KD12, Dame 5 and Why Not 0.2, they're the ones that don't make my knees hurt... Hehehe
I got the Dame 5 after seeing your performance review on them. I haven’t liked a shoe this much in years!! Thanks for your great reviews. I find you are usually right in your description of the shoes you review 👍🏼👍🏼
I have the pg3’s and the KD’s on your list. Great performers, but my favourite are the adidas N3xt L3v3l’s. I went down a half a size and they are perfect.
Love the curry 6’s. Don’t regret grabbing a pair. The curry line has been consistent for me. Still on the fence with the dame’s. True to size is long, and half size down is painful even just on a try on. 😅
it's a shame Under Armour barely puts these out in stores, AND run super low in stock on their website. I'd willingly buy the black and white Curry 6's but i guess they don't want my money smfh
A really good list. I'm surprised with what Adidas is doing though, like you said, the Dames are beasts and I personally love the Pro Vision! Very well rounded shoes. Love from the UK
Haven’t bought any new ball shoes this year, but I’m looking at the Dame 5, LeBron 16, Anta KT 4, and WoW 7. Current rotation is: 1) Harden Vol. 1 2) LeBron 15 Low 3) DRose 8
I think I'm buying the Dame 5's tomorrow. Tried them out today, they will burn a hole in my wallet but whatever, I have been looking for shoes for over 2 months, I think it is time. The fit is eh... I could go true to size and I will but only because my left foot is quite a bit bigger than my right and I kinda like just a bit more room. What I noticed is that the 9 1/2 is so much smaller than the 10. It's like they made it for wide foot people and the smaller once's arent.
Very thoughtful video...great advice...Thanks! I recently copped 2 pairs of the Nike Air Precision 3 at a steep discount...they're budget shoes at $70 regularly...have yet to play in them, but the traction and cushion seem very promising.
I'm with you on the very close race between the Dame5s and KD12s. I'm yet to put my personal review on the KD12s but already posted my initial impressions on it. Probably get done with it in the week. Just started on the Curry's. I ended up selling the ones you traded with my Harden 1s coz they fit me best at an 8.5.. But overall excited for 2019. We got the freak 1s coming out, other brands are poppin shoes here and there and I still need those OMN1s bro.. lol.. things are so hard to copp! Hope the fam all good. Y'all be safe..
My go to for this year is the T-mac millennium. I loved the harden 3 when I got it but the T-mac feels like a slightly sturdier and better all round shoe.
Co-sign for the KD 12s. I usually hate zoom because of the spongy feel that takes away from the court feel. But these have the best cushion ever. Feel great and you still have court feel. Fit is great and after they break in they get better. Traction is really good as well and it feels like a lite shoe. Let’s see how they hold up !
I love how premium shoes have dropped in price lately. People are complaining about Nike’s costing more than $150, which is understandable, while I’m over here having $200+ Nike/Jordan flashbacks. I think we have Adidas and UA to thank for this, thanks to their sudden dominance in the last few years with models in the $110-160 range. I remember the Curry 2 and Crazy Explosive PK dominating at $120 and $150 a couple of years ago, and I think it served as a bit of a wake up call for Nike.
Hey Chris, I would like your opinion on KD12s vs Bron 16s. I bought the Lebrons they are very nice, but after I rip those apart would KDs be any sort of an upgrade? I dont really like downgrading...
Just got the KD12 and what an excellent shoe. They feel amazing when playing basketball, fit is excellent and the cushion is the best Ive ever tried in my life for a basketball shoe. Highly recommended.
Imo 1. Lebron 16 low 2. Kobe 4 protro 3. Pg3 4. Jordan why not .2 These are all in my rotation and I chose the lebron 16 low as the best for me. the cushion feels awesome and the max zoom is amazing. feels great when landing on impact. I'm 33 yrs old and these bad boys have me feeling a little younger cause the knees dont feel the impact as much . Can't wait to cop a pair of the kd12. Great job as always NIGHTWING !
I got the pg3 after watching your performance review and they are so nice👌. Didn't really experience much of a painful break in, and off the bat traction was fire.
Dame 5 is slippery for me. It just slips almost every time I drive but it solved my problem with having wide feet. Dame 5 is really good and I prefer everyone to play with dem.
thanks @nightwing2303 for the top 5 sneakers..so far...i have 3 of them out of the 5 and its all because of your awesome reviews...thanks again and keep it up🤙👍✌️
Great list of sneakers....and the price point on all of them including the honorable mentions are all awesome! It's tragic shame the JB Supreme Evolution didn't live up to its potential. That viz zoom setup would've been amazing. Side not....story time was hilarious!! Does @thisismrswing throw like Leela from futurama when she played blernsball? LOL!!!!!
I have been hooping in the KD 12 and Dame 5, which I got for $65 after he dropped 50 in the playoffs. I am waiting for the Aunt Pearl colorway of the KD 12s. Strongly considering the KT 4s.
Let us know what YOUR top hoop shoe is for 2019. Do you think it's going to remain in that top spot in your rotation for the rest of the year? 2019 is looking beastly! Thanks for watching!!!
@weartesters I love your reviews and I know this would be a hard vid to make but I love playing ball but I’ve torn my Achilles years back...could you make a video of the best shoes for people that play ball after tearing their Achilles or any leg injury?
Loving the content bud reinforcing my sub with every new vid. I know you said you’re backed up like crazy right now as far as performance reviews go but hope to see something on Kayos from Crossover Culture!! Still waiting on mine to come in. Dying to hear how they played for you!! Keep up the good work!!!
The KD12s are freaking amazing! My friend had originally bought them and he was sliding all over the floor, but I bought them anyways and I was impressed. Traction was ridiculously amazing as well as that cushion and fit. I’m gonna have to buy multiple pairs!
I don’t play basketball but I have a bad ankle that will hurt without the support of mid shoes. It’s probably uncle art lol. But anyway I own the KD 12 why not 2 and curry 6 off your list. I brought them because of your recommendations about support. I also keep coming back because you and Mrs. Wing are awesome!!
OMG I'm loving the Dame 5(half a size down of course)! I'm about to stock up on those when they hit outlets for hopefully around 50-60 bucks. I got the Wakanda Marvel Heroes colorway and this is the most bang for my buck that I can recall in my recent history.
Definitely the KD12 are on top so far with the Why Not Zero.2s and PG3s close behind. Great year for Basketball shoes and we're only half way done with the year!
Hey, I also had a small problem with pg3. I was afraid of torche after what you said in the review ... when I put on my shoes, I felt light discomfort in the right one. while playing, I felt the pressure on the right side of the shoe. but he was not very big. I played normally. I am waiting until they break up to the end and everything will be ok.
Sweet list man threw in the LeBron lows which I have and they are awesome indoors and outdoors and I love them but I rolled my ankle coming in on a hard stop went on stockx and copped a pair of dame 5s black panther colorway and they are sweet man. #fanastic
My go to is still the Harden Vol 3 but I do have the PG3, Dame 5 and Curry 6 in my rotation. I didnt have any issues with the PG3 break in time and I didnt have any of the traction ripping issues for the Curry 6s.
Love the list...I really want the KD 12s however I don’t like any cw(since red isn’t available) I am willing to pay extra for a Nike ID but currently not available! Dame 5 have me curious...I gotta try now discounted
Still waiting on the Supreme Elevation Performance Review... I know you stated they run big and you wouldnt hoop in them, but for a flat wide footer would you recommend true to size or still going down half a size (for casual wear)?
You're right, I love this vid. Kinda curious if you can remember all these facts of every specific shoe after all those months or that you also write things down or watch your own videos again :-) ?
Right, i think i paid $120 for my white and red kobe 4s during the ORIGINAL release! The price gouging kills these retros! I still wear them and they still look NEW!
So... what happened to customizing the kd 12? I was gonna buy an all white and gold swoosh pair, but was unsure of size, so i went in during the weekend to try them on, found my fit, and got home to get them, but you cant customize them anymore...
Baofeng Zhou that’s the problem with outriggers. Outriggers lower the chance of you rolling your ankle because of the wider base BUT if you do roll your ankle it’s gonna be a lot worse on average since it’s harder to regain your balance
@@NYCMIAH Now I feel like the Dames are all cool comfortable budget shoes, but they are just all so weakly designed in terms of support. Now I would rather play in the PGs, they are better in support and lockdown.
@@darkenedvortexgames6737 True bro. I would say Adidas put super wide outriggers for a good reason but the ankle support should be enough to match and make the whole shoe consistent. For example, the Kobe 7s, wide outrigger, carbon fiber, tight ankle lockdown, feel safe as hell on feet.
Wondering why the Jordan 34's are not on the list, given how much love you had for this shoe? odd.. Great vid nonetheless. Will give the Curry 6's a go..
Amen on the KD12, it's my main shoe in the current rotation. Totally agree with the Dame 5, some of those bad boys are already at 30% off here in the Philippines, and some of my boys are doubling up on them. BTW my rotation mostly consist of the KD12, Dame 5 and Why Not 0.2, they're the ones that don't make my knees hurt... Hehehe
If your knees hurt check @kneesovertoesguy on ig
Kicks Mo 'To what colorway is your Dame 5?
Pre...meron na ba Omns1 sa Pilipinas?
@@Nini-bp6pt I got the YKWYII colorway, it's the black one with purple and some pink and an almost gun sole.
@@jared6468 Wala pa nga eh, kahit official release later pa sa US and Canada. Hopefully makakuha.
Kawhi laugh caught me off guard lmao
me too! lol
i replayed it 8 times.
Me to man
Hey guys I'm from germany and I don't understand all pls can you help me
Should I buy the kyrie 5 is this a good basketball shoe???? Thank's 🔥
DaRealLeon ja kauf sie
I got the Dame 5 after seeing your performance review on them. I haven’t liked a shoe this much in years!! Thanks for your great reviews. I find you are usually right in your description of the shoes you review 👍🏼👍🏼
I have the pg3’s and the KD’s on your list. Great performers, but my favourite are the adidas N3xt L3v3l’s. I went down a half a size and they are perfect.
Got a pair of those kobe 4 protos. they feel great on foot. glad i bought them. So happy that they made the list!
Love the curry 6’s. Don’t regret grabbing a pair. The curry line has been consistent for me.
Still on the fence with the dame’s. True to size is long, and half size down is painful even just on a try on. 😅
it's a shame Under Armour barely puts these out in stores, AND run super low in stock on their website. I'd willingly buy the black and white Curry 6's but i guess they don't want my money smfh
Literally could not have better timing on when this video came out!
A really good list. I'm surprised with what Adidas is doing though, like you said, the Dames are beasts and I personally love the Pro Vision! Very well rounded shoes. Love from the UK
Haven’t bought any new ball shoes this year, but I’m looking at the Dame 5, LeBron 16, Anta KT 4, and WoW 7.
Current rotation is:
1) Harden Vol. 1
2) LeBron 15 Low
3) DRose 8
I think I'm buying the Dame 5's tomorrow. Tried them out today, they will burn a hole in my wallet but whatever, I have been looking for shoes for over 2 months, I think it is time. The fit is eh... I could go true to size and I will but only because my left foot is quite a bit bigger than my right and I kinda like just a bit more room. What I noticed is that the 9 1/2 is so much smaller than the 10. It's like they made it for wide foot people and the smaller once's arent.
Very thoughtful video...great advice...Thanks! I recently copped 2 pairs of the Nike Air Precision 3 at a steep discount...they're budget shoes at $70 regularly...have yet to play in them, but the traction and cushion seem very promising.
was about to sleep and your video came on.
Looks like gotta one more then.
The Common Foul come live in France dude, I can enjoy that video after dinner
me too
The one you mentioned of curry 6 colourway is working excellent
Great review ! Thanks to You i finally made a decission and just ordered Dame 5 :)
Greets from Poland !
Buying them tomorrow. Kinda expensive, but I have been rocking torn shoes for a year - so i deserve it.
I'm with you on the very close race between the Dame5s and KD12s. I'm yet to put my personal review on the KD12s but already posted my initial impressions on it. Probably get done with it in the week. Just started on the Curry's. I ended up selling the ones you traded with my Harden 1s coz they fit me best at an 8.5.. But overall excited for 2019. We got the freak 1s coming out, other brands are poppin shoes here and there and I still need those OMN1s bro.. lol.. things are so hard to copp! Hope the fam all good. Y'all be safe..
100% agree. I have a million shoes and I only wear the kd’s now. I love them.
Love playing in the Dame's but the kt4 low is my go to.Love that shoe.
Hey bro, can you do a 2018 vs 2019 performance shoe shootout? Thanks!
I absolutely love the colorway you made it’s dumb fire. All I would add is like white stars on the toe box to make it look like outer space lol
My go to for this year is the T-mac millennium. I loved the harden 3 when I got it but the T-mac feels like a slightly sturdier and better all round shoe.
I have too
Co-sign for the KD 12s. I usually hate zoom because of the spongy feel that takes away from the court feel. But these have the best cushion ever. Feel great and you still have court feel. Fit is great and after they break in they get better. Traction is really good as well and it feels like a lite shoe. Let’s see how they hold up !
I love how premium shoes have dropped in price lately. People are complaining about Nike’s costing more than $150, which is understandable, while I’m over here having $200+ Nike/Jordan flashbacks.
I think we have Adidas and UA to thank for this, thanks to their sudden dominance in the last few years with models in the $110-160 range. I remember the Curry 2 and Crazy Explosive PK dominating at $120 and $150 a couple of years ago, and I think it served as a bit of a wake up call for Nike.
Yo love your reviews. You should do a performance test on the Li-Ning Sonic 7s.
Hey Chris, I would like your opinion on KD12s vs Bron 16s. I bought the Lebrons they are very nice, but after I rip those apart would KDs be any sort of an upgrade? I dont really like downgrading...
Rotation
1. TMac Millenium
2. LS13
3. pro bounce madness low 2019
4. Kyrie low
5. Adidas streetflow
Best outdoor shoes next?
Dracula YT summers about to be over and im here still waiting for that outdoor video
Anyone know if the LeBron 16s are good outdoors
братишка yeah, it’s pretty good actually for outdoor, but don’t buy white version, definitely should go for black one’s
Just don’t hoop outdoors. Simple
@@sanchirmyagmarsuren3931 stfu
Just got the KD12 and what an excellent shoe. They feel amazing when playing basketball, fit is excellent and the cushion is the best Ive ever tried in my life for a basketball shoe. Highly recommended.
Imo
1. Lebron 16 low
2. Kobe 4 protro
3. Pg3
4. Jordan why not .2
These are all in my rotation and I chose the lebron 16 low as the best for me. the cushion feels awesome and the max zoom is amazing. feels great when landing on impact. I'm 33 yrs old and these bad boys have me feeling a little younger cause the knees dont feel the impact as much . Can't wait to cop a pair of the kd12. Great job as always NIGHTWING !
Great list!
I got the pg3 after watching your performance review and they are so nice👌. Didn't really experience much of a painful break in, and off the bat traction was fire.
This was a great summarization dude! And the story times always crack me up :D
DAME 5 FTW. Cushion is the best
actually love the way of wade 7 and dame 5 this year.
Dame 5 is slippery for me. It just slips almost every time I drive but it solved my problem with having wide feet. Dame 5 is really good and I prefer everyone to play with dem.
I've been on the fence with Kobe 4's for a while now. Every time i think I'm going to pull the trigger on them I decide not to. FRUSTRATING!!
Comfort and performance are two important things that matter.
thanks @nightwing2303 for the top 5 sneakers..so far...i have 3 of them out of the 5 and its all because of your awesome reviews...thanks again and keep it up🤙👍✌️
Great list of sneakers....and the price point on all of them including the honorable mentions are all awesome! It's tragic shame the JB Supreme Evolution didn't live up to its potential. That viz zoom setup would've been amazing. Side not....story time was hilarious!! Does @thisismrswing throw like Leela from futurama when she played blernsball? LOL!!!!!
Love the shirt. Love the show and love your review too
"Fanastic" haha dope bro.. I approve being a journalism major. I'll have be a new word in the dictionary haha
I have been hooping in the KD 12 and Dame 5, which I got for $65 after he dropped 50 in the playoffs. I am waiting for the Aunt Pearl colorway of the KD 12s. Strongly considering the KT 4s.
i agree with the why not one's is better i have the first version although it's difficult to put on they are comfortable to hoop.
Let us know what YOUR top hoop shoe is for 2019. Do you think it's going to remain in that top spot in your rotation for the rest of the year? 2019 is looking beastly! Thanks for watching!!!
Easy dame 5 :D
Dame 5 all the way
The 33SE the 33's why not .2
KD12, having a long and narrow foot has its perks... Hehehe
KD 12 absolutely
@weartesters I love your reviews and I know this would be a hard vid to make but I love playing ball but I’ve torn my Achilles years back...could you make a video of the best shoes for people that play ball after tearing their Achilles or any leg injury?
Loving the content bud reinforcing my sub with every new vid. I know you said you’re backed up like crazy right now as far as performance reviews go but hope to see something on Kayos from Crossover Culture!! Still waiting on mine to come in. Dying to hear how they played for you!! Keep up the good work!!!
Just got Dame 5 in the Philippines for 1,800 pesos (40$) at an adidas outlet here, I feel like a king going out the store.
Before actually watching the video, just gotta say whoever edited that thumbnail together did a grade A job.
Chris takes care of all the graphics. We’ll let him know you liked it. 🙌🏼
The KD12s are freaking amazing! My friend had originally bought them and he was sliding all over the floor, but I bought them anyways and I was impressed. Traction was ridiculously amazing as well as that cushion and fit. I’m gonna have to buy multiple pairs!
I don’t play basketball but I have a bad ankle that will hurt without the support of mid shoes. It’s probably uncle art lol. But anyway I own the KD 12 why not 2 and curry 6 off your list. I brought them because of your recommendations about support. I also keep coming back because you and Mrs. Wing are awesome!!
Great wrap up Chris!
LOST IT AT THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
anyway, that's some fire looking gradient shirt you have. Was that the Crossover Culture tee?
thank you man! definitely going with the dame 5s!
Coping the Kyrie 5 Patrick’s, your thoughts
My main rotations are the LB16 & KD12 🔥🔥🔥
OMG I'm loving the Dame 5(half a size down of course)! I'm about to stock up on those when they hit outlets for hopefully around 50-60 bucks. I got the Wakanda Marvel Heroes colorway and this is the most bang for my buck that I can recall in my recent history.
Definitely the KD12 are on top so far with the Why Not Zero.2s and PG3s close behind. Great year for Basketball shoes and we're only half way done with the year!
THat quick review was fanastic!
8:30 Oh my... NIghtWing really took it back!! Shout out to the late 70s & early 80s babies!!
PG 3 is cool I know my pair will be one of my favorite shoe once I break those in.
I’m so glad I bought the why not. They look great on foot and feel comfortable.
kobe 4 protro is the 2nd bball shoe i got this year. still competes well with other signature releases.
Hey, I also had a small problem with pg3. I was afraid of torche after what you said in the review ... when I put on my shoes, I felt light discomfort in the right one. while playing, I felt the pressure on the right side of the shoe. but he was not very big. I played normally. I am waiting until they break up to the end and everything will be ok.
Nike zoom freak is fire as well
‘Fannastic’ variety of shoes there, all awesome in their own way
Sweet list man threw in the LeBron lows which I have and they are awesome indoors and outdoors and I love them but I rolled my ankle coming in on a hard stop went on stockx and copped a pair of dame 5s black panther colorway and they are sweet man. #fanastic
My go to is still the Harden Vol 3 but I do have the PG3, Dame 5 and Curry 6 in my rotation. I didnt have any issues with the PG3 break in time and I didnt have any of the traction ripping issues for the Curry 6s.
Love the list...I really want the KD 12s however I don’t like any cw(since red isn’t available) I am willing to pay extra for a Nike ID but currently not available! Dame 5 have me curious...I gotta try now discounted
We're wondering why they were removed from the Nike By You platform. Seems weird to have them on there for such a short amount of time.
WearTesters not sure. It did happen with PG3 briefly and now they are available 🤞🏻 KD12 comes back or at least bring back the red cw
So for KD 12s would you recommend half a size up for wide footers? I like a snug fit but not suffocating
Yow Chris, I’m a big fan of your work! Much love and more power bro! 🤙🏻
Hey Nightwing what did you mean by boost cushioning stressing your legs out? I have the Harden 3s.
I choose Kyrie 5 over the Curry 6
Still waiting on the Supreme Elevation Performance Review... I know you stated they run big and you wouldnt hoop in them, but for a flat wide footer would you recommend true to size or still going down half a size (for casual wear)?
Did you not watch the video? 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
You're right, I love this vid. Kinda curious if you can remember all these facts of every specific shoe after all those months or that you also write things down or watch your own videos again :-) ?
They're stored in his brain. Which is why he gets things mixed up sometimes.
Right, i think i paid $120 for my white and red kobe 4s during the ORIGINAL release! The price gouging kills these retros! I still wear them and they still look NEW!
great picks!
I'd recommend the Why Not Zero 2's. Very good shoe.
So... what happened to customizing the kd 12? I was gonna buy an all white and gold swoosh pair, but was unsure of size, so i went in during the weekend to try them on, found my fit, and got home to get them, but you cant customize them anymore...
Don’t sleep on those new Voits. Should’ve made the list.
Got my geek up dame 5 and the translucent rubber outsole was fire did not slip and slide on anycourt :D
Are they better indoors or outdoor?
Went half size down on the Dame's, bruised my toenail and its gonna fall off soon. If you got longer toes, would recommend going true to size on those
I have the Mama Focus-Lebron 15 Low-Lebron 16 Low-Kyrie 2 low for future collections we never know they might go up on price 😁
Any recommendations for outdoor basketball shoes??(thanks btw)
I have 105 kg (231 pounds), would you recomend to me Bounce or Boost sneakers?
I need a recommendation for bball shoes: 6'7", need wide toe box, firm sole. What shoe should I try?
Seth kd12
thoughts on the adidas N3XT L3V3Ls in comparison to the shoes in the video?
Awesome t-shirt!!
Still rocking my harden 2's
Every time I see a commercial aid I charge the channel, YouTV
My KD12s are the best pair of shoes I've ever owned. Full stop. Nothing beats full-length Zoom.
awh man i live in cleveland so buying curry's would just get me beat tf up
He was born in akron also
I rolled my ankle in the Dame 5s... I literally stepped on the outriggers when I was doing a hesi... And it completely rolled my ankle over...
Really, how bad was the roll over?
I rolled my ankle in the Dame 3’s... maybe it’s just that we have weak ankles...or something else🤷🏿♀️
Baofeng Zhou that’s the problem with outriggers. Outriggers lower the chance of you rolling your ankle because of the wider base BUT if you do roll your ankle it’s gonna be a lot worse on average since it’s harder to regain your balance
@@NYCMIAH Now I feel like the Dames are all cool comfortable budget shoes, but they are just all so weakly designed in terms of support. Now I would rather play in the PGs, they are better in support and lockdown.
@@darkenedvortexgames6737 True bro. I would say Adidas put super wide outriggers for a good reason but the ankle support should be enough to match and make the whole shoe consistent. For example, the Kobe 7s, wide outrigger, carbon fiber, tight ankle lockdown, feel safe as hell on feet.
the Curry 6 outsole reminds me so much of the Under Armour Micro G Fly
Wondering why the Jordan 34's are not on the list, given how much love you had for this shoe? odd.. Great vid nonetheless. Will give the Curry 6's a go..
This was our mid year video. Hence the “so far...”
@@WearTesters gotcha...you rock brotha. 👍🏼
✊🏼
Love the list. Was about to do the dumb thing and whine why a shoe wasn't on it but remembered it came out last year so nevermind
Yo i need some help. Should I get Lebron 16 or kd 12 and why.
Why does the LeBron 16 feel heavy on hands???just got a pair still haven't used them on the court but feel heavy on hands
Can you do a video of what shoes you like playing in when you don’t have to do a performance review on it.
Hey guys I'm from germany and I don't understand all pls can you help me
Should I buy the kyrie 5 is this a good basketball shoe???? Thank's 🔥
Whats the name of that shoe right below the pink one?
I went 1/2 size down in the Dame 5 and it’s still huge for me
*2:30* nice Kevin Hart reference
I have the Anta kt4 and the Under armour Havoc Hovr low