I’ve actually expected the Asics Nova Surge low to be on this list, but not that high to be honest. I haven’t tried them but I think they would deserve it. Happy to not only see brand like Nike, Jordan, Puma,… in some videos. A very good list imo.
Wooow, didn't expect Asics Nova Surge 2 Low to be No. 1!!! I definitely agree with you, tried playing in Jordan 36, Jordan Zion 1, Jordan Why Not 0.5... but they all lost to Nova Surge 2 low for me... The comfort and impact protection is unbeatable! By the way, thank you for reviewing Nova Surge not so long ago, thanks you to I decided to buy the shoe, and very grateful to you!
I love the second pair he mentioned, the Fission 8 Wades but I can't find them... can someone help a gal out? lol, i'm not usually big into shoes but i need a good pair for volleyball and basketball shoes seem to work the best sometimes.
I'm partial to the Curry 10. Flow is a polarizing technology, since it tends to be on the firmer side, but it works for me. The Curry 10 and really every Curry since the 8 has been more of a running/court shoe hybrid, which is the primary reason I like them.
Which should i get, ive mention the prices as well Nike airmax impact 4 - 57$ Adidas D.O.N. Issue 4 - 61$ Kyrie flytrap 6 - 66$ Or curry hovr splash 3 - 66$
@@FunStuffHaha To me the worst budget shoe there is from Nike. Just based on my experience - bad traction and basically a brick, decent comfort though.
Nova surge is definitely a better all round option but I think the Liren’s would also be best since the materials are light and breathable for outdoors regular pick up games. Does the liren have enough cushion on the forefoot area cuz I’m rehabbing* from feet injury Thank you
Hey man I just wanted to say I love your reviews on shoes. Most would just go straight to brand and not think about other great brands like ASICS. keep it up man, I love your reviews👍🏻👍🏻
It’s hard to tell man… But I like how they look so far, very excited to get them. Sometimes Nike shoes turn out better than they are on paper you know 😄
With these basketball shoes, you'll have the agility of a ninja and the grip of a gecko. It's like having the power to defy gravity and make impossible moves seem effortless. Prepare to leave defenders in awe!
Will you be reviewing the Kobe 8 Protro? Still my personal favorite hoop shoe of all time. Its been over a decade since I’ve worn them, but I’ll never forget the way they felt on court. Apparently they replaced the lunarlon drop in midsole with React. Keep up the work Tommy!
Thank you! Umm from this list here I can’t think of any of them that feel like the Kyrie Low 4. Way of Wade’s Ice Blood V2 is one that feels kinda like a pair Kyrie’s.
Hey awesome review! I'm looking at the ASICS nova surge. How do they fit? I'm usually a 10 but have been going to a 2e wide to fit my orthotics and slightly wide foot. Cheers
🙏 Thank you! From Nike the Son of Flash reminds me a little bit of the Cosmic Unity 2 but easier fit, also from within the brand the Fission 8 and WOW 10 have a similar fit.
solid list 👍🏼. i’m excited for adidas basketball lineup. also disappointed in the KD16. they removed the full zoom strobel and added zoom forefoot bag with air strobel in the heel. why?! 😅
Thanks man! Yeah Adidas has a very interesting lineup coming up design wise. We’ll see about the KD 16, tech downgrade would be disappointing for sure… But sometimes they always turn out to be different from expectations lol
Pls do review for Anta GH4, Wade AC11 v2 and Wade 808 3 ultra. Too bad I cannot get ASICS in my country. My favourite list for recent months is: Li-Ning Liren 3 v2 Wade All City 10 Wade Son of Flash Puma Stewie 2
@@TommyLiu4 I'll look forward to those videos man! Love your content! Oh and if you could redo your list, would you keep vol 7 at rank 3, even if they're not in your rotation? I was actually expecting why not 6 to be in there and jt1 to be a little higher 🤔
@@noobnoob117 Umm yeah I think the Harden Vol. 7 is a firm Top 3, or at least Top 5 so far. Comfy, supportive, great traction and everything. Why Not .6 is really close to being up there! Great shoe to me, Tatum 1 just has those downsides like I said that really limit its overall rank objectively.
I’ve heard some people say that pairs made in Vietnam tend to run small compared to pairs made in China. But from my personal experience, I went TTS in the South Beast (pink), Debut (white) and All Star colorways and that’ll be the safe choice. The Debut colorway with the knit upper, I think you can also go half a size up. Do try them on in person if you can to be safe, but when in doubt I’d go true to size. 😃
@@TommyLiu4yeah the 2 pairs of 20s i already had were both made in vietnam size 10 and i just coped the message in the bottles which r made in china size 10 n they run way bigger gonna have to return for a size 9.5
@@TommyLiu4one thing that I was able to decipher from Chinese reviewers (with my trash level Chinese) was that some thought the cushion was lacking but it sounds like it performs well for you. Can’t wait to try them when they arrive !
@@applekaw Amazing cushioning setup to me 😁 Just the right balance and also not too much so that the court feel is fantastic too, lemme know how you feel when you get them!
Didn't you do a video suggesting the LB XX was better than the NXXT Gen earlier this year? Could be misremembering....apologies if so. Also, is there a huge difference between the low and the regular ASICS Nova Surge 2 (or is it just that you prefer lows?)
Yeah LeBron 20 > NXXT Gen to me, LeBron 20 was a Top 10 last year (since it was released in 2022). Sorry for the confusion, but these are shoes released this year in 2023. Nova Surge low you’re right just the low cut basically 😃
@TommyLiu4 okay, that makes sense...just confused me b/c you compared them briefly in the video...cool...so, the ASICS foam/cushion is what makes the difference? Next level?
I finally tried the Two WXY V3 and V4s. The traction is way better on V3 with suction cup design but the cushion is way better on V4s especially heel area. Also the arch support is higher on V4s so not comfy for flat footers like myself. V3 with better cushion would have been ideal. Overall for my feet these sadly arent better than my KD14s. Need to check out WOW 10s
Hello, I think you can try either one of the Asics basketball shoes mentioned here. They have great comfort especially if you experience pain/soreness in the lower leg.
What are YOUR top picks so far this year??
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Harden Vol. 7 but Two Way V3 is still da best!
My top 3 picks based on my limited models worn are the harden vol 7, curry 2 low flotro and the nb two wxy v3
you should do an all time list on google docs with ratings and stuff similar to the r/bballshoes subreddit
Me to
Wade all city 11 | 2:52
Nike LeBron NXXT Gen | 3:39
Jordan Tatum 1 | 4:53
Li-Ning Sonic 11 | 6:03
Puma All Pro Nitro | 7:00
Wade Son of Flash | 7:50
Asics Gelburst 27 | 8:30
Adidas Harden Vol. 7 | 9:37
Li-Ning Liren (Sharp Edge) lll V2 | 10:39
Asics Nova Surge Low | 11:27
thanks
Thanks bruv
I’ve actually expected the Asics Nova Surge low to be on this list, but not that high to be honest. I haven’t tried them but I think they would deserve it. Happy to not only see brand like Nike, Jordan, Puma,… in some videos.
A very good list imo.
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Tbh I didn't know Asics made basketball sneakers
It is very good, you should try it
Since the 80s Isaiah Thomas
@@rkerkins1551yes sir
your normal bro even me 😅😅😅
Omgoodness who would've thought Asics would have took his top spot. Awesome
Definitely agree on the Son of Flash. Whether you play indoors or outdoors, it doesn't matter it really performs well and it's durable too
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Did not regret buying one. Got it for $80.
Lacing system is easyyyyyyyy to adjust. Very quick to put on.
@@tjhealthnlifestyle how?
Should I get the son of flash or wade 808 3?
Congrats on getting a sponsor, Tommy.
Thank you!! ❤️
@@TommyLiu4on a unrelated note, what are your thoughts on foamposites?
You gotta try the and1 attack 3.0. Better fitting, lighter harden vol 7 with better forefoot cushion and traction.
Where do you buy that and 1 your talking about? Thanks
Agree - it will be on my top 10 for 2023
I think WOW Fission 8 deserve qt the Top 10
could you do a best shoe for dusty courts video? thanks!
That asics gelburst 27 can be used in volleyball.
Wooow, didn't expect Asics Nova Surge 2 Low to be No. 1!!! I definitely agree with you, tried playing in Jordan 36, Jordan Zion 1, Jordan Why Not 0.5... but they all lost to Nova Surge 2 low for me... The comfort and impact protection is unbeatable!
By the way, thank you for reviewing Nova Surge not so long ago, thanks you to I decided to buy the shoe, and very grateful to you!
🤝🤝 Thank you!!
are you going to be doing a back to school list this year as well?
Oh sure!
Awesome sponsor Tommy! I’m definitely going to check out Ekster wallet because of you!
Appreciate your support man! You’re a real one 🙏🙏
You got me Tommy Liu, I like trying to guess on what you might put in some of your videos and you tricked me the whole way down to the line this time
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Unitus Judah 1? Just got them and playing in them for the first time tonight
Would u recommend lebron 20 or kd 16
@TommyLiu4 Giannas immortality 3 or Tatum 1 or ja 1 or zoom freak 4 or other??
I love the second pair he mentioned, the Fission 8 Wades but I can't find them... can someone help a gal out? lol, i'm not usually big into shoes but i need a good pair for volleyball and basketball shoes seem to work the best sometimes.
way of wade 808 3 ultra’s are tuff
thank you tommy!!!
🍻 Thank YOU
Where do you buy all those shoes?? I can't find pretty much half of them, especially the li-ning ones
Fav gt jump 2
a very interesting list with 2 asics model, thanks for the great video tommy
🙏🙏 In love with both of those Asics!
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thanks for your recommendation
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wait tommy are you from HK?
quick question, curry10 or all pro nitro for you Tommy?
Curry 19
*10
@@TommyLiu4 thank you Tommy!
@@jiaw5308 🤛
amazing list but if i had to choose one to play strictly outside with which should i use?
🙏🙏 I’d say Son of Flash.
i was thinking of getting that and this just confirmed it thanks
Hi Tommy, what do you think I should buy LeBron xxt gen shoes?
Hi Tommy, what do you think I should buy LeBron nxxt gen shoes?
Thanks for making this video Tommy!
🫡🫡 As per your request, cheers!
@@TommyLiu4 the GOAT, coming through with the request 🫡
I'm partial to the Curry 10. Flow is a polarizing technology, since it tends to be on the firmer side, but it works for me. The Curry 10 and really every Curry since the 8 has been more of a running/court shoe hybrid, which is the primary reason I like them.
Same, the running shoe DNA in it has been the main selling point for me. But it might be time to get some new stuff in there lol
Which should i get, ive mention the prices as well
Nike airmax impact 4 - 57$
Adidas D.O.N. Issue 4 - 61$
Kyrie flytrap 6 - 66$
Or curry hovr splash 3 - 66$
Air Max Impact 4
@@TommyLiu4 isn’t kyrie flytrap better?
@@FunStuffHaha To me the worst budget shoe there is from Nike. Just based on my experience - bad traction and basically a brick, decent comfort though.
@@TommyLiu4 and what abt the d.o.n issue and hovr splash?
@@FunStuffHaha Decent, again you asked me to pick one I picked one.
Hi, where can we buy the Li-Ning brand in Europe ?
asics nova surge low or asics gelburst 24?
Is there any interest in trying any of the 361° AG3 models or is sizing too risky?
Yo would u recommend using the tatum 1's for everyday wear ? And also hooping ofc
No it’s not durable.
Nova surge is definitely a better all round option but I think the Liren’s would also be best since the materials are light and breathable for outdoors regular pick up games. Does the liren have enough cushion on the forefoot area cuz I’m rehabbing* from feet injury
Thank you
Yes it does.
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I have a question,which of these 2 do you prefer more for basketball
1:Nike air max impact 3
2:Nike precision 6
🙏 Thank you! Air Max Impact 3, even though both are great budget shoes.
yo where do you buy your shoes?
Hello, LeBron next clean plain white does it for me. It isn't available yet in Botswana.
Great list!
Thank you!!
Bro, where can I get the ASICS nova? Do you have a link?
Hey man I just wanted to say I love your reviews on shoes. Most would just go straight to brand and not think about other great brands like ASICS. keep it up man, I love your reviews👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks man! 🙏
What do you think about the kd 16s? do you think they’ll be better or worse than the 15s??
It’s hard to tell man… But I like how they look so far, very excited to get them. Sometimes Nike shoes turn out better than they are on paper you know 😄
KD 15s are goated
What do you think about adidas marquee boost low? They are a bit old but i heard they are pretty good.
hi Tommy your thoughts on puma stewie 2 compared to the new nitro pro because the stewie ddnt make your top 10
Hello. The All Pro Nitro is better.
Good review as always. The hoodie that you got on is dope. what's the name of the hoodie?
Thanks! Oh it’s a Nike Billie Eilish hoodie I got from the outlet lol
OOo i saw footage of the asics gelburst, review coming?
Yes sir 🫡🫡
best one for outdoor on this list?
Son of Flash
Yo bro can you review the anta z up 4.0(fire vid btw)
The price of son of flash in vietnam is 95 usd is it a good deal?
Yes
Sounds pretty good to me lol
how do you get so good offers?
@@rzx7959 In vietnam its cheaper
With these basketball shoes, you'll have the agility of a ninja and the grip of a gecko. It's like having the power to defy gravity and make impossible moves seem effortless. Prepare to leave defenders in awe!
will you be making a top 10 bb shoes for PF/C with good ankle support anytime soon?
Sure
does asics nova surge low have a durable outsole for playing outdoor??
Yes. It’s more durable than the Gelburst outsole.
Will you be reviewing the Kobe 8 Protro? Still my personal favorite hoop shoe of all time. Its been over a decade since I’ve worn them, but I’ll never forget the way they felt on court. Apparently they replaced the lunarlon drop in midsole with React. Keep up the work Tommy!
Yes sir 🫡🫡 Loved playing in the Kobe 8 too! 🤞
I think Yushuai 16 v2 has a better lateral containment than Liren 3 v2, they also have same boom cushion.
I see, interesting! Might give those a try, or maybe the new 17 I think?
What's better, why not.6 or one take 4?
Why Not .6, but they’re both good in very similar ways. So it also depends on which one you can find a better deal for I guess.
So do you have Way of Wade 10 or Son of Flash higher because on your other video WoW 10 was your #1 Wade shoe but here you have Sonf of Flash higher?
WOW 10. That was 2022 by the way, these are shoes released in 2023. Sorry for the confusion.
WHY DID YOU PUT AC 11 AND SOF SO LOW
Sonic 11 ,Son of flash or Liren ? Please help me to decide ..I play PG ,Thank you ☺️
You can go by how they’re ranked on this list. Cheers!
when you gonna review gelburst 27 bro? thanks.
coming up 😃🙏
@@TommyLiu4 thanks bro leaning towards it or nova surge low want something light
Hey are Puma mb.01’s any good? I’m getting basketball shoes and they seem really good
Hey, yeah they’re very good to me.
what do you think of the ASICS Nimbus 25 I know they are not exactly basketball shoes but they look comfortable.
Don’t have those sorry.
@@TommyLiu4 Well if you if you like max cush shoes then there pretty good.
@@livingtonu I see I see, thanks for letting me know. Will give them a look!
I dont know how to clean fission 8 can someone help me?
What shoe is better Luka 1s or all pro nitro?
All Pro Nitro, for better cushioning.
Can you help me choose between JT1,KD15,LBJ NXXT,Jordan 37 low
I want a shoes that has good enough traction like luka1 and help with the take off.
Maybe go with the KD 15, as long as you don’t have wide feet cause they’re really narrow.
broo where the hell did you cop the flamingo sock that is fire
Jack & Jones, 4 bucks lol
Can you please review the Yushuai 16 v2
Could you do a video for wide feet? I search basketnall shoes that dont squish my toes togather.
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Which nike basketball shoe do u recommend which is under 150
Freak 5
which shoes would you compare to kyrie low 4’s, also loving the content
Thank you! Umm from this list here I can’t think of any of them that feel like the Kyrie Low 4. Way of Wade’s Ice Blood V2 is one that feels kinda like a pair Kyrie’s.
All pro nitro or harden vol 7???
Whichever one is ranked higher here 😄
Have you tried the Kobe 8?
Protro I haven’t, will try my luck on release 😂 Kobe 8 I have two pairs, great shoe.
Hey awesome review! I'm looking at the ASICS nova surge. How do they fit? I'm usually a 10 but have been going to a 2e wide to fit my orthotics and slightly wide foot. Cheers
Thank you! True to size, they also have a 2E version I believe. 😃
Any info on badfive 3?
Jt1 vs harden7. what is better one?
Harden Vol. 7
lining sonic sir please🙏🙏🙏or son of flash..size 45
Son of Flash
They be releasing a little to much heat I can't pick what to buy 😂
Definitely subscribing, what would you say is the most similar fitting shoe to the sof
🙏 Thank you! From Nike the Son of Flash reminds me a little bit of the Cosmic Unity 2 but easier fit, also from within the brand the Fission 8 and WOW 10 have a similar fit.
@TommyLiu4 thanks very much, I was unsure on whether to go TTS chase I have medium wide foot but prefer a snug fit anyway
@TommyLiu4 also which one would you say is more bouncy the ac11 or sof
@@phant0m533 Son of Flash feels just a bit bouncier.
Have you tried the CJ 2 yet?
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where is the first court in toronto?
David Ann Athletic Centre
solid list 👍🏼. i’m excited for adidas basketball lineup. also disappointed in the KD16. they removed the full zoom strobel and added zoom forefoot bag with air strobel in the heel. why?! 😅
Thanks man! Yeah Adidas has a very interesting lineup coming up design wise. We’ll see about the KD 16, tech downgrade would be disappointing for sure… But sometimes they always turn out to be different from expectations lol
I just got the pink lemonade color way to it’s so fire 🔥 I gotta buy those move insoles
Also that 2 asics on the list are hard to find in the Philippines 😅
What would you recommend between Luka 1s and harden 7s
Harden’s
But again if you’d like a lighter and more minimal shoe that’ll be the Luka’s.
Thank you so much
Can you do a li ning yushai 16 review?
Pls do review for Anta GH4, Wade AC11 v2 and Wade 808 3 ultra.
Too bad I cannot get ASICS in my country.
My favourite list for recent months is:
Li-Ning Liren 3 v2
Wade All City 10
Wade Son of Flash
Puma Stewie 2
Qual melhor? City 11 ou city 10?
Which u orefer nxxt or ja1
NXXT Gen
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Hey tommy, you getting the son of chi 3? And could we get a vs video between nitro fusion, stewie 2 and the scoot all pro nitro? Thanks man!
Hey. Yes, those look REALLY nice to me. I finally just got a pair of Son of Chi 2.0 too 😆 And I’ll see what I can do!
@@TommyLiu4 I'll look forward to those videos man! Love your content! Oh and if you could redo your list, would you keep vol 7 at rank 3, even if they're not in your rotation? I was actually expecting why not 6 to be in there and jt1 to be a little higher 🤔
@@noobnoob117 Umm yeah I think the Harden Vol. 7 is a firm Top 3, or at least Top 5 so far. Comfy, supportive, great traction and everything. Why Not .6 is really close to being up there! Great shoe to me, Tatum 1 just has those downsides like I said that really limit its overall rank objectively.
do you know if lebron 20s fit different depending on colorways or material copped a new pair of 20s and they fit bigger than my other 20s
I’ve heard some people say that pairs made in Vietnam tend to run small compared to pairs made in China. But from my personal experience, I went TTS in the South Beast (pink), Debut (white) and All Star colorways and that’ll be the safe choice. The Debut colorway with the knit upper, I think you can also go half a size up. Do try them on in person if you can to be safe, but when in doubt I’d go true to size. 😃
@@TommyLiu4yeah the 2 pairs of 20s i already had were both made in vietnam size 10 and i just coped the message in the bottles which r made in china size 10 n they run way bigger gonna have to return for a size 9.5
@@nlmbgio Ohh I see, interesting I guess that theory is true then.
Just took a gamble on the gelburst 27 ordering without any firm reviews but seeing it make your list makes me feel at ease.
Good vid !!!
Pretty sure you won’t regret the purchase. I can’t stop wearing that shoe lately lol and thank you!!
@@TommyLiu4one thing that I was able to decipher from Chinese reviewers (with my trash level Chinese) was that some thought the cushion was lacking but it sounds like it performs well for you. Can’t wait to try them when they arrive !
@@applekaw Amazing cushioning setup to me 😁 Just the right balance and also not too much so that the court feel is fantastic too, lemme know how you feel when you get them!
Where did you order yours from?
Didn't you do a video suggesting the LB XX was better than the NXXT Gen earlier this year? Could be misremembering....apologies if so. Also, is there a huge difference between the low and the regular ASICS Nova Surge 2 (or is it just that you prefer lows?)
Yeah LeBron 20 > NXXT Gen to me, LeBron 20 was a Top 10 last year (since it was released in 2022). Sorry for the confusion, but these are shoes released this year in 2023. Nova Surge low you’re right just the low cut basically 😃
@TommyLiu4 okay, that makes sense...just confused me b/c you compared them briefly in the video...cool...so, the ASICS foam/cushion is what makes the difference? Next level?
@@JoshHOPS Yes their Flytefoam feels amazing on feet. Fit, traction, and comfort in general, these are all top notch too.
@@TommyLiu4 thanks, will check them out for sure
ASICS shoes are the best. They are super comfortable.
Great review. Surprised KDs arent on here. Will need to check out the Asics. Need a good mid-top with top tier cushion and traction recommendation.
Thank you! WOW 10, TWO WXY V2, Son of Flash - these are great mid-top options I think.
I finally tried the Two WXY V3 and V4s. The traction is way better on V3 with suction cup design but the cushion is way better on V4s especially heel area. Also the arch support is higher on V4s so not comfy for flat footers like myself. V3 with better cushion would have been ideal. Overall for my feet these sadly arent better than my KD14s. Need to check out WOW 10s
Just bought Asics Nova surge low at $80, need to upsize half because of my wide feet.
Nice, great deal 👍👍
Hi! I would appreciate your advice for which shoe i should get. My budget is around 220 cad and i suffer from shin splints! Thanks 😊
Hello, I think you can try either one of the Asics basketball shoes mentioned here. They have great comfort especially if you experience pain/soreness in the lower leg.
@@TommyLiu4 thanks for the reply! Much appreciated
@@moosethefam 🤛😃
my top pics are lining sonic 11
gelburst 27 or nova surge? thanks
Nova Surge Low, but as you saw both are already top of the top to me😃
@@TommyLiu4 🤣 just wondering whether theres pros on gelburst 27
@@Baba_Yaga22 Did you mean which parts the Gelburst 27 is better at? If so it’s lighter and more breathable.
@@TommyLiu4 ahh yeah. thats it. so lighter? better impact protection?
@@Baba_Yaga22 Impact protection is the same between the two with Flytefoam. And the foam does give you good shock absorption.
I was hoping to play one of those shoe specially the fission 8 but sadly can’t afford it. thanks for the info