Nike Basketball (any brand) Rotation/Performance Reviews

[Kinfolk]

Wilson Solution is the best Ball right now.

I’m just interested to see if the Evo NXT is actually an improvement over the trash Evo.

 

[simonster]

Anyone else looking forward to the Alphadunk? https://weartesters.com/a-brief-preview-of-the-nike-alphadunk/

I love the KD12's and will probably stock up but im always on the hunt for my next favorite pair of shoes.

 

[alchemist iq]

Boosty

 

[grittyman]

Love the lows, excited to add the highs to the rotation...crazy steals to be found in stores and on ADC right now

 

[bballkid11]

 

[jaynev]

Fire. I turned the top of my authentic socks down like you last night too not just for adidas athletes?

 

[simonster]

Better pics of Alphadunk, guess im the only one who cares about these

https://weartesters.com/a-new-preview-of-the-nike-alphadunk/

 

[si3n4]

The AlphaDunks are intriguing That forefoot zoom looks great. I've seen rumors the AlphaDunks will also have heel zoom (maybe even double stacked). I'm excited for a low version if they have heel zoom too...

 

[brian blades]

Seems like they’d ride too high with that forefoot setup but I’m definitely intrigued

 

[Naruto]

Playing in these and the harden 3s, not sure which I like more yet

 

[si3n4]

KD12s are great hoop shoes for me. Just great at everything. Have moved ahead of the V3s and KT4 lows in my rotation.

 

[Kinfolk]

Playing in these and the harden 3s, not sure which I like more yet

I was in love with the 3’s until the boost bottomed out.

I think I’m officially done with Adidas hoops shoes.

 

[da hen]

Better pics of Alphadunk, guess im the only one who cares about these

https://weartesters.com/a-new-preview-of-the-nike-alphadunk/

You aren’t alone, need a low version though

 

[brian blades]

Last two runs...

KD12 (Dubs) the go-to right now. Waiting for another NDC sale to scoop WN0.2 for the low low. I hope everyone had a nice 4th!

 

[mister friendly]

Can someone explain in detail the difference in cushion( personal experience) between the Lebron 16 and KD 12?

 

[mister friendly]

Also difference in cushion between the Kobe 1 Protro and KD 12

Kinda felt like the Kobe 1 cushion wasn’t that great.

 

[ironhorse75]

Can someone explain in detail the difference in cushion( personal experience) between the Lebron 16 and KD 12?

Lebron 16 - Max Zoom Air are typically going to be more for impact protection. You don't feel it walking around. It isn't until you land, plant, or do an explosive first step that you really feel it. Consider who the shoe is made for and it makes sense. If you tried the 15s, the cushioning reacts the same way.

Protro 1 - More of a balanced cushion setup than a max. I wasn't blown away by the cushioning but it makes sense for what it's trying to do, which is be a well rounded performer. I feel the zoom relatively easily, just not a super plush setup.

KD12 - Even if you're a zoom fan, it'll be a new experience. At home I was disappointed initially but during my first shootaround it opened up and you feel it in every step. It gives you the most bounce while also maintaining a low to the ground feel unlike say, the KD 11 or the Lebron 15.

KD 12 is one of my favs up there with the Jordan 29 low.

 

[jaynev]

KD12

Threw em on after playing a game in the Freak 1 and my goodness

 

[jaynev]

Btw.. if anyone interested go check it out. Old footlocker stock I guess. Still steep even for
Marshall’s

 

[KilroyIverson21]

Added these to the rotation last week. Pretty solid. Wish I went .5 up before ordering them.

 

[ForNarnia]

Added these to the rotation last week. Pretty solid. Wish I went .5 up before ordering them.

Can’t gowrong with the PG1.

Traction is beastly and the fit really feels like an extension of your leg. Only problem i have is the midsole cushion is too stiff at times. Sometimes my feet hurt and sometimes it don’t. It’s weird. If the zoom was top loaded it would help with that

 

[jaynev]

Yeah was considering rocking my PG1 again in rotation. They feel fast

 

[ziggyhtx]

Whats up, fellow hoopers! This is my favorite thread on NT.

I believe I am the first in this thread to bring these up, but I copped a pair of the Hyperdunk X a few weeks ago for $47 from a clearance outlet. From an aesthetic perspective, these couldn't be more boring imho. I rocked the 2016 and 2017 models, and those they were so different from a cushioning/break-in/performance standpoint. But after several indoor and outdoor hoops sessions I have been thoroughly impressed with how these are working out. I am big on court feel and traction, but now that I am officially in my late 30’s; cushioning setup becomes more important. The forefoot and heel zoom set up is done so well in these, and i feel like it is the perfect mix of what is great about the previous two Hyperdunk models.

 

[grittyman]

Late 30's and still hooping outdoors on concrete?

Haha all good! Nothing better that to find that perfect pair of shoes that you can just put on and play with no worries.

 

[alchemist iq]

I'm from NYC outdoor basketball is life, cats will work people in timbs with that old man strength. Getting buckets and rebounds low in the post, Don't get it twisted.