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Also found them to be clunky when trying them on. For whatever it's worth, found them to be uglier in person as well, especially that toe cap.
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Why do you double sock?
I used to double-sock religiously... the only reason I have changed that up, is because of the thick NBA, elite and other brands of socks out now. I used to never buy any nice basketball socks, they were always hanes or some mediocre white/black socks. I've been good with one pair of the thicker performance socks these days. Definitely think double-socking is a good move though -- some pairs I have to do it and I'm almost wondering if I need to just do that and stick with the bigger size when I'm torn between two sizes.Ever since AAU I've double socked - more impact protection and like mentioned above, doesn't feel bad on hard stops when you jam toes.
I honestly would feel off after so many years if I didn't now lol.
I could do better dunks than these reviewers in 2000 and could still do it right now
Any of ya'll in here better then these dudes in these videos ?
I used to double-sock religiously... the only reason I have changed that up, is because of the thick NBA, elite and other brands of socks out now. I used to never buy any nice basketball socks, they were always hanes or some mediocre white/black socks. I've been good with one pair of the thicker performance socks these days. Definitely think double-socking is a good move though -- some pairs I have to do it and I'm almost wondering if I need to just do that and stick with the bigger size when I'm torn between two sizes.
Pioneers 97.50 shipped with code SS25NK via sneaker steal
http://shopnicekicks.com/collection...1-mens-core-black-light-scarlet-running-white
Kick genius also tried to say the Jordan 31 traction was pretty good with some minor slipping here and there. I feel like these YouTube reviewers side with the companies that look out for them and invite to weartest events.
in that case I'm going to ball in nothing but Jordans because I would trust his game over anyone elses
plus there was a rumor that wearing them makes you jump as high as MJ
can anyone confirm?
I'm deadOriginally Posted by Titanium Tea
I heard 2 of weartesters guys blew out the new kds.... that was likely from being "wide footed" as opposed to a 48 inch explosion.
I could do better dunks than these reviewers in 2000 and could still do it right now
Outside of dre baldwin, non of these shoe reviewers are even the nicest at their 24 hour fitness
I heard 2 of weartesters guys blew out the new kds.... that was likely from being "wide footed" as opposed to a 48 inch explosion.
Reviewers are looking to insert themselves as brand advertisors and thats it
No offense, but this is puzzling to me. Lots of pros wear shoes they're contractually obligated to wear and the facilities and conditions they play in are very different from average joes. Tons of shoes endorsed by elite players have been straight garbage, regardless of how they perform in them.Say what y'all want about the fit and traction, but all I know is Harden is balling OUT in these mofos. I watch every Rockets game and I'll trust his performance before I trust random dude on a message board or YouTube lol
I could do better dunks than these reviewers in 2000 and could still do it right now
Outside of dre baldwin, non of these shoe reviewers are even the nicest at their 24 hour fitness
I heard 2 of weartesters guys blew out the new kds.... that was likely from being "wide footed" as opposed to a 48 inch explosion.
Reviewers are looking to insert themselves as brand advertisors and thats it
They going to release on adidas website? Haven't seen anything yet just footlocker.
Dark Ops are so clean
Would be a 20% off cop if I didn't already have Pioneers
I've seen you slam aspects of shoes from every brand. I've internet-known you since the sole collector days and before Counterkicks, and the only change I've seen in your reviews is they became more polished and more extensive.I am a Weartester that didn't blow his KD zoom out, matter of fact, it is my best of the year. Yeah, I get most of my stuff free, but I'll never, EVER, COMPROMISE myself for product. I was in here doing reviews before Counterkicks or WT, and honestly, I look to this forum for honest feedback more than anywhere. If I lied, I KNOW you guys will crack me.
Well put @DeezyVSOP2
@nando30
-- I respect your take and I get where you're coming from, but this shoe was literally made for James Harden playing on pristine NBA hardwood. So if he is "balling out" in them, that does not directly translate to the shoe working for every single person. Where Harden's game is at right now (at least offensively) is insane... and that comes from experience and the work he's been doing in the off-season. He happens to have a great shoe working for him, that is a great shoe for many others -- and maybe won't work for some.
As far as trusting YT reviews and people on boards, I'm not out to say that you should trust every person's take, but if you follow someone long enough or talk to a handful of people long enough on boards, you'd be surprised how helpful the feedback can be. There are multiple people on NT, even just in this thread that have helped me out and I've tried to do the same.
Side note--
I sure hope everyone realizes this, but no shoe is legitimately going to make you a better basketball player. You playing better is based on your conditioning, your footwork, fundamentals, timing and just general feel for the game. Sure you may feel more comfortable in something, you may slip a little more in one shoe or another, some shoes are clunkier, some play smoother, some give better court feel. These aspects may be conducive to you playing better, but it is not going to make you drop 20 additional pts/game, dish 5 extra assists or play lockdown-D anymore than a pair of K-mart sneakers in your size (or close to your size even). I've played some of my best basketball in a beat to hell pair of Flight 89s, that I chose to switch back to from a signature Jordan I had at the time.
Sorry to derail... I'm genuinely interested in all feedback on this shoe and appreciate all the updates
Whattt?!! Why do I buy new shoes? Lol
Well put @DeezyVSOP2
@nando30
-- I respect your take and I get where you're coming from, but this shoe was literally made for James Harden playing on pristine NBA hardwood. So if he is "balling out" in them, that does not directly translate to the shoe working for every single person. Where Harden's game is at right now (at least offensively) is insane... and that comes from experience and the work he's been doing in the off-season. He happens to have a great shoe working for him, that is a great shoe for many others -- and maybe won't work for some.
As far as trusting YT reviews and people on boards, I'm not out to say that you should trust every person's take, but if you follow someone long enough or talk to a handful of people long enough on boards, you'd be surprised how helpful the feedback can be. There are multiple people on NT, even just in this thread that have helped me out and I've tried to do the same.
Side note--
I sure hope everyone realizes this, but no shoe is legitimately going to make you a better basketball player. You playing better is based on your conditioning, your footwork, fundamentals, timing and just general feel for the game. Sure you may feel more comfortable in something, you may slip a little more in one shoe or another, some shoes are clunkier, some play smoother, some give better court feel. These aspects may be conducive to you playing better, but it is not going to make you drop 20 additional pts/game, dish 5 extra assists or play lockdown-D anymore than a pair of K-mart sneakers in your size (or close to your size even). I've played some of my best basketball in a beat to hell pair of Flight 89s, that I chose to switch back to from a signature Jordan I had at the time.
Sorry to derail... I'm genuinely interested in all feedback on this shoe and appreciate all the updates
I strongly disagree. Ever since I've started playing in the Hardens my game has somewhat mirrored his game... My defense is basically the mannequin challenge all game lol [emoji]128514[/emoji]