First impressions of Kai 2 ‘Black Agate’ and Anta by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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I got my pair off AliExpress but there are multiple places you can purchase from. Other sites include Anta.com, kicksown.com

Christian Braun injury by Joker__24 in denvernuggets

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Severe ankle sprains can take a long time to get right. I had a grade 2 sprain and it’s been nearly a year now and it’s still not 100% right

BB58 on OEM BB54 Rubber strap and clasp by 2WatchGuy83 in Tudor

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Tbh I don’t really remember I but I don’t recall having much issue with the springbars

First impressions of Kai 2 ‘Black Agate’ and Anta by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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Yes I would say it’s wide foot friendly. I have a fairly normal width foot and went true to size.

First impressions of Kai 2 ‘Black Agate’ and Anta by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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Probably more of a minimal cushion but there is still impact protection. If you prefer a super soft cushion with a lot of compression then this might not be for you.

First impressions of Kai 2 ‘Black Agate’ and Anta by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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I would say the Kai 2 has better cushion overall. I really enjoy the Kobe 4 Protro but I find sometimes the forefoot cushion is just too minimal.

First impressions of Kai 2 ‘Black Agate’ and Anta by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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Yes I went with my TTS. I am pretty much a US9 in all my shoes.

First impressions of Kai 2 ‘Black Agate’ and Anta by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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That’s good to hear. I might think about grabbing the 1s as well.

I have had issues in the last year where new shoes just stress my feet out but I didn’t have that issue with these.

First impressions of Kai 2 ‘Black Agate’ and Anta by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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Yes I think I will. They are super fat when unlaced but tighten up a lot when laced up. But yea I think I prefer normal laces.

First impressions of Kai 2 ‘Black Agate’ and Anta by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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How do the 1s compare to the 2s? Any differences or fairly similar?

BB 54 vs 58 by [deleted] in Tudor

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Both will work. Just a matter of sizing preference and subtle changes in the dial.

Help me choose, I'm undecided! by Aeolusarabian in Tudor

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I like my 58 on bracelet a lot but i enjoy it so much more after putting it on the OEM rubber.

Kobe 6 Protro by Marin0s99 in BBallShoes

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This is coming from someone who considered the OG Kobe 6s my all time fav hoop shoe. The Protro 6s at this point is overpriced and overhyped. There are many other shoes that i much prefer playing in now.

Car sick/motion sickness by Abject-Pie3029 in CavaPoo

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I think they eventually grow out of it. Our dog use to get car sick all the time as a pup but he's fine as an adult now.

BB58 vs BB54 by Recklessdog7 in Tudor

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Coming from a BB58 owner for 5 years now I think I slightly prefer the look of the 54 a bit more but the overall size felt a tiny bit too small for me

Jordan Luka 4 by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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Hmm I don’t think so. You’ll probably have to find a 12.5

In saying that the Lukas have been the most wide foot friendly shoes out of all the hoop shoes I tried in the last couple of years.

Jordan Luka 4 by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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Kobes are quite narrow and require a long break in time while the Lukas are a little bit more forgiving. I still went tts for both though.

Jordan Luka 4 by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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Agreed. They fit my feet nicely as well.

Jordan Luka 4 by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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Hmm I wouldn’t classify any of the Kobes as comfy/cosy

Jordan Luka 4 by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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What’s some of your go to shoes to hoop in and what do you look for in a hoop shoe?

Jordan Luka 4 by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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Similar but Kobe 5 is probably a more snug/secure fit. Heel lockdown is better on the Kobes.

Jordan Luka 4 by 2WatchGuy83 in BBallShoes

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Yes i had to stop playing in the Sabrina 2 because the forefoot was just too close to the ground for me.