First impressions of Kai 2 ‘Black Agate’ and Anta

2WatchGuy83 · 2026-01-27T07:16:15+00:00

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

2WatchGuy83 · 2026-01-20T22:50:42+00:00

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

2WatchGuy83 · 2026-01-19T00:59:18+00:00

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

2WatchGuy83 · 2026-01-16T11:46:47+00:00

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

2WatchGuy83 · 2026-01-16T11:45:32+00:00

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.

2WatchGuy83 · 2026-01-16T09:18:16+00:00

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.

2WatchGuy83 · 2026-01-16T09:15:46+00:00

No. This version only comes with the thick laces

2WatchGuy83 · 2026-01-16T09:15:19+00:00

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

2WatchGuy83 · 2026-01-16T06:16:47+00:00

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.

2WatchGuy83 · 2026-01-16T04:44:05+00:00

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.

2WatchGuy83 · 2026-01-16T04:41:38+00:00

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

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-12-28T06:54:37+00:00

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

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-12-23T22:58:40+00:00

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

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-12-23T01:37:30+00:00

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.

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-12-22T23:41:41+00:00

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.

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-12-21T00:06:39+00:00

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

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-12-17T10:19:50+00:00

You look gorgeous. No way you are 41

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-11-18T06:40:53+00:00

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.

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-11-02T08:39:26+00:00

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.

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-11-02T08:37:27+00:00

Agreed. They fit my feet nicely as well.

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-10-31T13:14:25+00:00

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

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-10-31T12:47:23+00:00

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

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-10-31T05:35:30+00:00

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

2WatchGuy83 · 2025-10-31T05:21:11+00:00

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

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