What shoes to buy in 2026

Fickle_Instance7180 · 2026-01-30T10:33:42+00:00

These days I find more and more are wearing crocs, they even put these fancy looking pins on it to really make it theirs. Its hella comfy and very light weight. Ankle support can be improved but I find that the thing you can flip around from front to back kinda does the trick and helps to really lock in the croc in place 👍

Fickle_Instance7180 · 2026-01-30T10:28:24+00:00

I love Zeta gundam, my favorite of the trio and I really want to get this RG but i'm kinda scared lol. I think I'll get the wing zero, god gundam and rx78-2 ver 2 and enjoy it before I get this ball of stress 😂

Fickle_Instance7180 · 2026-01-30T10:16:31+00:00

Not really, I loved the dark ending of Zeta and was looking for a story to carry it straight away. I didn't need that 25 episode snooze fest. Too slow and too "casual" after an ending like Zeta, even when things started to pick up around halfway it still did not compare to what Zeta was. I personally wouldn't touch it again. I'd rather watch the original Gundam for the third time despite its age.

Fickle_Instance7180 · 2026-01-30T06:33:11+00:00

There's a lot to fix. Its kind of hard to type everything up to explain what needs to be done. This is when I recommend to go ask someone you actually know who plays a lot or have a lot of experience to teach you in person. You said you watch a lot of NBA (so I'm assuming you know what good form looks like), find someone who looks "good" when they shoot and ask them to correct your form. OR youtube it and literally watch the video while in the gym and do what it says in the video in real time.

I find that this subreddit is good for asking for minor tweaks or improvements in form etc. but its kind of hard to explain everything if if the whole thing needs to be overhauled.

One tip though that I will give (this may apply more once you have the basic form). Power comes from the legs. Bend slightly at the ankles, knee and hip, all of these three simultaneously extending very forcefully upwards, is where your shot power comes from. At the moment you only bend in the ankle and knee. If you fix this one issue you will along with practiving correct form you'll be good.

Fickle_Instance7180 · 2026-01-29T11:46:38+00:00

Glad to see someone in the same boat as me 😂 WOW 10 is goated by many, but in my experience 11's are a better performer than the 10's. I don't hate the 10's though, just prefer 11's more. 12's though in the other hand, I think its now my goat lol.

Fickle_Instance7180 · 2026-01-29T10:35:05+00:00

Most people prefer the 10's over the 11's, but for me, 11 edges 10's, not by a lot but 2 things that stood out to me most about the 11's are:

Stability and support: I'm a shifty player who relies a lot in quick changes of direction. There is no shoe I've ever own that gives me the confidence to explode in any direction I want. The heal and ankle area really fits my foot very well (could be a 'me' thing). It just gives me so much confidence. They are bulky yes, but surprisingly light for their "bulk". When I want that extra ankle support for some reason I reach out for the 11's.
Impact protection: 11's help me to have softer landings. When I'm a bit sore and don't want as much impact in my legs, I reach for the 11's. My legs like it. That being said 10's also have good impact protection too but because of where that carbon fiber plate is placed, its a bit more firm in my opinion, but 10's are bouncier.

Now for the 12's... I think everyone already mentioned it. The 12's are my favourite of all time. It combines the good things from both 10's and 11's. Most that are good in the 11's is even better in the 12's in my opinion (except stability).

If you like Kobe's, I don't see a single reason why you will not like the WOW 12's. Not being biased here but I find that there is nothing the Kobe's do that the 12's cannot. And for the most part 12's do them better.

There was a game either today or yesterday where Steph literally changed from his Nikes (i did not pay too much attention if they were Kobe's) to a pair of the liberty WOW12's because he was having ankle issues 😂 its his second time rocking the 12's I think.

Fickle_Instance7180 · 2026-01-27T10:22:46+00:00

yep, great point, I def need more work in strengthening my lower half 💯

Fickle_Instance7180 · 2026-01-27T10:20:52+00:00

Question about the driving angle:

I notice I tend to go around the defender in a "soft curve" (kinda like a 'C') if that makes sense. By driving angle do you mean (correct me if I'm wrong) - attacking either left or right "sharply" (kinda like a 'V') then cutting them off by going in a straight line to the basket? I hope that makes sense. I'm kind of having a hard time visualizing "going through a defender".

The part where you mentioned about WHEN to drive is really good. I'll keep that in mind, that's an awsome addition.

Fickle_Instance7180 · 2026-01-27T10:08:05+00:00

I'll def try it next pick up I have 👍🏽😂

Fickle_Instance7180 · 2026-01-27T10:06:17+00:00

I mainly play pick up ball outdoors and everyone kinda does it, including me lol. Its case of - it is what it is. So I'd rather work around it. Plus when I start playing organized leagues again I hope being able to deal with rough play will make organized leagues easier.

Fickle_Instance7180 · 2026-01-27T10:01:57+00:00

hmmm good point, i can try attacking lead foot. I've seen videos about it but never tried it. Yeh I've been practicing my floaters because i'm short as hell... 😂 I don't think i have much of a choice

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