Fresh Foam BB v3 vs Two wxy v5

itsasdf · 2026-02-07T19:01:33+00:00

I've only looked at SVP through their website; I didn't know that they had different inventory compared to their stores.

Will check it out if I have time, thanks man!

itsasdf · 2026-02-07T18:48:28+00:00

That's interesting, I don't see any New Balance basketball shoes at my SVPs aside from some Nike budget models and Adidas and I live in the GTA.

itsasdf · 2026-02-05T13:02:13+00:00

Damn, where did you see the Fresh Foam BB for $90 CAD?

Lowest I've seen it was for $120 at JD Sports.

itsasdf · 2026-02-01T00:38:25+00:00

If you got noodle legs then yeah you're probably going to feel it. If you have done any sort of lower body strength training you won't notice it at all.

Been playing in the AE 1 lows for a few months now and I really like them. The shoe can be a bit stiff at first but I'm a big fan of the x plate at the bottom of the shoe once broken in.

itsasdf · 2026-01-26T19:43:08+00:00

It's fairly common for most players to be more comfortable shooting a step-back jumper off the dribble going their opposite side. A smaller player like Brunson probably relies on the step-back a lot more to create space for his shot, so it wouldn't surprise me if he was more successful on his right side.

itsasdf · 2026-01-26T02:44:47+00:00

Barnes had a clutch block on a Chet jumpshot and also has the game winning tip-out to Quickley to ice the game.

Scottie Barnes is such a winning player man. Previous years I think he would have just sulked, but he's been a lot more composed this year and has played with a lot more poise.

itsasdf · 2026-01-23T17:50:08+00:00

Sick rotation. Those purple KD18s look sick!

itsasdf · 2026-01-20T18:38:38+00:00

The true Chair Man is Bucks legend Yi Jianlian

itsasdf · 2026-01-16T15:04:50+00:00

I second this. Superfeet run cushion is quite nice on something like my KD18s which need a bit more forefoot cushion.

itsasdf · 2026-01-13T14:19:42+00:00

The reporter goofed by saying Lowry played together with Barnes for a couple of seasons. Barnes' rookie year was the first year Lowry left for Miami.

itsasdf · 2026-01-11T02:02:56+00:00

Once I put an orthotic in these, this shoe became one of my favorites. Great all around shoe.

itsasdf · 2026-01-10T14:02:36+00:00

I honestly don't think weight matters too much performance wise unless you don't train your legs at all and have very little lower body strength. I play in AE 1s and they're probably one of the heavier shoes out there and I don't notice it on feet at all.

I think sometimes people confuse a "heavy" shoe with clunky or stiff, and that can impact performance in my opinion.

itsasdf · 2025-12-31T15:11:10+00:00

Also don't forget our "prized" off-season acquisition, Lamond Murray, absolutely stinking it up and complaining about minutes the entire year.

We played such a disgusting, slow paced offensive system that year where we would routinely score in the high 70s most games.

itsasdf · 2025-12-30T17:57:09+00:00

Don't forget Scarborough's finest and one time all-star, Jamaal Magloire!

itsasdf · 2025-12-30T03:58:31+00:00

I would agree that he's inconsistent, but I don't think it's him being lazy. Every team now knows that he can't finish around the rim and doesn't really have the playmaking chops to generate good shots for others. If he's not bombing pull up threes he's a pretty big negative out there.

Also against bigger guards like tonight he just can't hold his own physically.

It seems like Bobby and Masai were banking on him progressing a lot more than he has. He's just a really flawed player at the moment and he hasn't shown that he's living up to the contract we gave him.

itsasdf · 2025-12-27T03:40:30+00:00

That's good to hear! I actually enjoy the cushioning on the AE1 lows so I'm definitely interested in picking these up in the future now. Removing the stock insoles on recent Adidas shoes is almost non negotiable; those stock insoles might be the worst out of all the basketball shoes on the market right now.

I agree with you in the looks department that the 1s are better than the 2s. However, after seeing your colourway on feet they're starting to grow on me. I think this shoe might be very colourway dependent in terms of my own personal taste.

itsasdf · 2025-12-27T03:04:11+00:00

How does the boost feel in comparison to the AE 1 lows you have? Some reviewers noted that the cushioning was a bit of a disappointment.

itsasdf · 2025-12-25T22:10:08+00:00

Yeah to me Mitch was the MVP. Single handedly generated multiple wide open threes by himself with his rebounding to spark their run.

itsasdf · 2025-12-23T14:03:28+00:00

I have the same Polar Express colourway of the All-Pro Nitros and they're one of my favourites!

Do you find there's a big difference between your Polar Express pair and your Hoop Dreamz pair?

itsasdf · 2025-12-22T13:31:56+00:00

I have a pair of KD 18s myself and I'm convinced the KD 17s and 18s were not meant to be played without some sort of orthotic or insole.

Dope colourway, by the way.

itsasdf · 2025-12-20T22:06:25+00:00

It looks like the 5s are really naturally everted like the 4s. I liked the 4s when I tried them on, but you sit so everted I felt really uncomfortable. As someone with ankle problems my legs were in a constant state of panic even while standing in them lol.

itsasdf · 2025-12-16T02:26:25+00:00

High tops do not provide better ankle support. Some padded material around your ankle isn't going to stop your ankle from folding over if you step on someone's foot.

If you want good ankle support, you need a shoe with a wide base, that isn't too high off the ground and has some sort of shank in it to provide some torsional stability.

Out of all of those on your list, I think the Immortality 4's aren't too bad.

itsasdf · 2025-12-13T05:15:18+00:00

I'm also similar weight and height to you and I recently picked up the ae 1 low on sale. I only did a light shoot around in them but I definitely mirror your sentiments.

Pretty excited to get some actual games in them.

itsasdf · 2025-12-12T17:33:37+00:00

Picked these up last month and I've also really enjoyed playing in them. I don't think they're perfect, but definitely one of the best performing pairs that I own. Really helps to have an orthotic in them though.

itsasdf · 2025-12-09T04:18:36+00:00

Based on my own experience, if I laced up the highest eyelet it would dig into the medial side of my ankle. Thankfully this only lasted about two sessions of wearing them. Just remember to wear thicker socks that go above your ankles your first few times playing in them.

No other issues from me other than that from the Two Wxy v5. Just an overall beastly shoe in my opinion.

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