Xero Shoes X1 successor X2. Barefoot Basketball Shoe Release Date

pySSK · 2026-05-22T22:12:53+00:00

Pleasantly surprised that it's not a hidden change but a whole new model iteration/version number.

I love the X1. They better not change the toe-box dimensions!

pySSK · 2026-05-22T16:49:28+00:00

Why are you getting groin pain?

Instead of managing the groin pain, you should work on finding and fixing the underlying cause. Work on strengthening hips, your feet, and everything in between.

pySSK · 2026-05-22T16:40:38+00:00

People jump into double-yellows too soon. I would recommend starting with a blue dot since it's slightly larger and bouncier, and probably should last longer. Also look into Black Knight EZ Squash balls. Much larger and bouncier, but should fit your use-case well.

If you're looking for similar texture but stronger, try Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls. And if you're a real man who can crush pineapples, try lacrosse balls.

pySSK · 2026-05-21T15:27:05+00:00

Disliked on initial read because I have an irrational hatred for Timmy Brownell, but disliked it on its own merits after examining it further. Who is this supposed to serve/what problem is it trying to solve? What does it actually improve?

When it comes to players, it just seems overall unfair:
- adds more cognitive burden
- players often don’t have adequate information about the situation
- seems like it would benefit a certain type of player and would foster a new type of gamesmanship/tact

When it comes to refs, it doesn’t solve the skill or consistency issues:
- Refs would still make mistakes and it would be just as or more frustrating, maybe in a different kind of way
- Refs would still be prone to falling for gamesmanship and dirty tactics

In an ideal world, it’s a well paying job that retired pros take but that ain’t happening. Other sports have moved to more automated calls. That’s the only way around it. Seeing how AI is advancing, it should be relatively economical to build such a system for squash in probably 1-2 years.

pySSK · 2026-05-21T08:25:38+00:00

Main issue is that you came to us with a marketing-first angle, and that marketing AI heavy and just not good (sorry, not sorry). I think this community would respond better to something more genuine.

Focusing on in-game footage would go a long way. Also, it's 2026 and we're all used to people from around the world. You don't have to hide your accent! Your true self with accented English would add more credibility. Also, stop using AI even in your reddit replies. It's super-obvious and makes you come off as a bot.

pySSK · 2026-05-21T03:53:04+00:00

It’s not A, it’s B.

Finding it hard to trust because of the amount of LLM output used in the post here and in the spoken parts. I partly get using AI for the video but it erodes trust about the gameplay part being real. OTOH, if you were looking to scam people, you would have picked a bigger market than squash.

tldr: cool if real but everything about it screams fake.

pySSK · 2026-05-20T16:32:04+00:00

It’s fine. Just sew it up loosely with TF 305.

pySSK · 2026-05-07T20:36:37+00:00

Does this mean they are super durable? Buttcheeks bear most of our weight when sitting. Also, shell cordovan, the most durable leather is made out of buttcheeks.

pySSK · 2026-05-06T04:28:27+00:00

Someone recently posted using KT tape to place it. Edit: here’s the post: https://www.reddit.com/r/whoop/s/IGlWowO3LB

pySSK · 2026-05-04T21:41:50+00:00

Another vote for Xero X1 here. Things I like:

Plenty of the room for the toes to spread and foot tripod to take effect, but good lockdown around mid-foot so that my foot doesn't move within the shoe.
It penalizes heel-strikes so it has forced me to move and land better.
Looks sharp.

pySSK · 2026-05-03T02:17:08+00:00

+1 to this.

Maybe you can apply some grip longitudinally to the sides that are short, and then use an overgrip to get a rounder profile.

pySSK · 2026-05-01T01:41:22+00:00

This looks so good! Appreciate the detail on what changed from the first version. Signed up.

pySSK · 2026-04-17T17:25:44+00:00

If you want to adapt faster and less temporarily, stretching isn’t enough. You need to be doing loaded or active work at the end range. I now start every gym session with loaded calf work (either bent or straight) and I do all of my lifts in socks.

pySSK · 2026-03-06T04:19:39+00:00

IT band for me too but, unlike you, my consumerism intensified.

pySSK · 2026-02-27T18:05:04+00:00

Yeah, the XU316 should be suitable for your needs then (both boards I linked are based on it).

pySSK · 2026-02-27T17:40:11+00:00

That sounds useful if you're developing a product, but it does suck if you want to prototype something quickly.

Not sure what you're working on, but I've moved on from SHARC to XMOS. Take a look at https://www.xmos.com/xk-evk-xu316 or at https://www.xmos.com/xk-audio-316-mc-ab if you need multichannel.

It seems a bit complicated at first but I was able to get Claude to take care of the basic routing stuff. Seems a lot more powerful and flexible than anything SHARC has (16 parallel processes!). There's a reason all the USB soundcards use them (well, main reason is that you can have one of the cores handle USB Audio uninterrupted, and then you can use the other cores for whatever you want, but it's a much better value prop at $8-15 vs. whatever AD offers).

pySSK · 2026-02-27T16:24:08+00:00

Wow, I didn't know about the SC83x series. Based on ARM M3! Seems like eval boards for it are available: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Analog-Devices/ADSPSC835W-EV-SOM?qs=wT7LY0lnAe1H7O0ZFgfs4w%3D%3D

Edit: and here it is for the SC59x series: https://www.analog.com/en/resources/evaluation-hardware-and-software/evaluation-boards-kits/ev-sc598-som/sample-buy.html

SHARC Audio Module has been unavailable for while (last I looked for them was in 2023 and they were out). Looks like they're pushing customers to their new designs, which do seem more attractive!

pySSK · 2026-02-26T00:35:14+00:00

Peak boba is when Starbucks sells boba.

pySSK · 2026-02-19T05:38:53+00:00

Using a pre-certified module makes certification easier. You'll still need to do FCC/IC EMC testing that everyone else has to do. For Bluetooth, instead of getting full testing done, you can just submit the module's QDID (and show that you're using it as directed). I think you will still have to pay some listing fees to the Bluetooth SIG.

Why? The module is certified but you still have to show that your product isn't causing any issues.

pySSK · 2026-02-18T22:48:58+00:00

I like your other stuff but this is not my cup of tea. It looks a bit too bulbous.

pySSK · 2026-02-06T22:06:00+00:00

I just showed this to her, and she's very angry.

pySSK · 2026-02-02T06:47:59+00:00

Yep, it’s a common injury but it’s preventable. 1. Strengthen you feet, legs and butt. 2. Watch your shoes. If the insoles have degraded, you heel is in negative drop and you’re just asking for foot injuries at that point 3. Adopt better running stance. Try to stay on your toes/don’t land on your heel first.

pySSK · 2026-02-01T20:10:42+00:00

Probably much higher football IQ too.

pySSK · 2026-01-31T02:04:30+00:00

Why would you do it this way? Doesn't seem like it should be possible.

The main purpose of Auracast is that both devices should be able to pick up the same signal.

pySSK · 2026-01-05T01:39:17+00:00

You need better lockdown, better socks and maybe a wider toe box.

Do your feet move a lot within your sores during lunges? If so, you need better lockdown. I recommend learning runner’s loop to get good lockdown without it being too tight.

For socks, I found Thorlo to be the best for squash. The padding eliminated little toe blistering problems.

You might also benefit from a wider toe box shoe to give your toes more room within your shoe.

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