Zach, I really want to tell you you're my go-to reviewer when it comes to buying new basketball shoes! as someone with a high arch and having had 2 major ankle injuries your video's really help me with the search for new shoes with your in depth reviews and hands on video's. Keep doing what u're doing and I really hope you'll be able to do this for many more years to come! ❤
im so glad all of my hoop shoes are on their right category! thank you for your hard work and dedication making these list for people to use as a guide!
Hi Zach, I've been watching your content for a while, and it’s been super helpful in understanding the world of basketball sneakers. I was wondering if you could add a category for other sports, as I play volleyball and would love to know what type of shoes I should go for. Volleyball-specific shoes can be pretty expensive, and I feel like there are great alternatives in the basketball sneaker world for the same price or less. It would also be amazing if, someday, you could review volleyball-specific shoes to break down their tech and compare it to basketball sneakers. That would help a lot in understanding what makes each unique. Thanks so much for consistently uploading such high-quality content-you’re always raising the bar when it comes to sneaker reviews. Greetings from Argentina! 😊🩵🤍🩵
fantastic video doc. you've done a great job all year and since the start to educate the masses on sneakers and the science involved with it. can't wait for 2025!
i am still using my PG6's and New WXY V3 that I got from your recommendations a few yrs ago...the NB BBV2 are comfortable too and the New WXY V4's aren't bad but the the V3 and PG6 are my gamers for pickleball because of the support, comfort and performance...NB V3 has better durability than the PG6 on hard court surfaces but feel is great
hey Zach i love the content i was wondering if you could review any shoes from serious player only as im trying to see if they would be a good fit thanks.
Hey Zach! Been a fan of your content for a minute now. I had a quick question about your videos in general. What is the last comment you reference in all your videos? I’ve been trying to figure it out and am still not able to. Thanks for your time and I truly appreciate your content.
I got the fresh foam bbv2 after one of the other videos similar to this one and I definitely getting a second pair. Just hits so many of the categories that pertain to me
Hi Zach, I have to play at a pretty dirty court in an elementary school, so performance on dust would be interesting as a caterogy for me and maybe others? Love your stuff
Hello from Scandinavia Doc! I was wondering what is your foot length in centimeters, as I am struggling to find a correct size for my foot shape? Reason I am asking this, is because there seems to be a lot variation how much extra space people like in their shoes..
I am supposed to get that WOW all city 12 Encore but you said it's not durable outdoors. We only have an outdoor court here so that's why I bought the previous All City 12 instead
Got the nb hesi low v2 on sale (90aud = 58 usd) and honestly best bang for buck shoe. I have a medium foot and my previous shoe was the two wxy v4 size 11.5, i went down half a size for the hesi low for a more snug fit and had no sizing issues. Traction is way better than two wxy v4 imo I would slip out in the v4's a lot especially on dusty courts.
Great video! I've already referenced it several times. The AC 12 encore and Shockwave 6 pro check all the boxes for me. Right now the Shockwave 5 pro are on sale. Do you know if there is a huge difference between the 5 pro and 6 pro? Otherwise, for the price, stick with the Encores? Thanks for this! It's a 'kid in a candy store' for us compulsive researcher a!
Thank you! Really appreciate the reply! For flat feet (flexible), guard, who likes a balanced, quick shoe that might helps midigate ankle and knee injury. What do you recommend? 5pro (100usd) or encore (117usd). Thanks again! Your passion for what you do is evident and extremely helpful!
Hi Zach good day, thank you for all the good work that you do; can I ask if the shoes you recommend for tendinitis are viable for someone like me who's currently recovering from achilles tendinitis with insertional achilles tendinopathy...?
Love your videos doctor . I assume this list is only for this years models? Was considering lebron 21 for support as im a chronic ankle sprainer but its nowhere in your list . Would love to follow your suggestion about the 12 encore but Way of wades shoes are hard to get in my country.
@FootDoctorZach I've studied them already and they helped me narrowing down to the 21s , was curious to see how they fare against this years models . Thanks for putting out this useful information!
I seen the NB Fresh Foam BBV2 was the favorite for a good amount. But, There's one shoe that looks like it's been on every list. 🤓I think I found my pick.
i’m stuck on getting the new balance kawhi 4’s they tick off my requirements but i’m wondering if there’s a better option? what do you say doc? what would be a second pair for Outdoor since i know the kawhis are more indoor .
Hey, I need some help doc. I got the wow 808 3 ultra v2 lows, they are rlly comfy when you put them on, but after I start playing in them for like 10+ minutes they start hurting the bottom of my foot. It starts aching, especially the outside of my foot and my forefoot. I think its cus of the midsole drop and my flat feet. any tips? I'm not sure
Been watining for a miniute but did not disappointed at all , Pairing with your masurement guide is awsome. FYI: DAME 8 LEBRON 20 LEbron 21 Lebron nxxt gen I need to go up 1 size (I need to go up 1 size because I can't up 1/2 like others do because my 14 and 15 us size didn't have 0.5 options) to fit in as I'm asian from thailand I have wide feet 2E 4E bunion Thank you for having me🥰
I was gonna get like Ning gammas but the wow 11’s are looking a lot better for my ankle sprains, heel pain, orthotics and ankle braces. I really like how the gammas would play though so what should I do
I couldnt help but notice the Anta GH5's are nowhere on any of these lists. You spoke quite highly of those shoes. Where would you say those fall in line?
When I start getting ready for these videos I first see how available a shoe is to buy , if I can’t buy them or can’t find them easily I don’t put them on the list- they may be in easier stock now but at the time of research they weren’t
Achilles pain. I've been off the court for about 5 weeks now getting physio and I have to get braces to help my Achilles. Is there shoes that help the most in that area?
need help. is it true that GS or Big kids version of signature shoes do not have the same tech or cushion as the Men’s version? i’ve noticed that there are no mention of air zoom in the description of Freak or Sabrina shoes in the GS/Big kids.
It would be helpful if you put the shoes into a tier list for each category. Some categories have 20+ options, and its difficult to pick which ones stand out.
My new sport and recovery slide: geni.us/fdzslide
Zero drop with cushion and wide toe box.what shoe(s) fit this criteria?
traction should be a category
Zach, I really want to tell you you're my go-to reviewer when it comes to buying new basketball shoes! as someone with a high arch and having had 2 major ankle injuries your video's really help me with the search for new shoes with your in depth reviews and hands on video's. Keep doing what u're doing and I really hope you'll be able to do this for many more years to come! ❤
I appreciate you
I got a NB Freshfoam BBV2 cause of one of your older videos.
My knees, ankles, and back are thanking you.
Thank you 🙏🏼
This really helps in picking a shoe
haha yes just name every shoe !!!
Got the Kawhi 4s a few months ago (pretty much impossible to find in Canada) and I don't regret it at all. They're perfect for long volleyball days!
As a 200 pound 13 year old that is 6ft the Gianni’s immortality 4 has been one my favorite shoe as a big man
Massive help, love all the detailed breakdowns. Great work.
im so glad all of my hoop shoes are on their right category! thank you for your hard work and dedication making these list for people to use as a guide!
The way doc breaks everything down is amazing. I just ordered the eqlz im excited for them to come in they’re 25$ off
Hi Zach,
I've been watching your content for a while, and it’s been super helpful in understanding the world of basketball sneakers. I was wondering if you could add a category for other sports, as I play volleyball and would love to know what type of shoes I should go for. Volleyball-specific shoes can be pretty expensive, and I feel like there are great alternatives in the basketball sneaker world for the same price or less.
It would also be amazing if, someday, you could review volleyball-specific shoes to break down their tech and compare it to basketball sneakers. That would help a lot in understanding what makes each unique.
Thanks so much for consistently uploading such high-quality content-you’re always raising the bar when it comes to sneaker reviews. Greetings from Argentina! 😊🩵🤍🩵
fantastic video doc. you've done a great job all year and since the start to educate the masses on sneakers and the science involved with it. can't wait for 2025!
i am still using my PG6's and New WXY V3 that I got from your recommendations a few yrs ago...the NB BBV2 are comfortable too and the New WXY V4's aren't bad but the the V3 and PG6 are my gamers for pickleball because of the support, comfort and performance...NB V3 has better durability than the PG6 on hard court surfaces but feel is great
hey Zach i love the content i was wondering if you could review any shoes from serious player only as im trying to see if they would be a good fit thanks.
GOAT SHOES CHANNEL ❤
That puffer jacket is dope
Love this format of video a couple times a year! Please do a pickleball shoe video again!
Wednesday
Hey Zach! Been a fan of your content for a minute now. I had a quick question about your videos in general. What is the last comment you reference in all your videos? I’ve been trying to figure it out and am still not able to.
Thanks for your time and I truly appreciate your content.
I got the fresh foam bbv2 after one of the other videos similar to this one and I definitely getting a second pair. Just hits so many of the categories that pertain to me
Yeah it’s hard not to recommend them
THANKS Zach, another great video. Isn't it time for best hoop shoes of the year 2024?
Next week
Thank you for including us narrow footers!
We're full service here
Hey doc great vid!!! I’m keeping my eyes on the AG 5 but is there any good shoe for calf soreness? That’s something I deal with consistently
2-a-day category
Hi Zach, I have to play at a pretty dirty court in an elementary school, so performance on dust would be interesting as a caterogy for me and maybe others? Love your stuff
Nice idea
Hello from Scandinavia Doc! I was wondering what is your foot length in centimeters, as I am struggling to find a correct size for my foot shape? Reason I am asking this, is because there seems to be a lot variation how much extra space people like in their shoes..
Nike GT Hustle 3 didnt make a single category and I love it.
I tried it and left it in the store. Not really good grip. No bounce not comfy.
Are you planning on reviewing any Reebok basketball shoes? Curious about them and their performance
Yeah probably
I have every shoe this year from brons to hardens. Dame. My go shoe right I slept on was GT cut Academy. To me my top 3 this year
Love your videos:) You always provide great advice and review
I am supposed to get that WOW all city 12 Encore but you said it's not durable outdoors. We only have an outdoor court here so that's why I bought the previous All City 12 instead
great video and insane amount of work ❤
My son suffers from Patellar Tendonitis. What are your recommendations in dealing with what sometimes comes off as a phantom type situation?
Great video my friend! 🔥🔥🔥
Got the nb hesi low v2 on sale (90aud = 58 usd) and honestly best bang for buck shoe. I have a medium foot and my previous shoe was the two wxy v4 size 11.5, i went down half a size for the hesi low for a more snug fit and had no sizing issues. Traction is way better than two wxy v4 imo I would slip out in the v4's a lot especially on dusty courts.
Great video! I've already referenced it several times. The AC 12 encore and Shockwave 6 pro check all the boxes for me. Right now the Shockwave 5 pro are on sale. Do you know if there is a huge difference between the 5 pro and 6 pro? Otherwise, for the price, stick with the Encores? Thanks for this! It's a 'kid in a candy store' for us compulsive researcher a!
There’s a big difference between them but they’re both equally as good so I don’t know if you have to upgrade if the 5’s are the right price
Thank you! Really appreciate the reply! For flat feet (flexible), guard, who likes a balanced, quick shoe that might helps midigate ankle and knee injury. What do you recommend? 5pro (100usd) or encore (117usd). Thanks again! Your passion for what you do is evident and extremely helpful!
Hi DrZach, coukd you help me depict the differences between the Fission 9 and the Shadow 6? Thank you, i appreciate cushion and durability mainly
AG5 definitely shoes of the year!
Lots of good ones this year
I can’t tell if i should get the Dame 9s or the dame Certified 3s bc I have extremely flat feet,tendinitis and bunions which shoe would you recommend?
Wow fission 9 putting in WORK!
Alongside your favourite shoe, maybe offer a budget option?
Wow is actually the best basketball brand rn
Hello sir, just asking, so all of nike EP and Jordan PF shoes are good for out/indoors? All of them??
AG5 reigns supreme!
Hi Zach good day, thank you for all the good work that you do; can I ask if the shoes you recommend for tendinitis are viable for someone like me who's currently recovering from achilles tendinitis with insertional achilles tendinopathy...?
Heel pain category
@FootDoctorZach ok thank you very much for your reply..!
Hey Doc! Could you drop you foot measurements for reference in sizing?
Do you have a playlist of this from past years?
Love your videos doctor . I assume this list is only for this years models? Was considering lebron 21 for support as im a chronic ankle sprainer but its nowhere in your list . Would love to follow your suggestion about the 12 encore but Way of wades shoes are hard to get in my country.
Yes this years models- you can always go back to previous guides to see older models
@FootDoctorZach I've studied them already and they helped me narrowing down to the 21s , was curious to see how they fare against this years models . Thanks for putting out this useful information!
I seen the NB Fresh Foam BBV2 was the favorite for a good amount. But, There's one shoe that looks like it's been on every list. 🤓I think I found my pick.
Can't believe you still haven't check the Serious Player Only Ranger yet! Please make a review of that one!
Luka 3 Or LB22? Im kinda not sure which ones to get lol
would you be able to do a bounce height test for the puma trc blazecourt?
i’m stuck on getting the new balance kawhi 4’s they tick off my requirements but i’m wondering if there’s a better option? what do you say doc? what would be a second pair for Outdoor since i know the kawhis are more indoor .
Thank u for doing barefoot style 🙏
Hey, I need some help doc. I got the wow 808 3 ultra v2 lows, they are rlly comfy when you put them on, but after I start playing in them for like 10+ minutes they start hurting the bottom of my foot. It starts aching, especially the outside of my foot and my forefoot. I think its cus of the midsole drop and my flat feet. any tips? I'm not sure
I play basketball in Asics gel task mt and sky elite for years, no more nike or adidas or whatever...
Wow 361 ag5 is really good
I think your favorite is the NB FFBB V2? 🤔 Im just guessing (no its very obvious 🤣)
is the dame certified 2 also durable?
you should make traction a category
doctor if im a 9us in nike, i should go 10.5us in the new balance cg2 since they are in womens size?
Could you tell me which shoes have the widest toe box with the least taper please
Word for word in the video
I bought 2 days ago Lebron 21, specailly after check about your lebron 21 videos and why there is no lebron 21 ?
Latest model year only- just watch the previous guide video for the 21
@FootDoctorZach Before buy basketball shoes always I care about your reviews, thank you for information 💪
Will you be reviewing Kt10
Thank you Doc
Legendary ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Been watining for a miniute but did not disappointed at all , Pairing with your masurement guide is awsome.
FYI: DAME 8
LEBRON 20
LEbron 21
Lebron nxxt gen
I need to go up 1 size (I need to go up 1 size because I can't up 1/2 like others do because my 14 and 15 us size didn't have 0.5 options) to fit in as I'm asian from thailand
I have wide feet 2E 4E bunion
Thank you for having me🥰
Thank you ❤❤❤❤
I was gonna get like Ning gammas but the wow 11’s are looking a lot better for my ankle sprains, heel pain, orthotics and ankle braces. I really like how the gammas would play though so what should I do
I think you already answered your own question
@ thanks
Are Gt jump 2 better than Sabrina 2?
Can we get a review of the uncivilized sneaker? I have been interested
I couldnt help but notice the Anta GH5's are nowhere on any of these lists. You spoke quite highly of those shoes. Where would you say those fall in line?
When I start getting ready for these videos I first see how available a shoe is to buy , if I can’t buy them or can’t find them easily I don’t put them on the list- they may be in easier stock now but at the time of research they weren’t
@FootDoctorZach gotcha Zach. Yes, fully stocked on Anta. Picked up the other day after your eval, lol. Hoping I love em!
I didn’t see the JB2 anywhere on here where would it fit into some of these categories?
It’s a last year model- would be on the last list
You need a heater in that studio.
I have one
@@FootDoctorZachHope you get a second one for chrismas
Xenon Xen vs. Hoka Ora Recovery Slide????
ankle was fractured three different places bone bruises all over and torn ligaments what’s best for me 😅
Ankle sprainer category and shock/ arthritis category
But also just the fresh foam bbv2 and ag5
Achilles pain. I've been off the court for about 5 weeks now getting physio and I have to get braces to help my Achilles. Is there shoes that help the most in that area?
In the heel pain section
@FootDoctorZach thank you. I didn't want to assume
What kind of scam artist are you going to? Braces for what.
need help. is it true that GS or Big kids version of signature shoes do not have the same tech or cushion as the Men’s version? i’ve noticed that there are no mention of air zoom in the description of Freak or Sabrina shoes in the GS/Big kids.
Some do some don't
@ thanks Doc!
Lesson learned: WOW AC12 Encore is the best all arounder
Best orthotics? I know you like pinnacle and move
Yeah my favorites are the powerstep pinnacle then the powerstep bridge currently
why i can't see jordan39 at all in the list?
Because it’s not on there
Why anta zap 1 not in Ranking?
anybody noticed he put the NB Kawhi 4 in every category?
Me ✋
@FootDoctorZach the must be really good haha
Achilles pain?
kd 17 is a worse shoes by nike rn?
oh wow, no mention of xxxix
Not a mistake
What? No Kobes?
It would be helpful if you put the shoes into a tier list for each category. Some categories have 20+ options, and its difficult to pick which ones stand out.
Cool
At last! 😋
Missing Serious Players Only 😭
Try to review kobes and cut them to half for more detailed review
Already have