i was fortunate enough to try these on alongside some sabrina 2s, and although the ja feels more durable, the sabrina was so much more comfortable in a size US10.5M
@gabbypalangTried on the sabrina’s and the cushion felt more smoother than the ja 2 but ja 2 is bouncier for sure. Sabrina’s also rubbed the back of my heel which was uncomfortable
Been waiting for you to make this video I have had my ja 2 induction colorway for some time but haven’t used them since I’m injured can’t wait to play in them all the best happy Halloween 🎃 🙏
Great review as always! Thanks! Since Yuki Kawamura is the only NBA Player rocking Asics I‘d really be interested in a Unpre ARS 2 review. (As far as i know thats the shoe he‘s hooping in) cheers
By far a better version of the Ja sneaker. I too can feel that zoom unit but I’m going to put in a move insole and see if it is better. The Ja 1 was a better fit, i didn’t feel lateral movement (foot didn’t slide to the side). I feel some in the Ja 2. This sneaker definitely feels less bulkier than the 1, but the materials on the 2 look and feel cheaper to be honest.
Hey Tommy! Ive been thinking about getting the ac12s, should i go tts or half size up? Ive been playing in some nike shoes, all size 10 US, some fit perfectly and in some my toes are touching the end of the shoe.
Great review. Would you say this would be better for volleyball compared to the KD17's, Sabrina 2's and Luka 3's? Looking for mainly impact protection/responsiveness. If you don't mind, please rank them in order. (For someone around 185lbs)
@@TommyLiu4 Wow that was fast! I don't usually use imperial units so I just type in whatever I think is the equivalent to 85kg. However, im probably closer to 90kgs now lmao. I also wanna say that I really appreciate how you take the time to reply to comments and how your videos are structured perfectly into short, bite sized pieces. super helpful!
@@dashG- Woo that’s a close one. Maybe some recency bias but Ja 2. Book 1 I had an issue where the toe box is so snug persistently but if I were to size up - heel slippage…
Hey, they’re VERY different shoes. Really comes down to your footshape / playing style / bodyweight. Ja 2 for guards, medium or narrow feet; Dame 9 for bigs, wider feet.
For reference i enjoy playing in the sabrina 2 and gt cut 3. Currently looking at ja 2 and dame 9 as my next shoe but cant make up my mind which one or neither. lol
Let me know if you find one like that I’d 100% cop too 😂 Puma’s Court Rider series? Idk you’re gonna have to be looking at a fat discount but that’s different for everybody I wouldn’t know what’s on sale for you.
@TommyLiu4 nike, adidas,puma have same price as all other countries are having but new balance and some other brands are costly but all those chinese brands are cheap liren 4 v2 for 100$ fission 9 for 50 ac12 for 100,808 v2 for 100, ao jie low for 80 5.0quick pro for 100 gamma 1 230$, Kai and speed 1 for 125
@TommyLiu4 true, but I would rather see something unique so we can associate the shoe with the athlete better. Like how Kyries were specifically designed for shifty players like Irving himself.
LOL I feel that - it’s a lightweight low top shoe with a swoosh on it, what else can they do though? 😂 At least it’s made by themselves. Those actual knockoff Kobe’s, that look exactly like one except they removed the swoosh those are the most disgusting to me - and they have the guts to call themselves a “brand”.
@@TommyLiu4 I agree I just miss the glory days of when signature shoes were just that a signature of the player’s game and likeness that’s why I’d give a shout out to the book 1’s although they have basically the same cushioning as the Kobe 4 protro they look vastly different and it’s actually plays back to him perfectly. I love JA and I think they can get a little more creative with his designs and tech.
YOUR thoughts on the Ja 2?? 🎃👹
i was fortunate enough to try these on alongside some sabrina 2s, and although the ja feels more durable, the sabrina was so much more comfortable in a size US10.5M
Tommy please respond do you go true to size to AR1 or you dont? Ty
These or the Wade Shadow 6 ?
@gabbypalangTried on the sabrina’s and the cushion felt more smoother than the ja 2 but ja 2 is bouncier for sure. Sabrina’s also rubbed the back of my heel which was uncomfortable
As one of your many viewers, we appriciate how you make videos spicing things up with theme music and such. Keep it up! 😊
@@pocholotecson7712 Thank you so much!! Really appreciate you watching and noticing these things 🙏🙏
Agreed
Been waiting for this. Thank you
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Thanks for doing the review on this model! Appreciate knowing that the suede uppers are comfy
Who knew the long awaited ja 2 review comes with spooky music??😱🔥
🎃😁
My favorite shoe reviewer! Hope you continue with the precise reviewing bro. I always watch your review before buying.
@@erikjaimeduero8000 Thank you!!
Beautiful shoe and review. Good job Tommy! As always ☺👹😈
Thank you!!
No cap, just bought these today and... Let me say... RIP Kobe RIP GiGi...😢 🙏🏿... Let me just say, this review is perfect... 🔥🔥🔥🤞🏿🙌🏿
Been waiting for you to make this video I have had my ja 2 induction colorway for some time but haven’t used them since I’m injured can’t wait to play in them all the best happy Halloween 🎃 🙏
Nice. Happy Halloween! Hope all is good with you and family 🫶🎃
Is there still a hump of foam at the front of shoes like in the Ja 1.
Looks more casual and appealing to the eye than the bulky looking Ja 1 the JA 2 silhouette is fiya🔥
Great review as always! Thanks! Since Yuki Kawamura is the only NBA Player rocking Asics I‘d really be interested in a Unpre ARS 2 review. (As far as i know thats the shoe he‘s hooping in) cheers
@@Lautreamont1868 Thanks! Okay 👌
Music was on point for this review.
@@TheRealChanclaVanDamme 🙏🙏
By far a better version of the Ja sneaker. I too can feel that zoom unit but I’m going to put in a move insole and see if it is better. The Ja 1 was a better fit, i didn’t feel lateral movement (foot didn’t slide to the side). I feel some in the Ja 2. This sneaker definitely feels less bulkier than the 1, but the materials on the 2 look and feel cheaper to be honest.
FIRE COLORWAY🔥🔥 btw what is better tatum 3 or ja 2
Ja 2
Great review! Can you please do a comparison between the Kai 1 and Kai 1 Speed? Would really like to hear your thoughts as a fellow wide footer
@@carloberja7834 Thanks yes will do 🙏
Hey Tommy! Ive been thinking about getting the ac12s, should i go tts or half size up? Ive been playing in some nike shoes, all size 10 US, some fit perfectly and in some my toes are touching the end of the shoe.
@@lololo3514 Hey, half size up.
Nice review and colorway
Great review. Would you say this would be better for volleyball compared to the KD17's, Sabrina 2's and Luka 3's? Looking for mainly impact protection/responsiveness. If you don't mind, please rank them in order. (For someone around 185lbs)
@@Kelp-h8z Yes I think they should do just fine. Weren’t you 176 lbs 2 weeks ago? LOL
@@TommyLiu4 Wow that was fast! I don't usually use imperial units so I just type in whatever I think is the equivalent to 85kg. However, im probably closer to 90kgs now lmao. I also wanna say that I really appreciate how you take the time to reply to comments and how your videos are structured perfectly into short, bite sized pieces. super helpful!
@@Kelp-h8z I see I see. Thank you! 🙏🙏
Hey tommy! Your videos are very informative! What do you think the best shoe is for slasher type players of all time, that is also not too expensive?
@@bradleyjs3864 🙏 Hey. Hyperdunk 2017.
Thanks!
big 3 quick 5 pro, Liren 3 v2 or Ja 2?
Woo umm Liren 3 V2
How does this compare to the Immortality 4 in terms of cushion? Cheers, planning to get one of the two for my birthday
@@cesarsaladd_ Better. Happy birthday!! Have a good one 🎂
@@TommyLiu4 thanks!!
Good day tommy! the rigorer AR1s, what do you think about those? Kinda interested on it but still torn between that and the puma clyde hardwood.
Hello! Personal experience - mediocre shoe. Lots of seeding / advertising campaigns that’s why you might see people praising it.
@@TommyLiu4agree 100% they feel very cheap and flimsy… so much so that I won’t even hoop in them.
would you pick the ja 2s or the anta kai 1?
Umm yes maybe. Super close both are excellent 😃
@@TommyLiu4 but if you had to pick one?
@@neilahuja3318 I said yes.
@@TommyLiu4 so you're leaning towards the Ja 2s right?
JA2 vs Book1 which one will you choose?
@@dashG- Woo that’s a close one. Maybe some recency bias but Ja 2. Book 1 I had an issue where the toe box is so snug persistently but if I were to size up - heel slippage…
ASICS Nova Surge Low or Wade 808 4 Ultra? For a guard.
Nova Surge Low
if you were to pick, which shoe so far beats big3 5.0 quick pro?
@@dwilfred923 HESI KAWHI
are they wide foot friendly ?
@@glouglou3574 No
Not a fan of ja2 but this cw seems like a can’t miss one 😂
Where you getting at this sneakers from for retail❓
@@s5noopy64 Nike / Footlocker / sports retailer shops they all have them.
if i bought the wow all city 12 encore in 60 us dollars is it steal?
@@zeuzmaryusip Delicious
Tommy are you gonna review the upcoming EQLZ 360?
@@geralt8394 Likely!
Which one is best? Ja 1, ja 2, or ag4?
Ja 2
@@TommyLiu4 ok, thank you
Would my ja 2 be ok if I play on outdoor courts
Should be fine
@@TommyLiu4 ok thank you
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Ja 2 or sabrina2 which one better for outdoors?
@@shubhamsharma-qj9zk Haven’t used either one outdoors sorry.
@@shubhamsharma-qj9zk Ja 2 outsole feels sturdier in hand.
Wade shadow 6 sunrise colorway review sir. Thank you
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Hey Tommy. Ja 2 vs Dame 9 which is better?
Hey, they’re VERY different shoes. Really comes down to your footshape / playing style / bodyweight. Ja 2 for guards, medium or narrow feet; Dame 9 for bigs, wider feet.
For reference i enjoy playing in the sabrina 2 and gt cut 3. Currently looking at ja 2 and dame 9 as my next shoe but cant make up my mind which one or neither. lol
@@Louie-mt7dr Neither - if anything Ja 2 but it’ll be narrower and much more snug than those two you have.
DON issue 6 or All city 12 encore?
@@zorigttemuujin4468 Encore
Bro please tell a shoe with best durable traction and durable upper material under 100 $ for big wide foot player
Let me know if you find one like that I’d 100% cop too 😂 Puma’s Court Rider series? Idk you’re gonna have to be looking at a fat discount but that’s different for everybody I wouldn’t know what’s on sale for you.
@TommyLiu4 nike, adidas,puma have same price as all other countries are having but new balance and some other brands are costly but all those chinese brands are cheap liren 4 v2 for 100$ fission 9 for 50 ac12 for 100,808 v2 for 100, ao jie low for 80 5.0quick pro for 100 gamma 1 230$, Kai and speed 1 for 125
@@TommyLiu4 nike shoes never felt affordable but adidas shoes are durable and i didn't check puma shoes
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@@TommyLiu4 bro forgot to suggest me:(
Please do an outlet tour
@@sanmiao.205 Good idea!
I guess you could start rating the shoe boxes based on how much your cat loves sitting in them.
Could do 😆😆
The harsh sun consumes me
ja 2 or gt academy?
Ja 2
You ever hoop in zap 1?
Yeah pretty good 👍
Thinking about getting a new pair of basketball shoes?
Step 1: Window shop online.
Step 2: Get some pointers from Tommy.
Step 3: Purchase
Haha I appreciate that! Repeat that process in 2025, multiple times 😁 Thank you & happy new years
@ Happy New Year T!
These or harden 8?
These
Lebron 21 or Ja2?
LeBron 21 but Ja 2 is amazing too just very different shoes / setups.
Ja or melo shoes?
@@Daz24916 Ja
First 😅
Finally someone is actually first
Bro was faster than I was 🤛
Kai 1 or Ja 2?
@@jomartomas2574 Ummm KAI 1
So ar they good for a 12 year old
Yes
jlin 5.0 please take a review supporter from PH
@@kuzcontrol1411 Thanks!
il looks like kobe shoes
Tell the baby I said wassup
@@Richard-Reloaded Aight
Puma Dagger :(
@@dunsdonjone1537 That ain’t gon be up in a while. I haven’t even received the package yet.
Ja 1 or Ja 2?
7:35
Sounds like a hockey nerd😂
These straight up looks like Kobes. C'mon nike.
@@ykthunderous2361 At least they made it themselves. Some other brand making a Kobe while taking the swoosh off is disgusting. 😂
@TommyLiu4 true, but I would rather see something unique so we can associate the shoe with the athlete better. Like how Kyries were specifically designed for shifty players like Irving himself.
Tbh this shoe is boring looking I can’t get behind all these temu Kobe’s it’s annoying
LOL I feel that - it’s a lightweight low top shoe with a swoosh on it, what else can they do though? 😂 At least it’s made by themselves. Those actual knockoff Kobe’s, that look exactly like one except they removed the swoosh those are the most disgusting to me - and they have the guts to call themselves a “brand”.
@@TommyLiu4 I agree I just miss the glory days of when signature shoes were just that a signature of the player’s game and likeness that’s why I’d give a shout out to the book 1’s although they have basically the same cushioning as the Kobe 4 protro they look vastly different and it’s actually plays back to him perfectly. I love JA and I think they can get a little more creative with his designs and tech.
Also I appreciate you for reacting with your community your my favorite reviewer
@@Delivee. That’s true. I would agree with you on the creativity point. And thank YOU!! I really appreciate your support and comments! 🙏🙏