I really wished these budget shoes were not overpriced here in Brazil. Most of them are too expensive to be considered "budget". Like the Gt cut Academy, it is almost the same price of a LeBron XX or a High-tech shoe from other brands.
@@booboo29407 i think so. Unfortunately, because of the price, buying even cheaper shoes is the way to go. Not saying that they are bad, but some people wont know how mid tier or high tier shoes feel like.
Similar to Australia. All these China brand isn’t that cheap and you can probably get a really good shoe for the same price at the outlet from the US brands. Which is really sad
Import tax should be the same be it a budget or sig shoe, so it plays a role in the overall shoe prices which one can argue are too steep in Brazil. But as far as his complaint about relative pricing between sigs and budget models, I don't think OP has much of a point... GT Academy's released in Brazil for 900 Brazilian bucks, Bron XXI for about 1800, so twice as much... That's not far off from the relative price diff you get for the US release of these shoes...
@@matta8508 From my perspective, we have to buy China brand shoes online since there isn't any/many Australian compan that sells them. So shipping will cost a lot so it's not worth buying them unless you know that it's a banger and can easily return it. For example this shoe may cost an upwards of $140 after all the shipping, tax etc etc but you can go to a Nike outlet and find a KD16 with 40% off which also equal to $140 or less. So the trade off for a "budget" shoe isn't worth the trouble which is really sad to be honest. In Australia you can probably get a signature shoe for $100 at times as well so it depends on what's available at times. Also for me, if I'm spending $100 for a budget shoe, I might as well spend an extra 50 bucks for a signature.
I appreciate you let us know how tight they are for wide feet. It’s a deal breaker for me when they are too narrow. Also, the Street Sharks shirt is 🔥🔥 hope you have seen that they are bringing them back this year! Walmart exclusive I think?
That logo is very Opel (German automaker) and as a car admirer, I really like how Li-Ning incorporated that electric bolt so very nicely. Leaning towards the black/yellow more.💛🖤⚡️I'd pick Muhammad Ali.. being punched and knocked out by the GOAT‼️That's a Top memorable story to tell.
I ordered this shoes 3 days ago. I used it to play volleyball and its so light and the balck and yellow colorway is so cool. Thank god I have narrow feet...😅
Leaving my question again, since it was ❤ed by you two... QUESTION: If you could have one shoe come back every 2-3 years with necessary interior tech/luxury improvements... What would that shoe be?
These are crazy lol. The traction is wild, rolled my ankle from too much traction. TONs of court feel. The cushion is light but enough to play in, if you add a move insole that'll be enough. The upper is light but supportive enough. And they're hella light. Only played in them once, but interested to see how they feel over time!
As far sizing goes , I am a true 11.5 and I sized up to a 12 and it was too big. Two pair of socks and it was fine, but if you are in my boat with a long skinny foot. Go with the 11.
Even if the GOAT is swinging back, I’m taking that option, just to be in the ring with Ali would be beyond my wildest dreams. That man is my hero to this day. I guess that brings a question to mind: would you be willing to meet your idol/hero if it meant you had to get embarrassed by them as well? For example, Ali knocking me out with a jab in less than 5 seconds or Jordan dunking on you worse than Patrick Ewing.
Oooooooh! Interesting question……though some semantics would help masked the decision easier. Lol. I guess just based on the fact that Ali was like twice my sizes and I don’t care to find out if I cash take a hit from him, I’d go with Jackie Chan chasing me……but I wish I had my youth like late teens to early twenties. I’d probably stand a better chance. 🤣🤷🏽♂️
I think I can mix it up with Ali. He might float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, but I have the mind of a ninja with the body of a manatee! Get some!
Everything in Li-Ning is a half size off. Their shoe sizing chart does NOT match up with US shoe sizing. Even US companies shoe sizing varies but Li-Ning is way different. My normal shoe size is 13 and everything from Li-Ning fits me perfect at 14. I’m a wide footer and need to go full size up in Li-Ning. If you are a normal or narrow footer, half size up will probably be perfect for you. So if you wear 11.5, that means you’re either 12 or 12.5 for Li-Ning. It’s not a equal sizing fit with their brand to other brands.
In this current market I think it's priced just right. Is it the best depends on the person buying and wearing them. I'm going with Ali cause Chan chasing me in a hardware store doesn't seem like a good thing
1st. I'll take my chances with Ali. 2nd. The Flash looks like a good hoop shoe for the price. If it looks like a Kobe.... OH WELL!! The beauty of a Datsun 240ZX was that it looked a little bit like a Jaguar E type for MUCH cheaper. I would ALWAYS rather brag about how much I saved than how much I spent. 3rd. Thought I'd switch it up and ask a different QOTD : How does a blind man know when to quit wiping his butt? ... I'll wait.
@@GamingBros654 the traction is good same level as SOF1, I play in a rough cement court but for me it feels like my foot would burst out in my left lateral part idk but my SOF1 doesn't have that & it feels high off the ground 😐.
🚌✨✨✨ Nice work !! Dig the review. Price a little high, but if the tech is there can’t complain.🤷🏽♂️ But overall I enjoyed my time 📺👟ing it with the 🪽s 😊 on another note. I’m taking my chances with Jackie. He seems like a nice person.😂😂
I agree if ali isnt fghting back id choose that but if he can fight back ill take the risk trying to evade jackie chan. PS now i want to watch some jackie chan movies/cartoons.
I've thought this since the first SoF.. people actually think these look cool, unironically? I understand the Flash logo reference, but really? It looks like a kids shoe that should light up when you step. I'm too old I guess.
I’m gonna blow an ACL getting chased around by Jackie Chan. I get hit by Ali, I’m getting KO’d but at least I get back up and continue the rest of my day. Give me trying land a punch on Ali. As for the shoe, the dots on the midsole give me a Micro G kind of vibe. Why do companies take away the things we actually love (Micro G, Bounce, good budget performance)?
I return to watch some of the NBA playoffs some days ago after years of not being interested at all, and not sure if I was watching a playoff game cause those were slow so as funk and no team plays at all, everyone shooting 3 pointers even forwards and centers like shooting like crazy lol and of course not making the score, but oh well thats another story, the thing that grab my attention are the shoes that lots of players were using and for my surprise most of them didn't have ankle protection like most regular Basketball shoes should it have, and then I watch this video calling them the best basketball shoe, I was like WTF? , those are just simple running shoes, so Im really surprised the game , the basketball game has changed alot for the worst, there is a critical reason why basketball shoes should have always Ankle protection, and no this aint a Basketball shoe.
The reason is it was proven that the “ankle” protection in the old shoes actually didn’t protect anything so it was removed. You can find a lot of information on it but you pretty much don’t accomplish anything by using that old ankle protection set up and the new ones lock in your ankle/foot preventing injuries whereas the old ones just covered them and squeezed. Think of it as a wrapper vs a band aid
@@FlamesUp1602 not sure but maybe you never played basketball in general, but one thing is for sure as someone who did play lots games, small tournaments, city tournaments, street ball, etc, the ankle protection is a must!, who knows how many times I literally thank my basketball shoes in moments I thought I sprained my ankle, Im more like a powerforward or center , so my focus in my games were very physical while in the zone, and I see lots of friends, players sprained their ankle and it really hurts to see, most of the times this kind of injury happens are in rebounds, the today NBA is way less physical that in the past and thats reality, you can really see the NBA players played in a more safer way and they shoot way more threes, like everyone including centers(lol) that in the past, so no thanks who ever likes to play bball with running shoes be my guest lol :D
@@nexornator I think you completely misunderstood, new shoes have ankle protection they just don’t look the same as they used to. All of these shoes have ankle protection they are just low cut, I was trying to explain we don’t use the long ankle protectors anymore as they were proven to not provide any more support than a low cut pair.
QOTD: Ali. He lets opponents land punches. Then I can run out of the ring when he gets off the ropes. I'm kind of a wide footer, so these are a no. Also there's that giant lightning bolt, so these are a no. Thanks again for another video. I hope my thumbs up and my comment land some punches on the algorithm for you.
Oh hell no. I’d rather get chased by Jackie Chan. We’ll hit up Food Chow afterwards. Ali’s punches float like a butterfly & sting like a bee. Forget that. lol
I know Chris is talking about shoes, but can we talk about that FIRE STREET SHARKS SHIRT?
I really wished these budget shoes were not overpriced here in Brazil. Most of them are too expensive to be considered "budget". Like the Gt cut Academy, it is almost the same price of a LeBron XX or a High-tech shoe from other brands.
Higher import tax?
@@booboo29407 i think so. Unfortunately, because of the price, buying even cheaper shoes is the way to go. Not saying that they are bad, but some people wont know how mid tier or high tier shoes feel like.
Similar to Australia. All these China brand isn’t that cheap and you can probably get a really good shoe for the same price at the outlet from the US brands. Which is really sad
Import tax should be the same be it a budget or sig shoe, so it plays a role in the overall shoe prices which one can argue are too steep in Brazil.
But as far as his complaint about relative pricing between sigs and budget models, I don't think OP has much of a point... GT Academy's released in Brazil for 900 Brazilian bucks, Bron XXI for about 1800, so twice as much... That's not far off from the relative price diff you get for the US release of these shoes...
@@matta8508 From my perspective, we have to buy China brand shoes online since there isn't any/many Australian compan that sells them. So shipping will cost a lot so it's not worth buying them unless you know that it's a banger and can easily return it.
For example this shoe may cost an upwards of $140 after all the shipping, tax etc etc but you can go to a Nike outlet and find a KD16 with 40% off which also equal to $140 or less. So the trade off for a "budget" shoe isn't worth the trouble which is really sad to be honest.
In Australia you can probably get a signature shoe for $100 at times as well so it depends on what's available at times.
Also for me, if I'm spending $100 for a budget shoe, I might as well spend an extra 50 bucks for a signature.
Li-ning is killing it right now
Not a fan of the black and yellow but that “tan” cw is pretty fire
“Street sharks” was a childhood favourite, totally forgot about that show until I saw your shirt lol
I believe Walmart is bringing them back this year!
It's available for watch on YT lol
Even if I don't do the performance side of shoes, I can always show up for Chris's shirts. Best shirts on YT? Probably
I appreciate you let us know how tight they are for wide feet. It’s a deal breaker for me when they are too narrow. Also, the Street Sharks shirt is 🔥🔥 hope you have seen that they are bringing them back this year! Walmart exclusive I think?
That logo is very Opel (German automaker) and as a car admirer, I really like how Li-Ning incorporated that electric bolt so very nicely. Leaning towards the black/yellow more.💛🖤⚡️I'd pick Muhammad Ali.. being punched and knocked out by the GOAT‼️That's a Top memorable story to tell.
I have the WOW slides in white. I love them!
It’s cool to see some nods to new balance design cues in the tan cw.
I ordered this shoes 3 days ago. I used it to play volleyball and its so light and the balck and yellow colorway is so cool. Thank god I have narrow feet...😅
the street sharks shirt is 🔥🔥🔥
i like that tan colorway.
My younger brother actually asked me that question a bit before I watched yalls video. So it was fresh in my mind. Awesome that yall used it!! 👍🏻👍🏻
Great stuff from Li-Ning as always!
QOTD: its Jackie lol
I hope you review the Anta Zap 1 Donte Divicenzo. Please. 😁 Long time subscriber here from the Philippines.
Leaving my question again, since it was ❤ed by you two... QUESTION: If you could have one shoe come back every 2-3 years with necessary interior tech/luxury improvements... What would that shoe be?
These are crazy lol. The traction is wild, rolled my ankle from too much traction. TONs of court feel. The cushion is light but enough to play in, if you add a move insole that'll be enough. The upper is light but supportive enough. And they're hella light. Only played in them once, but interested to see how they feel over time!
You go true to size?
wide feet go 1/2 size.. but still feel snug.. 😅
@@LaurenceAlbert775 I went up half a size but you should be safe going TTS
Would like to try the black ❤❤❤
Thanks in advance
Been curious with the tech on these.
I think the 361 dvd2’s a good option for $100 shoes
Awesome review as always. 🔥🔥🔥
they should do a colab with DC flash and combine the two some how.... and time to duke it out with Ali ! 🥊🥊
Great review. Aesthetically they remind of the Zion 1. I'm going with the Jackie Chan Chase, I'm out on boxing Ali, he'd land one and that'd be it 😂
Modern Wade Budget Shoe review with Retro STREET SHARKS SHIRT! DEMN!!!
Early morning videos 🔥
As far sizing goes , I am a true 11.5 and I sized up to a 12 and it was too big. Two pair of socks and it was fine, but if you are in my boat with a long skinny foot. Go with the 11.
Even if the GOAT is swinging back, I’m taking that option, just to be in the ring with Ali would be beyond my wildest dreams. That man is my hero to this day.
I guess that brings a question to mind: would you be willing to meet your idol/hero if it meant you had to get embarrassed by them as well? For example, Ali knocking me out with a jab in less than 5 seconds or Jordan dunking on you worse than Patrick Ewing.
Oh those black ones are puuurrrrdy! Giving me Bruce Lee vibes 👊 Love to see a premium version. Shame they're probably too narrow for me 😢
KD12s belong on the "cored out midsole" Mt Rushmore ❤🙌🏻
Great review. 10/10
Shoes look cool. Slides look crazy!
Oooooooh! Interesting question……though some semantics would help masked the decision easier. Lol. I guess just based on the fact that Ali was like twice my sizes and I don’t care to find out if I cash take a hit from him, I’d go with Jackie Chan chasing me……but I wish I had my youth like late teens to early twenties. I’d probably stand a better chance. 🤣🤷🏽♂️
Thanks for the great review
My pleasure!
I think I can mix it up with Ali. He might float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, but I have the mind of a ninja with the body of a manatee! Get some!
Need a cool grey colorway and I’m sold on these. All grey with white lightning?? Cmon 🔥
Every single Li-Ning brand shoe I’ve ever wanted has never had my size 11.5…..all I see is half sizes up to 10.5 and then full sizes 11-13
Everything in Li-Ning is a half size off. Their shoe sizing chart does NOT match up with US shoe sizing. Even US companies shoe sizing varies but Li-Ning is way different. My normal shoe size is 13 and everything from Li-Ning fits me perfect at 14. I’m a wide footer and need to go full size up in Li-Ning. If you are a normal or narrow footer, half size up will probably be perfect for you. So if you wear 11.5, that means you’re either 12 or 12.5 for Li-Ning. It’s not a equal sizing fit with their brand to other brands.
too bad its not wide foot friendly
dont forget the O.G mamba mentality's! goated
Those had a drop-in midsole -- these do not. This is more similar to the shoes Chris mentioned.
The shoes are one thing🤜🏼👍🏽👏🏼 but that shirt tho 👍🏽❤️🔥 to the EXTREME.. 😅
Way of wade cooking as always
I tried ordering these from the WOW website, but unfortunately I don’t think they ship to Hawaii.
Its decent.. good for gifting come December
Looks alright.
In this current market I think it's priced just right. Is it the best depends on the person buying and wearing them. I'm going with Ali cause Chan chasing me in a hardware store doesn't seem like a good thing
I got a brandnew one for $31
Best reviews around
Please review the yushuai 17 lows
The Devil And Sonny Liston by Nick Tosches is a tremendous book
When are you gonna review the KD Weatherman?
id grab a pair if they came in 14. they look good
Forget the shoes. Where did you Street Sharks shirt from?
1st. I'll take my chances with Ali. 2nd. The Flash looks like a good hoop shoe for the price. If it looks like a Kobe.... OH WELL!! The beauty of a Datsun 240ZX was that it looked a little bit like a Jaguar E type for MUCH cheaper. I would ALWAYS rather brag about how much I saved than how much I spent. 3rd. Thought I'd switch it up and ask a different QOTD : How does a blind man know when to quit wiping his butt? ... I'll wait.
Love the channel
Thank you, bruv!
Is it snug fit? Many are commenting that its snug
"Just Basketball (Shooes),"
Nice shade 😅
I have an question I bought jordan max aura 4 can I use them outdoor to play basketball on concrete
i need those slides
I just sold mine 😄, I still prefer the first SOF
How come? Did you use these outdoor by chance?
@@GamingBros654 the traction is good same level as SOF1, I play in a rough cement court but for me it feels like my foot would burst out in my left lateral part idk but my SOF1 doesn't have that & it feels high off the ground 😐.
I would rather not mess with those two legends. R.i.p the goat Ali and much respect 🙏 to jackie chan
🚌✨✨✨ Nice work !! Dig the review. Price a little high, but if the tech is there can’t complain.🤷🏽♂️ But overall I enjoyed my time 📺👟ing it with the 🪽s 😊 on another note. I’m taking my chances with Jackie. He seems like a nice person.😂😂
I’m not a fan of playing basketball in low top shoes. I need Hi-Tops. I like the support for my ankles.
I agree if ali isnt fghting back id choose that but if he can fight back ill take the risk trying to evade jackie chan. PS now i want to watch some jackie chan movies/cartoons.
For the Algo - from the Philippines
If only they shipped worldwide
For the algorithm !!! Yep !
Ngl these are 🔥🔥🔥
I've thought this since the first SoF.. people actually think these look cool, unironically? I understand the Flash logo reference, but really? It looks like a kids shoe that should light up when you step. I'm too old I guess.
Probably going to have my ass beat by either option, but I agree with Mrs. Wing, i will have Jackie Chan chase me lol
The tan pair look good. I wouldn't buy. Try'n not to buy a lot of kick's this year. Just one's I want. Jackie Chan wouldn't catch me!!!
I’m gonna blow an ACL getting chased around by Jackie Chan. I get hit by Ali, I’m getting KO’d but at least I get back up and continue the rest of my day. Give me trying land a punch on Ali.
As for the shoe, the dots on the midsole give me a Micro G kind of vibe. Why do companies take away the things we actually love (Micro G, Bounce, good budget performance)?
Are they Comfy
I'd land the punch on the Champ. (70 year old version pls)
Not enough ankle support these days
Ali. One punch and I’m knocked out. Rather that then be chased down 😂
Pikachu tail
Gt Academy or these babies?
I return to watch some of the NBA playoffs some days ago after years of not being interested at all, and not sure if I was watching a playoff game cause those were slow so as funk and no team plays at all, everyone shooting 3 pointers even forwards and centers like shooting like crazy lol and of course not making the score, but oh well thats another story, the thing that grab my attention are the shoes that lots of players were using and for my surprise most of them didn't have ankle protection like most regular Basketball shoes should it have, and then I watch this video calling them the best basketball shoe, I was like WTF? , those are just simple running shoes, so Im really surprised the game , the basketball game has changed alot for the worst, there is a critical reason why basketball shoes should have always Ankle protection, and no this aint a Basketball shoe.
The reason is it was proven that the “ankle” protection in the old shoes actually didn’t protect anything so it was removed.
You can find a lot of information on it but you pretty much don’t accomplish anything by using that old ankle protection set up and the new ones lock in your ankle/foot preventing injuries whereas the old ones just covered them and squeezed. Think of it as a wrapper vs a band aid
@@FlamesUp1602 not sure but maybe you never played basketball in general, but one thing is for sure as someone who did play lots games, small tournaments, city tournaments, street ball, etc, the ankle protection is a must!, who knows how many times I literally thank my basketball shoes in moments I thought I sprained my ankle, Im more like a powerforward or center , so my focus in my games were very physical while in the zone, and I see lots of friends, players sprained their ankle and it really hurts to see, most of the times this kind of injury happens are in rebounds, the today NBA is way less physical that in the past and thats reality, you can really see the NBA players played in a more safer way and they shoot way more threes, like everyone including centers(lol) that in the past, so no thanks who ever likes to play bball with running shoes be my guest lol :D
@@nexornator I think you completely misunderstood, new shoes have ankle protection they just don’t look the same as they used to. All of these shoes have ankle protection they are just low cut, I was trying to explain we don’t use the long ankle protectors anymore as they were proven to not provide any more support than a low cut pair.
QOTD: Ali. He lets opponents land punches. Then I can run out of the ring when he gets off the ropes.
I'm kind of a wide footer, so these are a no. Also there's that giant lightning bolt, so these are a no.
Thanks again for another video. I hope my thumbs up and my comment land some punches on the algorithm for you.
How to made an order sir?
The WOW slides are legit!
I’d rather try to escape Jackie Chan. Seems like I might have a chance
Thought it was a Zion shoes 😅
seems like wow don't miss...
this look cool in the black and yellow colorway
Definitely Bad Boys bro...played in them this weekend
Sexual?
I choose Ali when he was old 😂
pikachu shoes 😊
Jawsome!!!
QOTD: doesn’t matter. Either way I’m dead.
Fire
Hmm imma have an alcoholic drink to give Jackie Chan in the hardware store, so we would be friends?
Nice
Oh hell no. I’d rather get chased by Jackie Chan. We’ll hit up Food Chow afterwards. Ali’s punches float like a butterfly & sting like a bee. Forget that. lol
Would you want $1 million now or $10K every month from the time you turn 65 until you die?
FTA
These are narrow just by looking at them 😢
Its Yooooooo 🕳️💫🏌🏾
Chased by Jackie Chan.
I would much rather have actual Kobe’s 🤷🏿♂️
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