Amazingly comfortable and great performance!
I was skeptical about NB BB shoes, but these shoes are amazingly comfy and fast. They do get a little hot sometimes but it’s nothing too crazy, just gotta get shoe freshener balls to throw in there and it’ll be okay.The performance is awesome for people who are naturally athletic. It doesn’t give much help when it comes to bounce but it has so much cushion and comfort and if you’re naturally athletic you don’t need that help to get up and down the court. It’s perfect for me.... Show more
akimmykim
originally posted on newbalance.com
Best Basketball Shoes of the year
Wow! Best Basketball Shoes ever. The comfort of NB is just amazing. Light , responsive, agile, and last but not least they made me jump higher (don’t know why) and absorb the energy really well at landing. The shape of the sole feels very solid. Side walls are very stable and do not deform under pressure which prevents ankle injury. Happy to see NB back in the Basketball Business.... Show more
Superceco
originally posted on newbalance.eu
Comfortable Fit, Horrible Traction
I ordered the new navy blue color way with the translucent green outsole. They look amazing and I was really excited to get them and wear them. They felt comfortable when I put them on, although a bit narrow for my wide feet (I went true to size, size 13).I played in a rec league basketball and boy oh boy let me tell you - I was on SKATES in these things, the traction was absolutely terrible and the court wasn’t even that dusty. I’ve played with many different shoes on the same court and have not had any traction problems. With these, I slipped 3 times in a 20 minute span. It was awful. Luckily, I had brought another pair and changed into those at halftime. I will definitely be returning these, which sucks because I love the way they look. They’re just dangerous ... MoreI ordered the new navy blue color way with the translucent green outsole. They look amazing and I was really excited to get them and wear them. They felt comfortable when I put them on, although a bit narrow for my wide feet (I went true to size, size 13).I played in a rec league basketball and boy oh boy let me tell you - I was on SKATES in these things, the traction was absolutely terrible and the court wasn’t even that dusty. I’ve played with many different shoes on the same court and have not had any traction problems. With these, I slipped 3 times in a 20 minute span. It was awful. Luckily, I had brought another pair and changed into those at halftime. I will definitely be returning these, which sucks because I love the way they look. They’re just dangerous to play in because the traction is among the worst I’ve ever experienced.... Show more
Graham108
originally posted on newbalance.com
Comfortable with some flaws
Very comfortable shoe! The traction and heel to toe transition are also good. My only issue is how soft the material around the heel is. This can lead to a little instability in the heel if you happen to run/stop and have a heel heavy strike. If you are on your toes then there are no stability issues. The materials are very comfortable but I wish they had made the tongue more like a booty style than free floating. It tends to shift a lot. Last bit of criticism. This show does not heat up that much but wow does it retain moisture! This is probably one of the very few bball shoes I own where I can feel my feet sweat and the sweat stays in the shoe.... Show more
NathanM
originally posted on newbalance.com
Fresh foam BB v2 is top tier
I bought a pair from Dick’s Sporting Goods. Awesome shoes. They fit TTS whether you are narrow or a wide footer like me. The grip is insane. Squeaks on dusty courts. The suede makes it mold to your feet. Great fit, no complaints. Fit 5/5, grip 5/5, containment 5/5, cushion is 4/5. Impact protection is 4/5. Price point is decent. I think it’s worth it for the shoe you’re getting... Show more
Ewizzle
originally posted on newbalance.com
Great For Certain People
TLDR: Very solid shoe. Traction, bounce, and containment are good. Weaker court feel because of the height. I do not recommend this for people with flat-arched feet. I can see this being an amazing shoe otherwise.Traction is great and loud, but slips on dusty courts. Not the bounciest shoe but it was there. Cushion felt exceptional; it was soft and I didn't feel much soreness in my foot. However, the midfoot area felt really narrow since I have a low foot arch, and the shoe has considerable arch support. On my right foot I experienced some skin scraping on top of one of my toes. The sole is pretty thick which makes it high off the ground, sacrificing some court feel. Materials used for this shoe are good quality but not super breathable. Overall it felt really ... MoreTLDR: Very solid shoe. Traction, bounce, and containment are good. Weaker court feel because of the height. I do not recommend this for people with flat-arched feet. I can see this being an amazing shoe otherwise.Traction is great and loud, but slips on dusty courts. Not the bounciest shoe but it was there. Cushion felt exceptional; it was soft and I didn't feel much soreness in my foot. However, the midfoot area felt really narrow since I have a low foot arch, and the shoe has considerable arch support. On my right foot I experienced some skin scraping on top of one of my toes. The sole is pretty thick which makes it high off the ground, sacrificing some court feel. Materials used for this shoe are good quality but not super breathable. Overall it felt really solid but the fit wasn't great for my foot. I couldn't find wider sizes, maybe that's because of availability in my area? Not sure, but that isn't NB's fault either way.... Show more
benny16vb
originally posted on newbalance.com
Great shoe for the price. Cushion and traction!!!
True to size. Great traction and cushion. True to size. Lacing up in these is great too.I can play in these for hours and my knees, ankles, and back aren't as sore as compared to other shoes - compared to: MB.01, MB.02, Kobe 8 ProtroReason for losing one star is because you have to retighten shoes later after first game, they loosen up AND I am noticing separation of the outsole from the uppers around the inner forefoot where shoes typically crease.... Show more
JaYg
originally posted on newbalance.com
Great shoes overall
I have a pair of the purple BB v2's and they are extremely comfortable. New Balance has always fit me better than any other brand, and when I got the purple ones, I knew I had to get more of the same model. I typically wear a 2E width, but the NB standard width fit pretty well, although it took some time to break them in. I ordered the blue/green pair and while they are comfortable, they don't seem to have as much cushion as the purple pair. I have worn them for 2 weeks and they have stretched a little, but they are still a bit snugger than the purple pair. Maybe they need more break-in time. Other than that and the cushioning not being the same, they feel fine overall. I've since gotten 2 more pairs in different colors. I hope NB offers more colors in 2E width, and ... MoreI have a pair of the purple BB v2's and they are extremely comfortable. New Balance has always fit me better than any other brand, and when I got the purple ones, I knew I had to get more of the same model. I typically wear a 2E width, but the NB standard width fit pretty well, although it took some time to break them in. I ordered the blue/green pair and while they are comfortable, they don't seem to have as much cushion as the purple pair. I have worn them for 2 weeks and they have stretched a little, but they are still a bit snugger than the purple pair. Maybe they need more break-in time. Other than that and the cushioning not being the same, they feel fine overall. I've since gotten 2 more pairs in different colors. I hope NB offers more colors in 2E width, and keeps this shoe in the lineup. Great shoes overall, they alleviate my foot pain from 2 other brands I've tried the last several years. Pricing from Joe's was great, and shipping was fast. I would buy from them again.... Show more
MN87
originally posted on joesnewbalanceoutlet.com
Makes sure you invest the time to break them in
Love hate relationship at first.The suede is soft not sire if it’s synthetic I couldn't because how soft it was. But I bought the purple color way because it reminded me of Thanos.The first two wears these gave me rly bad blisters. But I was very insistent on breaking them in that I endure it. After many hours of basketball and volleyball and 3 blisters later… I finally broke them in and they’re incredible.Traction is A+ from the boxCushion needs to be broken in a lil but for a foam compound its fantasticSupport is great with the lock down and the ride is smooth once it’s broken in. Although I wish the tongue was more padded.Material is stiff at first and I am not sure if its the material thats a bit hard or the fit caused the blister? It is mesh and suede ... MoreLove hate relationship at first.The suede is soft not sire if it’s synthetic I couldn't because how soft it was. But I bought the purple color way because it reminded me of Thanos.The first two wears these gave me rly bad blisters. But I was very insistent on breaking them in that I endure it. After many hours of basketball and volleyball and 3 blisters later… I finally broke them in and they’re incredible.Traction is A+ from the boxCushion needs to be broken in a lil but for a foam compound its fantasticSupport is great with the lock down and the ride is smooth once it’s broken in. Although I wish the tongue was more padded.Material is stiff at first and I am not sure if its the material thats a bit hard or the fit caused the blister? It is mesh and suede material but its hard at first. But they do take the time to break in which is rare to do now a days for ppl.Overall I will give it an A. Yes, Ive gotten a nasty blister but it’s def an investment to rly break in the shoes. I know but most ppl will take the time of their day to break a shoe in but it was worth it for me.This is my go to shoes and I owe 100 paid off sneakers. This is for sure top 3. Just hope the foam compound last.... Show more
D7An
originally posted on newbalance.com
Really nice basketball shoes!
I love the color purple. I brought this for my boyfriend and I told myself...why not buy it for me? I'm starting to play basketball and this are my first shoes. So far, I love how stable this shoes are, it feels nice running in them. Perhaps, it may be too hard or stiff on the inside but I'm hoping this will get loose once I wear this more often. So far, I love the material of the "N" on the shoe, it has rubber texture that it's cool. So far, no complaints 👍... Show more
Solange Lnz
originally posted on newbalance.com