A pro player’s TOP 10 BASKETBALL SHOES of 2023

[@huyphamvuong1026]

I know you’re pro but how could you be able to have so many shoes? Each must be 150-200 already

[@ls_hoops]

When I first started doing reviews I used my salary/savings to buy shoes. Nowadays companies send me a lot of shoes to review. Otherwise I wouldn’t be able to review as many.

[@BallIsLife077]

Solid list bro! This is the sign ill get the kd 16 😂

[@ls_hoops]

Thanks bro! Yessir you gotta give them a try for sure

[@tenzindorjee7689]

Perfect shoe, review no gimmicks, pure hoops experience

[@ls_hoops]

Thanks bro!

[@williamandrew2760]

Nice review, but you should really try the Sabrina’s you will really like them. They feel like the Ja’s1

[@ls_hoops]

Thanks! Yes that’s definitely a pair I want to try out in 2024

[@noel4140]

They feel really narrow if you have E width feet

[@bemo8421]

Bruh I thought you was Duke head coach for a sec😂

[@ls_hoops]

😂

[@golgogs8465]

Great list here. You gave a lot of good info per shoe.

[@ls_hoops]

Appreciate the feedback!!

[@pcmdah211]

How much are the AC 11v2 incl shipping to the EU

[@ls_hoops]

Depends on which country, you can check online at the official way of Wade website

[@Chavanun555]

Not about shoes but since u are pro player, I have a problem when I shoot I can nail 15-17 feet jump shots like 80% in practice but as soon as I took one step back to shoot 3s both the highschool and the fiba line 3 my j is a dog crap. My form is the same i just miss like Westbrook bricks on bricks. What is your advice?

[@ls_hoops]

Hmm that’s difficult for me to answer without seeing your shot. My guess is that you don’t get your energy transfer from your feet right when you step behind the 3pt line. So maybe try bending your knees a bit more and getting the power of your shot from your legs

[@Chavanun555]

@@ls_hoops alright thanks man. I will try to film to see if there is a difference then

[@tg2112]

i tried so hard to get those reverse grinch Kobe 6 but they only shipped in US so I couldn't get 1 pair in Australia.

[@ls_hoops]

Damn :/. I’m so happy that I managed to get them, the first time I was able to get Kobes in 5 years

[@tg2112]

@@ls_hoops Wow thats a long time, but I guess you’re a pro, so u could even justify buying them in resell market, although even u wouldn’t suggest it. But yeah I’m kinda of a local amateur 🏀er so that’s why im into kicks & Im into Currys. Although I did get WOW 10 in the exact same colourway that u had my friend !!…😂🤙🏼

[@shawnclayton9154]

Great list and reviews. Just found your channel. Keep up the content. Just added the All-Pro Nitro and LBJ 21 to my rotation. I’ve been avoiding the KD 16 because he kinda dogged it in the press. Where would you rank it in comparison to the 14 and 15? I throughly enjoyed both of those.

[@ls_hoops]

Thanks man! I never played with the 15s as I just couldn’t fit my feet in there but I think I like the 16s even more than the 14s (even though I thought I’d never say that as I loved them). I just love the cushioning and material combo as well as the look of the shoe

[@shawnclayton9154]

@@ls_hoopsI think the KD 14 is an all time great so you saying that is swaying me to pick up some 16’s. Thanks for your input.

[@Jerix674]

How tall are you, 14 shoe size…

[@ls_hoops]

Pretty small for the size tbh, around 6‘2 or 6‘3 I’m not sure- 190cm

[@jefferrrson1x]

Wow. Great list man. Really appreciate your video. Hope you continue to make more videos and a video a week. You can do it my dude ! Also what position do you play? It’d be dope to make a video on where your play ans bg on your basketball career. Thanks !

[@ls_hoops]

Thanks man! I’ll definitely try and make a video about my career as well this year- I mostly play SG :)

[@baseballbrock91]

Love the video! What are your thoughts on Luka 2? And how does it compare to the 1s? I'm the rare player who loves the 1s

[@ls_hoops]

Thanks! I liked the 2s more just because I prefer softer cushioning set ups. I loved everything about the 1s except the cushioning. So I think you won’t like the 2s as much as they got heavier and softer. I was also thinking about putting them on my top 10 list but I just liked the other shoes more

[@baseballbrock91]

@@ls_hoops thanks!

[@yonkou8755]

Do you think I should buy the Giannis Immortality 3 for outdoor use? Does it have good impact protection?

[@ls_hoops]

The cushioning is solid for the price but if you need good impact protection I’d look at the lebron witness line for a budget model

[@yonkou8755]

@@ls_hoops Thank you man,do you think the jordan stay loyal 3 is a option for outdoor?Because the witness seven is very bad for stability

[@canyonclarke2291]

Very solid list I have most of these shoes except the wade 10s and can agree with mostly everything. Idk if those r the only lebron colorways u have but if u get the Tahitian one it’s on par with the Kobe 6. The upper is much softer on that pair compared to the stiff other ones. Great vid

[@ls_hoops]

Thanks! Yes unfortunately these are the only colorways I have. It’s already way better on the abalone colorway but I just didn’t like the feeling of the akoya at all.

[@shirobedabo]

Have you tried any of the Serious Player Only shoes?

[@ls_hoops]

Yes I have but they were not top 10 for me

[@Jolz0]

Hi lukas, i'm in quite a dilemma right now and i need help picking between these shoes: Ja 1, Zoom Freak 5, MB.03. I'm a shooting guard but i defend a lot so i'm not sure. Thanks for helping.

[@ls_hoops]

Hey! I think either JA or Freak. If you want softer feeling go with Freak. If not go with Ja

[@fattirbrata9752]

bro Is 808 3 ultra better than all city 11 v2?

[@ls_hoops]

I preferred the ac 11 v2 but the 808 3 ultra is a better Kobe alternative

[@fattirbrata9752]

@@ls_hoops okay thanks last question. I want to ask to choose the 2 best of these. wow 10, all city 11 v2, all city 12 or 808 3 ultra

[@11rogie]

How about wow 10?

[@ls_hoops]

Watch the video until the end ;)

[@hubertrapinat348]

Graaaate vid please keep on doing them. I like that youre a pro i prefer that to foot doctors who can’t rlly hoop. 😂 however itd be nice to have more clips of you hooping in these, what do you say

[@ls_hoops]

Thanks man! Hahaha definitely see what you mean- I like watching his videos for the insights on the tech tho. And I can definitely include some clips of me playing with the shoes 🤝

[@hubertrapinat348]

@@ls_hoops yeah he's aight I just feel like he doesn't actually "perform" in them. You'd know what it takes to make a very hard pivot to cut. What it takes for a shoe to have the proper traction/ ankle support and stability to make that and actually get that 0.3sec which will get you ahead of the defender, and without which you're not getting your most effective shots. Anyway I really liked your top10 I'll keep on watching the channel for sure

[@davidstanisic3341]

Should I go true to size with the Freak Fives?

[@tbsbloodheist8986]

harden 7 and kd16 is my favorite shoes of 2024. harden7 is just amazing just bulky and heavy. kd16 is probably the best. the longer you use it, the more it becomes better. ages like wine.

[@ls_hoops]

Totally agree with that! The more I use my KDs the more I like them

[@spicyshizz2850]

How far off were AE1s from the list,

[@ls_hoops]

I only tried them yesterday for the first time. Just from that short practice with them I would definitely need to put them in the top 10. they felt amazing

[@Brick4398]

Which shoe do you think is better lebron 20 or the Kobe 6? (Both have relatively the same tech/cushioning)

[@ls_hoops]

I Like the Kobe 6 more as they are lighter and when you wear them you literally don’t feel the shoe

[@raedan3722]

Great content! Upon hearing that you got the Kobe 6 Reverse Grinch from Kickz (I live near Berlin), do you have Kickz's Ballers Membership or you got them from their raffle?

[@ls_hoops]

I got them as part of a collab but I’m also part of the ballers club 🙌

[@ThomasDcat]

Hi can u help me if i should size up for kd16? Im widefooter too

[@ls_hoops]

I’d try them in in store if possible as they run a bit long as well

[@deerock3350]

What are your thoughts on the Serious Player Plus shoe. I heard they are better than Kobe’s

[@ls_hoops]

I didn’t like them so much that they made my top 10 list but they are definitely good alternatives to Kobes

[@liusteven11]

did you get your true size for kobe 6 protro? btw Harden is my favotite

[@ls_hoops]

I always go a full size up because my feet are so wide, but essentially that’s tts for me. So yeah I went with the same size as with every other shoe I have

[@FerDeath]

I bought the Puma all pro nitros and man they are amazing ☁️

[@ls_hoops]

Love to hear it!

[@Muhammad_1279]

I have a 160 dollar recommendation for basketball shoes at that price. I play on a dusty outdoor court. I'm a type of player with a small body, 167 cm 60 kilograms. My position is point guard. Good shoes For me Priced at 160 dollars Please give me a recommendation It's okay to increase the price a little

[@ls_hoops]

I would recommend KD16 or JA 1

[@Muhammad_1279]

@@ls_hoops all city 11 v2 ???

[@cbaiia]

AE1’s are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn on court. Worn them yet?

[@ls_hoops]

Sadly not yet, but I’ll definitely be getting a pair of the second colorway that’s releasing

[@jjoshuaoliva]

do u go half size up or full size up on wow 10 low with a wide foot? ( i also wear an ankle brace or tape , suffer from repetitive ankle sprains)

[@ls_hoops]

I wear ankle braces as well for every game/contact practice. For the sizing it’s a little tricky with me. I have extremely wide feet and length wise US 13 would fit me the best but as my feet are so wide I always go with US 14

[@sepehrfarahani2903]

Puma sponsored

[@ls_hoops]

There’s one puma shoe on this list 😂

[@mr.ticklemonster2404]

my wade 10 south beaches are so slippery i dont know why

[@ls_hoops]

I heard some people say that but for me they’ve been really good

[@Koreanbbq13]

Good thing i bought Rigorer AR 1. And was included in your Top 10. Cant wait to use it after my ACL Rehab.

[@ls_hoops]

Get better soon bro!

[@Skipper-cy3yk]

Hey have you reviewed or tried the Sabrina 1s? I’m interested in getting them but I kinda wanna see what you have to say about them first.

[@ls_hoops]

No sadly I haven’t been able to try them so I can’t help :/

[@rahulminocha9078]

Im looking to get sabrina1s whats you opinion

[@ls_hoops]

Sadly haven’t tried them yet but heard good things

[@pcmdah211]

how much is the AC 11v2 incl shipping to EU

[@ls_hoops]

You can check on the official WOW website

[@qwerty5358]

I know lebron 20 was 2022 , but where would you rank it in this list?

[@ls_hoops]

I’d probably swap it with the KD 16. so lebron 20 at nr 4 and kd 16 at 5

[@assignmentsdone1673]

I'm sorry the KD 16 is better than the Kobe 6 protos

[@ls_hoops]

That might be the case for you but as much as I love the 16s the Kobe 6 is better performing imo

[@baylor8359]

Would love to see ur opinion on the player1 plus by serious player only

[@ls_hoops]

I posted a short review of them on my IG, will for sure also do a review on KZbin

[@NyaaChu-el8fi]

If you play in outdoor court and in a dirty court what shoes would you choose ar 1 or ac 11??

[@ls_hoops]

AC11 is better for outdoor imo

[@soniapaguntalan7103]

​@@ls_hoopshow so? Been thinking of ar1 cos for the hype. Is it good for outdoor? TIA

[@PhilipQXOM]

What are your thoughts on the Jordan line?

[@ls_hoops]

They have some good shoes but none were top 10 as every pair had a major issue. Tatum 1- durability and support. Luka - weight. Jordan 38- outsole durability

[@Casta_Hoops]

Hey man, what type of mic do you use?

[@ls_hoops]

Can’t remember the name, bought a random one of Amazon

[@myleshowell9154]

Is there a difference between solid rubber and the translucent rubber on the puma all pro nitro.

[@ls_hoops]

No imo it’s the same

[@myleshowell9154]

@@ls_hoops Thanks

[@jerey1702]

Where would the 808 3 place on the list if it were top 15

[@ls_hoops]

I think they would be right outside the top 10, around 11/12

[@aksa9384]

Any reason why 808 3 ultra isn't top 10?

[@ls_hoops]

I just liked the other shoes on this list a bit more. I was heavily debating if the 808 3 ultra or the ac11 V2 should be in the video and I went for the ac11 V2 as I played with them more

[@samuelplj3747]

please can you recomend me from this list the best shoes for outdoors

[@ls_hoops]

I think the best would be JA1, Wade AC11/8083 ultra, AR 1 with solid rubber outsole and KD16 with solid rubber

[@samuelplj3747]

@@ls_hoops can I ask Smith Wade AC11 or 808 3 ultra which better? thank you (subscribed👌)

[@dakazuh]

are the serious player 1 plus good

[@ls_hoops]

Yes good performers but not top 10 imo

[@seancaayon7276]

Aside from the kd and harden, what other shoes on this list is good for wide feet? Thanks!

[@ls_hoops]

The all pro nitro is also a good option, as well as the AC11 V2. If you’re looking for something from Nike the Ja 1 is also more wide foot friendly than other Nike shoes

[@seancaayon7276]

@@ls_hoops thank you for that! My issue with nike is that most of their shoes are narrow. More videos to come next year!

[@ryyyyy2010]

nice vid bro, hoping to see more shoe reviews.

[@ls_hoops]

Thanks man! I will definitely post more. I made it my goal to post at least one Review a week in 2024. Next video is already recorded and edited 🤝

[@adrielselva1184]

And the LeBron 20s🫤

[@ls_hoops]

They released in 2022 and the follow up model (lebron 21) already released- that’s why they are not on the list.

[@patriksidiangco3692]

Do you not get heel slippage on the Puma All-Pro Nitros?

[@ls_hoops]

No actually never happened on both pairs I own. I usually tie the laces pretty hard so that could be a reason for it

[@dereksabedra1177]

Even on the lower level model the trc blaze courts I was surprised how great of a shoe it was. Good heel cup and cushioning was 🙌🏻. Picked them up for $30 at Ross.

[@usieff4866]

ja 1 is better than ar1?

[@ls_hoops]

I liked them a bit more as the fit was better for my wider feet

[@flobertfernando9021]

What shoes do you think can increase your jump height?

[@ls_hoops]

By far the best shoe for jumping is the WOW 10

[@assignmentsdone1673]

Exercise

[@jerseycity108]

Agreed! Have 11 pairs of Low and High Wow10s ​@@ls_hoops

[@exo7530]

the pro nitros are on sale where im at but the translucent ones are no avaliable should i still get the solid rubber ones. (my school coutr is very dsuty)

[@ls_hoops]

Imo performance was pretty much the same on both, so I can still recommend them. However if the court is really dusty you will slide as dust pick up is crazy

[@grahamcarmichael6567]

Apparently the dust pickup on the rubber outsoles is awful, don’t do it

[@exo7530]

@@grahamcarmichael6567ya i learned that after i got it lmao

[@exo7530]

got the freak 5's after that were on sale. way better traction but not as comfortable

[@grahamcarmichael6567]

@@exo7530 They have Lebron 21 on sale for like $99-$120 for some color ways right now, maybe try those. Heard they are more comfortable.

[@galiam7582]

But what about Sabrina 1 ??

[@ls_hoops]

This is a pair I haven’t tried yet and that’s why they are not on the list. I’ve heard good things about them but one of my teammates doesn’t like them at all. So I’ll just need to try them for myself and figure it out

[@jon2476]

what position do u play?

[@ls_hoops]

SG most of the time

[@jkwok.1]

Keep up the content man 🫡🙌

[@ls_hoops]

Thanks man will do!

[@sylencebtw]

what do u prefer kd 16 or ja 1s

[@ls_hoops]

KD16 love the cushioning set up

[@sylencebtw]

@@ls_hoops appreciate it bro you’ve earned a sub🙏🏾

[@Asmith2kFTW]

Sabrina 1s ??

[@ls_hoops]

I haven’t played in those so that’s why they are not on the list

[@alfaeology]

I envy you

[@ls_hoops]

Hopefully one day you’ll be able to get all the shoes you want!

[@alfaeology]

@@ls_hoops nah man I need it now 😂😂

[@Wladislav]

I'm the exact opposite with the LeBron 21s. I love the natural leather, and I'm not a fan of the synthetic stuff.

[@ls_hoops]

That’s so interesting haha. Just goes to show that everyone has different preferences/needs when it comes to shoes

[@AmeriBallz]

is the kd 16 good for outdoor playing?

[@ls_hoops]

Yes but I would only recommend the solid rubber colorways

[@AmeriBallz]

@@ls_hoops thanksss