Fear of God Adidas Athletics Footwear Overview (Sizing, On-feet, Review)

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[@868nathan]

now that the basketball 1's have started to sell out, I wonder if the narrative of them being 'bricks' (which they werent even) will change.

[@FashionForwardAlways]

I have a feeling a lot of people will start switching up as soon as they don't have a chance to get them. I really don't understand some people's mentality where they think a shoe is bad if it doesn't sell out. The Basketballs are fire.

[@Travelkicks36]

Well some of us like buying shoes we like, others only buy them if they have resell value. I love the fact I can actually get a shoe that I want so I’m glad they didn’t immediately sell out and will be getting the clay color of the 86 low. I went with the carbon/carbon for the 1, talc and the la runner so I’m happy. Thanks for the slide review, I was thinking about them but I’ll pass for now and see if they come with something better.

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

Tbh ur probably right people will switch up cause i myself am kinda disappointed i passed on sesame basketball sneaker and now its sold out i should have went with my inner feeling vs listening to others never again.

[@jimbrown5605]

Bummed I did my xmas shopping b4 buying. (Adulting) but im gna have to go snag 11.5 on aftermarket. Good thing tho as I was planning on an 11. I guess waiting paying resell is better than buying twice.

[@868nathan]

@@jimbrown5605 Hope you get a decent resale price bro, I think theyre going for at most 70-100 above market rn

[@lisahughes6313]

This is one of the best detailed reviews I have seen. Greatly appreciate all the time you spent on sizing & comfort.

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Thank you for coming through and checking out the video!

[@datsjustprime]

Great review

[@j.taveras8447]

Best review yet. Only person to have actual knowledge on materials and great explanation of sizing. Well done.

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Thank you for the kind words! Hope I was able to help with the details of the products! 🫡 Let me know if you have any questions on the products and I’d be happy to answer.

[@johnathanlewin3053]

Finally and in-depth size review 🔥

[@smoov_23]

Thank you for the in depth and detailed review. I copped the basketball and LA runners. Really hope I copped the right size for the basketball model. Again great review!

[@FashionForwardAlways]

For sure! Thanks for checking out the video! I hope the sizing works out for you and I really think you're going to enjoy them!

[@rickybaca3685]

Amazing vid bro! Already got the 1s and the la runner, just waiting on the 86 because i didnt know which color i wanted. Talc are my favorite and im glad theres a tone variance compared to the la. This vid really helped with that 🙏

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Absolutely! I am actually on the same boat where I wasn't sure which color to get. After getting the Talc in hand, I am really debating on getting the Sesame 86's. The grey upper on that cream sole looks amazing. I did hear rumors of a black colorway dropping in 2024, but we'll see!

[@rickybaca3685]

Really looking forward to the triple white 1s, and the rumored 3 model. If you decide to get the sesame plz do a vid that'll help too 🙏

[@youngbuscemi]

Probably the best video on the shoes I’ve seen 👌🏽

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Thanks for checking out the video!

[@magicmike872]

Great video! FINALLY someone addressed the cushion system. Everyone keeps saying the shoes have boost.

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Definitely! I was curious why everyone thought it was boost. Lightstrike is a superior cushioning system from boost and lighter, but unfortunately it needs space to expand like most foams.

[@mauriciovzqs973]

Great coverage of the collection man

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Thank you my guy!

[@richf4283]

Love the basketball 1s. So happy that I went for em bc I liked em! Got em in hand and haven’t stopped wearing em

[@thomasraab2834]

Great review mate!

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Thank you!

[@gio-4845]

I just purchased the LA Runner and it was the last size , it was meant to be. Cant wait to own my first FOG sneaker. Great video!!

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Awesome! Hopefully you like them!

[@snkrgazer1860]

Thanks for the comprehensive video

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Thanks for coming through!

[@juandeosioh5593]

Great informational video, thanks for sharing these details, I'd have liked to see this before I placed my order for the 1 basketballs but I went TTS since unfortunately I didn't see the recommendation from Jerry's post on Instagram on time regarding going .5 up on sizing but based on your suggestion I think that I'll need tk go full size up to me, I'm in the process of cancelling it, it seems that it was possible to cancel it but we'll see

[@FashionForwardAlways]

It might be a bit hard to cancel unfortunately :( FoG is known for their bullshit final sale.

[@johnnyblaze1098]

MUCH better review. I can actually understand what you're sayin. And I'm glad to hear your size review on the 86. I got TTS but was getting worried since almost everyone sayin to size up half a size. I'm an 8 in Sambas and Stans so I got an 8 in the 86. Hopefully it fits fine when I get it.

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Thanks you for the kind words! I hope you enjoy the 86's! They are an A1 model. super versatile.

[@johnnyblaze1098]

@@FashionForwardAlways Got them but they're SO heavy and the midsoles scuff like crazy. Still love the look of them though but I can't wear them if I plan on walkin a lot.

[@j.taveras8447]

Just got mine today, if you put your hands and eyes on these sneakers, there’s no gotdamn way you can tell me they’re not $250 shoes. You got Yeezys 350 and 700s out here cost $240-$300 and these blow them out the water. The materials are next level, the foam is a higher quality than boost, the RF welds on the fabric, no loose strings anywhere, no glue splatters, no blue light imperfections. If you’re complaining, when some damn 30 year old Jordans are costing $180 with crooked lace holes, warped rubber, inferior leather and Jordan 3/4s $230+ again with crazy QC issues. I own all them shoes, this right here coulda said Prada or LV on it and costs $700 and no one woulda said shit. Adidas has some Gucci Sambas for six bills….next person that complains about price needs to stop slobbing Yeezy nuts and get a damn real job. I’m actually happy y’all crying. Easily my best cop of the year, no Travis Scott bs half a million people peeps on SNKRS trying to cop three size 11s. These are a W all day. Might even double up

[@marchickman15]

I purchased the runners and the 86's, I cant wait for the black runner boot to come out! These have design cues from the EQT basketball model but Jerry is a genius!

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Hopefully the black runners come out in 2024!

[@johnnguyen1716]

great review and sizing info!

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Thanks for checking out the video! Hopefully it helps since Fog isn't allowing for any returns on footwear :(

[@johnnguyen1716]

@@FashionForwardAlways yup super helpful bro! For the LA Runner I know you said go TTS, but I do have wide feet. Do you still recommend TTS or half size up? Thanks

[@FashionForwardAlways]

@@johnnguyen1716 Personally, I think you might be safer going up 0.5 if you do have really wide feet. I have wide feet, but going TTS was actually a pretty enjoyable experience. Do you normally go up 0.5 in new balances or any other retro runner? They fit similarly to 990v3’s .

[@johnnguyen1716]

got it, in 990v3 I take my true to size however, I know some folks size down from that model. Thanks for the advice, appreciate it!@@FashionForwardAlways

[@johnnguyen1716]

oh one other thing, I take my true to size in the 86 LO which fits well, I suppose taking the same in the LA runner is good then. My feet is weird lol@@FashionForwardAlways

[@fboogie]

Great video first off. I'm glad u explained the different shoes n sizing. So when I wear yeezys I would go up a half size from an 11.5 to a 12 that was my size for 350s, but when I got a 500 I felt it was a little snug so I would go a half size up from the 350 size. I think when I do purchase a pair of the basketball shoe I think I'm gonna go with a 12.5 which is a full size up from my TTS.

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Thanks for checking the video out! I'm really hoping they have the sizing figured out by the second release later this year. Fingers crossed!

[@AngeloVilar]

Appreciate the in depth review on all the models! Out of curiosity, how long did shipping take ordering from the fog site? Are you LA based? Thanks!

[@FashionForwardAlways]

For sure! Thanks for taking a look at the video! So it did take around a week or so for the items to ship, but once it was dropped off to onTrac, the delivery was within a day or so!

[@lyrical_forever]

I do like this video alot, however for the sizing on the middle shoe he had the LA exclusive fear of god, I recommend going up half a size only it’ll give you some wiggle room at the top and like he said it will hug your full foot. Really great video btw and I appreciate your video it helps out the community of sneaker heads

[@FashionForwardAlways]

I think it really depends on the shape of the foot. I did purchase a 0.5 up from my TTS and it was still quite a bit tight on the width. I think for normal width feet, going up 0.5 is 100% perfect.

[@RTC1211]

Happy on the Look of the 86low from shorts to jogger it will look sick

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Yeah! I think the 86 Lo works with a lot of different pants. Versatile shape!

[@youngswoops]

My model on will arrive tomorrow. I can’t wait. I wish it had boost but they still be comfy.

[@FashionForwardAlways]

The lightstrike is comfortable, but just maybe not was squishy as other lifestyle models! Hopefully you like your pair!

[@j.taveras8447]

Lightstrike is a more advanced and comfortable cushion, also lighter. More expensive than boost as well, issue is the midsole isn’t made to allow for flex so you don’t feel it but it.

[@youngswoops]

So yeah mines came in and I see what you mean. The upper looks like fabric in pics but it’s like tpu sticker over it. It feels very stiff. And I get some rubbing on the heel where the booty is. The packaging is grade a thought at least for this model. Silver dust bags, 3 layer box and the rubber 3 strips on top. Resellers can’t claim the dead stock cause just opening the box you can undue it.

[@ericp1327]

It’s crazy cause I purchased all 3 and share the exact same feeling. The Los Angles was surprisingly my favorite also. But I do like the 86 lo slightly more than the Athletic 1. Overall I thought the footwear aspect of the collection was really good.

[@FashionForwardAlways]

The LA runner is incredibly slept on! The 86 lo is honestly a great silhouette as well! I have a feeling that I will come around to it once I get my proper size and start throwing fits together. The footwear aspect of the first drop was pretty great. (excluding the slides haha)

[@vonversace]

Stop lying on here you didn’t buy shit

[@chris-ge1lv]

almost @ 10k leggoo

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Lets goooooo. Almost there. Maybe in 2024!

[@artstudent13]

Those basketball one's are fire 🔥 Was it hard to return the ones that were too tight?

[@FashionForwardAlways]

I wasn't able to return my size 9 unfortunately since I got them from fear of god's website. They did not allow for any returns on the shoes unfortunately. I might be keeping them or giving them to a friend for christmas haha.

[@Dinerodreamss]

Carbons look good but bro the sesames are so 🔥🔥 in hand and on foot.. Sesames arrive this week ✅✅

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Lets gooo! The sesame's are great in hand. I might pick up the Carbons once they drop in other third party website! I also hear there is a black toe version as well as a green toe version coming. Jerry gave a few people an all-white pair during art basal so that might also be on the way.

[@Dinerodreamss]

@@FashionForwardAlways yea I’m for sure getting the all white pair , those are super clean on foot too .. possibly the black toe pair as well .. seen both and they are 🔥🔥.. might pass on the green toe , I’d have to see when they drop

[@EChino92]

Jerry please release the LA runner with a black upper/white midsole 🤤🤤

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Hopefully for 2024!

[@bng422]

Bought the 86 lows in Sesame, I should’ve bought the clays off adidas when I had the chance to test sizing! I like the Talcs too but I got too many whiteish bone color, and I love how the Sesames are a tone lower. Clays are an easy third choice for me

[@FashionForwardAlways]

The Sesame 86’s look so good though! I think the clays will be dropping soon at other retailers so keep an eye out. I am actually debating on buying those sesame’s soon haha 😈

[@daverowland22]

@@FashionForwardAlways on the website the runners are only in sesame and the ones you have do seem a bit darker than the 86 los, so just curious if he end of the video where it says the runners are talc is right

[@FashionForwardAlways]

@@daverowland22 My apologies! I made a typo on the video. The Runner's are in a Sesame color while the 86 Lo are in the Talc color. My apologies again for the confusion.

[@daverowland22]

@@FashionForwardAlways no worries! I am just trying to figure out what the sesame color is because I am used the color sesame being a shade like, well, tahini, but this looks more like a medium grey?

[@FashionForwardAlways]

@@daverowland22 Honestly, I think you described it really well with Tahini 😂 It is like a more dusty sand color where it’s slightly darker than just regular tan. It could be the color balancing during editing, but the medium grey is probably closer to talc.

[@WillSavant]

On the contrary to your opinion on the slide… if you want the European version, it’s harder to find (basically impossible now) & would cost more after taxes, & duties. He ironically just brought the EU slide worldwide & made it widely accessible & fairly priced for what it is.

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Personally, I think it isnt really comfortable. I kept all the other pairs but returned the slides.

[@codito14]

Any idea when/where the white basketball 1s will release? Next drop most likely?

[@FashionForwardAlways]

I heard the white ones might be F&F as he gave them to a few people close to the FOG team. I'm hoping that those will drop Q1/Q2 of next year, but we'll see.

[@luoyu007]

How’s the thickness of the sole for the LA runner? Is it as thick as it appears on the outside? The 86 seems to have a thick and cushioned sole, but it’s actually much thinner…

[@FashionForwardAlways]

The sole is actually thinner than you would expect! The height of the sole actually goes down to the fear of god backplate so it isn’t very well cushioned. It has a lot more ground-feel compared to the other two models.

[@luisd8690]

Question: do you get the full sole on the la runners or does it go to about the fear of god black sign?

[@FashionForwardAlways]

It goes down to the fear of god sign on the LA runners and the 86's!

[@draneldavid4472]

I wonder if/when they’ll drop a swap color way of the BASKETBALL 1 where the toe is carbon and the major is sesame?

[@FashionForwardAlways]

I believe they are dropping an all white one with a black toe box! It would be interesting to see a majority sesame upper like you said!

[@draneldavid4472]

@@FashionForwardAlways I meant white with black toe box, just used Jerry’s verbiage for his color ways lol.

[@hahdhf]

May I know which model is the comfiest? Thanks in advance.

[@FashionForwardAlways]

I would say the Los Angeles is the most comfortable!

[@nicholasp6071]

Do you prefer the Athletic 1 or Yeezy Quantum silhouette?

[@FashionForwardAlways]

I would say that I like the idea of the quantum, but prefer the Basketball 1 in execution. The yeezy quantum has so many prototypes that were much better than the released version. The Basketball 1 feels more like a completed finished product with more polish.

[@darrenbachan9272]

the LA Runner, going to ask a sizing question again, im a 9.5 tts with wide feet, only 10's are available rn on the site. You're saying i'll face issues with it being too big?

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Personally, I think going your true to size is probably your best bet for these as they are definitively accommodating for wide feet. you can give the 10's a try if you need them asap! I heard that they are dropping in 3 other colors this upcoming year.

[@darrenbachan9272]

@@FashionForwardAlways I like this current color a lot, if they had 9.5 I would have grabbed, super on the fence on 10s

[@CrazyShoe07]

I wear Adidas Superstar shoes size 9 uk Fear of God ATHLETICS LOS ANGELES Should I wear a size like Adidas Superstar?

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Go with your same size! UK9

[@CrazyShoe07]

But in the adidas confirm app it is recommended to size up at least half a size. Should I add it like the app recommends?

[@FashionForwardAlways]

For the Los Angeles, I would go true to size. I think they only recommend half size up for the Basketball 1

[@FlannelSpartan]

Carbon carbon or sesame? Which you like more?

[@FashionForwardAlways]

That's a good question. I need to get the Carbons in hand, but I really do like the look and incognito look of the Carbon/Carbon. The sesame's are nice with the different colored toe area, but the Carbons look killer.

[@hoodsta_Pizzo]

Love the carbon carbon 💪🏾 still debating on the 86’ lo because I keep hearing half size up an some saying tts

[@lil-sheff]

Damn that so sick of Jerry to implement the predator cleats into the basketball shoes.

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Yeah! I love the predator design and it's very forward looking shape. A1

[@garywu6488]

Are other colorways coming for the runner?

[@FashionForwardAlways]

There was an all black color and a black/white color that was leaked! I heard Q2 2024.

[@seunadewola3523]

Bro did his research damnn

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Absolutely. Gotta make sure I get my facts right!

[@DoubleOTEN]

Them 86 low is 🔥 … He need to make a black one…

[@FashionForwardAlways]

2024!

[@DoubleOTEN]

@@FashionForwardAlways …thm tan color s is fire to….

[@leonarnpc]

250$ is crazy for a adidas basketball shoe

[@FashionForwardAlways]

To be honest, I think it's relatively fair given his nike shoe was $350 and a few other players shoes are around $200.

[@darrenbachan9272]

I'm a 9.5 TTS with wide feet, you're saying to go 10? But you also said you'd personally need to go up two full sizes??

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Which model are you talking about?

[@darrenbachan9272]

​@@FashionForwardAlwaysoops, was referring to the slides

[@FashionForwardAlways]

@@darrenbachan9272 I gotcha! Yeah I got a size 7 accidentally since I didn’t know my adilette size. If you are a 9.5, go with a 10.

[@darrenbachan9272]

Idk what my adilette size is neither, is your TTS 7?

[@darrenbachan9272]

​@@FashionForwardAlwaysdo you think 10 is safe given that I have wide feet and intend to wear with socks?

[@controversialwolf4238]

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[@Willmakeout]

Should i go half size up in nike or adidas sizing?

[@FashionForwardAlways]

For which model?

[@Willmakeout]

My bad, the basketball athletics

[@FashionForwardAlways]

@@Willmakeout Sure! I would size up 0.5 from your normal nike size.

[@Dubl3R]

Y3 is right there …. These are trash & a waste

[@FashionForwardAlways]

Different target demographic to be honest. Similar price range.