MOST ANTICIPATED basketball shoe in 2024?! Way of Wade 11 HONEST detailed FIRST Impressions!!

In this video, we finally explore the most anticpated release of 2024. The Way of Wade 11(WoW 11). We dive into the good, the bad and the in-between. Let's see if these are the right shoes for you!
This is the only Way of Wade 11 review you'll ever need.
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Quick Note: The foam which comes up in the midsole and merges with the external TPU heel counter is actually a lightweight EVA midsole carrier housing the boom midsole foam.
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Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Bad: Outsole Durability
01:36 - Bad: Breathability
02:32 - Bad: Price Point
04:07 - Good: Traction
05:20 - Good: Cushion
08:28 - Good: Stability
09:17 - Good: Fit & Comfort
11:08 - Good: Ease of Putting on/Taking Off
11:49 - Good: Weight
13:52 - Good: Innovation
15:29 - Good: Materials
16:58 - In Between: Visual Appeal
18:27 - Overall Summary
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[@lyinbobbycottonseed]

Bruh what?!! How did this man get these early…no one else has these or has reviewed these shoes 😊 nice work my brother

[@theshoesayer]

Thanks bro!! Appreciate it. I tracked them down and was able to get them pre-release from wowsole.com. They should drop officially later this moth and maybe be on wayofwade.com by next month.

[@GuyWhoWantsT0Fly]

Actually it isn’t hard to order them, from Chinese marketplace you can order size from 41.5 to 47.5. It costs 2600¥ for pair

[@nmarakanond]

Wow10 or11

[@theshoesayer]

@@nmarakanond For me, its tough to answer this the more I play in the WoW 11s. I would have gone with the WoW 10s because of the traction durability, but if you are playing mostly on an indoor court, the WoW 11s are more comfortable in the toe box and has better weight distribution which make them more comfortable to play in.

[@AllenStaagata]

Bro, you put the wowsole link. Well i think they’re legit now. A bit skeptical on ordering on their site .

[@isoemisamuel6298]

Most anticipated video of the year!! Absolutely enjoyed this review.

[@theshoesayer]

Gracias!! It definitely feels like it took forever for these to come out... Can't wait to play in them a couple more times.

[@sneakeraplus]

Oh wow!! These are out already?... I've really been enjoying hooping the the WoW 10s so we'll see.

[@theshoesayer]

The 10s are an all time great for sure. They should have dropped May 18th, but release was delayed for a month so they should drop sometime in June

[@lyinbobbycottonseed]

How is durability on WOW 10?

[@theshoesayer]

@@lyinbobbycottonseed 100% bro. Its great. You'll be fine on an indoor and even on an outdoor court for a while.

[@bboystance1670]

These are pretty clean bro! Nice pick up!

[@theshoesayer]

Thanks man!

[@MusicTime-pp3pt]

Superb review.❤

[@theshoesayer]

Thanks!!

[@nnamdie2110]

Super detailed review. Thanks man. This is very helpful.

[@theshoesayer]

Sure thing bro. Aprreciate it!!

[@Playerway]

W review bro. Glad to hear these are lighter than expected. I know the Boom foam is light weight but i thought the uppers would weigh it down. Definetly waiting to hear your update on the traction durability after a few more runs, i think that will be my deciding factor on if i pull the trigger on these. ✊

[@theshoesayer]

Thanks. Appreciate it! Yeah the weight definitely shocked me, I was expecting the worst . I played in them again Thursday and the wear didn't progress horribly. I'll let you know once I hoop in them again on Saturday. But certainly a no for outdoor.

[@DOOMile]

I think these actually look dope and think they'd look good casually as well. It's a shame that the traction durability isn't that good along with the breathability. Do you plan on testing the Li-Ning Gamma?

[@theshoesayer]

Yeah exactly the way I feel, some more breathability and durability, and this would be an all time great shoe.... The looks are definitley growing on me quickly.. Yes, I plan to test out the gamma. Just trying to get them for marginally cheaper than they sell for now. I know they are superlight, but the price point is crazyy. I'll get them soon though.

[@stepneyemeh8591]

Jaaaazzz!!! Well done chief

[@theshoesayer]

Thanks G!! Appreciate it

[@dorseyscott2114]

Damn the Wow 8s overload your scale lmaoooo!! Those things are bricks 🧱

[@theshoesayer]

🤣 I swear bro. I'll post a video of that later on...the thing is a whole wall. That's probably my worst purchase of all time.

[@ttvWideShoes]

As a fellow shoe reviewer, yes I am jealous you got these so early. But as a viewer, - you just earned a sub. Looking forward to your future shoe takes, great video!

[@theshoesayer]

😂Appreciate it man! Thanks for the support.

[@jaderobertricarte]

🔥review!

[@theshoesayer]

Thanks!!

[@vincel25]

Good review. Is there a carbon plate installed just like the wow 10s? Thanks.

[@theshoesayer]

Yupp, there is a full length carbon plate sadwiched between the midsole like in the Yushuai 18 Ultra.. It has the same forefoot flex propulsion thing the WoW 10 had going.

[@sciencejoker6694]

WOW 10 low is one of the best shoe of all-time

[@theshoesayer]

Straight up facts! No arguments here.

[@matthewking2925]

Which do you prefer more, the wow 10's or 11's?

[@sciencejoker6694]

@@matthewking2925 wow 10 low by far. Hate to say it, but 10 low is better than Kobes For me

[@theshoesayer]

@@matthewking2925 Thats tough but for now I might go the WoW 10 overall just because it doesnt have the same durability issue with the outsole.. On the flipside the WoW 10 hurt my feet a little bit in the toebox, but the WoW 11 has a slightly wider build and is more comfortable to play in for longer periods for me.

[@obinnaonuoha5663]

Awesome 👌 👏

[@joemacch6284]

If I can get them I’ll cop a pair. Thx

[@theshoesayer]

Yeah. I got mine off wowsole.com ..... So thats an option. They'll also definitely make their way to wayofwade.com eventually. So you could also explore that.

[@Ace-ry4wb]

super underrated channel, very good vid 👍

[@theshoesayer]

Thanks!!! Appreciate the support!

[@deejaay]

Idk why they went with this traction .. kept it simple with herringbone or WOW 10 traction .... I think the 2 bads you mentioned was enough for me. My wow10s are still great ..... remove the insole and install move game days and ONLY play with them indoors, they can last as long as OG or Proto Kobes

[@deejaay]

UPDATE: I stayed for the entire video. =)

[@theshoesayer]

@@deejaay Thanks. Really appreciate it!!!!!

[@theshoesayer]

I feel you on that for sure.... Dont know why change what works to be honest... Do whatever with the upper, but leave the traction functional.

[@deejaay]

@@theshoesayermy pleasure bro. yea I mean we know who D.Wade is... I don't need the mans face on THE BOTTOM .. (no Diddy) 😂

[@theshoesayer]

@@deejaay Ayooo😂

[@greenYow]

love your style !

[@theshoesayer]

Thanks fam! Appreciate it!

[@christiansalazar6506]

Looks nice but the price it's so expensive

[@theshoesayer]

Yoo! It really is. I hope its cheaper when it drops on retail.

[@d15z1sux]

Wow 10 is such a good shoe that when i put them on and on the first play I knew it was the shoe for me. Looks like the wow 11 could top the wow 10. Theres a possibility they could fix the wow 11 outsole durability issue with another colorway or on the low version if that comes out.

[@theshoesayer]

Yeah absolutely man. Lets see what they do with the v2 and other colorways. They both have hall of fame potential.

[@channelpjb88]

Thanks for getting these in early, gonna cop but will likely see what they do with other color ways

[@channelpjb88]

Also gcu outsole compound is durable despite being soft. Maybe still not ideal for outdoor as you said. The Liren 4v2 has the same compound and frays first west but hasn’t changed after that

[@theshoesayer]

Yessir!!! Ive seen one in purple and gold, and also red and black... It also seems like there might be a V2 with like a drop in into a detachable shell I think... They'll definitely go crazy with the combinations.

[@theshoesayer]

@@channelpjb88 Oh got it. Fingers crossed here man, I hope it stays this way with the initial fraying as you said. I'll circle back after a couple of more runs.

[@channelpjb88]

@@theshoesayer yessir wishing you the best!! These look awesome so far

[@theshoesayer]

@@channelpjb88 Appreciate it bro!

[@chrls1738]

Hey man great content! Just subscribed to your channel. Would love to see you review the 361 Degree Big 3 5.0 Quick Pro and the regular version.

[@theshoesayer]

Thanks for the sub man! I'll put that on the list for sure. Incase this helps for now: So I hear that the main difference in the pro vs regular is the Qu!kCQTECH vs the ENRG-X midsole (although the regulars have a Qu!kCQTECH insole) and the carbon fibre plate vs regular TPU anti-torsion plate. The ENRG-x cushion is what they used in the Dvd1, its still pretty soft but will likely bottom out faster than the Qu!kCQTECH which is what was used in the AG4 which is why they use the Qu!kCQTECH insole in the regulars. For me these differences aren't too crazy and I expect both shoes to play roughly the same....especially if it'll be one shoe in your rotation but still your call especially if you really want the carbon fibre plate.

[@_J20_]

Definitely will wait for WOW 11 Low

[@GMC115]

Honestly, if they release a "cool grey" themed colorway (similar to the WoW All City 12 "DNA"), I might consider buying them! 😮

[@theshoesayer]

Yooo!. That'll be sick!

[@airjumpman17]

Which website did you buy the shoe? Awsome review by the way !!

[@theshoesayer]

Thanks !! I appreciate it. So I copped these from wowsole.com/product-category/way-of-wade-11/ still pre release. So it's a bit pricey

[@jchung1506]

Thanks for the review. If you have played in the Li-Ning Yushuai 18 Ultra, do you like them better than the WOW11’s? Thank you.

[@theshoesayer]

hmm so thats close.. I think I'll edge the WOW 11s over the 18 Ultra but ill have to nitpick a little. The Wow 11s are better in the following ways: 1. The insole is thicker and has some rebound to it, so I prefer the step in comfort vs the 18 Ultra 2. The mesh strobel board in the WoW 11 also feels better vs the standard strobel board in the 18 Ultras 2. The low top design of the 11s give me more ankle mobility which I prefere 3. The materials on the 11s feel more premium than the 18 Ultra(which itself isnt bad). I like the leather and fabric combo The 18 Ultra is better in terms of outsole dutability as the grooves are thick and deep. Theyre also using some extra wear resistant rubber.

[@jchung1506]

@@theshoesayer Thank you for the detailed analysis 🧐. Much appreciated. Keep up the good work and I hope you get more subscribers real soon.

[@theshoesayer]

@@jchung1506 Sure thing!! Appreciate the support!

[@obiageriekwueme6733]

🔥🔥

[@brianflowers8627]

Is there a full length carbon fiber plate in the 11’s?

[@theshoesayer]

I haven't seen the certified tech specs just yet , but from my assessment, there appears to be one bottom loaded. I'll check some sources and circle back. Stability is definitely not an issue at all after playing in them twice. It also has a wider base than the WoW 10.

[@channelpjb88]

I saw the tech specs from a Chinese store, full length carbon fiber that is sandwiched within the boom foam

[@theshoesayer]

@channelpjb88 thanks man! Yeah felt like it. Sound like a similar carbon Fibre plate setup to the Yu Shuai 18 Ultras

[@channelpjb88]

@@theshoesayer gotchu! Those 18 ultra’s look awesome too!

[@theshoesayer]

@@channelpjb88 oh for sure! Hope they drop the lows

[@phykios]

bro needs atleast 100k subs

[@theshoesayer]

😁. Thanks bro!!

[@LordVlad2321]

Great review bro 💪🏿🧠💯 I think these shoes could had the outsole rubber of the AC 12 or the Fission 9 or son of Flash 2, should be no problem and more ventilation should be great and a better design on the back-side like the logo of Way of Wade or something... Maybe you could get and review the Li-Ning Bad Five 3.0 Ultra those are bad boys 🏆

[@theshoesayer]

Thanks man! Yeah thise modifications would have taken it to the next level for sure... Thanks for the suggestion bro, I'll check those out!

[@johnnybegood393]

Do you know if there’s a full length carbon fiber plate?

[@theshoesayer]

So I dont have the published tech specs of the cross section yet... However it feels like it does have one and it appears to be be bottom loaded, Also from the forefoot flex, there is a very strong spring back in the forefoot which feels like the WoW 10, the 18 Ultra and other shoes with a full length carbon fibre plate.

[@Baba_Yaga22]

hows the sizing? TTS?

[@theshoesayer]

Yup. I was good going TTS and I have a slightly wide foot. So I would suggest most hoopers go same, except you have a really wide foot then. maybe go half a size up.

[@roldanclosa5539]

Very good looking shoe. Lining is just killing it specially with the technology. The price is reasonable but for outdoor games is a no.

[@theshoesayer]

Yeah they've been going crazy with R&D... The weight still confuses me to this day.

[@hummoses]

How os the court feel?

[@theshoesayer]

Court feel is good actually. Doesn't feel high off the ground, the wider base keeps you connected to the floor and the traction performance helps with responsiveness.

[@hummoses]

@@theshoesayer nice ok looking forward to the update post playing hopefully it's not above $225 ( I wish it was less )

[@theshoesayer]

@@hummoses For sure...same here ... These prices are not it. The WoW 10s are 225USD as you said. So we'll see what they do at retail.

[@EricSisti]

How does the bounce compare to the wow10?

[@theshoesayer]

Bounce is great. I'll say it's about the same. It feels like it has slightly better impact protection though.

[@johhharley5487]

Those shoes are raw af

[@mizuki8104]

is this better than the wow 10?

[@theshoesayer]

Great question!! so overall I would say not really: the pros of the WoW 10 vs the WoW 11: 1. Better durability of outsole 2. Slightly more lightweight the pros of the WoW 11 vs the WoW 10: 1. Slightly more room in the toe box(this was a huge issue for me with thw WoW 10) 2. Slightly more comfortable The WoW 10 in my mind has the slight edge for now although its very close. I'll have to play in the WoW 11 some more and circle back.

[@theshoesayer]

A small correction on my part here... I got a second scale to validate and Ive confirmed the 11s are lighter than the 10s.

[@bluebeta5191]

these look harden-esque

[@theshoesayer]

Hmm. True.. I kinda see what you mean🤔

[@julianphillips7391]

Can you do a review on the wade ac 12 encore

[@theshoesayer]

Aii bro, I'll try to get this out as soon as they arrive. I know there is a worry about the caged cushion in the heel, but I would be shocked if they dont use the soft plastic like in the WoW10s. I also did a review on the regular AC 12s on my channel vs the AE1s and the Harden 7s.

[@YouGotServed835]

I should NOT have to wear clown shoes if I DONT want bunions! Why isnt this figured out yet, its 2024already?!? And i dont even have wide feet.

[@theshoesayer]

I think thats something the Asian brands can definitely do better, their shoes are typically made narrow and it wouldnt take alot to make them just slightly wider(or offer different widths) while maintaining aesthetically pleasing builds.

[@YouGotServed835]

@@theshoesayer Thanks for your reply and the review!

[@theshoesayer]

@@YouGotServed835 Appreciate it!

[@TPMaster1]

@@theshoesayerThe shoes are narrow for a reason. The more the shoe tapers at the front the easier your joints can stack when pushing of the ground and jumping which improves performance. So there is a tradeoff there and since these are performance shoes, feet health is a secondary concern to the manufacturers. I‘m not saying it‘s good this way, just pointing out the reason

[@YouGotServed835]

@TPMaster1 Dude if we're talking about strictly a business/manufacturing/performance standpoint... Then why not offer a stability option. You know tradeoffs and all right? My vertical is just fine with the 2 inches it might lose at the cost of my bunions and ankle stability and lateral support and entire postural health and do I really need to keep going. Frankly I just find this excuse of an answer to be as lazy as the people who kept the same tapered fashion choice design from the 1800's, all so people could imitate the rich.

[@marquisetaylor3711]

So basically these are probably really good for a player that exclusively plays on courts and doesn’t wear their shoes except for hooping.

[@Cx5197]

How do these compare to the Wade 10’s? In the 10s the heel toe transition wasn’t great. It felt like your heal sunk into the rear of the shoe and the forefoot was more elevated due to extra cushioning under the forefoot.

[@theshoesayer]

So in the Wow 10, the boom in the backfoot was pretty thick with the very soft cage so the compression in the backfoot is a bit more than in the WoW11, the dual density plastic in the WoW 11 gives a more solid feel in the heel while still being cushioned, so this one might be more your thing based on the experience you had with the 10s. Also the weight distribution here seems to be slightly improved although they are slightly heavier than the WoW 10s, its weird but just holding the shoes , you can feel them trying to tilt forward slightly in your hand and you also feel that when you have them on foot. Where the WoW10 does better is in terms of traction durability.

[@theshoesayer]

Small correction on my part. I had to get a second scale just to validate... but its confirmed, the 11s are lighter than the 10s

[@Cx5197]

Thanks for being thorough! My all time fav shoe for performance is the Jordan 36. The cushion, heel toe transition, and the torsion plate make them explosive. Have you tried them? If yes, how do they compare to the Wade 11?

[@theshoesayer]

@@Cx5197 Thats a great shoe, I'll say the 36 and 11s feel very similar from a cushion and heel to toe transition standpoint. The full length zoom strobel is one of my favorite setups of all time, If I had to nitpick, I would say the traction in the 36s stops slightly harder than the 11s. However, the weight distribution is slightly better in the WoW 11s than in the 36s(the forefoot section is almost weightless so your forefoot is always rotating clockwise about your heel's axis) . On the flipside, the 36s have that minimal mesh upper so ventilation is way better than in the WoW 11 so you can play in them longer and still be fresh which is a big deal if you play longer hours and in warm temperatures. Lastly the WoW 11s are lighter. From a courtfeel perspective, they are both not the absolute best i've tested, but still pretty good. I personally would sacrifice a tiny bit of courtfeel for a great cushion setup anyways.

[@raynsvolleyball]

Should’ve kept the same traction as wow10s tbh

[@theshoesayer]

Yup!! Probably just a little more spaced out so dust doesnt get trapped in between the grooves easily.

[@vincel25]

I wonder if they will also have a Wow 11 Lows? 🤔

[@theshoesayer]

Hmmm. Im not so certain yet but they probably will. Right now though I've only seen the Way of Wade 11 infinity which has a separate boom shell and a removable sock..

[@yozawijaya4952]

Please do jokic high version 361 big3 future PE review

[@theshoesayer]

okay bro. I'll try to get around to it. Incase this helps: I hear that the traction isnt the best and the caged cushion also makes for a bit of a clunky ride. Even with the mesh strobel board, it also seems that step in comfort isnt that great. From other reviews, the better shoe seems to be the Big 3 5.0 quick which is also significantly cheaper: 361sport.com/collections/recommended/products/big3-5-0-quick-firefighter

[@yozawijaya4952]

@@theshoesayer thank you sir

[@JA-de1me]

Bro, I already have WOW 10, do you think it's worth buying 11?

[@theshoesayer]

They feel a bit different.... But to be honest, you're good with the 10s.

[@nate1prtx]

The price is just insane. 225 plus tax. Hard to justify

[@theshoesayer]

Facts!

[@gavinm8029]

The shoe is so nice but that outsole is too much, it looks like he they were more focus on the design than the performance of the outsole, I'm surprised you liked the traction.

[@theshoesayer]

Agreed, I would have preferred the traction pattern and durability of the WoW 10s. I was really surprised to see that the WoW 11s had a decent stop despite the weird pattern... but its not feasible for playing on an outdoor courts. Tougher rubber on the outsole and better breathability, and we would have to consider these as a possible all timer.

[@SymbianBlack]

So you use the scoring system to rate the really good two wxy v4 but not these ultra expensive shoes

[@theshoesayer]

Oh, this was a first impressions video. My most recent video compares these to the WoW 10 and WoW 8 using the scoring system.

[@parkchunjae8471]

When am I able to buy this? Can't find any link

[@theshoesayer]

Here you go wowsole.com/product-category/way-of-wade-11/ Should also drop on the official wayofwade.com by next month or so

[@yozawijaya4952]

Why they use text with same fonts style with anta ka1

[@theshoesayer]

They seem to both have that Greek text thing going. The text on the Kai 1s is just slightly more modified.

[@user-je9qo4lz9m]

Jesus is the way the truth and the life Amem❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️

[@Richard-Reloaded]

First wow 11 review on KZbin. Are you working for the chinese communist party? 🤔🕵🏾‍♂️

[@theshoesayer]

Loool!!!! I had been tracking these joints for a while!!!

[@BruhBruh-ws5zu]

bro those are fake, you dont gotta fake a review to get more views on your channel

[@theshoesayer]

You can check them out on wowsole.com. I posted the link in the description as well.

[@MusicTime-pp3pt]

Superb review.❤

[@theshoesayer]

Thanks!! Appreciate it!