Nike KD 16: Easy to Hate On…

[@TommyLiu4]

Your thoughts on the KD 16?? 🟢 Lateral Containment, Forefoot Cushion & Dust Pick Up (Solid Rubber) 🔴 Fit for Wide Feet, Heel Lockdown Thank you for watching!!

[@papakevs5723]

Bro i just traded my nxxt gen faze clan to light orewood for xdr thanks to youre advice

[@tsquared4455]

@TommyLiu4, I would add as well, I can tell KD really wanted to design this shoes for a bit more foot work since he's more reliant on it. The bottom loaded mid-forefoot shank and forefoot zoom really shined through when attempting Eurosteps for me.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@papakevs5723 Nice 😃 Can’t really go wrong with XDR especially for outdoor use.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@tsquared4455 👍👍

[@papakevs5723]

@@TommyLiu4 so far i love my gt cut 2’s and cosmic unity 2’s i can’t wait to try nxxt gen

[@adams.gestwicki5292]

So I bought a pair 15's after I bought the 16's. After I broke in the 16's, I prefer playing in them. I love full zoom strobel, but sometimes it feels like you're sinking into the shoe when you go to jump vs. once the 16's are broken in, the foam is extremely bouncy and responsive. You have to be patient with these shoes, but they become really fun to play in.

[@minkukang9741]

That traction pattern is so unique

[@johnfoster9406]

I know right 🔥

[@33chainz]

The design of the 16 is very progressive. I held off on the previous model cuz it looked similar to other Nike hoop shoes. Not to mention the materials on the new shoe are nicer. Shoutout to those who got the Aunt Pearls with me 🙏🏽 💕

[@ballgameshoes8583]

Progressive?

[@33chainz]

@@ballgameshoes8583 ahead of it’s time

[@tbsbloodheist8986]

i love these got a pair a week ago. awesome traction and support. feels very secure. went half a size up and no problems at all. i don't think you should go a full size up though coz heel slippage will be a sure issue due to smooth heel design.

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

Hey can you give an update?

[@tbsbloodheist8986]

@@BobRoss-wm3lc no problems. Atm, im switching between kd 16 and wow 808 v3. Playing more with kd 16. I have the board room edition, so not the translucent traction. Its really good. Keeps getting better the more times you use it.

[@amp.Cimbom]

Didn’t expect it to be that kind of a performer. So what I mean by that is that I’ve just expected it to be really as good as the KD 15 especially traction wise.

[@domdomayee]

Tommy hitting midrange fades like he’s Kobe 😳

[@TommyLiu4]

Nah more like Arron Afflalo 😆😆

[@ATLT0824]

always enjoy your cat making a guest appearance and stealing some air time 🤣. also pretty cool raptors colourway

[@TommyLiu4]

🐈‍⬛❤️ Yeah he always checks every shoe lol

[@JustKicks786]

Thank you for trying half a size up!

[@tsquared4455]

I played with both the 15 and 16, 4 games per shoes, i can say i gravitated towards the 16, for more stability and lesser heel slippage. The 15 is still a banger though. They both served it's purpose depending on your play style.

[@jrdatrackstar]

Which is lower to the ground? I I actually sent my 15s back because I didn’t like how low to the ground they played. Does the 16 sit higher?

[@tsquared4455]

@@jrdatrackstar wearing KD15 (left ft) and KD16 (right ft) KD16 sits slightly higher due to the rear Air Stobel cushion.

[@jrdatrackstar]

@@tsquared4455 what about the forefoot?

[@tsquared4455]

@@jrdatrackstar , Forefoot has good court feel, zoom is noticeable, but not as crazy as the the kd15 zoom strobel.

[@jjcornelio7741]

can you compare the feeling of both cushion set ups?

[@GeoJ1830]

Hi Tommy, could you advise the higher of the ground shoes? I mean a very good impact protection shoes, especially in the forefoot, kind of the best right now in your opinion? I've played in bb nxt and lebron 15.. tried to play in zoom freak 4 and 5 but send them back..😅

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey. GT Jump 2, LeBron 20, WOW 10. On the more affordable side, Son of Flash, Bounce Legend from Adidas these are decent options I think.

[@TommyLiu4]

Puma’s All Pro Nitro is good too 😃

[@GeoJ1830]

@TommyLiu4 Thank you, Tommy ! I've tried Lebron, and I wasn't impressed 😕 but will give them a chance 😅 Gt jumps feel a little bit unstable for me. I'm playing volleyball... Anyway, thank you very much for your advice ! :) 💪

[@Wladislav]

As a wide footer, KDs have never worked for me. Either they're way too small/narrow, or they have no heel lockdown.

[@TommyLiu4]

I feel you… That was especially the case for me last year with the 15 😂

[@JayDub33]

Yeah that’s why I got the Lebron NXXT Gens. They have amazing lockdown and traction. They are very comfortable too. I’ll suggest going up a half or full size tho. I got three pairs too!🔥🔥🔥

[@DaneIbsen]

Have you tried the 14?

[@Hoodie_Franklin]

I just caught the first oop of my career in these. They valid in my book🤘

[@TommyLiu4]

Wow nice 👍

[@anthonywarry339]

Thanks for the review. I played 2 games in KD14’s, I felt I had to tighten them so much to have no heel slippage, to the point where it hurt, the right shoe cut into the front of my ankle and wore a hole in my foot, probably a flaw in that actual shoe, but I couldn’t live with it so I returned them. I really want to love these, maybe I’ll try a pair of 15’s when they come on sale… loving my Zoom freak 5 at the moment though.

[@DaneIbsen]

You got the wrong size fam

[@tamarad3268]

My toe was almost blowing out the front. I just picked up some 15s and they're beautiful. I have no slippage at all like a lot pf people complain about in them. @@DaneIbsen

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

Update?

[@anthonywarry339]

@@BobRoss-wm3lc my freak 5s feel dead after a dozen games. Got a pair of 15s and absolutely love them. The trick to fitting the correctly is tying the laces while you have weight/pressure on your heel, no slippage. Perfection. Also got a pair of Jordan 38s which fit like a glove, a little softer and less stable in the heal that the Kds but I love them. Only drama is the delamination of the translucent outsole….

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

@@anthonywarry339 ok thanks. Idk if I should buy the kd16’s or not

[@CarlosReyes-di8uu]

I got some lebron witness 7 and the rubber is already tearing away after 3 months outdoors so i didnt enjoy it cause the rubber is tearing away

[@Ki11er_B]

Where can I get those NBA socks u wore? They seem like nike elite basketball socks

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes they are. I bought them many years ago from the Nike outlet, might be hard to find now…

[@Ki11er_B]

@@TommyLiu4 DANGGGGG! I've been looking around and can't find any of such socks anymore anywhere but thanks a lot!

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

@@Ki11er_Bwhat kind you end up getting?

[@pokefighterplayz6262]

Hi Tommy, is there a difference between the KD 16 with solid rubber outsoles and translucent outsoles, does it affect the traction?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@pokefighterplayz6262 Hey. For me personally they’re about the same - that’s just my experience. To pick one I think the solid rubber outsole is the safer choice.

[@luisgon7090]

Any chance of trying Seriousplayer only plus 1

[@mohsenslim4395]

It s a baby between the kobe and a penny 2

[@zeppequinox5530]

Not related to the KD16 but what r ur fav shoes to play in? I have wider feet and they’re flat which causes overpronation, I love my LeBron nxxt gen and KD14 rn. Gonna cop the ASICS nova surge low, u think there’s a better shoe to get or no? Cant rlly do li Ning cuz I’m 11-11.5, li Ning sizing is gonna be weird for me

[@TommyLiu4]

I would add the GT Hustle 2 in there. Great for wide & flat feet 😃

[@Delivee.]

Only thing I was say is go up in size im normally a 10.5 and I bought the 11 which fits well for me

[@ohwow556]

do you have a wide foot? if yes, is it too tight to your feet?

[@shrimp3487]

I have a wide foot and out of the box it kinda hurts, but once you break it in its really nice to play in

[@YouseenSteve]

Have you gotten a chance to review the new all city v2's and if so would you rank them above the 808 v2's?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes, vid should be coming up soon 😃

[@laa2318]

thoughts on SPO player 1 plus?

[@jalenhasrobbed]

Hi Tommy, do you think JA1 or KD16 is better for the PF ?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey! KD 16

[@patoleary2042]

Not as good as the KD 15 however still a top 5 shoe for 2023!

[@BenjirehEspina]

is it safe to say that kd16 is like wow son of flash? not the best in everything but enough in terms of everything?

[@TommyLiu4]

That would be a fair assessment. For now I’d still take the Son of Flash over these though - more secure, a little bit better support. 😃

[@leisurefarm]

Heel slippage has been a major problem for kd15 and 16. I feel the KDs peaked at 14 followed by 13 (although 13 has a very strange shoe length).

[@TommyLiu4]

I agree with that.

[@tjriaweoo]

Even if it is not the related video to trae young3, i just want to ask about if trae3 is durable.

[@AinsleyClara]

How do you like these compared to the harden vol 7. Seems like nike tried a similar cushioning set up with strobel in the heel instead of boast

[@TommyLiu4]

I think the Harden Vol. 7 cushion feels a little bit better, but it is a lot heavier on feet.

[@AinsleyClara]

@TommyLiu4 do you prefer the Harden then over the kd?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@AinsleyClara Yeah

[@jihyopark4139]

How does kd 16 sizing compare to WOW 10 lows? I got the KD16 aunt pearls in 9, but I went half size up because it was too tight. Should I get size 9 for wow 10 lows too?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes

[@Rei-0403]

Went from Nike Air Presto design to Air Penny 2 design

[@samlee458]

i won’t be buying any kd16 until 🔥 colorway. the new tech isn’t bad in any means but i feel like it’s a slight downgrade from the kd15. the air unit in the heel isn’t bad but isn’t better than full length zoom either 🤷‍♂️

[@TommyLiu4]

That’s fair. Should be plenty of dope colorways coming up but I need to restrain myself from buying another pair lol

[@zippoliu]

Any heel slippage while choosing half size up?

[@TommyLiu4]

Will be some, so I went TTS, but not as much as the KD 15.

[@vandave1517]

Hey tommy I think we have similar foot shape but the thing is I can't get the size 10.5 the 10 is the only available I can get,so my question is do you think I can get away with size 10? or they would be so snug that I might kill my toes?😂 have you triednthe size 10? if you do can you tell how to they feel on foot

[@TommyLiu4]

Hi. No do not go with the size 10, sizing down would be too snug and uncomfortable I’m pretty sure. If 10.5 is your true size or normal size you can even go to 11.

[@jesus-yw4zr]

Hi, would u recommend these or the 808 3 ultra for a small guard who only plays indoor?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hello. These

[@stephenjlopez8881]

Where i can buy that color?im a fan of the kd line since the 3 but dont like translucent sole...

[@TommyLiu4]

Should be available in most places - check the Nike site, or your local sports stores and retailers?

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

Update?

[@deoaglinao5136]

can we see a review on the cat?

[@TommyLiu4]

🐾 Those paws got great traction I can tell you that.

[@deoaglinao5136]

@@TommyLiu4😂😂

[@redriot3008]

Tommy are you and d book gonna win this year and prove the haters wrong 😂lol great one love the kd 16 hope all is well 😊

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏 Noo LeBron just asked me to play for Team USA in the Olympics next year but I joined Germany after they won the chip.

[@redriot3008]

😂

[@wavydiego4540]

Anyone got the same problem the hill part keeps coming out a Luh bit but u don’t feel it like that ?

[@axelronand.castro4745]

should i cop for 120?

[@goatkublack604]

"Maybe one of the account's will be KD as well" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@kjsisgoated]

How should I break in my first pair of kd16

[@TommyLiu4]

Keep hooping in them! 😁🤛

[@RaysEdits923]

yo is the translucent outsole better than the rubber outsole?

[@TommyLiu4]

Both are okay for me - like an 8/10 traction performance from my experience.

[@RetroLogic520]

Comfort in the 15 is crazy love wearing that shoe

[@ayzaak]

doesn't this model have the same cushion setup like the zion 2s?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yeah basically

[@srirachili]

saw you filming some b roll for these 👀

[@TommyLiu4]

Oh hi 😄

[@StepBackThre3]

Bruh can you review 361° big 3 4 switch?

[@johnleuizbasiga6245]

this or the puma all nitro pro scoop?

[@TommyLiu4]

All Pro Nitro

[@Naughtygismo]

Kd 16 or luka 2 please someone help me

[@TommyLiu4]

I personally like the Luka 2 a little bit better as of now. But both are great shoes and no bad pick there really 😃

[@shmichaeljordan3336]

Best shoe out rn imo. I like these way more than the 15

[@noxtanagnes]

Kd12 is also one of the best

[@D3L3T3]

Nothing will beat the KD12. Those shoes are gods shoes

[@kleinotoman9591]

kd 16 or nxxt gen? I am a powerforward

[@TommyLiu4]

KD 16

[@kleinotoman9591]

@@TommyLiu4 can i ask why?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@kleinotoman9591 Cushion - better snap off the forefoot.

[@kleinotoman9591]

@@TommyLiu4 What i want on my shoe mostly is that it has great traction even on dusty courts, also have good durability, great impact protection and bounce, and support. Do you think kd 16 will do most compare to the nxxt gens?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@kleinotoman9591 yeah

[@DominoJrSabangan]

Kd15 or kd16 for outdoor?

[@TommyLiu4]

15

[@danielendres1099]

For myself I find with Nike’s shoes that fit so snug I get better heel lockdown half size up. I think that’s because I can pull the laces tighter without making the mid foot too tight

[@c.rodriguez9101]

“maybe one of the accounts would be kd himself”

[@alanbatalitzky831]

The kd 16 are nice but too tight had to go up a half size

[@alexmakun9932]

did this help or should i just not get the shoe

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

@@alexmakun9932what’d you end up getting?

[@alexmakun9932]

@@BobRoss-wm3lc kd 16, they were overly tight got curry 11’s good comfort but the traction and ankle support after a while was 🚮

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

@@alexmakun9932 so you probably wild t recommend either?

[@brent103]

What do you think is better in general between KD16 and Lebron NXXT Gen?

[@TommyLiu4]

KD 16

[@Louie-mt7dr]

These or ja 1? or freak 5?

[@TommyLiu4]

Zoom Freak 5 to me

[@ceddsix]

kd 16 or freak 4? ( im wide feet )

[@TommyLiu4]

Freak 4

[@TommyLiu4]

Avoid the KD’s since you have wide feet.

[@ceddsix]

alright

[@ceddsix]

@@TommyLiu4 thanks alot

[@pb3]

I think the kd 16 aunt pearl has translucent rubber

[@onmymomma1834]

no it dosent

[@pb3]

@@onmymomma1834 good because it looked like the pink shade was shading a clear bottom

[@Icypooh999]

is it good for wide feet

[@TommyLiu4]

No

[@danielnelson6903]

Go half a size up perfect right out the box

[@usosin5906]

I got them for $90, W?

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice! Big W 👍

[@ilovekickz1633]

Just got these for 20% off on Nike can’t wait

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice!

[@noneyavus5074]

How you liking them?

[@BrightNights645]

Update on Kd’s?

[@ilovekickz1633]

I returned em lol I’m running it up with the ld4s

[@ilovekickz1633]

Kd 4s

[@nlmbgio]

these or luka 2?

[@TommyLiu4]

Luka 2

[@pepegalvan_]

Canada 3rd place FIBA WC!!! Not bad!!!

[@TommyLiu4]

❤️🎉

[@jamkicks05]

@@TommyLiu4r u Canadian too?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@jamkicks05 yeah

[@prodbillionz7443]

do zion 3

[@TommyLiu4]

Affirmative

[@MrAceMcGee]

.....how much for the cat? 🤔

[@TommyLiu4]

Free to pick up he just bit through another headphone wire again 🔌🤣

[@landon7192]

kd 16 or adidas Ae 1

[@TommyLiu4]

AE 1

[@rogeraguilar3575]

I want the Aunt Pearls. That’s all

[@TommyLiu4]

YES always the best KD colorway to me

[@Jay-tv6ly]

The kat😂

[@seanswer3]

Cw is fireee

[@CHUCKTVPLUS]

What?! Air Penny 2! 😅

[@Greasetogo]

Are they good for wide feet

[@TommyLiu4]

No

[@jchung1506]

Sounds kinda meh to me. Thanks for the review, Tommy.

[@TommyLiu4]

Cheers! 🙏🙏

[@gab-6204]

Got this for only $117

[@johnfoster9406]

That's a great price

[@page0ne.CS2]

Do Sabrina1 please.

[@TommyLiu4]

👌👌

[@wonderfulmee]

🖤

[@bwyyyy]

So......no one's gonna talk about Tommy's cat?

[@TommyLiu4]

🐈‍⬛❤️

[@bwyyyy]

@TommyLiu4 same foot size. same pet vibes. I feel we could be best friends 🤣

[@TommyLiu4]

@@bwyyyy haha ayy man 🤝🍻

[@MyManD]

I think the problem is exactly that they're...mid. Nothing's bad, but nothing's great, and all that mediocrity comes at the cost of $150.

[@TommyLiu4]

Right for sure!

[@fusingpainter8582]

It’s so overpriced in ah bro

[@humphrey6630]

squishmallow :0

[@TommyLiu4]

😆

[@krishnakarthik1495]

Catt

[@damcclung9464]

Second

[@rogeraguilar3575]

They look real flat

[@papakevs5723]

1st

[@damcclung9464]

Bro beat me to it

[@papakevs5723]

@@damcclung9464 sorry bro 🤣