You should be a consultant to the designers of the shoes with your knowledge on feet.
@dunsdonjone15374 ай бұрын
For real! Give this man a CONTRACT!
@Mcali19844 ай бұрын
Shoe companies have those. You just don’t see them doing reviews. Companies don’t just whip up shoes. However, Zach is very enjoyable.
@LeonYuL4 ай бұрын
they don't take consultations at all from outside the company as far as I know
@erik4724 ай бұрын
The Doc went from a reviewer to a consultant and architect, and I am here for it!
@nguyenduyhung10004 ай бұрын
from foot doctor to senior product design 🔥. time to get your CV out there doc 🤞
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
Haha we’ll see
@gyrozeppeli56284 ай бұрын
Foot Doctor own brand gonna goes Crazyyy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@user-rd5ye5jn9y4 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
Haha we’ll see
@More-Sauce-Man4 ай бұрын
Hey Zach, I dig this shoe redesign idea. I do the same thing all the time! I'm an athlete and industrial designer with biology and sculpture degrees, and I watch all your videos to learn more about which features and design elements separate the good shoes from the bad. Ive designed dozens and dozens of shoes now just for fun and I can tell its my calling. So I'll be designing shoes for someone eventually, but if on the off chance you read this and need a designer to help sketch concepts and develope incredible, cutting-edge shoes, then I'm your guy. Just a thought.
@KrevarProd4 ай бұрын
This white board is a wondeful idea and a great improvement to show and explain !
@1of1podcast213 ай бұрын
Doc can you please give us a lifestyle insole recommendation video or even all type of insole recommendations. Work in nyc and on my feet often and struggling to find the best combo of shoes and insoles that won’t fatigue my feet
@mikhailcc4 ай бұрын
I hear you Doc!! After playing in these for about 2 weeks and breaking in they feel great and I feel the shank and great ankle lock down compensate for a lot of the cons of the shoe. I’m super flat footed but I was really happy with all the tech and support I got with the shoe. It definitely shines on step backs, turn around jumpers, hard long strides to the basket, and well paced catch and shoots. I also feel the great traction and support when playing defense 🙏not saying there isn’t room for improvement but I’m loving what Adidas did with this show for the price!!
@wildshotman64073 ай бұрын
hey i've been a nike fan(20years) since highschool varsity to amateur leagues jordan shoes to lbj.. but this adidas made me switch! your experience is similar to mine as well. so i second your take.
@ramondelarosa328Ай бұрын
Did you go TTS or half size down/up?
@mikhailccАй бұрын
@@ramondelarosa328 TTS. Would have benefited a little bit from going half size down cuz of the wiggle room (wasn’t toooo bad tho) and just for some weight reduction lol it’s a heavy shoe for sure
@Playerway4 ай бұрын
I'm glad you pointed this out Doc. I had achilles soreness with this shoe and i wanted to love it so much. Everything about the shoe is great but the weight makes it to clunky for gaurds. It feels light on foot but the transition is not up to par. WITH THAT SAID. i am excited for the low top. The lows have potential to be a goated shoe.
@digicalABM3 ай бұрын
Hmmm could be a reason Ant was heavily fatigued during this year Playoffs
@krhpt69312 ай бұрын
Man I thought I was the only one with Achilles pain from this shoe, Legit can’t even hoop in them because the pain gets so bad
@royaltykonceptz4 ай бұрын
I think they made improvements with the upcoming AE1 "lows", a little less on the tpu upper with a cut out in the arch area, the heel outsole area and they went with light boost foam this time
@jonathoncortes8219Ай бұрын
I think the lows addressed some of these issues. A cut open comparison to the ascent low color way that just dropped would be dope to see the differences
@jordandyer68524 ай бұрын
The flange is interesting is that biggest factor in determining a basketball shoe which is good for those prone to ankle sprains ? Or other things such as lockdown… interested to what your meaningful metrics would be for determine a shoe good for keeping ankles safe.
@REDSavage369Ай бұрын
Can’t wait to watch the AE1 Low tear down to see the differences.
@florinschulz13804 ай бұрын
Nice video zach👍🏼, i have an video idea for you. How would ur perfect Basketball shoe be like: which cushioning tec, which materials, outsole etc would be nice to know which brands and already created shoes provide some of the features
@ronbrooks6547Күн бұрын
Nice color. Had to get it. Sold out in my size and I don't think Adidas sell it on their website anymore. I only saw lows and pink, Storm trooper black and white, hideous purple, hunting camouflage, and all navy blue or all peach on peach. If they get their colors right, this. Ould be the best selling shoe! Do a Black and Gold or a Silver and Black.
@mekonfuse4 ай бұрын
Yo @FootDoctorZach, like how your hair is finally growing out and looking full there!!! Congrats!
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
I appreciate it
@yosefw69384 ай бұрын
Nice analysis there doc 🙏 Speaking of which, IMO the metal grommet could be changed into a plastic ones too for lesser weight. That'd need the implementation of the Don's Lightlock system tho, so I kinda have some pros n cons regarding this due to the added complexity. There’s also the fact that they have too much padding at the side of the inner bootie, which is basically the problem of whether to keep the hugging feel of a bootie liner or making it breathable at the cost of having a cheap feeling at the feet. About the flange, kinda noticed that they're not as wide as Harden 7 for such a heavy shoe, so am in line with your recommendations here. We could also change the forefoot cushioning to Lightstrike Pro a la the Adizero SL but with Jet Boost as the carrier foam, which perhaps wud increase the bounce height and lessening the weight, while keeping price increase at minimum. That being said, it's still my favorite hoop shoe of 2024 disregarding its cons due to my bias of bootie liner feel. But thanks for the recommendations, hopefully Adidas gotta hear em for next gen improvement 🙏
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
Yeah for sure they’re still great shoes and a lot of the time it’s easy to get over things you don’t like when the shoe offers certain things
@LT-kt4jo3 ай бұрын
This was really interesting to watch. I think it's important to remember these are still a well made, well designed, elite athlete's signature shoe for $120, which is a very good price compared to many other brands. Obviously the more work that goes into the shoe, the more it's going to cost. Hopefully Adidas is able to make some positive tweeks in his upcoming models while still being able to keep the cost down.
@rdaffon233 ай бұрын
Besides New Balance, can you suggest shoes that are a little wider in the forefoot that will allow my toes to splay under force? I currently play in the KD protos but find that pinky toes rub and I feel like I can't generate more power or be more balanced under load. I purchased the NB 2Way including the wider version, but they are too wide.
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
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@tonyreyes66103 ай бұрын
So since they did a low version. Do they integrate a “pro” version with these ideas and throw a $40 increase or idk what the price would be I think 160 wouldn’t be bad
@YouTubeUser17024 ай бұрын
Love the analysis in this video, thank you.
@user-ly8cl2cl7h4 ай бұрын
how to make a shoe 180 dollars.
@pattpattbcc4 ай бұрын
Good point in the lateral flange, any thoughts on brands no longer included an outrigger in their shoes?
@dannys777312 күн бұрын
mainly i would like to see them use the real carbon fiber at the heel and in the shank itself and make holes troughtout the honeycomb like it was intened and this would be crazy good shoe already and also shave down few grams as well maybe open up the caging of mid sole in some spots
@user-rm6gk7lj1k16 күн бұрын
Hi, Zach, a quick question. Do you always cut the same side of a pair? Or do you alternate between left and right for different pairs of shoes? Just curious what would you do with those left overs?
@lunoville3 ай бұрын
Damn, adidas gonna steal ur insight for AE2
@oOblistexOo3 ай бұрын
Would be fun to see you „create“ a phantasy shoe out of existing parts. Like: -outsole from Lebron 20 - shank plate from Kobe 6 - outrigger like Sabrina 1 - foam from two wxy v4 - ….. Your content is really on point at the moment, doc! 🫶🏼
@symptomofsouls2 ай бұрын
The AE1s are probably the best performance basketball shoe I have worn since the Kyrie 4s. Only thing is they are very uncomfortable when I first put them on but after a few minutes they are extremely comfortable. My toes need time to spread out to fill the base for some reason. But other than that they are great. And cheap as well. As for the weight issue, I am used to playing in a lot of bulkier shoes because I have had ankle issues, so it doesn't bother me. But if it bothers you they have a low model which has a lot of the same features. Breathability is meh but I am used to it, I have played in foamposites
@ramondelarosa328Ай бұрын
Did you go TTS or half size down/up?
@user-ff8fb9jg1d3 ай бұрын
Adidas, Nike, New Balance, Puma, 361, UA, please hire this Foot Doctor! ASAP!
@Crimilion4 ай бұрын
Make it custom
@kindanicouuАй бұрын
i have a question, i have 9.5 for harden 7s and it does have a little bit of room for my foot. Should i go the same size as my hardens for ae1? (It feels more comfortable for me if there’s a little bit of room btw)
@austinhuey4045Ай бұрын
Damn I wish they were made like that when I bought them lol. 1000% agree with all of what you said! This shoe is alright on lockdown and support, I would give it a 3/5. All those suggestions would definitely give better lockdown and support and definitely better breath ability. When I play in them they feel like the shoe wants to separate from the foot and not be one with the foot. I hope maybe they see this and translate that to the AE2s. I will say the grip in these shoes is the best I’ve ever played with!!
@johnnyfactor24162 ай бұрын
I wore these all day at Disney Hollywood Studios and they felt amazing the entire time.
@ramondelarosa328Ай бұрын
Did you go TTS or half size down/up?
@johnnyfactor2416Ай бұрын
@@ramondelarosa328 1/2 size up for any performance-based shoe such as AE1’s, Nike Kyrie’s, or AJ37-39.
@j-emdequiroz94573 ай бұрын
do the the 361 big 3 5.0 quick pro red colorway and dvd 2 pink plssssssssss
@hgfdksk173 ай бұрын
What about the lacing? It sucks. Especially in the forefoot area. It looks like they fixed it on the lows
@David-12163 ай бұрын
This is a super cool concept. I think another line you could make a video like this for is the Melo line with Puma
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
Thanks- this definitely has been a fun concept to explore so hopefully I can make a decent series from it with multiple sports
@ryanreviews85663 ай бұрын
li ning blast se next please! a badminton shoe that has carbon fiber shank that's also fairly affordable so I'm curious to know if it's any good
@ohcraАй бұрын
You should definitely review the lows, they are BAD! Zero lockdown, tongue floats around, boost feels like it’s missing, it’s terrible…
@rileybrogan9104 ай бұрын
I’m really curious what the Book 1 would feel like with a small zoom air unit in the forefoot
@gojira24044 ай бұрын
I completely agree about the take on the AE 1s. I wish li-ning would send you their other models to be tested like the Liren v4 lows. It would be very interesting to see your take on it! Also, the ac 12s are having another version called encore? They look amazing and very breathable! But the boom is fully caged. Im worried about the weight and breathability of the WoW 11s too.
@yosefw69384 ай бұрын
Boom are based on PEBAX, and they're inherently far lighter than E-TPU based foam. U could basically keeping it at sub 450gram for size 11 while keeping it being caged.
@dpap8153 ай бұрын
Can you review the Andiem Pivot 1.0 shoe please? They claim it’s got the best ankle support but it’s $250 and I wanna know if it’s worth it.
@mainsourcery3 ай бұрын
My problem was they’re so damn hard to put on because of how the tongue/top of the shoe is constructed.
@kicksonfeet22944 ай бұрын
For 120 bucks i wont complain.
@Scu11duggery113 ай бұрын
Love this breakdown, but I can see Adidas and Nike saying "but cost though"... It's the Chinese brands who aren't afraid to throw their tech at a shoe to build market share who should be seriously looking at vids like this. 👍
@korin95174 ай бұрын
You should do a video like this on the ac 12
@KosarNagyLukacs4 ай бұрын
Hey Zach! Could you do a review on the serious player only game 1s sometime?
@thesouthism4 ай бұрын
That's why I am here for! Amazing tech savvy reviews backed with bio mechanics and medicine! Outstanding combination. I can see you starting a new job in a big sports footwear company very, very soon! Amazing review once again! Thank you!
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
Glad you liked the format- will definitely do more
@user-pm7mv5kk3i4 ай бұрын
big company should hire you to do minor fixes like this
@Wladislav4 ай бұрын
Much like the Harden 7 -> Harden 8 evolution, I expect the AE2 to be a lightened version of the AE1.
@Few_Proud_Emotional4 ай бұрын
You are so smart in this field you honestly could start your own brand or like New Balance or somebody should hire you to help finish the product
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
Thank you - I appreciate it
@nicholaskohs57274 ай бұрын
I was really excited for this shoe, but it was super uncomfortable for me. I'm usually a 14 to 15 and I really needed a 13 for length but that then made for other issues. Even at 245 lbs they were still too heavy. Thanks for telling the truth! I do love ANT though and they'll figure it out for him and it is a cool shoe from a look perspective!
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
Yeah I mean for a first shoe it’s still good and just in general it’s a nice shoe- just had some weak spots that I thought were pretty evident
@Himmy_Neutron3 ай бұрын
The official website says its regular boost in the heel and light strike in the forefoot
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
That’s been debunked
@themaskedgriffin63844 ай бұрын
Clyde all pro review
@Coopercrack4 ай бұрын
6:43 "He used to be a nice neighbor. Always with a smile on his face".
@1keeeeeeАй бұрын
Glad I found your channel
@lleytonchen37653 ай бұрын
haha I agree with the breathability, my socks are damp every time im done hooping in mine
@freemanadriv023 ай бұрын
Very informative. If Adidas will listen AE 2s will be a beast.
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
They seem to be a pretty different set up under the hood
@Julius-ew2ux4 ай бұрын
Any Shoe that’s like the New Balance coco cj1 for indoors ?
@NOname-rg5bd3 ай бұрын
For outdoor court what is better these or mb.03 by puma?
@NOname-rg5bd3 ай бұрын
Or what is the best shoe for a guard in outdoor court around this price tag
@SirKibblestein3 ай бұрын
Love this video concept
@iRekishi3 ай бұрын
Hey Zach, we both are named Zach and thats cool
@arj30304 ай бұрын
My question is, are the side panels like foamposites? They mold into your feet?
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
I didn’t find that to be the case
@terryi9093 ай бұрын
Will you review the serious player only ranger 1 when it comes out?
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
No idea - maybe
@deejaay4 ай бұрын
The marker sound was satisfying ........ screeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
@blueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeem21183 ай бұрын
imagine foot doc having like a nike id but you give out the descriptions of your feet, playstyle, and preference on shoes.
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
That would be a lot of work on my end haha
@crossfire14473 ай бұрын
Could you review nike court zoom lite 3
@johnnylie4 ай бұрын
wow, the heel drop is massive!
@aaronpaguirigan45493 ай бұрын
Ngl I don't think this shoe has any cons. I came from curry 4s and ran those to the ground, I tried kd 9s 10s zoom soldier 10 and 11s but the cushion, traction and comfort were honestly enough for me. Yeah they're heavy but honestly after like 5 wears I honestly don't even notice it especially when I'm jumping and doing explosive movements
@ramondelarosa328Ай бұрын
Did you go TTS or half size down/up?
@lsutigerphan52184 ай бұрын
Have you considered consultation work for the shoe manufacturers?
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
I have for a few outside of the tennis/ basketball/ running space actually
@triztanregino98143 ай бұрын
Review Kobe 8 please
@BC21beats3 ай бұрын
Naw these are perfect best shoe I've played in for a hot min
@ramondelarosa328Ай бұрын
Did you go TTS or half size down/up?
@user-nj4hf8kz5z3 ай бұрын
Is that the Lego Scranton branch from the show “The Office”?
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
Yep
@AnthonySmith-bq2if4 ай бұрын
The AE lows are dropping soon
@Daewonnni3 ай бұрын
I thought with those side holes this shoe would have been super breathable 😂
@pksangavaram4 ай бұрын
Where is your wedding band from? Thanks in advance.
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
Just a random buy on Amazon I think
@phillipparedes6444Ай бұрын
Thats a good idea. Just pierce some holes through the honeycombs. Lol!!😅😅
@viengallardo5253 ай бұрын
Take notes Adidas!
@levi.koeppel4 ай бұрын
Do a custom!
@g.phreshtv3 ай бұрын
@adidas YALL listening???
@bigkirv49504 ай бұрын
When it’s cut in half why does it look like a Jordan shoe?! 😳😱
@rcc0194 ай бұрын
They already fixed the weight in the lows
@mackcool10003 ай бұрын
They are HOT to play in
@FootDoctorZach3 ай бұрын
Yup
@Few_Proud_Emotional4 ай бұрын
Honestly it feels like all of Adidas' shoes are just getting heavier and heavier
@Few_Proud_Emotional3 ай бұрын
@@lyinbobbycottonseed lol
@surfingjc4 ай бұрын
This guy has a gripe with the best signature shoe this year......smh
@kennyle7614 ай бұрын
you're basically saying just put the shoe on a diet. Adidas should pay you.
@Horstveratu4 ай бұрын
most males should be able to leg press half a car shoe weight is a non factor
@ivandesantis8584 ай бұрын
Appreciate your review. I'm not that critical but the only thing I have a complaint about is it's not simple enough to slip into. I must use my shoe horn
@ivandesantis8584 ай бұрын
@@lyinbobbycottonseed So I'm the wrong person to advise on length because I purchased a size 11 and I am very happy with the comfort but my measured size is between 10 & 1/2 and 11 which is 10 & 3/4.
@user-op8uu8on1m4 ай бұрын
Poking at the engineers at Adidas…😬 thin line to walk on 🫣