Best Basketball Shoes for Guards 2024

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In this video we go over my picks for the best performing guard shoes right now:
Adidas DON Issue 6
Li-Ning Liren 4 V2
Nike Sabrina 2
361 Degrees Big3 5.0 Quick Pro
Wade All City 12 Encore
New Balance HESI LOW V2
Feel free to share your experience with any of these in the comments! Which ones did I miss out on??
Music:
- prod.lukexi
- ♪ Onion (Prod. by Lukrembo)
Instagram: @tommy_liu_4

[@TommyLiu4]

Any other GREAT picks for guards?

[@sf-uc8se]

are u going to pick up the ice blood 2 thats just dropped on the wow website?

[@ulyssesalmazar9921]

361 Degrees DVD 2

[@javierlandaverde4108]

@@sf-uc8seWatch the vid, he says something about them..

[@rafenzo03]

DVD 2 SE

[@javierlandaverde4108]

@@sf-uc8se watch the vid, he talks about the ice blood 2.

[@lynxox4855]

#1 basketball shoe reviewer on KZbin for sure man. Consistent uploads, short videos and personal experiences make these videos so worth watching 🔥🔥

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you so much!! Much appreciate you watching 🙏🙏

[@OnielMendezIrizarry]

definitely one of the greatest!

[@Gordondasheep]

Finally I was waiting for this video forever

[@jchung1506]

Thanks Tommy. I am surprised that the WOW 808 4 Ultra didn’t make the cut.

[@javierlandaverde4108]

I’m NB fan. Sounds like Hezi Low would be your ideal game performance shoes while the Fresh Foam BB V2 would be more for practicing. Guard rotational shoes.

[@TommyLiu4]

👍 Hesi’s all day for me recently.

[@donlimon5429]

Lessss gooooo Tommy posted my feed was so dry too thanks bro 🙏

[@TommyLiu4]

🙌🙏

[@seeneilsenako]

I totally agree with 361 big 3 5.0 quick pro (wow, what a mouthful). Cushion is extremely delicious and bouncy. Makes me want to jump and run a lot. Still waiting to try the ac12 encore 😅

[@zense7721]

the shade on the ae1 lows😂😂

[@domdomayee]

AC12 encore slowly becoming my goat shoe… want to try 808 4s or liren 4v2 but don’t like the prices on liren

[@justin7942]

@@domdomayee Buy from POIZON

[@irwanwijaya1434]

I feel the pinching when used the allcity 12...i guess i need upsize 😂

[@TommyLiu4]

Regular: half size up; Encore: TTS.

[@lukatrooper5074]

Same problem with stitching part of wade all city 11 encore. It's so annoying. We feel it as we have something called a bone spur. Did you have that. If yes did it eventually break in and the pain go away. I might have to cut the shoe just so that bump isn't painful

[@lukatrooper5074]

All city 12 encore*

[@TommyLiu4]

I see, that bad huh? Nope like I said, not for me. It’s quite comfy throughout the entirety of the upper to me…

[@synergy2527]

i have been waiting for a video for small forwards PLS DROP IT I NEEEEEED IT

[@EyanDeyv]

Damn wow 808 3 and 4 were snubbed

[@joemacch6284]

The only shoe for me and the best over the last year and a half…WOW 10 low. None of those shoes can touch them. I’d add the Nike GT run 3. Then All City 12 Encore. Li-Ning made a shoe that they likely can’t improve upon, certainly NOT the WOW 11. Thx for the video.

[@SwimmingBerd]

I'd put Nike's Book 1 over the Sabrina 2s personally.

[@Bad95killer]

I’ve been eagerly waiting for ur top guards shoes of 2024 and man I couldn’t agree more on the HESI LOW 2 as I ordered them after watching ur performance review and I’ve been playing in them for almost a week now and they are more superior than all my other shoes and at that price, it’s unbeatable and I can’t wait for other colorways to get another pair 🔥

[@TommyLiu4]

@@Bad95killer That’s dope man! Great to hear and glad we could relate haha. I need more colorways too for sure 🙏

[@calcifercrimsonmadness9723]

Hi Liu, Do you mind reviewing the supernova series of 361?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hello! Sure I’ll look into that.

[@calcifercrimsonmadness9723]

thank you I appreciate it, also the zen series of Aaron Gordon seems to be quite good for budget shoe segmet

[@kermitlikesmemes9417]

Wow, didnt expect to see the new balances. Great to see Nike isnt dominating anymore, great vid!

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! 🤛

[@MilesPunzalan-go7li]

Yay!! I've been waiting for this, thanks man. 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! Appreciate you watching!

[@LearningWithTheDiciembres]

Bro can you also make a vid for big man 😅😊 Thanks a lot!

[@nassiglutt6587]

Hesi 2 also comes out as the best looking for me. Didn't get any of the kobe 8s that just dropped. Rather cop a good colorway hesi 2🔥🔥

[@TommyLiu4]

👌 Ayy. Excited for more colorways too!

[@donaldarchuleta6167]

Need a review of the CURRY 3Z 24's!! Please , much respect

[@idk-yf6tz]

Hey tommy have u tried out the serious player only player 1 plus? I'm interested in getting the new colorway

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, welcome to the channel! I don’t want anything to do with those lol

[@idk-yf6tz]

Do they look that bad? 😭​@@TommyLiu4

[@idk-yf6tz]

​@TommyLiu4 do they really look that bad? 😭

[@TommyLiu4]

@@idk-yf6tz They don’t look bad at all. It’s the lack of originality and blatant copycat design that bother me as a Kobe fan. And as a Chinese guy I feel embarrassed cause we’re notorious for that stuff. Just a personal thing though I’m sure they perform well 😃

[@idk-yf6tz]

​@TommyLiu4 I agree w u especially with that new colorway that has snake skin and lakers colors 🙏😭 but the other colorways like barbie and flamingo look so good imo. Thanks for responding to me btw

[@kg1843]

Surprised the 808 4 Ultra were left off your honorable mention list.

[@TommyLiu4]

Great shoe indeed!

[@indiangoat_sa]

Im a guard and im tryna buy new basketball shoes but im having trouble picking between the kyrie infinitys and lebron nxxt gen. Any advice?

[@TommyLiu4]

Kyrie Infinity

[@indiangoat_sa]

@@TommyLiu4 thanks

[@Razieljose]

Hey tommy, do you have any recomendation for vball players with shin splints? I'm an outside hitter that jumps a lot and need a shoe with the best impact protection but without sacrifice suport and traction. Greetings from Brazil!!

[@TommyLiu4]

@@Razieljose Hello! I think you could try the Fresh Foam BB V2 or WOW 10 for that.

[@Razieljose]

@@TommyLiu4 it's so hard to find wow 10 here in Brazil and New Balance bball shoes don't sell here. Do you have any other recomendation? I've heard good things about AC 12 encore and hustle 3.

[@SaaminSanusi]

Nice video thanz

[@TommyLiu4]

🦾

[@lucaciurea35]

Hello Tommy, I have a question, what are the main differences between Liren 4 v2 and 5 Quick Pro and if one is better , which one is it? Also I’m a pg and looking for something really responsive with good traction and very good lateral containment but also a little bit of cushioned bc I had patella tendinitis, I currently play in pg5, I like them a lot, pg 6(they’re a little bit to soft) and wow11(they make me a little bit slow).

[@TommyLiu4]

Hi, Quick Pro.

[@lucaciurea35]

@@TommyLiu4Thank you!

[@cz451]

Hey Tommy, recommendations for shoes with heel lower to the ground? Looking to replace my anta shockwave 5s. Unfortunately can't buy anta in my region (AUS) any more.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@cz451 Hey. Sabrina 2 is a good one.

[@nousername1269]

Yes! Hezi low v2 #1!

[@helloguys3868]

I want to ask, AC 11 v2 or AC 12 or AC 12 encore? For indoor (dusty court) & outdoor.

[@TommyLiu4]

Encore

[@helloguys3868]

@@TommyLiu4 Thank you bro, GBU Always.

[@BallIsLife077]

Do you recommend the lebron 21 new version? its on sale right now for $88

[@TommyLiu4]

Pretty good deal. I’d recommend you try on a pair in person first though because depending on your foot shape, you might wanna size down with the new version.

[@Monkaii]

Just picked up the encores, how would they hold up with good 'dancing' footwork playing outdoors?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@Monkaii That I’m not sure. In general this outsole is fine for outdoor use I just started using mine outdoors.

[@Monkaii]

​@@TommyLiu4The tread on the outsoles seems shallow which worries me but they say the GCU should resist outdoor wear.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@Monkaii I used the WOW 11 heavily outdoors, holding up fine - basically the same outsole.

[@Monkaii]

​@@TommyLiu4 I appreciate you letting me know bro, dropped you a sub! Reviews been legit for sure.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@Monkaii Thank you!! Really appreciate that 🙏🤛

[@uknohim]

@tommyliu i have a flat wide foot, should i tts on the ac12 encores or half size up? Slightly less wide than a 2E in a size 10. Also what insoles do you use?

[@TommyLiu4]

TTS. Just the insoles that came with it.

[@uknohim]

@@TommyLiu4 thanks!!! Do you think the green ones bc theyre mesh would break in more easily for a 2e foot? I know the materials r different on each cw so curious if that makes a difference

[@TommyLiu4]

@@uknohim Yes I think green is best functionality wise.

[@SkillSpire13]

gt cut 3s a 2024 shoe? I think it should definitely be top 3 on this list

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes it is. 👌👍

[@ajsopeno]

can you review the under armour flow futr x3?

[@OnielMendezIrizarry]

would you put the New Balance TWO WXY V5 in the top 3 for guards? how do they compare to the Wade of Wade All City Encores and the 361 Big 3 5.0 Quick Pros?

[@TommyLiu4]

Don’t really consider it a guard shoe specifically but it is amazing. Quick Pro.

[@OnielMendezIrizarry]

@@TommyLiu4 Quick pros or encores for dusty outdoor courts?

[@ziontwoeight]

No player 1 plus from serious player only?

[@goodcompanyman]

@6:49 “I don’t do much but i know for sure”😂 thanks for another honest review. btw for WoW sizing, would i be safe to follow the same sizing as my US size? I wear 10 in practically all my Nike hoop shoes and that is how my foot measures pretty much. I would like to give encore 12 another shot. It felt very nice the short period of time i had it

[@TommyLiu4]

It depends on which shoe. I usually go half size up with most of their products, Encore however is TTS. So you can get your normal Nike US size for that one. Cheers!

[@TommyLiu4]

Sorry I misread that. You tried the Encore’s I see, any thoughts on it?

[@goodcompanyman]

@@TommyLiu4Unfortunately I was only able to perform a light shootaround session with the tag to be able to return it. it felt like the superior version of the GT Cut 3 at lower retail price. much bouncier but softer cushion with better lockdown and support. But i had the pinching issue in the left shoe’s toe box. There were some loose material at the stitching area which would fold in to pinch my foot whenever my foot entered. Wasn’t happening all the time, but enough to make me wear and unwear the shoe several times to get it right. Surprisingly only happening with the left shoe and it was the case with several other pairs as well for the cherry blossom colorways.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@goodcompanyman Oh one of those comments was you - I did mention your experience in this video. Thanks for your input!

[@goodcompanyman]

@@TommyLiu4yes sir! 🫡 ive had some shoes pinching like that and those usually went away while playing. Not sure if that’s the case for the encores. It’s just a tough call not knowing whether the shoe will work out.

[@aimanziad]

Security guard for ae1 low🤣

[@TommyLiu4]

🧱

[@Seahorse700]

sabrina 2 more comfortable than 1?

[@TommyLiu4]

To me yes

[@spencerkogut107]

New Balance stays winning! Love it

[@SaaminSanusi]

Do U know any online shopping sites where we can get them

[@DeJuanCrawford-t6b]

Where would you sneak the WoW 10 lows, Shockwave 5 Pros and Kawhi 4s on this list? Have the first 2 and would have long gotten the Kawhis if they had a good colorway lol. Really interested in trying out the Liren 4 v2, 5 Quick Pro, AC12 Encore and Hesi Low v2 but can't find them in store. Lirens in particular have some damn beautiful colorways.

[@TommyLiu4]

👌 Like they’re all good enough to make it for sure lol excellent performers. Shockwave 5 Pro in particular, that’s a very guard-oriented design I think I had that top 2 or 3 among guard shoes.

[@JC-pk6ti]

ja 2 plsss

[@monishvedicherla3084]

hey tommy im boutta buy a new shoe but i dont know which one would be better for me. im a quick guard and im debating between the ac 12 encores and the 361 big 3 5.0 quick pro. which do you think does the job better?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, Quick Pro.

[@reusroiss]

Hi tommy! Currently I have AC 12 reguler, and mostly i play on indoor courts. Do you think it is worthy to change to AC 12 Encore?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hi yes I think so 😃

[@zomgitsgabe1687]

Where can I get those Nike socks ur wearing with the sabrina 2s?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@zomgitsgabe1687 A lot of Nike stores should have them - some sports retailers too. Nike Elite is pretty good 😃

[@sneakersoftorontotoronto725]

Hezi 2 eh I’ve never hooped in @newbalance but will definitely take a look. What are your thoughts on 247 from eqlz?

[@TommyLiu4]

Worth a try! NB hoop shoes have all been incredibly good for me. EQLZ is pretty unique, turned out better than I expected I have to say. Man that collar is stretchy lol

[@Pao11v2]

Do you consider the Kawhi 4 as a guard shoe? If yes, why are the shoes on the list better than the Kawhi 4? Court feel and lockdown?

[@TommyLiu4]

No I don’t it’s more of a hybrid? It could be. Kawhi 4 is better than most of these, as in like overall.

[@glarify9190]

is buying from flight club legit to buy from?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes they pricey tho

[@johnvillarmino]

How about All City 12?

[@TommyLiu4]

Excellent

[@kindrien5799]

Which of these shoes feel springiest for you Tommy?

[@TommyLiu4]

Liren 4 V2

[@ZhangChangyuCchys]

do a vid for best shoes for fowards 🙏

[@owensun7151]

Liren 4v2 or AC 12 encore?

[@TommyLiu4]

Encore for me. Liren’s for the more aggressive players.

[@Shawn-jf2us]

Tommy what are your thoughts on the Anta Shock Wave 5 pro and where would you rank them?

[@TommyLiu4]

Very good guard shoe - like Top 3 level for sure.

[@kenvme]

Is the AC12 Encore better than 5.0 Quick Pro?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@kenvme Is the channel not worth subbing to?

[@kenvme]

@@TommyLiu4 lol. Subbed man. Didn't even realize that. Been on the fence between those two shoes. The AC12 encore is currently $58 where I'm from, but I'm not sure if it's better than the 361°.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@kenvme Thank you so much!! That’s a really really good deal on the Encore’s I’d go for it. They’re both elite performers, no bad choice there really.

[@TitusYanish1]

@TommyLiu4 can/do you have a top dunking shoes one? Thanks

[@TommyLiu4]

@@TitusYanish1 I don’t know anything about dunking lol. But here are the bounciest shoes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJavnImMesdrfs0si=zGK_b9JSHafNZHBa Will update this list soon too lots of good ones recently.

[@Stoverade]

Hey bro. Which of these are best for lateral support?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey man. That’ll be the Liren’s, and Quick Pro.

[@dark_rai3090]

Love the hezi low v2s. Never been more comfy in a hoop shoe right out the box before 😂

[@TommyLiu4]

Ikr 😆👍

[@Lvstruct]

I wanna get some hardens but which one should I get? Im a guard btw

[@TommyLiu4]

Vol. 7

[@apontelunahebertandre7523]

Are way of wade 808 4 ultra not good enough for the list?

[@TommyLiu4]

To me yes I’d take these over it, especially as a guard shoe.

[@AndyAlt-bl1jm]

is the all city 12 encore wide foot friendly?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@AndyAlt-bl1jm Average width

[@noobnoob117]

Would you review a volleyball shoe? Asics sky ff?

[@TommyLiu4]

Maybe I’ll see what I can do 🙏

[@a.jwestcarth2456]

Please answer. For comfort, cushion and bounce. Which is better between AC 12 encore or big3 5 quick pro.

[@TommyLiu4]

Quick Pro

[@a.jwestcarth2456]

@TommyLiu4 bless your soul Tommy!

[@joe-yq8mj]

Hesi low V2 at $110 or two wxy v4 at $80?

[@TommyLiu4]

TWO WXY V4 for the deal.

[@jeffyang6853]

Waiting for your best picks for bigs~

[@TommyLiu4]

@@jeffyang6853 Sup Jeff

[@kenjtv3466]

Good day tommy, what all around shoe or outdoor shoe with great impact protection can you recommend for me? Hope you read this. Thanks

[@TommyLiu4]

Hello. All City 12 (regular) for outdoor use. Fresh Foam BB V2 is great too.

[@kenjtv3466]

@@TommyLiu4 thanks bro.

[@justin7942]

Where does the shockwave 6 fit in this list?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@justin7942 Good one! It was going to be my next one up. Pretty much fair and square with the DON Issue 6 so right around that 6th spot to me personally.

[@justin7942]

@@TommyLiu4 Does the cushion improve over time? I know it starts off stiff.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@justin7942 Yes by a little bit.

[@swordless2648]

know ive already asked like 10 times but now this is the finalt ime. i ordered wow 10s and they wont come for a long time. I will miss most of my bball season. Im a sf, pretty athletic and do a lot of contact and rebounding. I also need a shoe that will either ship quick or i can buy in person. if you can reccomend me like 3 it would be very appreciated. (even tho they prolly wont make it dont include any nikes). Also if you can list them from best to worst. thanks!

[@TommyLiu4]

I wouldn’t know what you can buy in person. If you list out some readily available options that you’ve been considering I can discuss my thoughts or pick from those.

[@swordless2648]

@@TommyLiu4sorry, what i meant by that is shoes i can get in the US. Like no chinese brands. I been thinking of fresh foam bb and two wxy v4 but am open to anything new

[@TommyLiu4]

@@swordless2648 Go for the TWO WXY V4, my top pick last year anyways. Cheers 😁

[@cocoymgaming7951]

Any review on way of wade ice blood 2?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes coming soon! 🙏

[@swordless2648]

What about sf shoes? Dont need a vid since there arent many but wanted some thoughts

[@TommyLiu4]

TWO WXY V4 & V5 are the first ones that pop up for me. Kawhi 4, KD 17.

[@swordless2648]

@@TommyLiu4what about fresh foam bb? Like the design better and thought it was more of a sf shoe/better but i might be wrong

[@smmuny]

I must have missed it but I don’t really hear you mention the SPO player1 plus as often, is there a reason? I feel like your take would be interesting on it

[@TommyLiu4]

@@smmuny Yes I’ve only briefly explained. I will personally never get / support a shoe like that, sorry!

[@smmuny]

@@TommyLiu4 understood 🫡

[@swordless2648]

He doesnt like how they literally just copy kobes. No originality

[@sf-uc8se]

tommy im going back to hong kong soon, how much are basketball shoes in china\hong kong?

[@TommyLiu4]

I have no idea 😅 Safe travels!

[@sf-uc8se]

@@TommyLiu4 thanks!

[@markdinopol8113]

Can you do the zap 1 from anta?

[@neospiderman2165]

The Zap 2 just came out 2

[@Wladislav]

Li-Ning Liren series: All the best colorways. New Balance: Nice try, but we can do uglier.

[@TommyLiu4]

LOL indeed… Idk what kinda designs those were 😂

[@minthantkoko7086]

808 4 ?

[@TommyLiu4]

Pretty good!

[@raymondvillarasa3981]

Dope review man!

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks man

[@paulsky3936]

How was the traction of hezi low v2 on dusty courts?

[@TommyLiu4]

10/10 from my experience

[@paulsky3936]

​@@TommyLiu4thanks bro

[@TommyLiu4]

@@paulsky3936 🤛

[@vanxtine1234]

Two WXY V5 and Shoclwave 6 not on the list 🤔 ?

[@TommyLiu4]

👍 TWO WXY V5 I don’t consider it a guard shoe but it’s indeed amazing. Shock Wave 6 is a wonderful guard shoe I was debating between that or DON Issue 6 they’re pretty much fair and square, snubbed eh…

[@vanxtine1234]

@@TommyLiu4 Appreciate your replies Tom 🫰

[@vanxtine1234]

@@TommyLiu4 Appreciate your replies Tom 🫰

[@marcasunread]

Tommy, do Boom foam feels like ZoomX? I'm looking for something like GT Cut 3. Preferably feels more like GT Cut 3. Not just traction so I'm avoiding the GT Cut Academy. Thanks! If you could reco a few pair that is appreciated!

[@EyanDeyv]

Any full length boom is way better than Zoom X

[@marcasunread]

@@EyanDeyv ohhh thanks!!

[@TommyLiu4]

@@marcasunread No it doesn’t, feels more like Boost if anything tbh. All City 12 Encore then 😃

[@marcasunread]

@@TommyLiu4 Thanks Tommy! Would you consider Boost over ZoomX? Wanted to know your opinion. Will help me with my purchase for sure.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@marcasunread Yes

[@jadenfermintogado9694]

are dvd 2 se good?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes

[@sprix5874]

is the speed 10 good shoes?

[@TommyLiu4]

For guards / lighter & faster players yes.

[@sprix5874]

big quick 5.0 pro or speed 10?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@sprix5874 Quick Pro

[@sprix5874]

@@TommyLiu4 how about yushuai 18 v2

[@TommyLiu4]

@@sprix5874 Don’t have

[@ngurahbramhyang4774]

Don issue 6 or dame 8 extply??

[@TommyLiu4]

Oh they’re very different shoes. I think one should decide based on bodyweight and priorities - lighter, traction DON Issue 6; heavier, cushion Dame 8 EXTPLY.

[@ngurahbramhyang4774]

@@TommyLiu4 thanks a lot tommy! Can wait to see your dame 9 review!

[@TommyLiu4]

@@ngurahbramhyang4774 🙏🙏

[@AnythingYouTube.]

what’s better? all city 12 regular or encore?

[@TommyLiu4]

Encore

[@AnythingYouTube.]

@@TommyLiu4 it has better traction on dust?

[@AnythingYouTube.]

@@TommyLiu4 both don’t have mushy heels right?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@AnythingKZbin. Right yes

[@shun1106]

New Kobe 8 TB worked out perfect for me.

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice nice. Which colorway did you get?

[@shun1106]

I got Navy and Gray pairs this time. When we arrive Nike Long Beach store, other colors were already sold out before they open the door.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@shun1106 That’s dope! I always wanted the grey pair the most 🔥