Top 10 Basketball Shoes of 2023

[@TommyLiu4]

What are YOUR favorite hoop shoes of 2023?? Drop down your top picks! ⬇️

[@timmyddd9653]

gt cut 2 or lebron 21

[@elvinh5078]

harden vol. 7 is my number 1

[@jchung1506]

NB two wxy V4’s were solid. The white with silver colourway is actually pretty clean.

[@strelov1520]

We do not have NB, UA, LiNing and Anta here in Ukraine, so my top 5 would be: 1. Lebron 21 2. KD 16 3. Freak 4 4. Dame 8 5. Puma All Pro Nitro

[@bri888]

Mine is the fission 8. Lots of great shoes this year but not a lot of basketball games for me.

[@jcbsantos]

appreciate the wide spectrum of shoes you've listed. makes me want to try asics and new balance now!

[@Ixthal04]

Great list you have here Tommy! 🔥 Surprised that AC11 v2, Fission 8, and Liren 3 v2 did not make it in your list. Solid reviews with solid shoe releases this year! 🔥🔥🔥 Happy New Year to you and your family, man! 🎉

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks man!! Happy New Year to you and your family as well ❤️ Those are also great shoes for sure!

[@nylesprint]

I love the GT Hustle 2s. So comfortable and bouncy. Don't care about the lack of a shank plate. It kinda plays like a KD type of shoe.

[@TommyLiu4]

Agreed!

[@KamoteCueBBB]

9:08 “AT SECOND PLACE, this was my NUMBER 1 PICK” Nikka what hahahhaha

[@austin_Boston98]

Love the review! Appreciate the diversity in shoes, different and honest options and great opinions!!! Look forward to more in 2024!!!

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! 🙏🤛 Happy New Year!

[@jiaw5308]

i was waiting this

[@ClementineKayShao]

as a chinese american basketball player, watching you made me smile. thanks for the recs!!

[@joshhutton9534]

Love seeing the Attack 3.0 make the list. Really good all around shoe. I think 4 or 5 of these would make my own personal list this year.

[@RealLyfeQ994]

Love how detailed your videos are fam appreciate the hard work you're putting into your content appreciate your hard work 💯🙏🏿

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks fam, appreciate you watching!! Happy New Year 🍻

[@JC-se8mi]

I see new Tommy video. I press play. I press like!

[@TommyLiu4]

🫵❤️

[@certified_proffesional]

Number 1 for me is the new balance two way. For 1 simple reason… they come in wide and the rest don’t. As long as they have a wide option, they will win every year for me

[@TommyLiu4]

Justice for wide feet 🤝

[@nassiglutt6587]

My only problem with the two ways is why aren't they making a low version as low as the kobe 5s to 11s. Been playing with highs and mids for so long but it came to a point where i just like only lows lol. Besides i have never been had any issues or injuries wearing lows like it's a good luck for me. Lows only and never mids and highs😁

[@qwertyqurht]

Pretty sure Asics offers wide versions too and their shoes are top tier imo, but if y'all are in NA then I they prolly won't have it

[@JD-ey8hw]

Agreed. It is unacceptable for brands to not offer wide sizes. Shoes already have an unnatural narrow design and a wide foot isn't that uncommon.

[@willychandra1133]

Yeay wide feet club. Asics nova surge low is good. Will try new balance

[@jchung1506]

Good stuff as usual, Tommy. Good to see you are feeling better.

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! Much love as always ❤️

[@wagyu2733]

Got the two way v4 a month ago and its amazing. Good for indoor and outdoor, comfortable asf.

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice!

[@makihahoo5845]

Love the curry 11 great vid tommy

[@cha2443]

love the vid! Happy new year!!!

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! Happy New Year 🍾️🙏

[@jedrecosar2933]

Tommy ur reliability for me is going up! If you remember I commented on your Nova surge low vid I just got them last november and Im hoopin on it for abt a month now and thats shoes is crazy! its like pg 6 react but has more room on the ankles

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes! Nice nice good pick up 👍👍

[@fuseeyz8392]

My top 1 2023 is SPO 1 plus they are freaking light and good comfort. Also, these just give me a kobe 8,11 vibe while I played it.

[@D3L3T3]

Honestly a top tier shoe. Traction is top tier, cushion is top tier, weight is feather, fits nice, performs great.

[@nwtx8004]

My go to reviewer! Thanks for all the content this year!! Just copped the NB 2WXY in steel w/black & silver metallic!

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice 👍👍 And thank you so much!!

[@GamblingAddict999]

are they good?

[@mcicic7530]

cat does not wanna miss a single opportunity to make an appearance on the year end video

[@TommyLiu4]

❤️

[@osiris162]

Awesome vid as always! See you on 2024, Tommy!

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you! Happy New Year!!

[@osiris162]

@@TommyLiu4 Happy New Year Tommy! More shoes to come. ^o^

[@Robsidian32]

Hey Tommy, thanks for another year of great videos! Have a good one..

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, thank you!! Happy new year 🍾️

[@Wladislav]

Nice to see And1 on the list, but I'm a bit surprised the AG4 missed the top 10. Surely the price/performance king? Now if only Asics realised how good their shoes were and started selling them everywhere. Same for 361, really. Have a good New Year's Eve!

[@TommyLiu4]

That’s true AG4 is probably the best value pick - I just thought materials and comfort aren’t as good as the Top 10 but it’s def Top 10 worthy. Happy New Year! All the best wishes to you for a great 2024! 🙏

[@spencerkogut107]

Loved the Two Wxy V4. Best bang for your buck for sure

[@TommyLiu4]

👍👍

[@smalltv0949]

Personally as a guard prefer the ja 1 but I also love the kd16. Great video love them keep it up

[@TommyLiu4]

👍👍 Thank you!

[@lukatlj]

I love your videos tommy, but you missed out on a banger this year the GH4. Review it next year for me please

[@elvinh5078]

let's gooo happy new years =)

[@GreekSneakCollector]

Interesting picks and honestly i was expecting TW4 at first place.I wish Asics basketball shoes were widely available in Europe. My favourite shoe of the year is the Harden 7!

[@kermitlikesmemes9417]

Thanks for this video, really helpful summing up the year! Cheers to 2024 🎉

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏 Cheers, happy new year!

[@htxotis]

great list!

[@danimalman3]

Great to see and1 here. I have the Rise mid and I was so surprised at how comfortable they are considering they're 20 year old design. The black textile upper has been good for my wide feet.

[@Benjamin-fh6rp]

Thank you for a great year🙏🙏🙏 DONT QUIT KZbin❤❤❤

[@liprexx1906]

Great List Tommy, I was wondering about your Opinion over the Jordan Tatum 1s. Would love if you could also lose one or two words about the bounciness of the shoes as thats very important for me bc i watch your videos for volleyball and bounce is pretty important to me. happy new year man. P.S. And are the normal version of the 808 3s better than the ultra version in your opinion?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey. Tatum 1 I personally love it, it’s more of a nice subtle bounce nothing crazy. Traction is just so so. 808 3 I explained just that in this vid too… But to answer your question yes it’s better than the Ultra 😅

[@TommyLiu4]

7:17

[@zheyuanzhang8926]

Amazing video as always, happy new year!🎉🎉

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! Happy 2024 🙏❤️

[@jojowilliams8965]

Great list. Thanks for the content this year

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks as always! Happy New Year 🍾️

[@bluebeta5191]

Great video as always Tommy! During my trip to Vietnam this christmas, I managed to get the Harden Volume 7 Halloween for roughly $170 CAD. Is this colorway exclusive to asian areas because I've never seen it in Canada. Anways keep up your quality content.

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! Umm not sure, but I heard once or twice that it was going to be an Asia- or even China-exclusive but some sneaker sites were also posting release dates. Don’t know what happened honestly, but amazing colorway regardless, dope find!

[@jorielmaranon9148]

Your channel is definitely my go to guy before buying hoop shoes. I watched your reviews on Son of Chi 3.0 multiple times before buying it and I'm glad that it's on the top 15

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! Nice, yeah top notch shoe for its price for sure.

[@MikkeyyM]

Hey man! Happy new year! Ik it's already 2024 but I would really like to see you review the Anta Gordon Hayward 4. Hope you had a great new years man! And keep up the Great work!

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, thanks man - Happy New Year!

[@Hithen-nt7ri]

Hey tommy, i'm an indian hooper and could you possibly help on some kicks that i could pick up here?

[@dax_what]

I got the new balance two Way v4.. and when I tightened them up the seam on the tongue dug into my ankle. Maybe it’s because I have a wide foot . Dick’s Sporting Goods does not offer the white variety so I returned them and got the Nike GT hustle 2s. These work much better. The tongue is perfect.

[@TommyLiu4]

👌 GT Hustle 2 has the best comfort/fit from all the Nike shoes in a while.

[@noel4140]

Bought the Gt hustle 2s based on this video. My feet are men’s 9 E width, I bought them in 9.5 and feel pretty good in them. Just snug enough not too uncomfortable. Better experience than the ja morant and Sabrina 1s which I’ve had to go up to size 10 and 10.5 respectively which I’m realizing is not the most optimal for me at 5’6. I’m looking forward to putting my incoming game days into the Gt hustle 2

[@TommyLiu4]

👍👍

[@31RehanKhan101]

🔥 vid as always my guy!! Keep up the good work, and best wishes for 2024! 🙏🏼

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks man, all the best to you in 2024 ❤️

[@31RehanKhan101]

@@TommyLiu4 of course and much appreciated bro! 🧡

[@oliverxu9164]

Glad to see Zion 3 made the top1 as expected, see y’all next year.

[@f1tzy_469]

asics being in second is insane. Never in all my days have I seen anyone hooping in asics

[@caldyyafeelme]

Ikr, this guy is tripping fr

[@f1tzy_469]

@@caldyyafeelme nah theyre good performing shoes, but they just aren't at all popular.

[@TommyLiu4]

Hopefully they can start selling them in North America one day lol

[@kumimukimu]

I'm annoyed that the NBs are not available in wide options overseas. Keeping an eye open for them tho

[@rickyocampo1798]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ser Tom 👍🥳🎁

[@TommyLiu4]

Best wishes to you for 2024! ❤️

[@epiii5256]

Nice list. I like that you consider and rank a wide variety. Might be cool also if your list spanned more than 1 year as 2022 shoes are still available at or near retail. When I’m considering a new sneaker my options span multiple years. Basically anything I can get at retail.

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you! Yeah I’ve been occasionally doing top lists for whatever is available currently, will try to do more of those then 🙏

[@epiii5256]

@@TommyLiu4🙏🏽

[@timmyddd9653]

i love u bro❤ keep going amazing video

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks man

[@timmyddd9653]

is kd 16 light for fast guard

[@TommyLiu4]

@@timmyddd9653 Yeah I think so, more like average weight but light enough.

[@arj3030]

I'm a fan of the V4 but the price in my area.... Geeeezzz. 2nd choice is the gt jump 2 or the AE what you guys think?

[@jbangz]

could you make a video reviewing the lightest and low to the ground basketball shoes you could find? id appreciate that brother, big fan! 🎉

[@TommyLiu4]

lightest here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/goWopICBpqxghM0si=DMDyA4pf2tYht2cz thank you!!

[@David-1216]

I think it would be cool if you started reviewing retro shoes again, maybe even some of the ones and1 has released? Overall I Can’t wait for the content this year!

[@TommyLiu4]

Great suggestion! And cheers to an amazing 2024 🤛😁

[@jchen174]

I am surprised that you say Asics is not outdoor friendly. Here in asia, their court shoes are worn daily on outdoor courts and they last.

[@TommyLiu4]

Nova Surge outsole is possibly fine but the Gelburst 27 outsole is super vulnerable lol

[@TommyLiu4]

But that’s great! Sometimes we worry too about “durability”, just gotta actually use it and let it be 😁

[@yarche2412]

Hi, Tommy, I have a question, which is better shoes (for wide feet, and price=quality) on your opinion of these: 808 3 regular, Son of chi 3.0, 361 AG 4, Fission 8. Thank you!

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey. 808 3 regular.

[@yarche2412]

@@TommyLiu4Are they good at outdoor use? I play sometimes outdoors/indoors and looking for good pair of shoes. Thank you!

[@TommyLiu4]

@@yarche2412 Yes

[@SofiyaPonomarenko-pt7ti]

Number one jt jump 2 so comfy

[@riccardoesposito477]

Hi tommy, Great review. But you tried the li-ning speed 10? And Happy New Year to you and your family🎉

[@TommyLiu4]

Hi yeah, great shoe 😃 Happy New Year!

[@giorgilomadze69]

Waiting for the top budget shoes

[@CarloGuilas]

What do you prefer for outdoors wow 808 3 ultra or anta shock wave 5 regular version?

[@TommyLiu4]

I haven’t used either pair outdoors but those two should both be very durable.

[@baylor8359]

Have you tried the player1 plus by serious player only?

[@CR_22]

I like that the mix is being held by a personal assistant in a green suit that you had to edit out 👏😂

[@D3V1ANT226]

Gonna give the KD16’s a shot

[@DW-es3iy]

Hey Tommy, another great year for shoe reviews 🔥 I’ve been subbed since the first top 10 last year, keep up the great work

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🙏 Happy New Year!

[@usieff4866]

bro review the 361 Big 3 shoe the details i see on it are insane bro they might be really good

[@lastone87]

I knew from the jump that was going to be your top pick haha. Great list. Do you think there will be much variance for a top list to do a budget or outdoor version? Thanks for your videos and Happy New Year!

[@TommyLiu4]

Sure I can do a Top 10 Budget version like last year. Thank you!!

[@TommyLiu4]

And happy new year!!

[@f1tzy_469]

5:09 lmao

[@TommyLiu4]

lots of brain farts these days 😅

[@jmad906]

Thank you as always Tommy 🙏. Amazing content. I don’t think any of the shoes this year are as good or better than the wow 10 and I’m partial to the wow 10 low. I’m curious if you agree? I know it’s subjective but as someone who has more insight than most I am curious 🤔….

[@TommyLiu4]

Umm sure it’s hard to argue against that lol WOW 10 is just a complete package and I would say last year’s top 3 are a little bit stronger so you’re right I think. And thank you!!

[@CactusKyrie]

Have you tried the Serious Player Only Player 1 Plus shoes? I’ve heard good reviews.

[@TommyLiu4]

Sorry I can’t see myself wearing something like that. I’m sure they perform really well though!

[@bri888]

Great video Tommy but I'm wondering what happened to the Liren Blade 3? It's not anywhere in your top 10.

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏 Good catch! I admit - really should have put them in here, just thought that they were released in ‘22 and I could wait a little bit for the 4 & 4 V2. Too many great shoes this year…

[@Yeyeyeyesye]

I like the Ja 1 I haven’t tried many hoop shoes but I find the Ja 1 good traction even on dusty courts. And it fits true to size

[@TommyLiu4]

For sure amazing traction!

[@ItsnotRenegade]

Hey man thanks so much for keeping your promise and making the video Tommy 🙏 And great video btw.

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you! Happy New Year

[@ItsnotRenegade]

@@TommyLiu4 happy new year 🎊

[@IgyValmon]

Help me find gelburst 27. Thanks!

[@davidrianto2802]

From my experience asics nova surge is a beast in outdoor

[@TommyLiu4]

Oh really! That’s good to hear cause I’ve been hesitant about that… The Gelburst 27 outsole is definitely fragile 😂

[@davidrianto2802]

@@TommyLiu4 my gel burst 26 seems ok for outdoor use

[@CowannV]

Are the two wxy v4 a good pick for shin splints and flat feet or are there better ones ?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes

[@TokioNinja7]

My top 5 5.harden vol. 6 4.lebron 20 3.lebron nxxt gen 2. Mb.02 1.kd15

[@nylesprint]

This looks like a 2022 list

[@jokernation2172]

All those Sneakers looks dope but all I've played in the last two years are Currys

[@jah-leah]

wahhh Jokic got signed?? also where can I get asics?

[@pndapong5032]

Yo tommy! Just wanna ask cos im planning to buy a shoe. My options are 808 3 ultra or the Puma Clyde All Pro, just wanna know your thought on both pairs given that both really perform well

[@TommyLiu4]

Clyde All Pro

[@domtoretto494]

Hey Tommy, I was wondering, Did you go to Liebermann before!?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, no.

[@arga7489]

Hi tommy liu, i really love your review shoes but i want to see you review ANTA KT SPLASH 5 and KT8

[@TommyLiu4]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/haC9fIJ3qK6EjMUsi=jHJUmZvOMYnJP2vw

[@cooper-j9c]

the kd 16 my fav but kyrie and anta will probably come out with something way better next year so im going to wait

[@relforeal]

was the Liren 3 released last year thats why its not here?

[@TommyLiu4]

Technically yes at the end of ‘22 - ngl I really should have put them on here they’re amazing. Too many great shoes this year… 4 V2 is coming out soon too!

[@jeff-ee5hs]

Hello. Ive been practically binge watching your videos and really like your reviews. I have a question that is a little unrelated to the video itself. Between the puma court rider 2.0 and the dame certified, which one would you chose for outdoor use? These are the top contenders for my first proper basketball shoes and given my location and low budget, i have very low supply of shoes. Hope you have a great day, greetings from Portugal.

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, appreciate you watching! Those two are both great for outdoor use, you can decide based on your foot shape - the Court Rider fits wider while the Dame Certified is narrower.

[@jeff-ee5hs]

@@TommyLiu4 wow i wasnt expecting such a quick response haha. Thanks a lot, im going to choose the court riders then, they are 60 euros here. And because im on the heavyer side (250 lb), its for the best. Then in a year or so probably going to buy some better shoes (probably from your top ten list for bigs). Once again thanks a lot and keep up the awesome work!!

[@hezoke]

yo! really like your videos. which shoe is better airmax impact 4 or giannis immortality 3 ? 🤨

[@TommyLiu4]

Air Max Impact 4

[@vingportugal]

please review serious player 1 plus

[@Jolz0]

Hey tommy, do you think i should get the fission 9 or the 808 3 regular for outdoor court play? I play indoors sometimes and i want to walk in them a bit like normal shoes

[@TommyLiu4]

If you’d like to walk in them too Fission 9

[@alanblbas4828]

The hustle 2 put so much strain on my foot since it doesnt have a plate for support. I strongly suggest that you avoid this shoe.

[@marciaaaron6044]

Did you got the anta KT9? If yes why it didn’t make it ? Just the traction or something else is wrong? I thinks it’s one of the best.

[@TommyLiu4]

My initial order was cancelled so I’m still waiting to get them in the next batch - good to know! I’ll def look forward to it 🙏

[@marciaaaron6044]

@@TommyLiu4 I didn’t get the KT9 yet but by watching reviews I wanna buy it besides the traction isn’t top tier but I kinda prefer that the bite isn’t super hard cause it can impact the knee.

[@bombom6694]

Can you please advise me? I'm having trouble finding basketball shoes that I can play on dusty courts. Please recommend 3-5 pairs.

[@TommyLiu4]

Shock Wave 5, 808 3, Ja 1

[@bombom6694]

@@TommyLiu4 808 3 regular or wade 808 3 Ultra

[@TommyLiu4]

@@bombom6694 7:18

[@shadibuceesay9457]

The air Jordan 38 is my favorite

[@TommyLiu4]

Good one for sure!

[@shadibuceesay9457]

@@TommyLiu4 yessir love the design cushion and traction

[@sankalpc319]

What are the best outdoor shoes under 90$?? Any recommendations?

[@TommyLiu4]

Dame Certified (1 or 2), Lockdown 6

[@brunofricks]

Nike GT Jump 2

[@dhanyekabastian]

Where is SPO player 1 plus n mid 1 ?

[@darwinmoresco7724]

NB TWY V4 here in Philippines is pretty crazy pricing, $220. That is madness!

[@TommyLiu4]

😳😳

[@byronma01]

Appreciate the video but (no offense) I think you may be interested in investing in a really nice mic, your voice doesn't come through very clear when I'm watching with speakers

[@meisplay2923]

WoW 10 or Two wxy v4?

[@TommyLiu4]

WOW 10 if price isn’t a factor.

[@zeppequinox5530]

What size is best for me in the NB two wxy v4? I wear 11 in the v2 but 11.5 in the v3 cuz the midfoot is narrow, should I get 11 or 11.5? Or 11 wide?

[@TommyLiu4]

They fit closer to the V2 than the V3. Probably an 11? But it’s obviously best if you can try one on in person.

[@wilt3051]

WoW rlly catching up to Nike only bangers this whole year Made me buy 3 pairs on sale too

[@drizij]

can you review the AC 12s

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes vid today 😃

[@Chavanun555]

Thank god I cop the reverse Grinch. Its my best shoe this year for real because I cop them 😅😅.

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice

[@Chavanun555]

@@TommyLiu4 yeah

[@peterookotai6965]

Picked up the NB 2 ways for less than 100 the other day

[@TommyLiu4]

Nicee

[@iz11_23]

Bro can you tell me the location of the court is it in Toronto cause that court is beautiful

[@TommyLiu4]

It’s a private condo gym. Happy New Year! 🍾️