Top 10 Basketball Shoes of 2024 - SO FAR!

#basketballshoes #top10 #sneakers
Here are my picks for the Top 10 basketball shoes from the first half of 2024:
10. Anta KAI 1
9. Nike KD 17
8. New Balance Fresh Foam BB V2
7. Wade All City 12
6. Adidas AE 1
5. Asics Gelburst 28
4. Li-Ning Liren 4 V2
3. Way of Wade 11
2. 361 Degrees Big3 5.0 Quick Pro
1. New Balance Kawhi 4
Honorable mentions:
- Nike GT Cut 3
- Adidas Harden Vol. 8
- Li-Ning JB 2
- 361 Degrees DVD 2
What are your favorite shoes to hoop in right now?? Let me know in the comments!
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Instagram: @tommy_liu_4

[@TommyLiu4]

Name your picks for the TOP performers this year! ⬇️

[@markg5419]

I know you liked the Tatum 2’s at a point did your opinion change on them?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@markg5419Yeahh still a personal fav 😁 13:38

[@davidparsons4314]

Big 3 5.0 Quick Pro my current fave but you got me thinking about the Kawhi 4s now. I'm tossing up between then and Jb2 while I wait for LeBron 21s to arrive

[@Iamjpangs17]

Bought the shockwave 5 pro they’re amazing

[@gtswerve]

Yo fkn factsss😭😭

[@walterwhite6359]

only real ones watch this at 2 AM 🗣🗣💯💯

[@Irishimp]

Europe?

[@_m07am3d_9]

​@@Irishimpyeah

[@walterwhite6359]

@@Irishimp yeah

[@lyinbobbycottonseed]

It’s not 2 AM

[@TommyLiu4]

🫶 Ayy much love!

[@Detonao_paredes]

13:02 bro wtf

[@volleyballshoes]

Cheers

[@dunsdonjone1537]

HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@dunsdonjone1537]

BEASTBURP!

[@mikeevanscuzzo3015]

Lmfao

[@user-7502]

lol that's a Beijing tradition

[@Darona33]

I’m 24 and I just started learning how to play basketball and I absolutely fell for it but I noticed that I couldn’t choose a good shoes every one I tried felt like I’m about to get my ankle twisted so this video really helps, you explained every detail you like in all these shoes which gave me a good idea how to choose a one! Thank you so much for sharing this video

[@TommyLiu4]

That’s great!! Appreciate you watching, all the best with your 🏀 journey. Keep shooting it 😁

[@throwertex]

Don't know if you heard but Mizuno is getting back into the basketball shoe game and releasing a new basketball shoe later this year, the Mizuno Wave Transista. Hopefully it released in North America.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@throwertex Oh really?! That’s interesting I recently got back into playing soccer and their cleats are absolutely amazing. Will definitely get them if they release basketball shoes.

[@jchung1506]

Thanks Tommy. Welcome back!

[@Kyazoh]

Kai 1s are so much fun to play in

[@jamaallouis741]

Harden vol 8 I heard has lime the best toe support. I'm a guard and a coach that I know wears them alot and he says they're great. I was even considering wearing Adidas again.

[@davidparsons4314]

Bro the #1 is a huge surprise. I'm so torn as both of my targets (JB2, Kawhi 4) are so polar opposites when it comes to review and opinions

[@jjcornelio7741]

Finally! An upload from you. Let's go!

[@leesiboy3039]

I agree with the DVD2 having stiff upper particularly at the forefoot, but you won't even notice when playing. Traction and cushion are awesome for me.

[@TommyLiu4]

Yup for sure. Elite traction & cushion!

[@soozah]

FAVORITE shoe youtuber 🫶

[@TommyLiu4]

🫶🙏

[@notDeadstock]

he's baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack! gotta admit i'm a bit surprised at the Kawhi 4's placement on the list...guess it's time to check it out

[@TommyLiu4]

🫡 Ayyy

[@jerwelllipnica126]

Got the liren 4v2 because of your videos. I have the "pure pink" colorway which has the white rubber outsole. Thanks man!

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice man. Amazing shoe!

[@nicortiz5483]

Where did you purchase them from? I’ve been looking for the blue lotus colorway

[@Mcali1984]

@@nicortiz5483POIZON

[@TravisCoker]

have you tried the li ning gamma one

[@soozah]

can we get a top 10 basketball shoes of ALL TIME ?? thanks !

[@nonyabidniz312]

that was a beast of a burp

[@TommyLiu4]

🍺

[@channelpjb88]

So far Liren 4v2 is my pick! Haven’t tried a lot of the others from the list though!

[@nicortiz5483]

Where did you purchase a pair from I have been interested in buying a pair?

[@channelpjb88]

@@nicortiz5483 Taobao using either a freight forwarder or agent. Reddit will be very helpful for this!

[@ilyasdinia2183]

Tommy we still waiting on the Outdoor Review of WOW 11 !

[@TravisCoker]

what about the li ning gamma one

[@rafaelr7666]

does the WOW son of flash perform as well as the shoes on this list?

[@TommyLiu4]

Very close but not quite there, maybe around 10-ish.

[@jjcornelio7741]

If the LeBron 21 was released this year what number would it be on this list?

[@TommyLiu4]

Umm like 6-ish

[@owenpatterson2933]

I love the GT jump 2 and Jordan 38s because of the zoom strobel cushioning system.

[@angelobartolomeu5679]

I got the Asics gel burst 27 thanks to your videos. Thanks for all the info!!!

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice! Thank you 🙏

[@user-jz1np8by3w]

Hey Tommy, how would you compare the WoW 10 lows and the Liren 4 v2 (also lows)? I'm way farther from an elite player myself, but the Flying Dragon colorway on the Liren 4 is just so nice man. Always wanted to try the WoW 10 lows but IMHO the colorways are straight trash, only the highs have good colorways. I'm not looking to buy a plain neon shoe in a single color with zero design at all, and while I admit the Lakers away colorway is nice, I'm also a Lakers hater so I can't get caught rocking that unless I get it on sale 😂

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, I think you can go for the Liren 4 V2 in that case. They’re pretty much equally as good.

[@user-jz1np8by3w]

@TommyLiu4 thanks. How would you rate step in comfort and cushion for each?

[@zsoup0112]

pls review the WOW 808 4 Ultra

[@vanji7521]

tommy can i get your opinion?i'm saving up to buy 2pairs of basketball shoes,but the budget is super low. the 2 pairs that caught my attention is your review on the immortality 3 and precision 7. i live in the Philippines and our courts outdoor is super rough. budget shoes here is in the ₱2,700-₱3,500. I'm curious if it's a good idea to get the immo 3 and precision 7 as my first 2 pairs

[@vanji7521]

i have the gtcut 3 EP in the jewel loyd colorway. but it doesn't count as MY 1st shoes because it was gifted to me

[@TommyLiu4]

Hi should be good those two 😃

[@vanji7521]

@@TommyLiu4 thank you, i picked it at your 10 best budget shoes.i almost picked the immo 2. Then i saw your review and it was not worth it, save some more and you'll get an even greater shoe,Thanks

[@adidasadilettecomfort4640]

what do u think about li ning gamma and the puma all pro nitro?

[@plantbaesed]

i've been needing new hoop shoes all year but i'm waiting for the wow all city 12 encores and the kai 1 triple black. i'm curious if the encores will perform better than the wow 11s, i'd also wait for better colorways

[@qcdunk]

How about the Li-Ning Gamma 1s? Should they be in the top 10? Cheers!

[@TommyLiu4]

No ma ni for dat cheers 🙏 Maybe one day lol

[@jmad906]

None of these companies send you samples ? Can we as your subscribers request they do in your favor? Just a thought.

[@MeechYaboy]

Was honestly surprised at how light the wade 11s were for their size, also book 1s have been surprisingly magnificent

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes right?!

[@kraigwilliams5697]

I got the 16 and 17 KD's. He needs a nice black pair of the 17's. I liked the 16 so much I bought 2 pair. I was really looking to get pair the purple and black 16.

[@troyknadle839]

the Kawhi is a big surprise, I haven't tried them but they just don't look like a performer at all. Aside from that all the picks look great, it's nice to see that you can't really go wrong with any of these picks

[@247JesusFreek]

Wow 11 is crazy goooood 🔥

[@thedarthdarthing]

U should do a top 10 on all the shoe that you can find as of right now in the market, maybe also adding ideal buy in price, so you can for example add great shoes like lebron 20s that are constantly on sale. Would really love to see something like that!

[@dO31064]

Been waiting for an upload 😹🤙🏽

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏

[@sneakpeekla]

Daaamn the kawhi 4? I’m just drooling over those now. Just picked up the Jordan 38 for the low too. I think I’m gonna have to cop those though

[@madcrazymonkey93]

Can we get your top ten of the 2020s or all time? Would be cool to see what shoes have survived the test of time

[@TommyLiu4]

👌 Will do!

[@pheonaadoom3824]

Would you rather get the all city 12 or the liren 4 v2? saw both of them at a lining store in china recently haha

[@TommyLiu4]

Liren 4 V2 if I have to pick one but you know, no bad choice there. All City 12 Encore is amazing too I just started playing in it.

[@Tmarky19991]

Good take Tommy!🎉 Btw what’s your take on new Wade 808 4?

[@TommyLiu4]

Just got it today 😁 Let you know soon.

[@gibsonbonifacio]

you should do an all time favorite top 10

[@skitheepic7979]

been waiting for an upload🙏 welcome back tommy

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!!

[@skypatchOfficial]

He finally remembered his password

[@TommyLiu4]

😂😂😂

[@mshel5er91]

I bought LeBron Witness 8 the reason was the price of $68, although my old under armor seems to have better cushioning

[@janryboy]

Kobe Venice and Girl Dad are my top 1 and 2 as of the moment

[@spencerkogut107]

Mannn New Balance is killing it! I have try the Kawhi 4

[@lastone87]

Hope you had a great trip. I did not think the Kawhi’s would take the top spot, if I see them on a decent discount I’ll have to pick them up.

[@TommyLiu4]

🍻 thank you!

[@BrucePhyowai]

I’ve been waiting for this

[@vinq_vvs]

this video was very helpfull that you very much kind gentelman -_-

[@ryankellz]

Way of wade all city 12s, I got 2 pair the origin and the dna. The dna has more on the toe for the upper with the material but if you toe drag it could scuff. Great sneakers for a guard I love them.

[@seeneilsenako]

Dang! I only have 2 of the 14 pairs that you’ve mentioned. Really need to add those 😂

[@joshuasaunders7449]

Keep going bro I was shock it’s been two weeks.. but I understand I got 2 under 2.. I know you busy now.

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks bro ❤️🙏 All the best to your lovely family!

[@Wholisticandy]

Bought the Big 3 Quick Pro 5.0 about a month ago because of your reviews. Been amazing playing in them. Overall beyond solid performer. Wish I went down half a size cause the forefoot area is pretty wide. Might cop another pair or the Kawhi’s 👀

[@TommyLiu4]

Ayy nice nice. I think you’ll like the Kawhi’s too 😁

[@Wholisticandy]

@@TommyLiu4 In terms of comfort which one is more comfortable? Quick Pro 5.0 or Kawhi 4?

[@davidparsons4314]

agree as a wide footer even i feel the forefoot is wide. still good though

[@hummoses]

My staying by the phone at 1pm EST this Sunday paid off and I got the TNS wow 11 shoe....looking forward to giving it a try

[@TommyLiu4]

👍👍💯

[@ForrestBreeze]

no lebrons?

[@phyvillaflor]

Would love to have that NB Kawhi 4 but it's too damn expensive here in our country. 275USD isn't for Filipinos. Got that 5.0 Quick Pro though, best shoe for me so far!

[@TommyLiu4]

Ah I see, yeah that’s way too much. You got the one that’s equally as good though!

[@paulgonzaga9980]

Where can you order those? Tried searching footlocker to no avail. Lazada was no good either

[@jjcornelio7741]

Right! And the 2wxy is worth 11k pesos more than 200 usd wth

[@lukatrooper5074]

Where would the regular 361 big 3 5.0 go on the list

[@TommyLiu4]

Not on this list.

[@johndavidmahistrado8880]

Review sabrina 2 pls

[@vividas]

asics really gotta bring their hoop shoes to the US

[@TommyLiu4]

I agree.

[@studiodoarq]

Nice content. thank you Can you make a video on Anta ZAP 1 - Donte DiVincenzo?

[@Rhythmix-bk3sx]

The signature Burp 😁 🍻

[@TommyLiu4]

🍺🫶

[@REDSavage369]

Interested in the performance difference between Don Issue 6 and AE1. I have the 6 which are extremely light and comfortable but I haven’t had any luck getting the AE1.

[@arielqtv6934]

Waiting for 2024's best budget shoes❤❤❤

[@ryogouw1185]

What about eqlz?

[@blobpoop457]

waiting for the flat feet recommendations !

[@nimicat3]

At the nike store i tried the kd 16s (half size down) couldn't even put my feet in there but the 17s fit perfect and if someones concerned about the solid rubber outsole it preformes just as good as the translucent

[@JoshuaEmia]

I didn’t skip any of the ads bro. ❤

[@TommyLiu4]

Love you man

[@tablelord6588]

The kawhi's are really underrated

[@JoshHOPS]

Disagree on the KD 17, not totally sold yet on the BB (but love the Kawhi 4 and Two WXY 4 by NB)...My list would be 5. WOW AC 12 4. LeBron 21 3. NB Two WXY 4 2. Kawhi 4 1. WOW 11 (but still love the 10 more)....I have three pairs of the Two WXY 4 and 2 pairs of the Kawhi 4...they are both amazing shoes

[@GoogleUser-th2og]

Havent been keeping up with ball shoes. Thanks for the update on all these new shoes.

[@blastu99]

had no idea liren 4 v2 has carbon fiber plate thought it was TPU

[@jjdp3679]

I think the list is valid, though some of the shoes i can't easily get my hands on tho😂 the asics one and kawhi 4 to name a few

[@benexkelvindayto5015]

Asics availability sucks. :(

[@IsraelElkington-kt4ur]

Sabrina 2’s probably the best thing Nike has done this year.

[@jlhchiu]

Hi Tommy, could you compare the traction and cushioning between the JB2, WoW 10 and Liren 4v2? I haven’t seen many other reviewers mentioning the traction or stability issues you faced on the JB2, but I trust your opinion the most.

[@TommyLiu4]

@@jlhchiu Hey. Yeah they’re all excellent and bouncy those 3 - WOW 10 is still the best altogether. 😃🙏🙏 Appreciate the trust!

[@TitusYanish1]

Could we also have a affordable (sub $150 maybe 100) rundown? Thanks

[@BrucePhyowai]

Best out door shoe

[@underoath257]

Glad to see the quick 5 pro here. People are literally sleeping on them. Would be nice to see the AG4s here too

[@davidparsons4314]

@@underoath257 fr man. Top shoe for 2024 for me

[@haashblastz7756]

Can we get an updated best wide foot basketball shoes.

[@TommyLiu4]

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[@kermitlikesmemes9417]

Great video! How was your china trip? Currently there atm!

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! Good good I’m still here until next week lol

[@cathy6606]

can you do serious player only player 1+

[@nicoloyap2990]

Up for this sir!

[@anthonyburet6395]

My guy whats good 💪🏼….would you choose the bb v2 over the two wxy v4? My favorite shoe right now is the V4 and im contemplating on getting another pair but wondering if the bb v2 are better.

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey! They’re pretty much the same level to me. I’d probably still prefer the TWO WXY V4 if I have to pick one.

[@TurtleNeck_]

can Liren 4v2 be played in outdoors? Mainly not asphalt just concrete courts.

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes

[@loveofthegame7]

Tommy how do the kd16/17s and the JT2s fit? What would you recommend for a narrow foot who fits a little snug in New Balance two wxy v3 size 11.5?

[@salvadorprincejohnpulanco1804]

Anta ZAP 1 please

[@Hasty-ol7cb]

Missing the back to school series 😢

[@TommyLiu4]

Ayyy we’ll run it back.

[@shoeit6357]

I've had it with your consistent top 10 rankings! But I agree with most of it

[@TommyLiu4]

🫶😁 I watch all your vids too

[@emman4780]

I'm really hoping that they are able to release the team USA colorway for the Kawhi 4s

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes same… Or just more colorways in general 🤣

[@kenv2667]

I hope you can make a series for best of all time and not just by year. This is assuming this rank is only for each year right? Because for some example, nova surge is better than gel burst 28, wow10 is better than allcity 12. Right?

[@TommyLiu4]

👌 I’ll make one. Subscribe?

[@axelronand.castro4745]

do you think the kd 16 and kd 17 are the same performance wise?

[@hypnox147]

Im between the all pro nitro and the all city 12, any tips bro? Thanks for the videos, really enjoying them

[@TommyLiu4]

All City 12. Thank YOU!!

[@davidparsons4314]

AC12 for sure

[@davesperandio5092]

You haven't tried the EQLZ 247 I'm guessing?

[@LandonBekendam]

Tommy thoughts on Sabrina 2s?

[@TommyLiu4]

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[@johnkylemedroso8034]

TOMMY GOOD DAAAY! JUST GOT MY AC 12 HARBOR MIST AND SIZE HALF SIZE UP BECAUSE OF YOUR REVIEW THANK YOU,JUST 🧢 THIS FOR ONLY 60 BUCKS HERE IN PH❤.

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, nice!! Cheers, what a deal 👍

[@JoseGarcia-oo4mc]

Grate video , are any of these shoes god for outdoor playing?

[@TommyLiu4]

Liren 4 V2, Fresh Foam BB V2, All City 12. 🙏

[@daveinigo4821]

Anta kai 1 Cushion 9/10 Traction 9/10 Courtfeel 5/10

[@TommyLiu4]

@@daveinigo4821 On-point assessment.

[@goomy6502]

I heard that certain colorways of kai 1 has semi translucent outsole and they say that traction is top tier right out of the box. Saw image of one colorway that has that outsole it was green and had amber colored outsole.

[@TommyLiu4]

I see! That’s good - even better lol

[@Mcali1984]

Hey bud. Where would you place the Nike Sabrina 2’s on this list. I seen you got them after you made this. Thanks in advance. 🍻

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey! Probably like 5ish, really good shoe definitely a Top 10 of the year to me. 😁

[@alinasir-py4np]

How can I order the Chinese shoes in America ? I’m worried about getting knock offs and not the real deal

[@ikigaisolo243]

Can you have a review on everlast supreme? I havent seen any from that shoe

[@friendlyslayer7880]

I'm sad that you haven't reviewed the Sabrina 2's yet. I just ordered it a few days ago and now im scared that you didnt mention it.

[@TommyLiu4]

Just got it. Finally found my size in store, let you know soon… 😁🙏