Top 10 Basketball Shoes of 2024

[@TommyLiu4]

What are the best shoes that YOU’ve played in this year??

[@marknoelpuno5412]

Kyrie infinity and AC12

[@adeyemitemiloluwa9126]

Luka 3 'el matador'

[@cancenior8344]

LeBron 21 still performing amaizing for me!

[@nel2shifty]

ac12 encore

[@kenwu5197]

Still rocking the LeBron 10 Volts

[@gens0N]

buddy is ready for squid game szn 2 🤑

[@TommyLiu4]

🦑

[@kasidetruengkittanawat2848]

He is a new player😂

[@lionelgrisbane]

The undisputed GOAT of reviews finally dropped his top 10, let’s goooo!! This is what we were all waiting for. Thank you, sir!!

[@TommyLiu4]

@@lionelgrisbane Thank you!! 🙏

[@alejandroaviles8824]

Great video, really appreciate the previous years' top 10 list, a lot of those shoes are still super relevant.

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!!

[@admisml]

Great video!! Just picked up the Kawhi 4s on sale - can't wait to hoop in them in the new year. Happy holidays and all the best in 2025, Tommy!

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you so much!! Happy holidays, all the best wishes to you and your family as well 🫶

[@Zqrunxello]

@admisml same 👌

[@XxninjastrangerxX]

Tommy your reviews are the only ones I trust and have never let me down before, greatly appreciate it!!

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you!! Much appreciate you watching 🙏 Means a lot to me.

[@nousername1269]

Best shoes I've played this year two wxy 3, hesi low v2 next up 🔥

[@dO31064]

been waiting for this😁

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏

[@spencerkogut107]

I’ve been waiting for this!

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏🤛

[@marknoelpuno5412]

Lesgoo Tommy and Happy Holidays!

[@TommyLiu4]

Happy Holidays! 🍻

[@rifqimohamad102]

Cool Tommy, which one better between wow 10 hall of fame or JB3? Thanks alot Tommy

[@assassinge5079]

Last week, I bought my first pair of BB shoes based on your "mid year top shoes" recommendations, and I'm pleased they were ranked third. If this video had come out a few days earlier, I might have chosen the Hesi low v2, but I'm happy with my purchase, especially since I paid 85 euros.

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice I see. Honestly once they’re in the list - all pretty good! And appreciate you watching!!

[@michaelliu8138]

I grabbed the hesi low v2 during BF sales from your recommendation at $90 AUD or around $56 USD, was impossible to justify any other bball shoe purchase at that price. Best performing shoes ive ever worn.

[@TommyLiu4]

Niceeee. Delicious 💯

[@jakethoy]

Love the video, my fav is wade all city 12, traction is top teir

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice, and thank you!

[@jrbldvn]

Been waiting for your vids mah boi!

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏🤛 Appreciate you

[@GreekSneakCollector]

Interesting picks! I was expecting the Hesi in your list but not at the top. I wish we could find Asics basketball in Europe. Merry Christmas !

[@TommyLiu4]

Merry Christmas! Much love. 🙏

[@mrnailman1]

Good to see new balance is getting the credit they deserve, nike has to put thought into their products again instead of just rushing and pushing their products

[@cancenior8344]

Would you consider giving a list of all basketball shoes available? So we can also compare the best ones from the previous two or three years to the ones releasing now. Thanks for the video!

[@TommyLiu4]

Appreciate the suggestion! 🙏👌

[@lynxox4855]

this is definitely a surprising top 10 list, but I like how there's a nice variety with the shoes. I own the Kawhi 4's and I was definitely shocked that it made top 3! keep up with the great work goat

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you so much!! Happy holidays!

[@gothic95]

My favorite was the NXXT gen ampd. It took me nearly 3 months to break them in, but the leather in combination with both zoom bags, and perfect traction as well, they really surprised me. Not to mention they are the best looking as well (IMO)

[@TommyLiu4]

Which colorway ya got?

[@bendutton]

3 mos is crazy 😂 great patience!

[@gothic95]

@@TommyLiu4 first game 🥶

[@gothic95]

@@bendutton they were fine before broken in, but the zoom bags are actually insane now

[@SevenKS77]

Was able to get the cheapy insoles out of my Converse Trilliants for some Move insoles and they've been so nice

[@TommyLiu4]

👍👍 One of my favourites too.

[@gothic95]

How would you compare the Hesi Low v2 vs the Two Wxy v4?

[@TommyLiu4]

Very different actually in terms of court feel, material comfort, etc. - I’d pick the HESI’s for indoors and TWO WXY’s for outdoors.

[@snkrhd8958]

the price:performance of the hesi low v2 is insane. easily outperforms more expensive shoes its crazy.

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes!

[@NvlL-p3v]

Your jacket looks like the one in the squid game :v, love it btw is fission 9 still worth it now?

[@TommyLiu4]

Thanks 😁 It’s a Puma x Squid Game collab. And yes.

[@samlee458]

great list. happy new year Tommy.

[@TommyLiu4]

Happy new year! 🍻🙏

[@sonapx5352]

The Aime Leon Dore Hesi Low’s are on sale rn too, insane! Happy Holidays!

[@TommyLiu4]

Happy holidays! Oh really, I might cop then…

[@DonnieTotino]

Agreed that New Balance is killing it-Kawhi V4 was my favorite this year, just a perfectly balanced hoop shoe. I also bought the fresh foam BB V2 and two way V4, the traction, weight and lockdown is so much better than other more well known brands. What also really stands out is how my legs/knees/ankles do not feel sore the next day, unlike other shoe companies. They often come up at a discount too, definitely going to get ahold of the Hesi Lo V2 soon.

[@TommyLiu4]

👍👍👍 Exactly, no soreness for me as well they really know how to make shoes lol

[@dqrkholidays]

Recently got the Hesi Low V2 in 2E sizing, excited because I have wide and flat feet. From your videos, it sounds like everything I want in a shoe!

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice. Lemme know how it goes for you!

[@playstationfortnite1503]

pls help me I am unsure if i should buy the AR1s in a cool colourway and also low Price the all City 12s for the same Price but not that cool colourway or just the all City encoures for 30€ more

[@playstationfortnite1503]

My Budget isnt that high so the encoures would kind of hurt

[@TommyLiu4]

All City 12

[@GoMantaGo]

That red Hesi Low V2 should make up a nice missmatch with the black cw. 🔥

[@topping38]

mine is ac 12, elite traction and lockdown. Happy holiday Tommy 🎉

[@TommyLiu4]

Happy Holidays!

[@ethanzakeri8753]

Hi Tommy This video is awesome can you review liren 5? and which is better liren 4v2 or 5

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey thank you! Yes coming up.

[@Itschrisjoo]

Definitely going to look into getting the JB3s, coffee colorway looks DELICIOUS

[@TommyLiu4]

YES delicious 😋☕️ F the price tho lmao

[@ButlerBuckets]

Another BANGER of a vid!!🔥🔥🔥

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@prod.by_oriqin]

Just bought a pair of Ja 2s because of your video. Amazing traction and thanks a lot tommy happy new year to u and ur family bro 🎉

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice! Happy New Year - all the best wishes to you and your family as well man 🍾

[@prod.by_oriqin]

@TommyLiu4 Thanks man!

[@alexcarpen3201]

Great list Tommy! Lots to think about. Just a question: if the nove surge lows would have come out this year, where would they stack? My previous shoe was the liren 3 v2 based off your recommendation and i loved it. I play a lot of tennis and kind of want to give the asics a go too. Otherwise its between the liren, the big 3 quick pro and the nb two way v5. Cheers buddy, have a great day!

[@TommyLiu4]

@@alexcarpen3201 Top 5 for sure. Thanks, consider subscribing?

[@alexcarpen3201]

@TommyLiu4 it was a genuine shock i wasnt subscribed already :(

[@TommyLiu4]

@@alexcarpen3201 Haha I appreciate it! Thank you 🙏🙏 Happy new years!

[@BrucePhyowai]

WOW I wasn’t expecting hesi low to be this high on the list I got them just because of you I can’t wait to try them

[@TommyLiu4]

🙌🙌

[@jysyy9317]

please tell me how are they

[@redriot3008]

Always delivering 🐐Tommy!!!! Happy new years 🎉

[@TommyLiu4]

Happy New Years 🍻🫶

[@carloberja7834]

Great video! Haven't played in them enough to say definitely, but for me it's looking like the Kai 1. Excited to play more in them since most people say that it only gets better over time. Happy holidays and I look forward to your content this upcoming 2025, Tommy! 🍻

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you! Happy holidays & best wishes!!

[@secondsun6963]

Great list! Question about the All City 12: you mentioned a pinching issue on the upper of the stitching. Is that with the solid upper or the thinner mesh one (green/yellow/blue coloways). Love the content!!!

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank you so much!! Great question - I only noticed it on the leather versions (for example Blue, White) NOT the mesh one (Avocado is okay). Should have clarified sorry.

[@secondsun6963]

@ thank you, your videos are always so helpful. Can’t wait to see you break 100k!!!

[@modeloprince]

Got the last pair in my size of the aime leon dore hesi low v2 in the white/green colorway. Super stoked to try them out

[@TommyLiu4]

Those are beautiful 🤩

[@David-1216]

I agree with you on the puma front. They gotta do something to revamp their line

[@TommyLiu4]

Right?! I personally don’t really wanna touch those MB.05’s lol

[@kenv2667]

Did not expect #2 and #1. :)

[@mooko85]

How do you feel about the lateral containment on the hesi low v2? Do you think the upper is too soft and flexible for it to contain the foot on hard cuts side to side? It appears to me in your close up shots where you are doing hard lateral stops that the foot seems to move much more compared to some stiffer shoes.

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes great observation - lateral containment, on those and the Kawhi 4s, if I were to be nitpicking that’s the only part that’s slightly below average. But the HESI LOW V2 is fine I mean even if I was to do those hard shifts to test it they were holding up okay. Not a big concern or deal breaker.

[@Ktheviking04]

Thank you for another amazing year of shoe reviews! I really appreciate all your videos and feedback in the comment sections. I ended up buying a few shoes due to your recommendation this year. NB BBv2, Asics Nova Surge Low and over the holidays picked up NB two wxy V5 and Hesi Low V2. Looking forward to trying the new shoes out. I have been big fan of new balance basketball shoes and have had all the versions of the two wxy and continue to use them all. Happy Holidays!

[@TommyLiu4]

Thank YOU!! Nice you really copped all of my fav hoop shoes recently haha 🍻🙏 Happy holidays & best wishes for the new year!

[@jackboyd9055]

Among the 15 what are best fit for Concrete type outdoors Tom?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@jackboyd9055 Liren’s

[@alfiepaste]

Hey Tommy where do you get the Lining Liren 4, here in canada

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey I got mine from China. You can check on Kicksown they have almost every shoe from Chinese brands 😃

[@justind9019]

Three I that play in: 1) Ja 1 2) 361 quick pro 5.0 3) AE 1

[@Manchuz79]

Are the JB3 still very low to the ground? I was a bit disappointed with the JB2 in how low it was and the cushion felt even more minimal than the JB1.

[@TommyLiu4]

Not as low to the ground as the previous 2.

[@MasterObiWanKenobi-db5ti]

New Balance Fresh Foam BB v2 for me

[@Dinani81]

Please review Asics Nova Surge 3, thanks a lot

[@TommyLiu4]

Okay will do.

[@filipinosneakers1276]

Man, I was really surprised in your top 1 but maybe just the looks are not for everyone but definitely the performance is. I never like them but because of this I might gonna try them experience it myself.

[@TommyLiu4]

👍👍 Happy Holidays!

[@Arthurjacobson-g7o]

Kobe 9 Christmas was amazing

[@viper627]

Hey, I'm having some trouble deciding what shoe to get. I mostly play outdoors and they'll be used casually too, but my options are few. I could choose between don Issue 8s, Immortality 4s, gt cut academy eps, or just go for some sneakers. The issue with the immortality 4s is the only ones available at reasonable prices are colourways I'm not too fond of. What would you pick? And happy holidays!

[@TommyLiu4]

@@viper627 Hello, happy holidays! Immortality 4 should be good enough 😃👍

[@TanmayK-kj7ev]

Hey Tommy!! Im a fan since long and i have a question. What are the best 2 shoes out of these shoes. Giannis Immortality 4, Precison 7, Own The Game 2.0, Own The Game 3.0, Witness 8, Gt Cut Academy, Puma Genetics, Max Impact 4 and Renew elevate 3.

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, Immortality 4 & GT Cut Academy 🙏

[@CaseyPhillips-wx8ht]

Where would you rate the all city 13 ?

[@TommyLiu4]

I’d say like a shoe in the 7-10 range.

[@pine9508]

Great year!

[@TommyLiu4]

🍻

[@marco73__]

is the ac12 encore good on dust? and it takes break in time to get good on dust?

[@TommyLiu4]

Yes

[@zzdahaewae]

Thanks for the video Tommy. Where would you rank the Li Ning Speed 10? Would it be top of the list for a lightweight guard?

[@TommyLiu4]

For lightweight guards specifically I definitely see it as a Top 10 shoe - amazing. 👍

[@dO31064]

do you think the kt10 translucent outsole would be worse than then solid outsole?

[@TommyLiu4]

That I’m not sure - this colorway I got is close to a 10/10 for its traction.

[@dO31064]

@@TommyLiu4damn what website did you use for that colourway?

[@TommyLiu4]

@@dO31064 China 😂

[@PAGE.0NE_CS]

Hate to see those Kawhi 4s. Haven't played any on this list. But I like the Liren 4.V2. Especially that pink colorway? That's 🔥🔥🔥

[@NoahHome27.0]

I bought the anta kai 1 speed in the twin flame colorway this year and really love them, I wear them in my games and they feel bouncy and I love the court feel and traction

[@TommyLiu4]

👍👍👍 Amazing shoe as well!

[@David-1216]

I think the aime Leon dore (not doing all the accent marks) collab does a lot for the looks of the Hesi Low

[@TommyLiu4]

For sure! Beauty. Just too expensive for me to get 😂

[@willbaik9668]

Considering the hesi low v2 or WOW 10 low for performance. Which one performs better for you?

[@TommyLiu4]

WOW 10 Low is much bouncier. For me personally I’d probably take the HESI LOW V2 given how I play, they’re quite different shoes - WOW 10 (original mid top) though that’s a different story it is an all-timer to me.

[@willbaik9668]

@ Do the WOW 10 original perform better than the lows? Is it a significant difference? Thanks for replying

[@TommyLiu4]

@@willbaik9668 To me yes

[@spencerkogut107]

I knew you were picking the Hesi Low V2 too 😂

[@TommyLiu4]

Haha there you go. Know me too well 😆

[@raypowellcomprendio2391]

where would you rank the regular/summer version of the ac12's? (not the encores)

[@TommyLiu4]

It’s a great great shoe maybe 8-10 ish.

[@seanalex8181]

@TommyLiu4 whats your opinion on the anta shockwave 5 team?

[@TommyLiu4]

Never had

[@jefferrrson1x]

Let’s go!!!

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🤛

[@mantasstyle]

Merry Christmas brother

[@TommyLiu4]

Merry Christmas 🎄

[@mantasstyle]

@TommyLiu4 more hoop shoes to come

[@ethacal]

Should I sell my lightly used two wxy v4 and get hesi low v2 on sale? I like the look of the black or white low v2s better than my two wxys

[@TommyLiu4]

Yeah sure but keep the TWO WXY’s 😆

[@ethacal]

@ LOL maybe i start a collection

[@julyccg]

I would like to hear your opinion with SPO Plater 1+ soon. It's one of my top shoes this 2024.

[@TommyLiu4]

Great future ahead for them! I’m glad that you enjoyed it 👍 For me personally it’s not a product that I’d ever touch 1) as a diehard Kobe fan 2) as a Chinese guy myself I feel slightly embarrassed since we’re notorious for that copycat stuff.

[@DarrenLoriWang]

What a great analysis. NB totally killed it this year. Lining continues to put out good products, whole 361 and Anta are on the rise. Nike had an underwhelming year, while Adidas isn't going to make huge strides. I'm curious what are your thoughts on Peak, and if there are any of Peak shoes that are noteworthy.

[@TommyLiu4]

🙏🙏 Haven’t tried any Peak products this year but I do have a new pair on the way. They’ve been one of my favorite brands for a long time though so we’ll see!

[@DarrenLoriWang]

@TommyLiu4 :O I've been reading up on them a lot but don't see a lot of reviews on them. Been thinking about the Taichi Flash 4.

[@Arealestatestudent]

Hey Tommy, you think JB3 are better WOW11?

[@TommyLiu4]

Hey, yes?

[@Arealestatestudent]

@ now, JB3 or Hesi low v2? And thank you for always replying Tommy.

[@slic1989]

Where would you put the all city 13s if you were to play in them more?

[@TommyLiu4]

7-10 ish they’re very good.

[@rawrss]

Are the hesi lows good for wide footers? And so many Chinese-brands this year, they really are improving so fast. How do you recommend people try their sizing?

[@TommyLiu4]

HESI’s are about average width, very wide feet I think you can go half size up to be safe. That depends on which brand / specific model I would have included sizing in each vid about them. 🙏

[@shsfootball628]

New Balance Hezi Low v2 as the #1 is a HOT TAKE I love it Tommy. No hate on the hezi series just crazy how a “budget model” is your top shoe. Proves price doesn’t mean anything 👀

[@TommyLiu4]

Yeahh just staying true to my personal experience I don’t even like how they look lol

[@BlackGuyy32]

so happy with the hesi lov v2. My gf bought me the aime leon dore version and im hoopin hoopin.

[@TommyLiu4]

Nice. Those are beautiful

[@AyindeOmaruDamiano]

Can the hesi lows be used outdoor?

[@TommyLiu4]

Great question I think it should be fine - only a speculation as I haven’t used it outdoors, still enjoying that insane traction and smooth ride indoors 😂

[@Basketballislife-vx8xe]

Is the KT10 great for wide footers and breathable?I am choosing between the Kai 1 and KT10.

[@TommyLiu4]

Average width & breathability really not much special in those two aspects. I think both are fantastic, popularity/colorway/look wise the KAI 1 is probably way better but pure performance wise I’d definitely take the KT 10.

[@Basketballislife-vx8xe]

@TommyLiu4 How about for outdoors?

[@PAGE.0NE_CS]

Btw, Merry Christmas Tommy!

[@TommyLiu4]

Merry Christmas! All the best wishes to you 🙏

[@MillzTheAthlete]

4 LiNings, 4 New Balances and only 1 Nikes. I completely agree with the list. Nike fell way off the past few years, and it doesn't look like it will improve anytime soon.

[@domdomayee]

We gotta get Tommy in the Aime Leon Dore hesi low v2s

[@TommyLiu4]

Beauty 😍 Too expensive lol

[@MINDGARAGE-1]

Shadow 6 vs kawhi 4 please, which is better

[@arj3030]

Merry Christmas

[@TommyLiu4]

Merry Christmas!

[@janthonyfabria9536]

How do you measure your shoe size? True to size

[@TommyLiu4]

Some stores might have a Brannock device that you can use.

[@MegaSonGoku23]

what did you think of the AE 1 low?

[@TommyLiu4]

UNUSABLE

[@MegaSonGoku23]

@ 😭😭😭 just got a pair of the new blue ones, they look so clean though

[@KalbongBarista]

Am I buggin or AC 13 did not make the list? Edit: The moment I commented this comment, you literally mentioned AC 13 😂. But Im curious where would it be in the top 10.

[@TommyLiu4]

Too recent not in time. Amazing shoe!

[@Delivee.]

I had a hunch on the hesi 2

[@khoibui4300]

thank you for the list, i did not see the number 1 pick but the hesi seems like a solid choice no bs shoes, im an asics addict and i play volleyball and practice dunking so i play mostly with volleyball shoes and my favorite are the asics metarise 2 and the sky elite 3 does everything well amazing traction even on dusty court from my experience, the metarise 2 cushion is super max out thick stack in the fore foot and heel also have a carbon fiber plate, i used it when i dont care about playing defense and only focus on max jumping extremely easy to get off the ground very bouncy, the sky elite 3 is a diet down version of the metarise 2 in terms of cushion still amazing impact protection and bouncy but not as nice and bouncy as the metarise 2 but you get more court feel so make playing defense better

[@TommyLiu4]

Asics addict too 🙌

[@NOcanDoification]

Adidas and Nike needs to take notes 📝

[@hugootto5971]

Is GT Cut 3 come out this year or last year? I feel it is one of the best performer this year!

[@TommyLiu4]

This year. January I think, pretty good 👍

[@Wladislav]

11:28 😁 New Balance continues to kill it, but sadly they also continue to kill my feet with their narrow toe box fits. Can't wear any of 'em! Have a great holiday season!

[@bendutton]

their sizing of NB is wrong! i have hesi low v2 at US12 but when i measure it side by side with Sabrina 2 (us11) they are the same size. even the external length. So it you pick your normal nike sizing you are one size down.

[@TommyLiu4]

Happy Holidays! Yeah their toe box width has been getting narrower of late indeed, hopefully that isn’t a trend going forward…

[@f1tzy_469]

that jacket is tough fr, you do look like a squid game player though

[@TommyLiu4]

😆😆

[@seeneilsenako]

I only have the Big 3 5.0 Quick Pro in the top ten but yeah, it’s the 2nd favorite pair in my rotation, next to my AE1.

[@seeneilsenako]

I’m surprised though that AE1 is not in your top ten, may be it 2023 nor 2024 😂

[@mysteryfollowedbylogic]

Surprised you didn't shout out the Tatums that you love on here

[@TommyLiu4]

Oh I forgot to, ate too much during Christmas…

[@vamsiganta3502]

2023 - NB 2024 - NB Looks like they're challenging Jordan and Adidas

[@kasidetruengkittanawat2848]

Thanks❤

[@MINDGARAGE-1]

what about shadow 6, i thought it was very good and am considering buying it

[@TommyLiu4]

Decent, upper stability is iffy and that issue becomes more obvious over time so it’s not as good as these ones.

[@MINDGARAGE-1]

@@TommyLiu4 im in middle school but still no or could i handle it. I really like the looks and the fact that it has this board kind of thing that helps you run faster

[@TommyLiu4]

@@MINDGARAGE-1 I think that’s a pretty good choice for you. Springy on feet yes 👍

[@MINDGARAGE-1]

@@TommyLiu4 sorry if im being annoying but if you would ay performance wise which is better kawhi 4 or this, also have you tried the mesh colorway like the liberty, i think the uppen on that would be better than the leather one? maybe 🤔 And one last point, would this be a huge upgrade from jordan take 4?💀

[@TommyLiu4]

@@MINDGARAGE-1Leather is better.

[@wesleydiolata3467]

I didn't even know JB 3 came out ? 😂

[@TommyLiu4]

Ikr 😅

[@makavili4429]

Same

[@chrisrvtv]

Harden 8 honorable mention 👍

[@TommyLiu4]

👌