Ultimate Basketball Shoe Buyer's Guide Winter 2025

[@FootDoctorZach]

My new sport and recovery slide: geni.us/fdzslide

[@sgonzo5572]

Zero drop with cushion and wide toe box.what shoe(s) fit this criteria?

[@earlofbgc]

This really helps in picking a shoe

[@Jw-hv2pz]

Thank you for including us narrow footers!

[@FootDoctorZach]

We're full service here

[@esweiss98]

The way doc breaks everything down is amazing. I just ordered the eqlz im excited for them to come in they’re 25$ off

[@jamah84]

I got the fresh foam bbv2 after one of the other videos similar to this one and I definitely getting a second pair. Just hits so many of the categories that pertain to me

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yeah it’s hard not to recommend them

[@oOblistexOo]

great video and insane amount of work ❤

[@spencerkogut107]

AG5 reigns supreme!

[@johnpablogrzymkowski]

Love your videos:) You always provide great advice and review

[@brianbanks3044]

i am still using my PG6's and New WXY V3 that I got from your recommendations a few yrs ago...the NB BBV2 are comfortable too and the New WXY V4's aren't bad but the the V3 and PG6 are my gamers for pickleball because of the support, comfort and performance...NB V3 has better durability than the PG6 on hard court surfaces but feel is great

[@gt86drilfter]

Thank you Doc

[@EazyMagicx]

I seen the NB Fresh Foam BBV2 was the favorite for a good amount. But, There's one shoe that looks like it's been on every list. 🤓I think I found my pick.

[@gyorgyandrasbiro8514]

Hey Doc! Could you drop you foot measurements for reference in sizing?

[@jdabelado716]

I am supposed to get that WOW all city 12 Encore but you said it's not durable outdoors. We only have an outdoor court here so that's why I bought the previous All City 12 instead

[@supe670rman7]

i’m stuck on getting the new balance kawhi 4’s they tick off my requirements but i’m wondering if there’s a better option? what do you say doc? what would be a second pair for Outdoor since i know the kawhis are more indoor .

[@davidallender9158]

You need a heater in that studio.

[@FootDoctorZach]

I have one

[@nicoh0069]

Hi Zach good day, thank you for all the good work that you do; can I ask if the shoes you recommend for tendinitis are viable for someone like me who's currently recovering from achilles tendinitis with insertional achilles tendinopathy...?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Heel pain category

[@nicoh0069]

@FootDoctorZach ok thank you very much for your reply..!

[@1209MArky]

Will you be reviewing Kt10

[@johnkalpakis9531]

Love your videos doctor . I assume this list is only for this years models? Was considering lebron 21 for support as im a chronic ankle sprainer but its nowhere in your list . Would love to follow your suggestion about the 12 encore but Way of wades shoes are hard to get in my country.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Yes this years models- you can always go back to previous guides to see older models

[@johnkalpakis9531]

@FootDoctorZach I've studied them already and they helped me narrowing down to the 21s , was curious to see how they fare against this years models . Thanks for putting out this useful information!

[@gojira2404]

I think your favorite is the NB FFBB V2? 🤔 Im just guessing (no its very obvious 🤣)

[@julioflores7707]

doctor if im a 9us in nike, i should go 10.5us in the new balance cg2 since they are in womans size?

[@Befuzzled332]

I didn’t see the JB2 anywhere on here where would it fit into some of these categories?

[@FootDoctorZach]

It’s a last year model- would be on the last list

[@Pohaku_20]

Xenon Xen vs. Hoka Ora Recovery Slide????

[@adamyeoman6613]

Achilles pain. I've been off the court for about 5 weeks now getting physio and I have to get braces to help my Achilles. Is there shoes that help the most in that area?

[@FootDoctorZach]

In the heel pain section

[@adamyeoman6613]

@FootDoctorZach thank you. I didn't want to assume

[@andrewapotheosis]

What kind of scam artist are you going to? Braces for what.

[@samlee458]

need help. is it true that GS or Big kids version of signature shoes do not have the same tech or cushion as the Men’s version? i’ve noticed that there are no mention of air zoom in the description of Freak or Sabrina shoes in the GS/Big kids.

[@FootDoctorZach]

Some do some don't

[@samlee458]

@ thanks Doc!

[@RevolutionaryElmo]

why i can't see jordan39 at all in the list?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Because it’s not on there

[@beethechamp6277]

Cool

[@Yanzai22]

At last! 😋

[@event8219]

Try to review kobes and cut them to half for more detailed review

[@FootDoctorZach]

Already have