Way Of Wade Fission 9 Performance Review From The Inside Out

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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Uppers of the Way Of Wade Fission 9
01:44 Breathability test of the Way Of Wade Fission 9
02:52 Upper durability test of the Way Of Wade Fission 9
03:21 Midsole teardown of the Way Of Wade Fission 9
05:53 Outsole tread of the Way Of Wade Fission 9
06:38 Grip of the Way Of Wade Fission 9
07:30 Outsole durability test of the Way Of Wade Fission 9
08:01 Speed of the Way Of Wade Fission 9
09:52 Fit of the Way Of Wade Fission 9
12:40 Performance of the Way Of Wade Fission 9
Whats underneath the Way Of Wade Fission 9 basketball shoe? Check them out for yourself with this deep dive on court playtest, review, teardown and durability test. As a foot doctor I look at basketball shoes and basketball shoe technology a bit differently as I focus more on what foot types benefit from these shoes as well as the basketball shoe's functional attributes on the basketball court
Some of the main areas we cover in this basketball shoe shoe playtest, and performance review of the Way Of Wade Fission 9
- The weight, durability, fit and playability
- What are the features of the insole, midsole, and outsole
- Way of Wade basketball shoe technology explained
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[@FootDoctorZach]

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[@eazyplayer777]

Hello,I really like your videos and I need your help in deciding what shoe to buy. I ordered adidas adizero select and li ning fission 9. I wonder which will be better for me? I am 190cm 100kg guard-small forward and I always had a problem with twisting my ankles,so I need a good protection shoe and also with good cushion. Which one of these shoes suits me best?

[@jefferrrson1x]

Way of Wade needs to hit US retailers asap. What is they doing.

[@franhino4977]

Just buy them online, they arrive

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

@@franhino4977 they would sell a lot more if they had them in stores my dude. Common sense

[@ethanbalusik8667]

I think they now sell them at footlockers, im not 100% sure tho

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

@@ethanbalusik8667 nope. No Li-Ning shoes have ever been sold in US stores.

[@frootmates420]

We Appreciate all that you do doc. Im now on my 6th pair of li nings (and an anta gh3 you recommended in a comments response)since i discovered your channel in late 2021. Your reviews helped me save so much and enjoy bball more!

[@E7Gat0]

Thank you for youre videos! Bought the dame 8 (old model) after I saw all of you're videos and they are exactly as you said, one of the best shoes I ever had. 👍

[@nesto7758]

Hey Zach! Given the wide range of sports for which you tests shoes, would you consider making some cut-in-half videos for Asics volleyball shoes, even if only their top-tier models (Sky Elite, Blast FF, Netburner)? There's not much to see anywhere that's not paid review, and considering the praise their tennis and bball (where available) shoes get, it would be great to see how their vball shoes perform in comparison. Understandably you might not have the expertise to do volleyball performance review, but the models I mentioned are sometimes used by pickleball/squash players as well. Also, how would you compare Asics' Flytefoam and FF Propel with similar foams from other brands with regards to durability (how long till they bottom out)? Appreciate your work and wish you all the best in the new year!

[@davidallender9158]

My 12 year old son has the 8’s and loves them. He is looking at these as well. I was waiting on this review to come out! Thank you Zach!!

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

My son is older than me

[@xylozr1054]

been waitin on these thx

[@IMac1812]

Best reviewer on KZbin, appreciate you!!

[@michaelp9061]

big fan of wow. Another awesome review right here. Thanks Zach.

[@ilovetocreateman]

Nice video! Waiting for Lining 808 3v2❤

[@jeffsmock1963]

Hey @FootDoctorZach You mentioned that orthotics could make these even better, do you have a recommended orthotic for the Fissions? Used your recommendation for the PowerStep Bridge in the WOW SOF and they were good to add cushion but worried if those are too soft for these. Thanks in advance.

[@wickedhate2006]

heyy Zach I love the review im torn between this fission 9 and the Li ning speed 10s Hope you could do a review on thoseee Please

[@LuZu_]

would you say that a player's ability to pronate effectively would give them more of an edge with 9 rather than 8 (as they wouldn't have to worry as much about rolling their ankle laterally)?

[@abstrakk1021]

Looks drastically different from the Fission 8s. I have the Latte and Moment colorways and I love playing in those. The 8s look more streamlined while these look chunkier. But I might get these as well if they grow on me.

[@ziggyai]

Hey Zach, as a foot doctor would you evaluate issues of pronation in sneakers? As I know MOST Lining shoes cause overpronation (especially if you have low arches), because pronation is never considered in their product QC, unlike Nike. Prevention of ankle twist is one major reason why they design their products this way....(well it's harder to twist your ankle if your feet overpronate), but they are just going too far

[@thanatos4160]

Air jordan 38 low is out now doc! Please do a review on that one to see if there's any difference with its high cut model

[@Yidkiddabesht]

Looks like a really cool shoe would love to try out

[@hardikreddy7093]

Man i absolutely love this shoe, it looks amazing and performs even better. I'm dying to cop a pair of these. Hopefully i can hint around with my fam cuz my bdays coming up in feb

[@adamkanizsai2990]

How do you know it performs better, if you didn't try the shoe?

[@hardikreddy7093]

@@adamkanizsai2990 I meant it performs better than it looks

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

@@adamkanizsai2990 he doesn’t

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

How do you know how it performs if you don’t own it?

[@user-ms5sz3ln6z]

hey Zach, I got an interesting question for you. I'm a tennis player who always choses Nike because when seeing your reviews, I joy discovering the air zoom units. I understand how those would possibly create extra spring for you, but I here all these players talking about how other companies are great to, but I don't see it. Do other companies give the spring affect in the way air zoom does, if so what?

[@Dimac.Michael]

Because of grading system between Fission 9 and All City 12, i have decided now to buy. I would choose AC12 ❤

[@beastmakescontent9071]

Hey doctor zack! Can you make a video talking about the best shoe for very flat feet because Im tired feeling soreness in my feet while playing

[@NastyNickerbacker]

Literally just bought this shoe last night! I only found one review on KZbin of the shoe, but yours just reassured me on my purchase! I have a wide foot and have a hard time finding a pair that fits right, but I’m really excited for this pair! I was curious do you think the wrong shoes can attribute to lower back pain when playing? I get that frequently after playing! Great review as always!

[@jbalote19]

I would suggest when you get a chance to try way of wade with full length boom. You need more cushion. 😊

[@NastyNickerbacker]

@@jbalote19 thanks for the advice!!

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

@@NastyNickerbacker strengthen your core using the McGill big 3, shoes can’t save you. But yea, using shoes with great cushion can help ease stress on the back

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

@@NastyNickerbacker how are the shoes working for you??

[@NastyNickerbacker]

@@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar the shoes have been working great for me! I’ve struggled finding good bball shoes for wide feet, but he’s right these fit pretty true to size! I haven’t had the back pain like I did before when I would hoop! My previous shoe was very flat and I think the extra cushion has made a world of a difference! Other than me forgetting that I shouldn’t tighten the shoelaces so tight around the tongue and upper part when I break them in, they’ve been really nice to play in! Thanks for the advice too!

[@devv8]

Could you do a video on basketball shoes that play high off the ground like the WOW9 Infinity or Gt Jump 2’s

[@j_prevo]

How do these compare to the 808 3’s in your opinion? I’m thinking of buying one for everyday hooping. Price point is the same

[@romeq6717]

Great Review!!! Looking To Pick This Up!!! Would A Runner's Knot Be Beneficial Or Unnecessary???

[@FootDoctorZach]

Just personal preference

[@elijahjordan393]

Hey Zach! I would love to know more about your perspective on the serious player only player 1 plus. I am interested in getting a drop in midsole shoe for quickness and traction. These shoes are being sold with 2 different sets of midsoles (power, quick) and they also sell a support and explosive midsole. I’ve had ankle sprains in the past and I want to be sure before I pull the trigger on a $180 (plus possibly $44 for the extra support midsole). there isn’t a lot of content on the specific insoles and how they perform but I’ve seen extremely good general reviews on the shoe. Everyone says they are like a Kobe 9 you can customize and buy new insoles for as they wear out. If this is true it could be the shoe to end all shoes haha. Love your content and look forward to the next video!

[@elijahjordan393]

Some of the big improvements they made from feedback of player 1 was outsole durability, containment, and stability.

[@deeee_jaaaayyyy]

Since he just recently started wearing them, I saw Jokic wearing a new 361 pair called the Big3 Future High and would love to see what you think of them!

[@Vincent_gamer29]

Can you do a review for the serious player only game 1 shoe? I want to see how a Kobe's fan's shoe compare to the Kobes

[@Yidkiddabesht]

I noticed last video and this video and also this video the style changed from only like a documentary and more like a movie (if you know what I mean) Edit: not sure if i like it but its cool

[@ikwhite]

Thank you so much! I’m so curious about the new 808 3s that came out, the ones with the ankle support built in. Reminds me of Kobe 9 elites! That would be a video that could blow up. Kobe 9 elites are like $500 and these seem… well… better (boom foam, carbon fiber, etc..)

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

He made a video on those

[@ikwhite]

@@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar yup! But when I commented on this he hadn’t yet made the video…

[@thelatehooper]

Copped after seeing this review. I loved fission 8. But 9 looks like even better.

[@philamguambomb]

As always awesome reviews and thank you so much. I love the Fission 8. Super grippy. I play a lot of Pickleball on outdoor courts only. 2-4hrs a day 5-6 days a week. I wore out the soles in 28 days. I'm a speed guy, I don't slide. I love em so much and wore em out that I had to carve(with blade) my own tread to keep using them hahaha. Even with my own generic cut out tread it is more grippy than my All City 11. I'm currently using the All City 11 v1. I'm not all impressed with the grip. There is no initial bite when taking off unlike the Fission 8. Squeaking the F8 is effortless. City 11 you have to try hard to squeak them. I believe the City 11 sole are made out of different material. I will go back to Fission 8 when I wear out these City 11. My question is: Is this new Fission 9 grippy like the Fission 8? Is the sole material same?

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

I’ve had the Fission 9 for a few weeks now and yes they are super grippy. It’s the best feature of the shoe.

[@marcjosharquitola886]

Interms of loudness in outdoor, this of fission 8?

[@johnzanderguiang4666]

Big Fan Doctor, could you review the Puma Scoot 1's next

[@dennyb9942]

Any chance an 808 3 Ultra V2 (what a mouthful) review is coming soon?!

[@ronipalopera6805]

Are you going to do a review of the nike GT cut academy?

[@giovenpagarigan8106]

Would you please have a review for Anta STG Attack 5?

[@ksfpubstar2]

Whats the best way of wade for indoor traction and cushion

[@_Megadeus]

I just got the 8s not too long ago. The 3/4 Boom additional makes my knees happy.

[@thomasward5977]

do you base the size solely off their length chart? I find my size (UK) is very different to what they claim it should be

[@_Megadeus]

@thomasward5977 There are sizing charts for US and UK for fit. I am a 2E or wide foot. I pay close attention to the sizing suggestions when he speaks on the fit of the shoe for different foot types.

[@thomasward5977]

@@_Megadeus thank you, it’s just odd cause the foot length it reckons I should be is different to watch to actually is for my UK size. Would you go for the size based on foot length or my actual UK size?

[@_Megadeus]

I use the length and width of my foot above anything

[@shawnhimmelman]

Just ordered them.

[@hellohibyelolwhat]

Hi Zach, should I get the Wade 808 3 Ultra or the Fission 9? (For a shifty guard)

[@FootDoctorZach]

Watch both videos and see which gels with you

[@SyafikAjalah]

Hey Doc, I'm Asking If You Can Review Jokic's First Signature Shoe The BIG3 Future

[@ilikemuttonchops]

Just bought me a pair!!

[@djozhuaphilipherrera1873]

What size should i get if i have a 12,5 ._. they dont come in 12,5 they only in 12 or 13

[@poteto5441]

Do you think that it is good for Volleyball?

[@rendim5788]

The gt cut academy is out now, waiting on the review!

[@rjvill5458]

Please make a review on the yushuai 17 lows

[@leiromero4378]

good for centers?

[@yozawijaya4952]

Hi dr.zack i want to know, which one would you choose. AG4 or this fission 9 for center potition. I looking shoes for my daughter

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

Why are those your only two choices?

[@macj9590]

Where can I buy this shoe that ship to Hawaii

[@Msadlo]

All city 11 or fission 9? I can’t decide. Looking for cushion and forefoot bounce like the gp turbo tennis shoe. Turbo was too narrow for me. Thank you Doc.

[@marcjosharquitola886]

Fission 9

[@lizmendez6181]

Like your shirt 👕 👌🏽

[@mind.mergee]

So, guys, help me to choose, pls😅 Is wade fission 9 better than wade fission 8?

[@user-ms5sz3ln6z]

wait i just noticed it said qty 0 for the gp challenge 1 in the gp challenge pro review lol

[@danielponce1728]

How would you or anyone here compare Fission 9 to 808 3? same price from WOW going to go with 1 of them

[@seeneilsenako]

So, Fission 8 scored 0.5 better. Which one will you recommend for bigger dudes, say guys playing PF/C specially on defense?

[@timdunning8790]

Seems like the 9 has good cushion but not much bounce. Guess it depends on if you’re playing above the rim or if you’re more down to earth. I wear the 8s and they’re hella bouncy

[@isaaccouch6238]

Can you do the serious player only game 1

[@marcjosharquitola886]

808 3 regular or fission 9 in outdoor

[@MegaBIGYAS]

How would you compare this to the all city 12. I’m looking for an outdoor hoop shoe/pickle ball shoe

[@jefflaw8541]

what did you end up going with?

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

He has a review on all city 12

[@apontelunahebertandre7523]

Hey zach im going to buy a way of wade shoe for outdoors, should I go for these or the all city 12

[@LuZu_]

depends on fit. you got a wide or narrow foot? you pronate or supinate more?

[@apontelunahebertandre7523]

@@LuZu_ my foot is on the narrower side, what do you mesn by pronate or supinate?

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

@@apontelunahebertandre7523 pronate means your foot goes too far inward when running, supinate means it goes too far outward

[@itsyaboiboozy7046]

can you do a anta skyline 1 v2 pls? if you can.

[@frosty1947]

what do y’all think is the best shoe out for ankle sprainers ?

[@isaaccouch6238]

Lebron 21

[@kenjixiong4566]

Where is the shoelace guide?

[@carloseduardon.p.1585]

Just waiting for the Gt Cut 3 academy teardown😮

[@frootmates420]

Doc why does the speed ratio graphic show GT Cut 3?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Typo- worked on both videos at the same time

[@frootmates420]

Thank you, sorry got kinda confused because of the comparison to the GT cut as well🙏

[@rkotnana]

Is there going to be a Nike Gp challenge 1 video?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Did you watch till the end of the GP Challenge Pro video?

[@user-pi4ll9vm1v]

These shoes are okay with the tailor's bunion foot?

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

I have a tailor’s bunion on my left foot and I find these a bit too snug. I wear size 12.5 usually, I got 13 in these. I took out the insole and put my foot on it, the outside of my foot goes way outside the insole. It’s a very snug fit and hurts my tailor’s bunion after an hour or so. Zach missed on this one

[@Nadu16]

Another banger

[@brettlyons657]

Can you please do the 808 3 Ultra V2 ASAP!?

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

He already did

[@krismaniego7844]

Is fission 9 true to size or are they snugfit? I'm planning to buy them

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

Snug. He says true to size in the video but I’m about 2E and I find these a little bit too snug. I can only play in these for about an hour at time, so I just use them for shooting around.

[@tonigroshi4781]

I was thinking of getting a pair of Chinese basketball shoes, and I decided to get the Aaron Gordon's AG4... until I found about the SOAR (the premium version) which has a really different build, but has a higher top and I couldn't find A SINGLE ENGLISH REVIEW for the shoe. It looked like a lot of people liked the AG4 so I thought a review on the SOAR would he a great idea, and it's only $40 more so it might be a good deal. If anyone tried them or knows something about them pls tell me, and between AG4 and Son of Flash, which one is a better idea?

[@isaaccouch6238]

I’ve only had son of flash but son of flash is very very good

[@Andre72495]

You should buy AG4 lux or AG4 regular. The Soar have many disadvantages about weight and stability because 361 is not good at making shoes which have Drop-in Midsole, their foam need some change to make drop in midsole shoes like Kobe or Wade 808

[@tonigroshi4781]

​@@isaaccouch6238 true, they say its amazing outdoors just like the fission 9 and i really play outdoors

[@tonigroshi4781]

​@@Andre72495damn. Yeah and the sole looks not durable at all so i might go with the son of flash since they are affordable too.

[@Andre72495]

@@tonigroshi4781 You can try Li-Ning Liren 3v2 or Liren 4 (aka Li-Ning Sharp egde 3.0 v2 or Sharp egde 4.0)

[@wateronthethroat8854]

WOW 808 3 or this???

[@grindtime7972]

how are these for wide-footersHow?

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

He says in the video they are good for wide footers but I beg to differ. My feet are just barely under 2E width and I find these a bit snug right below the pinkie toe

[@leiromero4378]

Fission 9 just arrived yesterday, i honestly think this should be rated higher than the fission 8. I have both shoes.

[@mukeshwaran5420]

Review ua futr x 2 it crazy good trust me u won't regret it

[@skittlezfan161]

Do they work well for volleyball?

[@OnDatFlow]

a lot of basketball shoes are great for vball

[@user-pt6kb4sf2j]

are these better than the fission 8?

[@FootDoctorZach]

Please watch the video

[@bandsandweights9121]

Hyperdunk low 2017 pls

[@muhamadfathurahman9584]

is they good for wide feet?

[@sockthief9138]

Same question

[@marcjosharquitola886]

Does it have good insole?

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

No

[@cadehudson4804]

are these better than the 808 3 ultras? if so, in which aspects most (in your opinion)?

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

He has a video on 808 3 ultra, so just go watch the video

[@Gxstlyy]

Wow 808s or the fission 9 tho?

[@lloydjoaquin5207]

Fission 9 for me

[@AddOnKicks]

Li Ning/WoW is the best performance brand going right now and it's not that close, in my opinion.

[@lionelgrisbane]

Nike is utter trash with their cheap materials and narrow shoes

[@adams.gestwicki5292]

Don't buy these if you can't get your exact size. I've noticed the WOW shoes are wide, and I'm an 11.5 and opted to get a 12. These shoes are extremely stiff and have no play, which means if you're foot doesn't fit properly in the shoe, your foot is going to take some abuse and feel the rigidity and structure of the shoe on cuts and stops when it slides. Even tying the shoes didn't really alleviate that with an orthotic. I wish I'd have known this as it's a pain to ship these back to China and pay for the handling. I got the All City 11's and going a .5 size up with an orthotic was fine since that shoes has a bit more play and will contour more to the foot if it's tightened down. I wish Li-ling made more half sizes. This is definitely the last time I'll be buying a pair of them unless they start making 11.5's.

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

I noticed the exact same thing, I went half size up and these shoes hurt my feet quite a bit. Do you have Way of Wade 10’s as well? Curious as to how those fit compared to these.

[@Rei-0403]

Li-Ning keeps cooking with their basketball shoes, they can actually compete with Nike & Adidas

[@lionelgrisbane]

Compete? They're way better than Adidas and Nike.

[@nassiglutt6587]

I always disliked decoupled outsoles. Easy wrap around pass

[@kool-aidman4789]

Wsp zacg

[@themaskedgriffin6384]

Day 32 of asking for nike air impact 4 review

[@winemaplesyrupcoconutsugar]

I have to say, Zach dropped the ball on this one with the fit. Not sure how it happened, but he definitely missed here. These shoes are absolutely not wide foot friendly. If you’re 2E, these are not going to fit. I’m just slightly under 2E and these shoes are way too snug and hurt my feet after every b-ball session. They are also not breathable at all, I don’t know if my feet have ever sweat as much in any other shoe. He’s usually good about noting when a shoe is narrow (like he did on the recent 808 3 ultra and All City 12 reviews). If you have a bunion or tailor’s bunion, these shoes aren’t for you. Way of Wade has been making their shoes ultra narrow as of late. They’re getting just as bad as Nike. If you have a wide foot, steer clear of Li-Ning shoes.

[@Meddyvalid]

dublin rec lol

[@kool-aidman4789]

I’m early

[@FootDoctorZach]

🏆

[@eezzzybucketz3855]

Bro the hair is starting to give me Syndrome from the Incredibles vibes

[@Yidkiddabesht]

First

[@FootDoctorZach]

🥈

[@jozopo]

nimbleness

[@FootDoctorZach]

Haha I’m making it a word