This may be a bit off topic but I’m from nyc and back in the early 2010s and even now in some neighborhoods foams were especially loved as a “street fighting shoe” because they were light enough to pivot while still having so much stability and weight which made it easier to stay planted/avoid a rolled ankle. The jokes everytime you saw a person wearing foams are iconic, they really were the black air forces of their time.
@jermainejackson7641
Жыл бұрын
😂😂 it's like that here in Detroit now 😅😅😅
@braelighty6212
Жыл бұрын
That full length zoom is more comfortable than boost imo, bounciest shoes ever😂
@dravidianking1298
Жыл бұрын
@@jermainejackson7641 lmao the hood really the same everywhere, I picked up all the foam releases this year and I’m breaking them in rn, comfiest work beaters for me
@dravidianking1298
Жыл бұрын
@@braelighty6212 facts I work for Amazon and I swear that double stacked zoom in the heel gives me extra energy
@DjSoloDoloWill
Жыл бұрын
But before the 10’s,only spoiled kid and doe boys wore them because they were the most expesive sneaker.higher than jordans
@seroqu1537
Жыл бұрын
Foams were definitely ahead of its time, it aged very very well compared to other sneakers. Still looks modern out of all OG sneakers.
@KanhaiKicks
Жыл бұрын
Watch u cut those foams damaged me emotionally
@theGalaxyfox75
Жыл бұрын
Everytime he cuts open a shoe....
@I4LDevindaCrook
Жыл бұрын
I swear it's like torture.
@WillieBabyXXI
Жыл бұрын
Man! Cut a random pair. Not the Penny foams
@joaquingorman6750
Жыл бұрын
Hurt the 2015 in me
@stormageddon248
Жыл бұрын
Right?! What a waste
@soledoutreviews
Жыл бұрын
I have those blue Vapors and I love rocking them
@soledoutreviews
Жыл бұрын
Also I will say I love this idea of bringing it back but the heat it holds is awwwwful
@variandavid377
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree with you. I love the foamposite technology. It was so ahead of it’s time that it only started to feel dated only within the last 10 years give or take. Nike should revisit this tech implementation especially with the flightposite line…since it’s a slimmer version of the tech but kept all the benefits including a that custom fit from prolong wearing.
@GTfromAG
Жыл бұрын
This just made my day. I can learn and listen about the Foamposite any day. One of my favorite shoes & once broken in, comfortable!
@kwongchitsang5928
Жыл бұрын
I think the Lebron 11s are an updated version of foamposite with a drop insole, sounds good but didn’t execute as expected. I owned a few pairs of foamposite myself, including the original ones from 1996. They’re great sneakers, and the only weakness I find is that feet feels comparatively tired after prolonged playing
@streetsensai20
Жыл бұрын
They imo were too snuggly made. And the outsole on the 11 were pretty bad. Think thats why he didn't wear those much.
@jimdino77
Жыл бұрын
I still ball in my Gator Kings, decent hooping shoe… not an overwhelming amount of tech like the newer models
@flyologygaming6979
Жыл бұрын
I still own 3 pairs of 11’s love but would never hoop in them. Really it’s the toe box shape for me. Clean to rock but uncomfortable to ball in
@sherronthejedi
Жыл бұрын
Lebron 4, lebron 11,12,13 all have foamposite on em
@eoretaspace
Жыл бұрын
we have come to the point in sneaker culture where someone examines the structure of the foamposite and scientifically break down the reasons of benefit. This is really great contents, not often seen, thank you for your dedication FYI Lebron 11s which I love, have foamposite pieces around the shoe but sadly Lebron was often seen wearing his previous models hence many speculated he did not like shoes, I wish we could know more and collect more performance data on Foamposite shoes cuz the Skyposites were panned but im curious how the Chuckposite and Lil Penny performed on the court. Lightweight and respiration are great for me personally but it's also sad to see the AJ 37 and Lebron 20s get ripped easily
@FootDoctorZach
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I think if the mold is wrong then its going to be a dud unfortunately
@RE1GN_BLOOD
Жыл бұрын
Finally got my first foams recently. I’ve been totally missing out all this time. They’re truly on another level.
@Justwodie
Жыл бұрын
Ive always told people my apocalypse shoe would 100% be foams once your ankles are use to the weight they are amazing! Would always recommend for ball
@hoffvandamme5295
Жыл бұрын
Agree and glad this has been mentioned. Foamposites, Jordan 11, 12 Air Zoom flight 95, and Air Thrill flight were a head of their time. The clinical applications are huge and not understood. I would also put the kobe 4 in there, too. If any of the above were readily available and didn't cost a fortune, i would recommend them to patients all day.
@lovingthesauce
Жыл бұрын
Also the Penny 2’s
@hoffvandamme5295
Жыл бұрын
@lovingthesauce I still have my original Penny 2s from the 90s. I have a large library of Bball shoes I have in my clinic i use to educate patients. I forgot to add 2008 Hyperdunk
@filipiino96793
Жыл бұрын
Out of all those models you listed, only the kobe 4 is actually difficult to realistically obtain
@hoffvandamme5295
Жыл бұрын
@Yamagucci Mane Yep. Luckily, I still have 3 DS original pairs in the collection.
@biglordebunnyrabbit627
Жыл бұрын
13’s too.
@justintonel1920
Жыл бұрын
I love foamposite uppers since i was a kid in the 90s.
@oliverg6643
Жыл бұрын
I remember owning 3 pairs of the lebron 4s when i was in high school. Probably one of the heaviest shoes I've ever bought but definitely comfortable to hoop in. At this point in Brons career foamposite materials would just be too heavy
@marcrose3403
Жыл бұрын
That’s what I didn’t like about brons.
@jusan_tinos
Жыл бұрын
Foams are absolutely GOATED! If there was one pair of shoes I’d wear for the rest of my life, I’m not allowed to wear anything else, it’d be foamposites easily.
@user-oz5xb9ed3w
Жыл бұрын
yeah it’s be the flightposite for me, but same sentiment
@Glow0110
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos brother. Would be epic to see an updated Foamposite design released by Nike for sure!
@xrcooneofficial5203
Жыл бұрын
waiting for your converse bb prototype cx teardown tho
@danimalman3
Жыл бұрын
Lebron shoes did have foamposite in the 4s, 5s, 11s, 12s and 13s. The 5s in particular had the phyposite technology.
@Shawn-jf2us
Жыл бұрын
Would love to see more Foamposite shoe models in the basketball dept as long as Nike could keep the cost to us consumers down!
@Leon4788
Жыл бұрын
you sir just convince me that Foamposite is the best basketball shoe. I already like them, thank you
@garrettspain6770
Жыл бұрын
Love your videos Zach. I think a tear down of the Asics Nova Surge 2 / Surge Low could be interesting. Hard to get in North America but I’ve had them a minute and haven’t had any issues with the heel pain I usually have
@raya472
Жыл бұрын
Ok, first, let me tell you about myself. I'm a "sneaker head," not as a shoe collector, but I'm more fascinated by the various technologies and designs. That's why I subscribed to your channel 😁 Anyhow, with that said, I totally agree with you that the foamposite technology is the single most advanced sneaker tech in the last several decades. That and zoom air. In fact, I remember seeing a foamposite pro pearl for the first time, and it was like magic.
@eternalgamers10
7 ай бұрын
As a person that has flat feet, I loved the foam era at least on the addias size, because that's all I could afford at the time. I still got my ultra boost in the closet 😂. And some basic addias running foam shoes. I got at famous footwear back in 2014. The foam on my feet feels great and it doesn't blister my feet unlike the Jordans i have sitting in my closet. As a former waiter/buss boy/ server them shoes became a must have for me.
@rkidd3485
Жыл бұрын
Still my all time fav shoe. Just threw away my metallic silver pro 2005 foams. Super durable
@jamesbrick250
Жыл бұрын
If I'm not mistaken, Nike Lebron 4 and 12 is the closest to "Foamposite" as the uppers was basically almost full/near Foamposite. The Foamposites have great support is because of the upper and Carbon Fiber shank but the upper is stiff as hell. But the rigidity of the upper and shank is probably what Lebron needs.
@jerryjones7728
Жыл бұрын
It was the 4,5 and 11..
@OGMeatball
Жыл бұрын
Agree 1000 , they are so comfortable and the new models 2023 don’t have to be broken in like the older ones 🫡 great video
@arbaz102
Жыл бұрын
The most sneaker I collected throughout the pandemic, since nobody wanted them I got so many pairs for cheap
@seouleshoes
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video and definitely agree. From his line of the 11-13, they seemed to use a combo of some Foamposite aand Hyperposite setups. I'm also thinking they could do something like they did with the Foamposite Lite (never owned those shoes, but remember them being worn a lot when they dropped.) I feel all the strain he puts on his movements would help with a beefier upper again. (And if Nike wants to make money, they can have a "Lite" version of it with a different upper perhaps.)
@NuttyNorth1300
Жыл бұрын
I never knew I wanted Foamposites until I saw that white/black colorway you’re holding. 🔥
@IAmInfinitus208
4 ай бұрын
Designer Eric Avar and his team with their idea for a liquid material to suck and mold around your foot to play like its natural, plus with a carbon shank, plus with full length zoom plus a heel zoom unit (practically a precursor to Zoom Strobel as a double zoom sandwiched with each other)? They were really ahead of their time!
@tanthom32
Жыл бұрын
Had the find of a lifetime today at my local Goodwill! Found a pair of Foamposites for $20 👍
@FootDoctorZach
Жыл бұрын
Thats a deal steal
@KrevarProd
Жыл бұрын
I remember the LeBron XI based on Foamposite and he wore them just a few times.
@deykno87
Жыл бұрын
Cap🧢
@nfdlCstr
Жыл бұрын
12’s too.
@KrevarProd
Жыл бұрын
Sort of, the XII's HyperPosite was used for containment and stability.
@dean4696
Жыл бұрын
completely agree. I have a pair of eggplants with custom orthotics and theyre the single best fitting shoe I have ever owned. I stopped playing organized basketball when I was about 11 years old, but bought a pair when I started having some foot and ankle issues a few years ago. I have purchases a few extras between now and then as well. I think the only thing I would add is that they also have one of the most adjustable lacing systems. Truly, the closest comparison in terms of custom fit isnt even another shoe...it's probably my $1,000+ 3d scanned hockey skates, only less stiff.
@OGMeatball
Жыл бұрын
I was wearing a lot of Jordan 1s and timberlands for work boots . I had grabbed a new pair of 2023 Dream A Worlds and PEs and have been wearing them consistently. Had this callous on the top pad underneath the toes and it went away completely. Foams are just super comfortable and are a really great shoe , still my favorite after all these years . Just so expensive but I love them
@VILEPAINTS
Жыл бұрын
Foamposites are worth the price, they’re as durable as air jordan 1’s but with 50 times the confort once broken in (3 casual wears, 12 jogs/practices in them) almost 30 and former hs teammates have bunions/broken bones playing in hyperdunks and drose models back then and I’ve been good cause I played in foams in hs and early adulthood. Played baseball and basketball but more basketball lately and I’ve worn kyries/pg’s and it’s been crunching up my feet. Went back to retro crazy 8’s and now blue foams and I don’t feel pain after my games. Soreness and pain are 2 different things believe me!
@audiwankenobi361
Жыл бұрын
Foamposites have been some of the best shoes ive ever worn.
@byee69
Жыл бұрын
I have the LeBron 11s. Super comfy with full length zoom and yeah that outer shell was Hella stiff and felt like I was playing with a cast on my feet. As a point guard I definitely felt slow in them but the confidence in ankle support was good. Where in other shoes they are light but I'm spraining my ankle all the time,
@simpdown1404
Жыл бұрын
Foams the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever hooped in, chilled in, and nvrmnd
@fenukujahi8372
Жыл бұрын
I have more Foams and LeBron 8-12s more than anything. The LeBron 11 was a similar foam material but the upper portion of the toe area was uncomfortable until the shoe was broken in unless u replaced the insole with a slightly shorter insole. Same thing with the 12.
@cpnstbn1266
Жыл бұрын
Love the idea of being able to scan the foot and mold a custom shoe. So many foot and ankle problems are caused by narrow toe box and inflexible shoes. Bunions, hammer toes, plantar fasciitis, Achilles problems. We need more foot shaped shoes.
@bigbezzee
Жыл бұрын
I love almost anything Posite...foam, flight, hyperflight, zoom rookie...Almost. Most people think it's weird that I like foams as much as I do
@manchicheng23
Жыл бұрын
I bought two new light weight Nike shoes recently and I feel pain in my knee/side calf muscle when balling, I went back to Foamposites and no pain.
@closeredge5198
Жыл бұрын
I don't even buy Nike anymore, but the Foamposite shoes (Ultraposite 🔥) they've created are truly legendary
@RigginTheRod010
Жыл бұрын
I buy em more than ever.
@atlcollegepark8692
Жыл бұрын
Coach Prime look like he got that technology for his shoe for that Colorado spring game. His Diamond turfs look way different than his original
@stevescott5858
Жыл бұрын
Lebron 11 was posite and lbj hated them, also it was rumored, the hyperposite 2 was supposed to be the lebron 12, which I think it’s a grossly underrated shoe, it’s design is very similar to the lebron 10, yet it uses minimal posite structure, not really designed to mold to foot though
@bigsiv
Жыл бұрын
If you endure the break-in period, Foams are amazing shoes!
@YeahEdd1
Жыл бұрын
After diagnostics of the shoes are completed, what do you do with leftover shoe scraps ?
@mjhonsun
Жыл бұрын
Wow, great video! I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would. How cool would it be to get a shoe with updated foamposite tech, full-length Zoom "strobel", and Boa fit system? Foamposites probably don't have a traditionally sewn in strobel board, but full-length Zoom would be cool.
@FootDoctorZach
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it 👍
@kaydenslaughter2021
Жыл бұрын
Iv been playing ball in foams for years now every now and then I’ll thrown on my kobes but my foams are my favorite they feel good on my feet are a bit heavier but after wearing them for years you don’t even notice and they’re extremely durable last forever
@jessematthie3646
Жыл бұрын
Good video, Honestly you do have a good point. Mainly on how it help lebron with his game. The lebron 4s was lebron version of foamposite, might not see with 21s but you might see something with the 22s maybe. Formposite and lightweight upper Rubber outsole (kobe 5, 6, 20s traction) Cushlon midsole Full length zoom strobel 🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷
@Wladislav
Жыл бұрын
Love me some foamposite. The price is a major deterrent, though.
@dravidianking1298
Жыл бұрын
For me it’s worth it, I had them freshman year of hs and wore them almost everyday, rain, sleet or snow and the soles only started to fall off freshman year of college. Everything else was in tact I just had to glue the outsole back on and it was good.
@GQue5050
Жыл бұрын
Under what circumstances would you recommend someone to wear foamposite‘s?
@lacboiatl
Жыл бұрын
Still rocking foams
@ren-renosico474
Жыл бұрын
Can you make a compilation of sneakers that is wide feet friendly???
@luisvictorgarciazapata563
Жыл бұрын
I would also love to see it applied in more models to test it out. Thank you so much for this original content to open the conversation. Who knows? Maybe a Nike executive may see this comments and thinking about producing or even "pro tro" it. Keep on with this nice content and experimentation!
@ATCM914
Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait for you to review the Lebron 21s! The 1st leaked photos of them made me think of this exact video 😂
@FootDoctorZach
Жыл бұрын
I saw that haha
@antgeeze7129
Жыл бұрын
I may try to play indoor in my old ones now
@B.English
Жыл бұрын
Love the Slippery Rock flag in the background. That’s about a hour away from me.
@FootDoctorZach
Жыл бұрын
Go 🪨
@BimbyJones
Жыл бұрын
Lebron 4 Retro coming soon. Excited to see if they come back in original form and weight. After watching this expecting him to wear those more than the 21 (and much more than he wore the 2s and NXXTs this past year)
@markoi.83
Жыл бұрын
I have a pair of flightposites. Not the most comfortable shoe, but far from worst. And I agree. I hate today's sneaker tech. All this move to lighter footwear, but it does not provide the much needed protection like 90's style of shoes. That's why I buy mostly retros. With a couple of Ultraboost exceptions.
@amancalledhawk5575
Жыл бұрын
Foamposites with a carbon fiber spring plate imagine the jump gt as a foamposites mixed with the alpha fly because the spring plate can counteract the weight
@gwapolo
Жыл бұрын
Can you try some kobe 9 and 10 highs? Please
@retrocny5625
11 ай бұрын
lebron has been a huge fan of foamposite tech for years. He's used it on numerous pairs of shoes, not just the 11s which are what people think of.
@pedrochavez9221
25 күн бұрын
They kind of did it, some 21 have a material similar to foamposite... the abalone
@MangaSword8
Жыл бұрын
Converse Bb Prototype CX review soon, Zach-sama. Pleaaaase man
@BlaqcRain
Жыл бұрын
Being a foot doctor, why do you think none of the shoes companies have made custom shoes for basketball players that support wide toe box (the natural shape of our feet) similarly to the zero drop and barefootshoes. Now for obvious reason you can make none soled shoes like those brands. its been proven, the strong the feet are with their natural shape the rest of the body, like the knees and back become stronger for it
@0ssys.exe165
Жыл бұрын
Do you remember the Tim ducan foam deposits?
@koolbrotherphil
Жыл бұрын
i love those shoes but i wear them out and there to expensive to be ever day shoes
@mstoggled4792
Жыл бұрын
Could you revisit the wow 9 using the newer low top version ? I've heard they are the one of the bounciest shoes ever made and there isnt a better reviewer when it comes to explosive shoes .
@imook16online
Жыл бұрын
The KD7 is an example of what they could do with foamposite.
@norseman8727
Жыл бұрын
I agree 👍💯% with everything you're saying because basketball shoes nowaday suck . They are made with cheap foam with mesh/Flyknit that stretches out lol. Back in the day shoes had ankle support and hexalite cushioning , carbon fiber shanks ect. I don't know if Bron could wear those because their Penny's shoe . I think he should though because it would give a lot more support, and for someone with all his power, he wouldn't really feel the heaviness of the shoe that much . Also, my all time favorite shoes to hoop in were Jordan 12's , I felt invincible in those things .
@awgedwxrds3302
Жыл бұрын
you should try out lining speed 9 premium
@PGlll
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Mids, Highs, foams the way to go!
@fki1996
Жыл бұрын
Someone please get this video to LeBron. Seeing him go down after every tweak in his foot/ankle especially in this series vs the nuggets
@zacjohnson452
Жыл бұрын
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
@vanceneal3934
Жыл бұрын
One of your most interesting videos! Was really good,Nike owes you a check now lol,I enjoyed very much thanks,I've never owned a pair, hopefully will get,their resell is quite expensive,or people's idea of pricing,lol
@FootDoctorZach
Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it 🏆
@barwill98
Жыл бұрын
Out of all the foams i owned... I never wore 1 enough times to fully break em in
@reb349
Жыл бұрын
I still think the best of the lebron line was 8-10. While they did sit a bit high (especially the 10) those were probably the lebron sneakers that weren't super bulky but at the same time supportive enough. The 11 is one of my faves but I think lebron's foot issues made it unusable for him (I guess drop-in midsoles just would not work with his foot shape). I similarly liked the 13 elite a lot, but everyone overlooked that for the Soldier 10 because of how that finals series went. Being a heavier-set basketball player all my life, I always looked to lebrons because of how beefy they are, but nowadays the KDs are probably just better overall performers in the Nike basketball line
@jimbokilo
Жыл бұрын
A good one to try is Zion 2. Great for bigger dudes.
@deykno87
Жыл бұрын
Nobody wants those ugly injury Zions that frump up by that stupid strap
@philadelphiak9PD
Жыл бұрын
I agreed, those shoes were great. 12-13s aint that great. Try the Lebron 16s low, it's the best Lebron for me.
@reb349
Жыл бұрын
@@jimbokilo these are actually my outdoor shoes at the moment! had to replace the insoles to get just a bit more cushioning in the forefoot but otherwise they play really well and have held up longer than I expected for how cheap the synthetic materials feel.
@chrisbolton3950
Жыл бұрын
Those Tim Duncan foamposite would probably be a better model for him. They are very heavy but yet sturdy
@swapnenduscreations
Жыл бұрын
Please review the adidas alphaboost shoes that have 5 different cushion technologies.😊
@joshuataboada5087
Жыл бұрын
put the greatest performances ever in each round for ex, jimmy against the bucks
@shaiquimckesson3675
Жыл бұрын
Mike needs to make a bronposite
@blacklite911
Жыл бұрын
What if they perforated the foamposit??
@BC21beats
Жыл бұрын
I loveeeeeeeee foams but they do expensive these days
@MackMainSupreme
Жыл бұрын
I bought a pair of 1/2 cent Penny's 4 $250 online and that was N 2015.
@GTfromAG
Жыл бұрын
Airmax 90 is another one of my favorite shoes. What do you think about that shoe.
@CubeRind
Жыл бұрын
Great vid! What do you think is the best nike/asics clay court shoe for tennis?
@FootDoctorZach
Жыл бұрын
Video up soon on it
@ascndentkunglao
Жыл бұрын
I think he incorporated it in his 21s
@Crimilion
2 ай бұрын
What inside the Foamposite one?
@goettschechad
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to know if Nike makes customizations for LeBron on his current models he plays in.
@deerock3350
3 ай бұрын
This video is kinda old and Nike has been re-releasing the foamposite for $250. I wonder if they updated the materials. I’m thinking of getting a pair but I’m worried about the weight & cushioning. I hope you do another video on the new foamposits!
@FootDoctorZach
3 ай бұрын
Not a bad idea
@WillBDa1
Жыл бұрын
LeBron 11s had armorposite, an alleged upgraded version of foamposite but it didn’t seem to stick around. I think he even wore an older model at the time of the 11s because of similar foot issues. Wonder why the armorposite failed
@absoluterainbow
Жыл бұрын
You meant Hyperposite lol
@PROcrastiDRIVESVofficial
Жыл бұрын
I'm still that weirdo doing everything in Air Force 1s. Hooping, running, cycling, driving, working, hiking, going out or just chilling. Indestructible shoe and still looks good, DESPITE Nike's best efforts to completely f*** with the proportions and shape of the OG AF1s. Also, I've seen the decline of Nike's QC and quality of materials. I really wish the consumer would give them a wake up call, by not buying everything they come out with. Sometimes I want a sneaker, but just have to say no because it's all hype and don't even get me started on the reseller BS.
@MackMainSupreme
Жыл бұрын
We call all the Foams Penny's N Memphis.
@prod1192
Жыл бұрын
Love the 4. Great idea. Did the 17 graffiti have Foamposite?
@absoluterainbow
Жыл бұрын
A knitted variant. It's Knitposite
@altalt-qw4qy
Жыл бұрын
ou should honestly make a shoe guide beacause of all the new shoes coming out
@FootDoctorZach
Жыл бұрын
This week or next
@waff6ix
Жыл бұрын
I LUV HOOPIN IN MY FOAMS💯🤷🏾♂️THEY JUS HEAVY ASF😮💨🤣🤣🤣
@zeek11_
Жыл бұрын
We’re can I find this guy I have the same problem with my feet and they hurt so bad every time I explode of my toes 😂 for a dunk
@jackjohnson1932
Жыл бұрын
What's crazy is remembering watching a video where lebron was talking about his fav shoes and guess what was on the list FOAMPOSITES!!!!
@AndreBhagwandat
Жыл бұрын
The best shoe is the kobe 9 if you want to still be in a basketball shoe, with a flat insert, All these other shoes especially the foamposite have a stiff bottom and narrow toe box. The leBron 20s have been giving some crazy plantar pain and as soon as I started wearing xero shoes it went away. I’m not an expert but I’ve experimented with so many shoes and what I find is most of these knee and hip and ankle injuries are from the high and over supportive shoes.
@thisguytm3302
Жыл бұрын
My favorite shoe, but heavy AF but I'ma little PG, this shoe will actually be perfect for LeBron
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