I once heard that a lot of the pros actually wear shoes that feature carbon plates and different foams, different from retail. Seems Puma is the first company to release these to open market
@Bliu2th
Күн бұрын
I wouldn't be surprised if they got things to their liking
@JosiahBrewster
Күн бұрын
How many pros outside of signature athletes? Most of your average NBA players are wearing retail Jordan/Kobes that we do...
@malcolmbrown173
Күн бұрын
If they are signed to the brand there are always slight differences and most athletes have their own insoles. Also a lot of Asian based brands have been doing this forever (Li Ning and Anta are great examples and they are better price then USA based companies)
@JosiahBrewster
Күн бұрын
@@malcolmbrown173 they get custom orthotic insoles, yes... but how many pros outside of signature athletes are actually getting these extra-performance added features into their shoes directly from the brand?
@kinge9194
Күн бұрын
@@JosiahBrewsterbasically most, if not all, Nike athletes are wearing a slightly upgraded version of their retail shoe.
@heikaltaki
16 сағат бұрын
I don’t ball as much as i do like back in the days but u made me want to cop one rn for balling. Thanks for the recommendation Chris!
@domdomayee
10 сағат бұрын
Been waiting on these to get reviewed thanks Chris!
@Tannguardian
Күн бұрын
Gotta say, Puma has performance basketball shoes and Reebok is just churning out retros. What's Shaq and AI doing over there?
@javierlandaverde4108
Күн бұрын
Reebok gave them a life contract. Stuck in that for a long time 👍
@pep2176
Күн бұрын
Reebok has Engine A model which would be available in spring 2025. Angel Reese and Matas Bezelis already wear them in games.
@CybertroninfiniteOfficial
Күн бұрын
Pumas and Wades are my favorites, I going to try the older nike Lebrons to see if they're worth because their newer shoes suck
@ksager123
9 сағат бұрын
@@CybertroninfiniteOfficial the newer ones definitely feel cheap. They can't contain heavy weight when you run at certain angles
@aaronjuckett7484
Күн бұрын
Bought these based on your IG post about them. Shoe is so 🔥. Glad to hear that they performed well. Cant wait to try them out.
@aaronjuckett7484
Күн бұрын
@@Richard-Reloaded paid $150 due to a glitch with a sale they had going on.
@kittleeagle
Күн бұрын
20% off Military got me these for $200.... They are ELITE.... I don't mind the materials because I want the performance. It would nice to have the best of both worlds.
@panthersfantre
Күн бұрын
How’s the traction?
@kittleeagle
20 сағат бұрын
@@panthersfantre I play only on clean really well upkept courts. Most shoes perform well for me. I don't have the dust issue. From my experience I love them. However, I'm not the average consumer using them at 24, open run gyms, high school gyms.
@HushHype
Күн бұрын
Hope in the future there could be a MODULAR SHOES. You pick & select the tooling, upper materials & what type of drop in midsole.
@DanielEndres-cu3tt
Күн бұрын
This is absolutely awesome to see. The only thing I’d contradict you on is that I don’t feel the carbon plate alone merits the price. I realize you’re getting a quality built all around, but New Balance has the Kawhi 4 at $160 and those have a very similarly shaped carbon plate. They also have New balance’s premium cushion, Fuel Cell, and are ELITE on court. I actually bought two pairs of those because they play so well and are sale at dicks. Way of Wade is also selling the WoW10 and 11 for less than that with an arguably more premium build with a bigger plate. So I do love seeing these and your review has just about convinced me to buy a pair, but I feel like the price tag is more a hype move than a budget move.
@WearTesters
Күн бұрын
It was never said that the carbon plate justified the price. It was stated that the plate was the reason for the price. It’s a fact that cannot be contradicted.
@panthersfantre
Күн бұрын
I have the two wxy v3, 4, 5s and fresh foam bbv2. Trying to wait for the Kawhis to drop a LITTLE bit more but glad to hear they are elite. Would you say the traction on them is elite too?
@DanielEndres-cu3tt
Күн бұрын
@@WearTesters I gotcha. Sorry I framed that like I was trying debate what you were saying. I agree with what you’re saying. what I was trying get at is that there are a couple options that make similar things happen for cheaper. The Kawhi’s are slept on so hard lol. I picked up a pair for $80 the other day.
@DanielEndres-cu3tt
Күн бұрын
@@WearTesters as always I appreciate your content and reviews. Been watching for over 10 years, and always use your channel to inform my sneaker purchases :)
@WearTesters
Күн бұрын
There are always options which we do our best to highlight here on the channel.
@KkutD07
Күн бұрын
I was waiting on this one I knew I would get it here first.
@dstroud0
Күн бұрын
Need these for like 150
@richardpye749
Күн бұрын
As I don't play Basketball, I'm unlikely to buy these but, damn, they look good. Really good. If they hit a ridiculous discount I'd pick them up but I doubt they'll drop that much. I'm torn between KOTR and Clone Wars Jedi. The Jedi armour in Clone Wars is cool but I don't want to be gunned down by clones. KOTR has maybe, my favourite setting.
@kumimukimu
Күн бұрын
Wide foot friendly???? Might have to
@Tommiart
Күн бұрын
Whaddya mean 'turn' to the Dark Side? 😅 Puma killin it. I've loved playing in the Allpro Nitro so far. These look like a Kobe that doesn't LOOK like a Kobe (you paying attention Nike?)...and they're wide foot friendly? Well played. They just need a colourway with some premium materials called the EliteWings....🥰
@jensenmansen7361
17 сағат бұрын
Hey Chris, great Review. Wonder if they will release with different materials. Maybe with other colorways. It seems the first colorway always needs to be super shiny, so the suede wasn't an option. Have you any information about that?
@lilghost6213
17 сағат бұрын
Yes! Been waiting for this
@calvinfalboy9027
4 сағат бұрын
Hi Chris great review as always. Disregarding the price, where would you rank these performance wise in comparison to some of the shoes that have come out this year (wow11s sabrina 2s, AEs, etc.) Also Compared to the Kobe line or in general, how would these match up all time? Cuz these sound pretty great.
@Kwamikaze88
20 сағат бұрын
Thanks guys for another review on a cool shoe! Definitely gonna have to wait for a sale on these boys at the retail price. Not sure if I'd want to be a jedi in Star Wars after the conversation I had with some friends yesterday. Got deep into the their ideals and how it shaped the galaxy (good and bad) over the life that universe's story...then again, it seems like the alternative feels like a random cog wheel, as Chris mentioned, unless you're involved in the fights. Hard to say. 🤷🏾♂
@Xen0uNiT
Күн бұрын
I wanna get these, but not for 250. Maybe half that
@tedforsstromjacobsson4160
Күн бұрын
I know you you some runners, and Jodi, Drew or whoever would probably tell you that Pumas rubber is beyond top tier. So I’m glad they put it in at least some hoops shoes.
@zabadooz.9751
Күн бұрын
These look nice! I'll take your advice though and wait for a sale.
@MatthewMcGuire-x6c
23 сағат бұрын
QOTD: Yoda? This shoe sounds like a performance beast. I've never played basketball in a shoe with a carbon spring plate, but I've used running shoes with them and the feeling and the effect is next-level. (Search "shoe doping" if you want to know about the tangible effects of carbon plates.) Anyway, this one is not for me but I think for the technology, $250 is about market value right now. Thanks for the review! You two truly are the best. See you soon.
@seouleshoes
Күн бұрын
These look dope! I love what other brands have been doing with some of their models putting in better shanks, and carbon fiber in more than just high tier models solely. I have a pair of Li-Ning Gammas coming in, and am curious because the shank is sandwiched between the Boom setup. I feel these would possibly have a similar feel, but the difference being a drop in setup.
@RedBaron8698
Күн бұрын
It can be very easy to nitpick in a premium-priced product. Like, if you're shelling out $200+ for one pair of shoes, then it better come with the best tech available. Nice to see that the PAPE comes with all the performance features and innovation. Hopefully, some of the tech trickles down to more accessible pricing too.
@datharo5
Күн бұрын
$250 is steep, but as Chris said if you're in a league where you need every bit of performance, then they're worth it. Honestly, these sneakers are fire and I understand that the technology they provide are a reason for the price. I think they will do well as consumers become curious to their performance, i feel Tyrese Haliburton is a rising star in the NBA, and he'll help sell these.
@aballa5298
10 сағат бұрын
Does the heel tab irritate the back of your leg when wearing no shows? I prefer balling in no shows because I’m old lol.
@pep2176
Күн бұрын
Can someone explain me why Puma ditched Clyde name from basketball shoes? Walt Frazier has lifetime contract with them, so royalites issues?
@FreakyFraser1
Күн бұрын
Curious.......what's the difference between the All Pro Nitro 2 (which has a NITROFOAM drop in) and this new Elite? In Canada the 2 is only $10 more than the previous model
@fjszar
21 сағат бұрын
how's the weight of these shoes chris?
@ulipeterson6112
Күн бұрын
If these were $100 cheaper, they would be incredible.
@TheKhesse22
23 сағат бұрын
When we getting the weartesters socks? 👀
@hummoses
Күн бұрын
Which do you like better these or the wow 11?
@seanisabel
Күн бұрын
I'm ready for your Tatum 3's review.
@rowen5474
Күн бұрын
whats the hoodie?
@kyholt04
Күн бұрын
The material on the tongue is intriguing. That would have solved my problem in my Jordan 16.5s. Fatal flaw
@julienansay2979
3 сағат бұрын
Puma continues to rock, Nike to deceive. Not a real surprise ... still! All started with Puma Clyde All Pro ... which one of my all time favorite
@JulioMarston
Күн бұрын
chris are those weartesters socks?
@DinhNguyen-wv9xs
Күн бұрын
serious player one and WT socks!
@mintychaeyun
12 сағат бұрын
Question of the Day Idea: Among the NBA players who have signature shoe deals, whose play style benefited the most from his own shoe? Which player makes the most out of their own signature shoe, performance-wise?
@CaseyLamers
20 сағат бұрын
Thanks!
@xavierjaemadrid436
18 сағат бұрын
these joints better than sabrina 2s?
@meluvYT
Күн бұрын
i can’t justify paying $270 for a basketball shoe unless i’m a professional
@wordbrodude6858
Күн бұрын
Great star wars knowledge references Sir 💪
@xSkysplitter777
Күн бұрын
I wish these were mid tops!
@HolliewoodOriginal
Күн бұрын
Great video, and so timely too. Would love to know the weight of the shoe.
@dfrnt_hues
Күн бұрын
Please review the Jordan Heir!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
@eustarez5
21 сағат бұрын
Great shoes!
@Cactus_wes
Күн бұрын
Can you please test the Li Ning Gamma🙇🏽♂️. Debating if I want to spend the $250
@AddOnKicks
Күн бұрын
I'm very curious to know how the cushion compares to the All Pro Nitro, because you can get those for less than half the price... 🤔
@WearTesters
Күн бұрын
Those feel firm in comparison to these which is crazy because those are super comfortable too.
@joncsoriano5163
Күн бұрын
Amazing review. Making me wanna buy the product.. but im Nike Loyal
@rymace2261
Күн бұрын
Grey Jedi for the win!
@MasterObiWanKenobi-db5ti
Күн бұрын
I would like to be Darth Plagueis....I can only recommend the book... awesome!
@dwharton8983
Күн бұрын
Nope no way not for that price it may be a good to great performer but for 250?nah I'm good
@CybertroninfiniteOfficial
Күн бұрын
While fair, I think 200$ is a more reasonable price
@thiennguyen9747
Күн бұрын
what about the weight in comparison to competition peers
@tokevin1023
18 сағат бұрын
It looks sooooooo cool~~~
@dragacegaming2560
Күн бұрын
I have orthopedic insoles, is this pair worth it for me?
@tiefenverspannt
Күн бұрын
If you want to wear the orthotics during basketball then no, because they have a drop-in midsole
@juanjuarez6416
18 сағат бұрын
As for the price Bro it’s a good thing you don’t play soccer 😂 $250 is like way reasonable in the top tier boots. But these look insane! Puma kills it 🤘🏽
@invisbletorsoman
37 минут бұрын
isnt the phrase "never had a tongue like this" a "thats what she said" moment? 🤣
@yannikau.5331
Күн бұрын
puma a W as always since 2021
@gyrozeppeli5628
Күн бұрын
Puma finally rise once again
@OneTermPresident
Күн бұрын
For $250? I don’t think so
@gyrozeppeli5628
18 сағат бұрын
@@OneTermPresidentJordan 39, Wow and Li-ning Gamma is 200 to 230 USD, Puma just 20 USD more, considering it’s their first Supershoe made for Basketball like Gamma line, Jordan 39 is not come Close to any of them and still cost a whopping 200 bucks, I probably still wait for an Discount and I wanna see more colorways tho 😅
@jayeads
Күн бұрын
ooof, hate the look of them, but props to Puma for continuing to make solid shoes!
@por3328
Күн бұрын
Colorway looks like a Power Ranger villain
@plut53
11 сағат бұрын
Why I don't buy Nike anymore (first of all, I don't play basketball 🏀 so I can't say anything about these shoes). But when it comes to lifestyle or sneakers 👟, I don't think the quality of most of them is good - So far I have collected Nike sneakers but I never felt comfortable in them (they are more like sneakers for a show collection that are nice to look at but mostly not practical). Nike praises their Air system but in the regular lifestyle collection you don't feel comfortable in these shoes. And as far as I can tell, in my humble opinion they seem to have continued with a long outdated system. That's why I switched to Hoka, the feeling was great, a light sneaker and with my problem feet. I immediately felt the comfort on the heel and when walking - already have two pairs and will order a sneaker for the gym too. I highly doubt I will return to Nike, my collection looks nice and pretty but that's about it! Ps: new Nike sneakers every week 👟 it's crazy and the quality has to suffer! Best wishes Pete Germany
@ninjadamus
Күн бұрын
The socks!
@jaydeeventura3131
Күн бұрын
A different colorway for me
@tilony
Күн бұрын
2 fitty is tooooo much moolah
@ken901_kt
Күн бұрын
Algorithm the For the Algorithm
@colin9608
Күн бұрын
These look sick
@kirbyaugustine761
Күн бұрын
Seems like a great shoe but 2 fiddy is a tad much for Puma’s.
@chengsterboi07
Күн бұрын
It does look good but 250 is steep. Maybe i will wait until they go on sale.
@killric13
Күн бұрын
Sale yeah 😆 I'll wait for that, my KD17's will retire soon 😂.
@chris22186
Күн бұрын
You can just buy a carbon insole.
@macfanguy
Күн бұрын
Mandalorian!
@JulioMarston
Күн бұрын
this look pretty cool to me, but i;m not the target for this shoe
@MasterJPzilla
Күн бұрын
Future question of the day : If you were to live in the fictional universe of your choice (a video game or a movie or a comic book, etc.), which one would it be?
@erickramirez3673
Күн бұрын
When will they go on sale to the general public?
@aaronjuckett7484
Күн бұрын
They are available from Puma right now. Just got my pair yesterday.
@chancegocrazy
Күн бұрын
@@aaronjuckett7484damn you let puma cook you for $250
@aaronjuckett7484
Күн бұрын
@chancegocrazy nope. Had a couple of clearance items in my cart, added the shoes to the cart, and the shoes added for $150. Must've been some kind of glitch with the sale they had going on, so I'll take it.
@teedot1186
Күн бұрын
Nice ❤
@wishfullythinking8938
9 сағат бұрын
Would you rather fight a lion that’s starving and all you have is a short sword or fight a 300 pound pit bull with rabies and all you have are brass knuckles?
@jordankappen2465
14 сағат бұрын
The hoody ain’t 250 tho
@zlatkokupsjak3558
Күн бұрын
🔥
@9000R
Күн бұрын
steep↑
@mattlambert4
22 сағат бұрын
👍
@BenjaminWilliams-n2g
Күн бұрын
Color pop wrll
@veryproudfatherTN
11 сағат бұрын
You paid how much for LeBron’s? Hell no. I wouldn’t wear or by anything affiliated with his name. Especially for $250.
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