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TTS for sure. extra toe room means elite socks without an issue. (see: lebron 20 fit issues)Initial thoughts:
- they fit long, but I wouldn’t recommend going half a size down. I ordered 2 pairs in a 9 and 9.5. While my TTS pair was a little roomy, the lockdown of the shoe is good enough that I don’t think I’d be sliding around in these. If you’re going for casual wear, definitely go TTS. Half a size down was hell to get on to my feet.
- I understand what everyone means when they say the shoe feels weird. It’s hard to put into words, but honestly, if you want a pair for ball, try these on in the store first. The cushioning in the heel feels like it’s an inch to far up. Doesn’t line up with the biggest part of my heel. And the forefoot zoom - you can feel it, but it also feels like it isn’t aligned properly.
There are very few people on this board who loves JT more than me (Go Celtics!), but I can’t recommend these for hooping. I’ll buy some pairs for casual use for sure though.
to be honest, NOTHING felt off about the "height" of the stroebel board/heel/forefoot zoom for me in the STL pair. And I read ALL of the try on reviews, the wear testers, foot doctor videos, even my buddy texting me sayingthey felt different on foot when he tried on in store.
I shot around for 20 minutes sunday, then wore for 2 hours monday. that was all the "break in" time, and to be honest they barely needed it. good to go out the box. no fit issues, foot weirdness.
I did re-tighten after a game or two, and ended up using the top eyelet after a bit. the laces are long. These are an airy, open feeling lightweight shoe.
I felt awesome making cuts, especially across the middle of the paint/free throw line fade away type. also downhill drives, pivots, balanced on toes. These do make you play on your toes. The heel shape and foam won't give a traditional heel-to-toe transition, like a super flat KD15 would for example.