Played in these today with my Lebron 11 drop in midsole. They are comfortable to an extent. I could not imagine playing in them with the stock cushioning. It's very stiff and uncomfortable. The Lebron 11 midsole changes everything. The fit is ok. Like I stated before the lacing towards the toe down the medial side of the shoe creates an awkward pinching that requires occasional readjustment. Breathability is not an issue. Fit is narrow in the toebox and I have slightly wider feet so I suggest going a half size up. I'm usually a 9.5 and I went up to 10. Due to readjustment of the laces, I cant get the kind of lockdown I prefer. There is a heel counter embedded in the shoe and it works, but because of pinching at the top lace holes as well, I have to loosen the laces once again. If there was an Achilles shaped cushion or just more padding period around the ankle then lockdown would be perfect. So unfortunately for me the lockdown is dependent on my lacing. Traction was not bad. I had to really jab my foot into the court and get that squeak for the traction to really start to feel alive. This was a well maintained fitness center so I'll have to wait and see how they hold up on a dusty court. After an hour or so I almost forgot I had them on. I love the way they look and they felt like a step down model of the Kobe 8s with a more flexible and breathable upper, slightly heavier, with not as good containment/ fit. In my opinion there are better hooping options, but at $120 and the uniqueness of the design and colorway, I'd say go for it. If you can get your hands on a Lebron 11 midsole or kobe 7, 8, or 9 midsole and replace the stock midsole on these, you've got yourself a winner.