hi i just bought this lebron XII instinc to strictly ballin.
my current rotation is my good ol trusty Lebron X elite ID.
i never really like how the XI plays.
so i skipped that and stocked on X Elites.
however now its time for a change so i bought the XII instinc.
just hit a gym earlier today,
after several hours of casual games, this is my conclusions.
size wise , i wear US 11 on my X elite
and this XII also size US 11.
fit is plush and nice though i feel a little bit restricted or tight at the top of my feet whre the 1st or 2nd eyelet are.
maybe after some times it will break in a little.
cushioning, i still preffer the X elite
this XII feel firmer, and less responsive.
but this XII feel and plays more flexible than the X elite.
it maight be good or bad depending on your prefferences.
for me , i like the "stifness" of the X elite more.
some how i feel less stable on the XII compared to the X elite.
but the XII definately feel much lighter and plays much lighter than the X elite
support, i feel the X elite give more support than theese.
i can't really feel the foamposite on the sides suporting my ankle during movement.
im on the heavy side for your information.
i weigh around 200lbs.
the cushioning on the front is just mediocre for me ,
but the heel zoom unit is superb.
as i mostly plays on my toes kinda of guy rather than on my heel.
i preffer the X elite fore foot cushioning.
but this is only my 1st time hitting the gym in the XII
will update later on and hopefully it will be much better after several wears.
one thing to note,
those of you who want to buy this for balling,
tightening up the laces is really pain in the ***!
my fingers ended up sores after trying to lace as tight as possible on this XII.
and somehow i really didnt managed to get it as tight as i want it to be.
#NTdemin #NTcuff
