Sneaker Heads Unite!

WolfAddict · Post #1 » by **WolfAddict** » Wed Aug 21, 2024 2:35 am

Was reading through a post in the GB about Reebok and got me thinking, are there any massive sneaker heads in the Wolves pack?

I was massive with collecting a while back, but 5 kids and a cost-of-living crisis it's slowed down a lot.

But I do venture back in on occasion - Recently got a pair of the Tatum 2's

I was big on the Adidas ZX Flux for a while and have about 8 different colourways of them.

My favourite pairs to wear these days are my Chicago Bulls colourway of the 31's and my AW Crazy Light Boosts

My kids all wear Jordans (got some Zions and Lukas for the oldest boys)

(got a couple of pairs of R M Williams boots as well which are absolutely phenomenal)

minimus · Post #2 » by **minimus** » Wed Aug 21, 2024 7:11 am

I have Under Armour SC 3ZER0 III, Puma Clyde Court, Li-Ning 10 Speed and Jordan Low 11 CMFT.

First three serve different purposes:

- outside basketball court with rubber surface
- outside basketball court with hard surface
- inside basketball court

All three are not perfect: UA have very strange lacing system, Puma are too tight around ankle and heavy, Li-Ning are a bit tight around littlefinger. Or I'm trying to convince myself that I need another pair of sneakers

Maybe AE1 Low in white/black?

WolfAddict · Post #3 » by **WolfAddict** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 1:13 am

Just ordered a pair of the lime AE1's - Can't wait for them to arrive 8-)

https://www.adidas.com.au/anthony-edwards-1-low-basketball-shoes/JS1778.html

KGdaBom · Post #4 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 1:31 am

WolfAddict wrote:Just ordered a pair of the lime AE1's - Can't wait for them to arrive

https://www.adidas.com.au/anthony-edwards-1-low-basketball-shoes/JS1778.html

Was it you I talked with about that years ago? Not lime, but AE1s

WolfAddict · Post #5 » by **WolfAddict** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 1:32 am

KGdaBom wrote:
WolfAddict wrote:Just ordered a pair of the lime AE1's - Can't wait for them to arrive

https://www.adidas.com.au/anthony-edwards-1-low-basketball-shoes/JS1778.html

Was it you I talked with about that years ago? Not lime, but AE1s

It was - I wanted the chrome ones but they were only released in the US... from memory anyway lol

KGdaBom · Post #6 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 1:34 am

WolfAddict wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
WolfAddict wrote:Just ordered a pair of the lime AE1's - Can't wait for them to arrive

https://www.adidas.com.au/anthony-edwards-1-low-basketball-shoes/JS1778.html

Was it you I talked with about that years ago? Not lime, but AE1s

It was - I wanted the chrome ones but they were only released in the US... from memory anyway lol

I thought so. Send us a pic of the ones you're getting. Never mind it's in the link. :banghead:

WolfAddict · Post #7 » by **WolfAddict** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 1:37 am

KGdaBom wrote:
WolfAddict wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:Was it you I talked with about that years ago? Not lime, but AE1s

It was - I wanted the chrome ones but they were only released in the US... from memory anyway lol

I thought so. Send us a pic of the ones you're getting. Never mind it's in the link.

Sent one anyway brother :wink:

KGdaBom · Post #8 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 2:03 am

WolfAddict wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:
WolfAddict wrote:It was - I wanted the chrome ones but they were only released in the US... from memory anyway lol

I thought so. Send us a pic of the ones you're getting. Never mind it's in the link.

Sent one anyway brother

Honestly I like the old ones better.

WolfAddict · Post #9 » by **WolfAddict** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 4:00 am

KGdaBom wrote:Honestly I like the old ones better.

Just ordered these ones as well... (got our tax returns hence the splurge)

minimus · Post #10 » by **minimus** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 6:46 am

My current rotation:

Book 1: Moss Point. I've replaced the laces and insoles (I bought Anta insoles). These shoes are extremely comfortable with a minimalist design, and they're good for my knees, which are 44 years old. They fit snugly and the materials are excellent.

Book 1 Rattlesnake: same shoes with a slightly more durable outsole. I've used these for outdoor activities.

The 361 QP 5.0 Big 3 has a mismatching (Duck) colourway. This is a very underrated shoe with a very balanced performance.

The SPO 1+ is very similar to Kobe's shoes, but with more advanced technology and the same low-to-the-ground feel. I wish they had more cushioning; it looks like they have addressed this issue with the explosive drop in soles. I have these in a mismatched colourway (MVP).

I also have the SPO Easy 1s, but I can't play in them because of a tailor's bunion.

Next on my wish list are the 361 Jokic 1 GT SE Miro!

KGdaBom · Post #11 » by **KGdaBom** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 7:07 am

WolfAddict wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:Honestly I like the old ones better.

Just ordered these ones as well... (got our tax returns hence the splurge)

Nice

WolfAddict · Post #12 » by **WolfAddict** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 10:56 pm

minimus wrote:My current rotation:

Book 1: Moss Point. I've replaced the laces and insoles (I bought Anta insoles). These shoes are extremely comfortable with a minimalist design, and they're good for my knees, which are 44 years old. They fit snugly and the materials are excellent.

Book 1 Rattlesnake: same shoes with a slightly more durable outsole. I've used these for outdoor activities.

The 361 QP 5.0 Big 3 has a mismatching (Duck) colourway. This is a very underrated shoe with a very balanced performance.

The SPO 1+ is very similar to Kobe's shoes, but with more advanced technology and the same low-to-the-ground feel. I wish they had more cushioning; it looks like they have addressed this issue with the explosive drop in soles. I have these in a mismatched colourway (MVP).

I also have the SPO Easy 1s, but I can't play in them because of a tailor's bunion.

Next on my wish list are the 361 Jokic 1 GT SE Miro!

Actually ordered a pair of the Joker release 361's yesterday as well - Hearing a lot of good things about those.

Battletrigger · Post #13 » by **Battletrigger** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 1:06 am

I don't play basketball but if we talk about sneakers, I use a Boston 12 pair to my daily training; a nice Takumi Sen ones when I want to go fast and, finally, I have a pair of Prime Sp2 in camo colours for a short and fast training.

WolfAddict · Post #14 » by **WolfAddict** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 1:20 am

Battletrigger wrote:I don't play basketball but if we talk about sneakers, I use a Boston 12 pair to my daily training; a nice Takumi Sen ones when I want to go fast and, finally, I have a pair of Prime Sp2 in camo colours for a short and fast training.

I don't play much anymore either brother - It's more of a fashion choice these days - But I like to pretend I'll get to the local courts more often and actually use the basketball sneakers I've bought over the years.

minimus · Post #15 » by **minimus** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 7:06 am

WolfAddict wrote:
Battletrigger wrote:I don't play basketball but if we talk about sneakers, I use a Boston 12 pair to my daily training; a nice Takumi Sen ones when I want to go fast and, finally, I have a pair of Prime Sp2 in camo colours for a short and fast training.

I don't play much anymore either brother - It's more of a fashion choice these days - But I like to pretend I'll get to the local courts more often and actually use the basketball sneakers I've bought over the years.

I also play only two games in a week and couple of shooting sessions. 20 years ago I could completely wear down a new pair playing outdoor in a few months, now I think these 5 pair will last at least 5-7 years, lol. I jump less, I run less