*Sorry about the delay, kids’ Spring Break put me behind a few weeks since Spring Break puts me behind on work stuff which then puts me behind other stuff etc…*
It’s funny how fast enthusiasm and hype wane after a few weeks.. one week it’s all forums and sneakerheads talk about and the next week it’s on to the next shoe. Kind of like how fast the Thunder went from possible Warrior stoppers to the 7th seed in the West. This year’s playoffs are going to be 🔥
Like Forest said, you never know what you’re going to get with a box of OKC Thunder. Conversely, you do know what you’ll get from the Why Not Zero 2… a great all around performer at a decent retail price. Wait as always folks, that one month with months hot shoe won’t hurt your skills or lack there of any.
Pros: traction, cushioning, fit, SUPPORT, stability containment, feels premium
Cons: traction pattern may tear with wear.
Sizing advice: true to size
Best for: any position
Buying advice: Wait as always. Stats are great but the world isn’t in love with Russ. $100 or less is fair, bottom around $50-65.
Weight
Traction
Overall, well done JB!
Cushioning
Similar sized forefoot cushioning as the AJ 33 but less protrusion still gives the wearer plenty of forefoot zoom feel. It’s like 1998 again y’all!
It isn’t AJ XX8 feeling since the protrusion is huge but the size of the Zoom unit and the removal of foam make the Zoom feel Zoomy! It’s nice to see Zoom make a slight comeback now if we can only get Nike/JB to give us heel Zoom too. Glad I have all my Soldier VI’s!
The rest of the cushioning is injected Phylon which feels good underfoot from the get go. You won’t mistaken it for Lunarlon or Boost or anything premium but you’re not going to miss it either. It has just the right amount of give and spring to it that you don’t miss it and actually enjoy the full ride.
Well done JB!
Fit
No movement inside the shoe, no heel slip, so simple I barely have to write a paragraph.
Overall I had zero issues out of the box, none during play which is exactly what you want.
Great job Nike!
Materials
Nice job stretching that dollar for us JB!
Support and Stability
With the basketball shoes going lower and lower every day, it’s nice to feel some support around my ankles. It isn’t a sock like mid cut but a mid with some actual structure. You can still fold over the lateral side but if you push from the medial side from the inside, you have some actual support. JB/Nike used an asymmetrical design on the AJ XIV and Soldier VI with a higher medial side and this gives off a similar feeling of support.
Although the WNZ2 does not have an outrigger it is plenty wide in the forefoot for support.
Overall zero issues with support and stability.
Well done JB!
Containment
Conclusion
I’ve literally got nothing to complain about with this shoe. If The AJ XX8 had a baby with the Soldier VI, this is pretty much what you’d get. JB made the WNZ2 a lot more fun this time around with a bouncier cushioning set up while keeping the shoe just great all around.. kind of like Mr. Triple Double.
Price wise, at $125, it isn’t the cheapest shoe out there but if you’re worrying about a $15 difference between what typically constitutes “budget”, maybe you shouldn’t buy these at retail and just wait like I always suggest. Russ isn’t loved like MJ, Steph or Lebron so guess what, these will fall in price just like the WNZ1 (man I hate typing the whole name). Fair is around $90 with the bottom around $50-60. With the playoffs and Thunder season possibly ending early, expect these to drop in price quickly by summer.
Do Jordan 2 crease easily?
Material – The upper consists of leather and thin rubber on the heel which wraps around the medial and lateral midfoot base. Since these are from 2004, the leather is very soft and creased within the first step.
Is Jordan 2 comfortable?
Fit: In general, the Air Jordan 2 fits perfectly true to size (TTS). Comfort: The Jordan 2 features plush collars and a Nike Air midsole so it's very comfortable.
Why not zero2?
The Why Not Zer0. 2 is an athlete's basketball shoe designed for hard work and peak performance on the court.
Is the Jordan Why Not 0.5 good?
Russell Westbrook's latest signature shoe is held back by its poor traction. Reviewers agree that it just doesn't grip well. Its cushion could be the one saving grace. The forefoot Zoom feels bouncy and provides a nice ride.