New Balance TWO WXY V2
Released 6/2022, Low Top,
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8.5
EXPERT RATING
5 reviews
8.9
USER RATING
6 ratings
Traction on the TWO WXY V2 is outstanding, but the other features don't disappoint.
Best Suitable For:
Ideal for players willing to give up some cushion for the other performance aspects fundamentals will enjoy this shoe.
Price Comparison:
Available at 3 shops | Official Retail Price: $129.99
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Weight & Sizing:
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Sizing:
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Width:
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
New Balance TWO WXY V2 |  Nike KD 15 |  Li-Ning Way of Wade 11 |  Under Armour Curry 2 Low FloTro |  Puma MB.01 Lo |  Nike Lebron 20 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.5 | 9.0(0.5) | 8.9(0.4) | 8.4(0.1) | 8.9(0.4) | 8.8(0.3) | |
| User Rating | 8.9 | 9.2(0.3) | 9.1(0.2) | 8.7(0.2) | 8.7(0.2) | 9.2(0.3) | |
| Best Price | $129.99 | $112.97 $150 | $225 | $130 $150 | $79.99 $120 | $149.99 $200 | |
| Type of Cut | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | Low Top | |
| Weight | 330g - 350g | 370g - 390g | NA | NA | NA | 390g - 410g |
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New Balance TWO WXY V2 Review
Pros:
The traction bites hard
Materials are form-fitting and comfortable
Cons:
Material quality could be more premium
Not offered in wide fit options
Performance of the New Balance TWO WXY V2:
Reviewers agree that traction is the best feature of the shoe. It bites hard on just about every surface.
The cushioning is low to the ground and offers a good amount of court feel. The impact protection in the heel is adequate but could be better in the forefoot.
No issues were reported support-wise. It gets the job done.
The FitWeave Lite that New Balance uses for the upper is comfortable and conforms nicely to your feet during play.
With its hard-biting traction and no glaring weaknesses, the New Balance TWO WXY V2 might be New Balance's best basketball shoe.
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Expert Reviews of the New Balance TWO WXY V2:
Expert Rating: 8.5 (ranks #123 of 330)
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9.5
June 25, 2022
The New Balance TWO WXY V2 provides a nearly flawless experience. Some players might prefer a bit more cushion, but I had no complaints. This shoe could be New Balance's best offering yet.
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8.4
June 8, 2022
The New Balance TWO WXY V2 is a fun shoe to play in, and it's a good shoe for players needing their feet to plant and grip in tight spaces such as under the rim.
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8.4
June 25, 2022
I really enjoyed playing in the New Balance TWO WXY V2. The traction is outstanding, and all other aspects of the shoe such as cushioning and support held their own.
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8.2
June 16, 2022
I would say that the New Balance TWO WXY V2 is the best performer in New Balance's basketball lineup. Every performance aspect of the shoe is solid.
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8.2
July 7, 2022
The New Balance TWO WXT V2 is one of the best shoes available. It has one of the best traction setups I've ever played in, but be careful if you need a lot of lateral containment.
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User Reviews of the New Balance TWO WXY V2:
User Rating: 8.9 (ranks #95 of 330)
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7.9
March 15, 2023
Let's just say, it's not a bad shoe. Traction is well above average with a strong bite and OK performance on dusty courts. But the worse part for me was the cushioning. The shoe plays low to the ground but there is little to no protection under the forefoot. Personally, this is the worst shoe for consistent running up and down the court. The fuelcell is just not the best for constant, fast movement or footwork. The shoe also doesn't offer much bounce and is probably best for grounded players.
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9.6
July 24, 2022
The new balance two wxy is the best performing shoe new balance has made yet and best I’ve seen in a long time it’s a good shoe for a player who needs traction four foot flex and responsiveness to play quick I definitely recommend this shoe for you
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9.0
February 21, 2023
True to size , 10/10 traction , 9/10 cushion
Do not missed this great basketball shoes for your collection
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9.0
August 9, 2022
Calzado liviano, cómodo y con buenas prestaciones. Buena tracción y amortización!
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8.6
November 21, 2022
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Traction of the New Balance TWO WXY V2:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.6 (ranks #12 of 330)
User Traction Rating: 9.3 (ranks #59 of 330)
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10.0
June 25, 2022
This outsole does not disappoint. It'll cover you in every direction.
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9.0
June 8, 2022
The outsole tread is by far my favourite part of the shoe. The traction grips much harder than the previous shoe.
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10.0
June 25, 2022
The traction is absolutely amazing. I didn't have to break it in, and they bit hard. This shoe has top-tier traction.
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9.0
June 16, 2022
The traction on the shoe is really, really nice. It bites hard and feels tacky.
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10.0
July 7, 2022
I had no issues with the traction. I didn't need to wipe them either. It's one of the best tractions I've ever tested.
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Cushion of the New Balance TWO WXY V2:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.2 (ranks #205 of 330)
User Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #187 of 330)
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9.5
June 25, 2022
The shoe rides low to the ground and offers an acceptable amount of impact protection.
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8.0
June 8, 2022
The midsole is made entirely of FuelCell and encases the Abzorb heel puck. It offers a lot of energy absorption but not so much energy return.
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8.0
June 25, 2022
The cushioning setup surprised me. It's extremely low-to-the-ground, so the court feel is awesome. The impact protection is also better than expected.
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8.0
June 16, 2022
The FuelCell feels good. The cushion offers impact protection in the heel, but the forefoot is thin.
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7.5
July 7, 2022
The forefoot is low to the ground and doesn't offer much impact protection. The heel section does offer some impact protection, though.
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Materials of the New Balance TWO WXY V2:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.6 (ranks #66 of 330)
User Materials Rating: 8.5 (ranks #133 of 330)
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9.5
June 25, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed the flexibility and next to no break-in time that the FitWeave Lite upper provides.
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9.0
June 8, 2022
The materials are smooth, padded, and comfortable. The upper allows for a flowing style of movement with few restrictions.
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8.0
June 25, 2022
The upper feels nice and is comfortable on foot. The materials conformed nicely to my feet. The only downside is that the quality isn't the best.
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8.0
June 16, 2022
The materials aren't the most premium feeling, but they more than get the job done. I can't complain, considering the price.
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8.5
July 7, 2022
New Balance uses Fit Weave Lite for the materials. It's lightweight and breathable. I like the setup.
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Support of the New Balance TWO WXY V2:
Expert Support Rating: 7.8 (ranks #286 of 330)
User Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #213 of 330)
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9.0
June 25, 2022
Overall, my experience with the support was positive. I just wish that the torsional bar was more beefed up.
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8.0
June 8, 2022
The lockdown of the laces is good, and the materials help keep you secure.
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8.0
June 25, 2022
The support is adequate but could be better. I had no issues, though.
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8.0
June 16, 2022
I didn't have any issues with the support.
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6.0
July 7, 2022
Once you crank the laces down, the heel lockdown is solid. However, I did experience issues with lateral containment and staying on the footbed.
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Fit of the New Balance TWO WXY V2:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #87 of 330)
User Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #176 of 330)
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9.5
June 25, 2022
I had no issues with the fit, thanks to the materials. Just make sure you lace up tight.
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8.0
June 8, 2022
The upper of the shoe locks you into a more snug fit.
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8.0
June 25, 2022
The fit is snug, but the materials, especially in the toe box, stretch out the more you wear them.
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8.0
June 16, 2022
The upper fit is snug and locked down, but the materials provide padding and cushioning, making the shoe feel comfortable.
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9.0
July 7, 2022
I enjoyed the fit of the shoe. There wasn't much movement inside the shoe, which I prefer.
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Durability of the New Balance TWO WXY V2:
User Durability Rating: 8.6 (ranks #132 of 330)
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Outdoor of the New Balance TWO WXY V2:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 37.5 (ranks #163 of 330)
User Outdoor Rating: 62.5 (ranks #136 of 330)
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fair
June 25, 2022
It may not last the longest outdoors because of the thinner grooves.
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fair
June 8, 2022
The rubber is hard but thin.
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fair
June 25, 2022
The grooves are thin, but the rubber is hard.
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no
July 7, 2022
The rubber compound doesn't look like it will hold up outdoors.
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Width of the New Balance TWO WXY V2:
very narrow
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slightly narrow
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regular
7
slightly wide
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very wide
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regularly wide
June 8, 2022
If your foot width is 2E, you can go true to size for a 1-to-1 fit or up half a size for a roomier fit.
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slightly narrow
June 25, 2022
The shoe is slightly narrow.
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regularly wide
June 16, 2022
If your foot is wide, I recommend going half a size up.
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slightly narrow
July 7, 2022
Go up half a size if you have a wide foot.
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Size of the New Balance TWO WXY V2:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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true to size
June 25, 2022
I went true to size and found this to be a great fit.
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true to size
June 8, 2022
People with narrow and medium-shaped feet can go true to size.
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true to size
June 25, 2022
I went true to size, and it fits me well.
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true to size
June 16, 2022
The TWO WXY V2 does run true to size.
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true to size
July 7, 2022
I'm going to say they fit true to size.
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