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Use this thread for tips, reviews, and feedbacks.
- You may use this thread for questions when it comes to performance, traction, comfort, cushioning, fit, looks, hours a shoe hold on court, etc.
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WOot First....
ok there has to be enough people out there that somebody has played in their hyperdunks long enough to tell us if their lunar foam has held up. This is the real problem for me since cushioning is my number one priority wen i look for balling shoes. If u can also include your schedule of playing, intensity you play at (judged at your best estimate) and how many hours you play that'd be cool too.
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| KruMb1 wrote: | WOot First....
ok there has to be enough people out there that somebody has played in their hyperdunks long enough to tell us if their lunar foam has held up. This is the real problem for me since cushioning is my number one priority wen i look for balling shoes. If u can also include your schedule of playing, intensity you play at (judged at your best estimate) and how many hours you play that'd be cool too. |
had em since they released and have been playing indoors since they released at least 3-5 times a week for about 1-2 hours each time i play. to me the foam held up but its definetly not like zoom air. the "bouncy" feeling isnt as prominent as in zoom air. i play pickup games at the gym so it depends on the compitition on how hard i play. i play the 1 or 2 guard position. shoes are definetly the lightest i have ever played in. very comfortable, 0-1 game break in period but i played in mine right out of the box. the traction is pretty good too. i have the ZK3's and the Zoom BB2's as well and to me the HD's kill them both in every major category. but if forefoot cushioning is your major concern get something different like the ZK1's, ZK2's Lebron 5's (which is also in my rotation) or get some aftermarket insoles for your HD's. hope this helps 
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Glad to see this thread back...I'm playing in pretty much everything out there so I'll try and answer everyone's questions when I can.
Regarding the Hyperdunks, I still LOVE the support and weight of the shoe and they're really great, but Lunar Foam's feel is gone after 5 wearings, so lean towards something else if you're hoping for more responsiveness. The upcoming Jumpman Elite, LeBron V, Zoom Kobe II (black/maize) and BB1 would all be good alternatives. The Kobe IV is the best upcoming shoe, but they have the same cushioning set-up as the Hyperdunk.
I play the 1-3 spots and at least 5 days a week for 2 hours each. I'm 6-3, 185 if that helps.
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I need some help choosing some new basketball shoes, my past 2 pairs have been the BB1s i absolutely love them, but i feel its time for me to get a new shoe, so i was wondering what would be a comparable shoe? i thought of the following:
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can anyone suggest/recommend a pair that is most like the BB1s? thanks in advance.
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| nike2k3 wrote: | I need some help choosing some new basketball shoes, my past 2 pairs have been the BB1s i absolutely love them, but i feel its time for me to get a new shoe, so i was wondering what would be a comparable shoe? i thought of the following:
-Adidas TS creator
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can anyone suggest/recommend a pair that is most like the BB1s? thanks in advance. |
i never had a pair of BB's but XX3 is the best shoe i have ever ballin(i also had 2K4,Lebron ii,LeBron V,Flightposite KG and XXI),other than the pinky toe problem,They are pretty much perfect,get the OL if you can(with regular leather)
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Zoom Lebron V low
These shoes really hurt my feet big time, I couldn't believe it. Before this, I have been wearing my Zoom Kobe I, and I love those shoes. Very light, zoom cushion, everything was great. Anyway, they are breaking down so I thought I'd give the lebrons a shot.
These Lebrons are so bad, at least for me. I mean, it's crazy. After playing in it for an hour, the arch of my foot was sore for the next two days. Also, I got a little blister on the inner side of my foot (really weird place for a blister, not like other shoes, where a blister usually appears on the balls of your feet). But man, it really hurt the arches of my feet.
The shoes is very stiff. That phyposite bucket or whatever it's called is not good to me. I've worn a lot of shoes and never experienced anything like this.
I can't wait to get another shoe. I always like the Kobe's, and the Huaraches and Hyperdunks are nice too (haven't tried hyperdunks yet, but everyone likes them). But I'm a little disappointed to hear about the short life of this Lunar Foam. I love Zoom, Zoom is the best by far. Hopefully, they go back to it or find a way to make Lunar Foam longer lasting.
By the way, I don't care at all about the looks of a shoe when I play, only performance. That's what these comments are based on.
What are other basketball players' experiences with the Lebron V? I'm very curious...maybe they need a very long break-in time, I'm not sure. But it really hurt my foot. |
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| 7jive7 wrote: | | KruMb1 wrote: | WOot First....
ok there has to be enough people out there that somebody has played in their hyperdunks long enough to tell us if their lunar foam has held up. This is the real problem for me since cushioning is my number one priority wen i look for balling shoes. If u can also include your schedule of playing, intensity you play at (judged at your best estimate) and how many hours you play that'd be cool too. |
had em since they released and have been playing indoors since they released at least 3-5 times a week for about 1-2 hours each time i play. to me the foam held up but its definetly not like zoom air. the "bouncy" feeling isnt as prominent as in zoom air. i play pickup games at the gym so it depends on the compitition on how hard i play. i play the 1 or 2 guard position. shoes are definetly the lightest i have ever played in. very comfortable, 0-1 game break in period but i played in mine right out of the box. the traction is pretty good too. i have the ZK3's and the Zoom BB2's as well and to me the HD's kill them both in every major category. but if forefoot cushioning is your major concern get something different like the ZK1's, ZK2's Lebron 5's (which is also in my rotation) or get some aftermarket insoles for your HD's. hope this helps |
I loved the hyperdunks, but they are NOT durable whatsoever. Depends what level you play, but if you play competitive ball, high school, college, etc. (I play high school) the durability is horrible. I am 6'3" about 190, play a 1-4 positions and pretty much all around offensive player. When I drive to the hole, I get really low, and the hyperdunks do not seem able to hold up. I have ripped 3 pairs so far. If you used them in a rotation, it might be a lot better. They are a very, very comfortable shoe though, probably one of the best Ive played in. I wish they were more durable.
Heres the pictures of the ripped part of my hyperdunks
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| slowmotion138 wrote: | | 7jive7 wrote: | | KruMb1 wrote: | WOot First....
ok there has to be enough people out there that somebody has played in their hyperdunks long enough to tell us if their lunar foam has held up. This is the real problem for me since cushioning is my number one priority wen i look for balling shoes. If u can also include your schedule of playing, intensity you play at (judged at your best estimate) and how many hours you play that'd be cool too. |
had em since they released and have been playing indoors since they released at least 3-5 times a week for about 1-2 hours each time i play. to me the foam held up but its definetly not like zoom air. the "bouncy" feeling isnt as prominent as in zoom air. i play pickup games at the gym so it depends on the compitition on how hard i play. i play the 1 or 2 guard position. shoes are definetly the lightest i have ever played in. very comfortable, 0-1 game break in period but i played in mine right out of the box. the traction is pretty good too. i have the ZK3's and the Zoom BB2's as well and to me the HD's kill them both in every major category. but if forefoot cushioning is your major concern get something different like the ZK1's, ZK2's Lebron 5's (which is also in my rotation) or get some aftermarket insoles for your HD's. hope this helps |
I loved the hyperdunks, but they are NOT durable whatsoever. Depends what level you play, but if you play competitive ball, high school, college, etc. (I play high school) the durability is horrible. I am 6'3" about 190, play a 1-4 positions and pretty much all around offensive player. When I drive to the hole, I get really low, and the hyperdunks do not seem able to hold up. I have ripped 3 pairs so far. If you used them in a rotation, it might be a lot better. They are a very, very comfortable shoe though, probably one of the best Ive played in. I wish they were more durable.
Heres the pictures of the ripped part of my hyperdunks
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k163/slowmotion138/DSC05199.jpg
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good thing i didn't even cop one pair,Hyperdunks are pretty overrated IMO,the cushioning could not even hold up after 10 wear 
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i bought my hyperdunks, and balled in them like 3 times indoor's. they seemed pretty comfortable and held up great, but then again , i didnt ball in them like all you guy's did.
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Thanks for the info 7jive7 and slowmotion138. I was thinking about taking the insole of my huarache 08's and switching with the hyperdunks if anything. Personally i wouldnt really care bout the hyperdunks but theres a pair of puerto ricos at my footlocker and they are just fire. But dam about jives hd's, thats OD. YOu must play crazy intense ball to do that. And 3 pairs?!?! That foam did look a little weak but wow, and is that blood? lol. Anyway i agree that hd's are pretty overrated but they just look crazy nice.
And i currently have lebron 4's, lebron 5's and penny 4's in my ballin rotation. the lebrons are crazy good in cushioning but kinda bulky, pennys not so much cusionoing or bulkiness but still ok. hd's just look good for that cutting slashing guard type and has that sleeker look than lebrons.
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BTw i play hs ball in ny and almost everyone on the court plays in hd's. It kinda makes you feel the same as everyone else wen u see ppl rocking same kicks as u imo.
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