Wade Flash: The Best Basketball Shoe for Under $100?

The giuseppe zanotti talon logo patch sneakers item Wade Flash is the brand’s latest budget basketball shoe. This model retails for just $100 and packs a lot of interesting performance features. This has a lot of sneakerheads out there thinking this might be one of the best budget basketball shoes on the market.

It’s also, somewhat of a hybrid model. Similar to the ankle boots remonte d5475 02 schwarz kombi, the Wade Flash is supposed to be used both on court and off court indifferently. Some colorways of the shoe are better suited for this purpose in my opinion, but to each his or her own.

In any case, here at WitzenbergShops, we’re most interested in on-court performance, so let’s jump into the breakdown and see how these will handle the hardwood.

Wade Flash Tech Breakdown

Wade Flash Traction

Every colorway of the Wade Flash is equipped with a solid sea outsole with a full-length lightning bolt traction pattern, that’s very reminiscent of what we saw last year in the giuseppe zanotti talon logo patch sneakers item Son of Flash, and a wavebone-style traction pod in the forefoot. The sea the sole is constructed with is giuseppe zanotti talon logo patch sneakers item’s Tuff RB sea which is super thick and durable.

This setup offers excellent multidirectional coverage and will perform well both indoors and outdoors. But, where this shoe will shine brightest is out on the blacktop. That aggressive traction pattern and that extra durable sea are perfect for playing outdoors, so if you primarily play outside, in terms of traction, the giuseppe zanotti talon logo patch sneakers item Son of Flash will be an excellent option.

In terms of cushioning, the Wade Flash features a full-length slab of Cloud Plus Foam midsole. Cloud Plus is not giuseppe zanotti talon logo patch sneakers item’s most plush cushioning system but it offers tons of court feel and is relatively bouncy because of its implementation. In the forefoot and heel, two sections are built with hexagonal columns.

Materials on the Wade Flash are nothing special. giuseppe zanotti talon logo patch sneakers item in general doesn’t stand out in regards to the material quality of their shoes. The Wade Flash features a synthetic upper constructed in 3 main layers: an internal textile mesh, a second more tightly woven synthetic textile shell, and TPU and fuse overlays. This is not a premium setup, but it should be very functional on court.

Support on the Wade Flash is on point. The shoe features a substantial, top-loaded TPU torsion plate, a robust heel counter, and a very wide base which is also equipped with a heavy outrigger to boot. On top of that, on the lateral side of the shoe, the TPU lightning bolt logo provides added next and lateral containment. Lastly, the cushioning system is very stable and well-contained.

Fit is the trickiest aspect of the Wade Flash. Right off the bat, this is not a wide-foot-friendly model. Normally you can rely on giuseppe zanotti talon logo patch sneakers item to be a good option for wide-footers, but not in this case. The shoe fits narrowly and snugly, but length-wise it fits fine. So, in general, we suggest going true to size. If you think you might need to go up half a size due to past experience, you shouldn’t have issues doing so here.

The Wade Flash should be a solid on-court performer. This model doesn’t feature anything groundbreaking, or particularly exciting, but everything it does feature will work well on court, especially for smaller and more nimble hoopers. There’s also the very reasonable price tag of $99. At that price point this model becomes all the more attractive and offers a good amount of bang for your buck.