New Balance has announced a September 13th release date for its latest basketball shoe, the New Balance TWO WXY v5, which will be worn by Jamal Murray this coming season. The shoe, which includes what the brand considers a “groundbreaking use of FuelCell and FreshFoam technology,” will launch on NewBalance.com and select retailers for a relatively budget-friendly $120.

As “the face of the model,” Murray will receive a signature “Bullseye” colorway, which purportedly pays tribute to his seldom-heard “Blue Arrow” nickname:

They’ll be joined by an “Ultra Pink” colorway:

In addition to Jamal Murray, the New Balance TWO WXY v5 will also be worn by Dejounte Murray, Aaron Nesmith, and Darius Bazley.

It’s been a big month for New Balance, thanks to their recent signing of top prospect Cooper Flagg.

Will it be enough to help them loosen Nike’s stranglehold over the basketball category? Let us know what you think by joining the conversation in our forums:

https://niketalk.com/threads/official-nb-basketball-thread.683708

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Aug 27, 2024 #1

the red model

https://dickssportinggoods.app.link/mQw4VG7HpMb

They’re 79 here. I think they’re very comfortable and the cushion is great. It’s soft, kind of bouncy but a little high off the ground. The only issue I see is that they might not hold up as well laterally as other shoes because of how soft they are though. I saw someone’s foot leaning over the sides in their pair. That hasn’t happened to me yet but I rotate.

Aug 27, 2024 #2

detroitonfire

the red model said:

https://dickssportinggoods.app.link/mQw4VG7HpMb

They’re 79 here. I think they’re very comfortable and the cushion is great. It’s soft, kind of bouncy but a little high off the ground. The only issue I see is that they might not hold up as well laterally as other shoes because of how soft they are though. I saw someone’s foot leaning over the sides in their pair. That hasn’t happened to me yet but I rotate.

I got a couple pairs and they’re tricky because they all have different materials. I can see that lean with the moon beam pairs, but the greys feel stiffer and more supportive and the gamertags fall in between those two.

Aug 27, 2024 #3

the red model

detroitonfire said:

I got a couple pairs and they’re tricky because they all have different materials. I can see that lean with the moon beam pairs, but the greys feel stiffer and more supportive and the gamertags fall in between those two.

I agree 100%. The pair I saw leaning was the moonbeams. I have the Gamertags myself, they're fine. The greys were way to stiff and narrow for me. It sucks because its my favorite color lol. I didn't want to try breaking them in. They could be great for people with narrow feet.

I plan on getting the Black pair when those drop.

Aug 31, 2024 #4

grittyman

If these are just a better version of the FF BB V2 then I think I’ll just wait for them to hit shelves locally… personally I like the look of the V5 more anyway

Aug 31, 2024 #5

gopre5k

grittyman said:

If these are just a better version of the FF BB V2 then I think I’ll just wait for them to hit shelves locally… personally I like the look of the V5 more anyway

It's not meant to be that but if that gets pairs sold ok lol

Aug 31, 2024 #6

grittyman

gopre5k said:

It's not meant to be that but if that gets pairs sold ok lol

I don’t think it’s meant to be an intentional replacement for that model either but if it has comparable tech specs and features then it is what it is…

Sep 4, 2024 #7

therealest1

Sep 5, 2024 #8

gopre5k

Not the first look lol but an early one

Sep 5, 2024 #9

detroitonfire

Sep 9, 2024 #10

Patchenhz

Sep 9, 2024 #11

the red model

They have potential lol

Sep 13, 2024 #12

therealest1

Sep 13, 2024 #13

caucasiankai

therealest1 said:

If they feature fresh foam I might give them a run

Sep 13, 2024 #14

gopre5k

caucasiankai said:

If they feature fresh foam I might give them a run

It has FF in the heel

Sep 13, 2024 #15

kaz109

gopre5k said:

It has FF in the heel

Not just FF in the heel sir….. it has fresh foam X in the heel. NB ain’t playin games

Sep 13, 2024 #16

the red model

That color combo reminds me of the Nike Assassins

Sep 15, 2024 #17

therealest1

Sep 15, 2024 #18

grittyman

Haven’t seen these in stores yet, would like to try them on first before copping

Sep 20, 2024 #19

therealest1

Sep 21, 2024 #20

grittyman

Been checking in with my local NB outlet store on the lookout for any colors of the FF BB V2… no luck but found a pair of the Spurs “Fiesta” Two WXY v3. Now that I own both at the same time will try and put together a comparison post about these two models… maybe v5 if I can find them on sale anytime soon.

Sep 25, 2024 #21

midd44

the Kawhi 4 drops on friday...aiming to capture the BBQ & over 60 Men's League market

Sep 25, 2024 #22

duke40

I like em

Sep 25, 2024 #23

gopre5k

It's more a Numeric (skateboarding) release than it is a Hoops release. It's makes more sense in that context as part of the three pair pack. And it's Clippers colore apparently

Sep 25, 2024 #24

Asho_TO

gopre5k said:

It's more a Numeric (skateboarding) release than it is a Hoops release. It's makes more sense in that context as part of the three pair pack. And it's Clippers colore apparently

Might just be me but I'm seeing a lot more "Paris Olympics" vibes than clippers from all 3 pairs. Kinda makes sense with skateboarding being in the olympics now too.

Tinfoil hat time is the clippers stuff & kawhi's old love of skateboarding is the Spin job after he pulled out of paris 😆

Sep 25, 2024 #25

gopre5k

Asho_TO said:

Might just be me but I'm seeing a lot more "Paris Olympics" vibes than clippers from all 3 pairs. Kinda makes sense with skateboarding being in the olympics now too.

Tinfoil hat time is the clippers stuff & kawhi's old love of skateboarding is the Spin job after he pulled out of paris 😆

That is entirely possible as NB as pivoted on stories for releases before. It is a 3 pair pack regardless and I believe the release was delayed a bit so it could have been a skate theme with Paris in mind. The red/white/blue stripe made me think that as first as well.

Sep 25, 2024 #26

Patchenhz

midd44 said:

the Kawhi 4 drops on friday...aiming to capture the BBQ & over 60 Men's League market

Sep 25, 2024 #27

kingjay718

Yeah, they're checkin' out on his signature line. The 3 was solid. These....eh....

Two WXY 5 I'm not even worried about. They do what they do every season.

Sep 25, 2024 #28

duke40

kingjay718 said:

Yeah, they're checkin' out on his signature line. The 3 was solid. These....eh....

Two WXY 5 I'm not even worried about. They do what they do every season.

Kawhi 4 is a top 5 shoe for me this year. Best in the line.

These are starting off strong…

Sep 29, 2024 #29

the red model

These are dope. I see the comparisons to the bb v2. The cushion is a little firmer but more stable. The upper needs time to break in a lil. I wish I was 10 years younger to really push these lol.

Thursday at 12:45 PM #30

206to813

Jan 26, 2021 #1

gopre5k

Might as well post my soon to be out of date collection shot. Have something really special coming soon.

Nov 6, 2020 #2

phillip

Just arrived, I love ‘em!

Nov 6, 2019 #3

midd44

a friend got these for me

Aug 4, 2021 #4

gopre5k

Collection shot with most of them

Feb 11, 2023 #5

th3jermster

Initial thoughts. Midsole is thicker than the Kawhi 2. Foam feels as soft as the K2. Softer than the K 1. The foam seems to go up the lateral side of the foot seems like it will contain the foot on the footbed well. Upper material does not feel overly plastic, seems like it will flex nicely. They don't feel as narrow as the Kawhi 1 or 2 which I like Laces are nice and thick. Tongue is padded the white material around the ankle is flexible and nicely padded. Heel cup fits nicely no heel slip ( went tts size 9). Overall feels like the Kawhi 2 with thicker midsole and a slightly wider toe box. Upper material is more forgiving. I will play pick up in these tomorrow morning will report on traction on a dusty 24 hour fitness gym.

Feb 12, 2023 #6

th3jermster

Just got back from 2 hours of play on my dusty 24 fitness.

Grip is silent but pretty good. If there anything like the previous Kawhi they could grip even more as they break in.

Midsole cushion. Feels great, it is definitely thicker than the 2. For heel to toe transition they are slightly clunky. Not as bad as the 1 and worse than the 2. Don't get me wrong heel to toe transition wasn't mad at all. Didn't feel the spring plate much but the midsole is kind of stiff so I can imagine that it would be good for springiness. Not much court feel they are similar to the 1 in this way, but the containment is better in the 3. I feel like the 1 contained your foot on lateral movements with the upper. On the 3 there is containment in the midsole because it rides up a little on the lateral sides of the foot. I feel like they will get even better when they break in a little.

Upper, is comfortable, more flexible than the 1 and 2 no break in needed. I did not feel any hot spots. The material is thick, They run a little warm but not bad. The heel cup is great keeps the foot in place.

May 16, 2024 #7

Shoeboy4

oh these are great in hand! Grey Day Kawhi 4. Comes with cream laces and an extra set of grey laces

Aug 29, 2020 #8

gopre5k

Happy to have em all

Nov 22, 2019 #9

EZMONEY SERVANT

Sep 13, 2019 #10

LEtmund

Grey Day Omn1 came in today. Did not know they had the 3M.

Nov 16, 2019 #11

th3jermster

I cant wait to hoop in these.

I'll be honest, I've been buying only Nikes for the past 10 years. Its crazy how much better quality these are, compared to J's and today's Nikes. There seems not to be a stitch out of place or color blocking on the rubber bleeding into each other. I thought the pattern on the toe was silk screened on but it seems to be a different texture of thread.

I wear size Men's 9 for Nikes but Ive been hearing these run long. So I ordered half a size down, and I like the fit, They might be a slightly too tight but I know the foam will break down into something that fits like a glove, It is very difficult to put a foot into the shoe initially but lock down seems legit