r/WayofWade

Every city tells a different story. Every player brings a different journey. Yet when the lights turn on and the game begins, one belief unites them: fight for the team, represent the city, and chase victory together.

Way of Wade 12 “City Guard” arrives August 22 at 10 AM PDT on Wade Official. Stay tuned.

can’t wait to try them on the court .. i usually wear a US Men’s 8.5 .. I sized up to a US Men’s 9 and toe is touching the front of shoe. As an FYI on sizing

The beginning of something new.✨

I’m wondering if it’s normal for the actual air‑carrier update to take some time. My shipment has already been marked as “received,” but there’s been no movement or confirmation that it has been handed over to the airline.

For those who’ve ordered from the wayofwade site, does the air‑carrier scan usually take long to appear? Or is this just standard waiting time before the next update shows? Would appreciate insights from anyone familiar with the process.

Sorry for this inquiry, it is my first time ordering from the actual site.

Hey guys, ordered a pair of 808’s and received them a few days ago. Tried it on and they fit half a size too small, emailed CS for a return and they directed me to a return centre but this showed up.

Shoes got the tag and everything brand new so it should be able to return. Policy also states you could return within 60 days. Emailed them bout this again and they went ghost. Anyone know what’s up?

I’m a volleyball player looking for new shoes. What’s the difference between the two? How much better are the 6’s? Does anyone know when colourways other than red and black will come to Canada?

This shoe saved my life.

I rolled my ankle in the second game of the National Muslim Basketball Tournament this past weekend and I actually have the video to share. You can literally see the lateral flange catch the floor and resist the shoe continuing to roll. I went on to play 5 more games and win a championship. That’s when the WOW 12 went from probably the best shoe I’ve ever played in to the GOAT for me. It does what it’s supposed to do at an elite level and that really sums up all aspects of the shoe. That’s why I have 3 pairs.

Traction: 10/10 let’s get this out of the way. Traction is only an issue on a terrible court but you wouldn’t drive f1 tires on a city street with potholes so don’t take these to a dirty court. Get some dirty court shoes. volanti or Anta Kai any number would be my recommendation…or just avoid dirty courts 😂. But even on dirty courts I don’t feel unsafe for the record, I just don’t think these were designed for the dirty court hoopers, they were designed to be the best for the best and to that point, they succeeded.

Cushion/responsiveness: 10/10. Perfect execution, bouncy, protective, court feel it’s all there and these things are light. The only way I think the cushion gets better is if they start playing with nitrogen air bags like volanti and make a more stable version of the Jordan 28 setup but I doubt it so until then, this is the standard. No break-in time either…zero, out of box ready to perform…amazing.

Support: 10/10 my ankle can attest. No heel slippage, fantastic lockdown and that flange 😮‍💨. Not much else to say here these are the AllState of hoop shoes, you’re in good hands 🤲🏽

Fit: 10/10 I wear a 13 and unlike the wow 10, every pair I’ve purchased has been a perfect fit. Wow 10s run a little short it seems like but still an elite shoe. These are those with stat boosts and zero foot fatigue/pain unlike the 10s with the overly aggressive shank setup.

Materials: 11/10 The materials they went with for the upper are next level. I know it’s a foam or something but man it hugs you but doesn’t hurt and it doesn’t crease…Steph chose Li Ning for a reason and I can’t wait for his line because i know he loves these and wants to outdo them.

Final thoughts: buy them. They are expensive but they are worth it and they will last. If you’re serious about your game, do your feet and legs a favor and cop a pair of WOW 12s.

I’ll drop a volanti review later this week because they are a good under $200 option and my outdoor/dirty court champion. Other than that, I’m done with shoe reviews until I find one that beats one of these 🎯

☁️ Dual-density cushioning: Drop-in SUPER BOOM midsole with two densities for responsive takeoffs and cushioned landings

🛡 Triple stability support: TPU pieces, carbon-fiber plate, and LIGHT FOAM ULTRA heel structure for control in every move

⚡ Consistent traction: Full-length GCU outsole built for quick cuts, sudden stops, and different court conditions

🔒 Dynamic lockdown: ULTRA SHELL upper delivers a secure fit with support and breathability

available on WoW sole with a release date of 8/13 … how long does it take to ship from WOW sole ?