EQLZ 247
I normally don't review brands or shoes that are outside of what I normally post, but I was really impressed by the aesthetic of their design & was curious to see how they were in person. Their designs initially gave me the impression of a futuristic & aesthetically pleasing basketball shoe that can be worn on & off the court & in hand, they're just as nice.
Materials: the upper of this design is made up of a stretchy, š¤ knit that is really breathable on feet. The knit is really flexible and molds to your feet nicely when you slip them on. Wrapped above the midsole is a soft, š¤ leather is not only for aesthetics lol. When I put them on, it felt very supportive around my ankle, & created a supportive & locked feeling that wraps around the achilles & heel too. As you move towards the heel, there's a white leather pull tab that works great for assistance with slipping these on. My favorite part is on the bottom of the outsole, where there's this foot-like pattern with little grooves in the design that truly gives this shoe a controlled feeling on foot. Every movement you make feels purpose driven to give you more control & support on the court. Idk how they came up with this stuff but literally every aspect of this design has a genuine purpose and gave me the impression that an insane amount of thought & effort went into this design.
Comfort: these have a somewhat bouncy/responsive & supportive feeling on foot, but also have enough stability to where there is no wobbling to them. Your feet feel very supported & locked in, which is honestly ideal when playing basketball. For sizing, go tts imo.
Closing thoughts š¬: this was my first time trying out this brand & I gotta say, I'm really impressed. Each part of the design has a purpose & feels very well made. When I initially saw the retail price I was kinda floored that they were only asking 150 for the tech used in them. If you've never heard of them, I'd give them a look bc I'm pretty impressed & am looking to grab their 360 model in the near future.