Nuestra conclusión

Las TWO WXY V5 nos parecen una de las apuestas más seguras que hay en el mercado ahora mismo. Su fantástica jugabilidad y versatilidad hacen que se adapten sin problemas a las distintas posiciones de baloncesto, y nos ofrecieron un rendimiento estupendo tanto en pistas exteriores como interiores. En ataque nos sentimos rápidos y llenos de energía, y en defensa estuvimos seguros gracias a su estabilidad y sujeción. En general, creemos que este par de New Balance te da un poco de todo, y mientras los periodos de adaptación no sean tu peor pesadilla, podrás disfrutar de todas sus ventajas, ¡tanto si eres principiantes como si eres veterano!

Pros

  • Contención del pie y estabilidad lateral fantásticas
  • Buen rebote y absorción de impactos
  • Sujetan muy bien el pie
  • Cómodas y blandas
  • Puedes jugar con ellas en exteriores de vez en cuando
  • Súper versátiles
  • Plataforma ancha y estable
  • Agarre bueno y constante

Contras

  • Pueden necesitar un periodo de adaptación
  • No sientes la cancha bajo los pies
  • No hay muchas actualizaciones en comparación con la v4

Veredicto de los usuarios

N/A
Aún no hay suficientes opiniones

Who should buy

Even though its name might be challenging to pronounce, don't let the New Balance TWO WXY V5 get out of your radar if:

  • You want a really stable and supportive hooper that makes you feel safe.
  • An energetic and bouncy companion that will shield you from harsh impacts when you're determined to get that rebound.
  • You're looking for a partner to play streetball from time to time that bites the court consistently.
  • You need a versatile basketball shoe because you love changing positions when you play ball.

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_01

Who should NOT buy

If you don't want to risk having to deal with a break-in period, maybe you'd like to have a look at a shoe that's comfortable right out of the box. You might not want to change brands, so what about checking the New Balance Fresh Foam BB V2 out? It feels like a soft cloud underfoot!

You might not be a huge fan of massive outsoles, though. If we've just hit the spot, the New Balance Hesi Low is a great option, as it will let you feel the court under your feet. Last but not least, we want to tell you that this V5 doesn't stand a huge jump away from the V4. In other words, the changes are not otherworldly, so you might not want to spend more money for little updates when the New Balance TWO WXY V4 is out there on sale!

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_01_pieces

Transpirabilidad

There are 3 tools we needed in order to perform our breathability test properly: a light, our smoke machine, and the microscope.

We started putting the cut-in-half part of the TWO WXY V5 right in front of the light to see if it had any ventilation holes in its upper. Nevertheless, as you can see in the video below, shining through such thick material was impossible.

This leads us to the second step, where we fill up the whole shoe with smoke and wait to see where and how it comes out. In this case, we're using the Air Jordan XXXIX to compare results. As our tests are standardized, we get to do this with every pair we buy. How cool is that!

Alright, so... it's not like the New Balance model is crazy breathable, but did let out a fair amount of smoke pretty consistently. In comparison with the lowest 1/5 the AJ took home, we've decided to give the TWO WXY V5 an average 3/5. Which is not bad at all!

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Breathability_3

There seem to be gaps with fewer layers, but the material used for the upper is pretty thick, so of course the light couldn't get through!

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Breathability_4

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 3
Media 2.5
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
1
Transpirabilidad
5

Durabilidad

Durabilidad de la parte delantera

Even though there's a protective layer right around the toes, we always put our Dremel on the very same spot so we can compare every shoe in a fair way. And, in this case, it just didn't get the chance to defend this area from the tool.

We really panicked when we saw all those blue threads flying around. Were we gonna have to face a massive hole? Would the Dremel destroy the material completely? Should we say bye-bye to this shoe's integrity?

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Toebox durability-2

Thankfully, nothing of that happened! The damage was considerable, though, just not big enough for us to give it a lower grade. So the TWO WXY V5 ended up with a 3/5 on our toebox durability test.

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 3
Media 3.7
En comparación con 56 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
1
Durabilidad de la parte delantera
5

Durabilidad del acolchado del talón

This super padded heel just had a 4-second nightmare when our Dremel went all in to try and ruin it.

The tool ate up the area, leaving an ugly hole behind. We just couldn't give this New Balance anything higher than a 1/5. Look at the picture below, you'll definitely agree with us!

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Heel padding durability-2

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 1
Media 3.5
En comparación con 53 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
1
Durabilidad del acolchado del talón
5

Dureza de la suela

We pressed our durometer against this shoe's outsole to measure its hardness, and it returned 80.0 HC.

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Outsole hardness-1

This clean result is also average, which means the TWO WXY V5 should offer a healthy mix of durability and grip. But this is just our hypothesis, so let's see if our upcoming tests agree!

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 80.0 HC
Media 81.9 HC
Utilizamos la media de cuatro pruebas. La foto muestra una de esas pruebas.
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
58.4 HC
Dureza de la suela
91.0 HC

Durabilidad de la suela

As we expected, the rubber outsole of this NB showed us good durability. Even though we tried to ruin it with our Dremel for 22 seconds at 10K RPM and with 3.2N of force, it put up a fight!

Once we were done, our tread gauge measured the damages. It returned 1.0 mm, which is average, so we can't complain!

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Outsole durability-2

Playing streetball from time to time in this shoe shouldn't be a problem, but it you overuse it in harsh surfaces like outdoor concrete courts, it might leave your side sooner than you'd want it to.

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 1.0 mm
Media 1.1 mm
En comparación con 44 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
0.0 mm
Desgaste de la suela
2.0 mm

Grosor de la suela

Its 4.6 mm thick outsole helped us decide if this NB pair was okay to play outdoors. As it's thicker than average, we believe it should last more than a couple of games!

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Outsole thickness-1

Even though this also adds some extra weight to the shoe, and not just durability, we didn't feel it was bottom-heavy at all. In fact, it was more like we felt quick in it! Nothing crazy, but it's a nice pro to point out.

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 4.6 mm
Media 4.0 mm
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
0.0 mm
Grosor de la suela
8.5 mm

Peso

As we were saying, the TWO WXY V5 didn't feel heavy or too bulky on foot. It's definitely not the quickest hooper out there, but we could go for quick cuts, fast breaks, and explosive layups during our playtests with no problem. It really kept up!

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Weight-1

When we took it to our lab, our scale marked 13.8 oz/390.0g, which is an average score. For a hooper with this amount of inner padding, we believe it's a pretty good weight!

Overall, it feels great on foot. Running up and down the court was easy, and thanks to the wonderful containment and lock-in feel, defending guards on this shoe just felt right.

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 13.76 oz (390g)
Media 13.79 oz (391g)
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
11.29 oz (320g)
Peso
17.46 oz (495g)

Amortiguación

Altura de la suela en la zona del talón

With a heel stack of 32.4 mm, this NB feels really comfortable and soft underfoot.

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Heel stack-2

It features Fresh Foam X only in the heel area (look at the darker blue part in the cushioning). This foam focuses on impact protection, so when we jumped and pivoted aggressively, our feet felt shielded and protected from harsh landings.

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_015

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 32.4 mm
Media 29.2 mm
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
23.2 mm
Altura de la suela en la zona del talón
38.4 mm

Altura de la suela en el antepié

The forefoot stack stands at 23.0 mm, so it's higher than average too.

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Forefoot stack-1

In this section of the cushioning, the TWO WXY V5 shows off the energetic and responsive Fuel Cell. We really, REALLY liked this setup, as it's one of the key points that make this NB so versatile. It also helped us with strong take-offs and assertive layups, as it gave us the bounce needed to comfortably finish moves like curl cuts, for example.

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 23.0 mm
Media 21.7 mm
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
15.5 mm
Altura de la suela en el antepié
29.2 mm

Drop

After measuring the heel and the forefoot stacks of this NB, we've calculated it has a drop of 9.4 mm.

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Drop-1

This means the position of the heel is slightly higher than where the toes rest. But it's not like our feet felt the difference: as both parts have plenty of cushioning, we just felt protected from the harsh surfaces.

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_08

As we tirelessly repeat in our reviews, cutting shoes in half is a must if one really wants to get to know them. In this case, we're going to use this picture to talk to you about a very important piece: the shank.

Look at the first picture. Can you see that black line at the top of the cushioning, right under the insole? Yep, that's it! The shank offers a lot of support underfoot, and we enjoyed it to the fullest during our wear tests, as we could go for more aggressive moves with no fear.

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 9.4 mm
Media 7.5 mm
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
4.0 mm
Drop
14.8 mm

Suavidad de la mediasuela

The TWO WXY V5's midsole features two different foams.

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Midsole softness-1

As we've mentioned before, in the heel it has Fresh Foam X, which focuses on impact protection. When we studied it, our durometer returned 21.5 HA, which makes it softer than average.

This shoe feels really comfortable and soft underfoot. Its foams made sure we enjoyed every jump during our wear tests, and the shank we mentioned before offered us really good support (alongside the general structure) in every landing.

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 21.5 HA
Media 24.7 HA
Utilizamos la media de cuatro pruebas. La foto muestra una de esas pruebas.
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
11.0 HA
Suavidad de la mediasuela (de blanda a firme)
38.6 HA

Suavidad de la espuma secundaria

The foam at the forefoot is even softer, though!

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Midsole softness-2

When we pressed our durometer against the Fuel Cell foam, it returned 14.5 HA. This result is 47% softer than average, making our feet crazy happy.

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_06

Thanks to this setup, we could enjoy a comfortable yet snappy and balanced experience. The only counterpart here is that the courtfeel is out of the equation.

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 14.5 HA
Media 27.2 HA
Utilizamos la media de cuatro pruebas. La foto muestra una de esas pruebas.
En comparación con 13 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
14.1 HA
Suavidad de la espuma secundaria (de blanda a firme)
43.5 HA

Grosor de la plantilla

A thicker-than-average 5.6 mm insole was waiting for our feet inside this NB.

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Insole thickness-1

It felt nice and cushioned. Our feet sure loved their new bed!

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 5.6 mm
Media 4.8 mm
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
0.0 mm
Grosor de la plantilla
20.8 mm

Estabilidad

Prueba de estabilidad lateral

The lateral stability of this NB was just something else.

Look at just how little our ankles can overextend themselves! We felt the structure of the TWO WXY V5 offered our feet wonderful containment. Additionally, the upper features an extra eyelet at the top just in case you want to go for the runner's knot.

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_012

Overall, this pair provided us with lots of balance and stability, as well as a fantastic lockdown feel. On the court, this translated into fearless quick cuts, jab steps, and strong reverse pivoting.

As you might have noticed, the moves we've just mentioned don't belong to one specific position. For example, even though it's usually guards who go for jab steps, it's centres who focus on pivoting! So, why did we mix it all up? Well, because the TWO WXY V5 is a really versatile shoe. On New Balance's official webpage, it comes tagged as "positionless", which means every position will benefit from its advantages.

All in all, and after trying it out during our wear tests, we can assure you we couldn't agree more. This hooper's adaptability is off the roof, so no matter what position you play, it'll most likely be a great companion.

Rigidez torsional

As expected after our lateral stability test, our fingers struggled a lot trying to twist this shoe, so we decided to give it a 5/5 on our torsional rigidity test.

The big rubberized wall acted like an armor, and even though we tried to get past it, its protection prevented the TWO WXY V5 from bending at our will. During our wear tests, this translated into great support, stability, and, most importantly, safety.

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_09

You know, when shoes get a high score on this test, it most likely means their materials are too rigid at the beginning, which leads to a required break-in period. In our personal opinion, this initial effort is totally worth it, as it means we'll feel confident playing in them due to its wonderful containment.

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 5
Media 4.4
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
1
Rigidez torsional
5

Rigidez del contrafuerte del talón

The heel counter was a little bit too rough on our feet.

As you can see, it was impossible for our fingers to make it bow to us, so we've given it the 5/5 on stiffness it deserves. It stood its ground firmly, and even though its structure does offer our heel a lot of support, its stiffness was also harsh to our feet at the beginning.

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_013

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 5
Media 3.7
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
1
Rigidez del contrafuerte del talón
5

Anchura de la mediasuela en el antepié

To improve its overall stability even more, the TWO WXY V5 features a wider-than-average landing base.

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Midsole width in the forefoot-1

Our caliper returned 116.6 mm when we measured the midsole width in the forefoot, which means our feet and toes had enough space to stretch and readapt themselves when we were back to the court after jumping for a rebound.

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 116.6 mm
Media 115.0 mm
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
106.2 mm
Anchura de la mediasuela en el antepié
128.2 mm

Anchura de la mediasuela en la zona del talón

The heel has an even bigger difference in comparison with the average.

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Midsole width in the heel-1

At 94.6 mm, it's a solid 5% wider than the typical score in this category. This might not sound like much, but trust us, every mm counts!

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 94.6 mm
Media 90.3 mm
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
80.0 mm
Anchura de la mediasuela en la zona del talón
105.1 mm

Flexibilidad

Rigidez

Despite its high scores regarding rigidity, the TWO WXY V5 surprised us when our force gauge marked it only needed 23.7N to go all the way up to 90 degrees on our flex test.

We could feel this when we ran up and down the court. The shoe bent easily alongside our feet, following their every move. The fact that it's pliable in this specific area is also very convenient if you usually go for fakes. Stiffer pairs might be more complicated to smoothly follow your intentions from minute 1, but this NB was ready to fool our defender with us!

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_05

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 23.7N
Media 38.5N
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
17.6N
Rigidez
67.2N

Agarre / Tracción

To keep it short, we were pretty happy with this shoe's traction.

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_04

In fact, not being the grippiest of hoopers out there doesn't mean it lacked bite. Like, at all! It offered us constant traction on every court, and if you love it when your shoes squeak, let us tell you the TWO WXY V5 is pretty loud!

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_07

Also, we believe its new round and wavy pattern (in comparison to the one the TWO WXY V4 features), as well as the bull's eyes, improved multidirectional traction. We found it grippier than its predecessor on indoor and outdoor courts, and its consistency was just the cherry on top for an already "I feel so safe" hooper!

Tallaje y ajuste

Anchura de la parte delantera en la parte más ancha

Despite having a wider landing base than average, the sole flares of the TWO WXY V5 don't count when we're measuring its toebox width!

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Toebox width at the widest part-1

At 99.2 mm, our caliper stated it's narrower than average. Even though our standard-width feet were okay with this, wide-feet hoopers should most likely go for the Wide (2E) version of this shoe!

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_016

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 99.2 mm
Media 101.6 mm
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
92.6 mm
Anchura de la parte delantera en la parte más ancha
113.2 mm

Anchura de la parte delantera en la zona del dedo gordo

The good part is that the toebox doesn't taper at all! In other words, it doesn't narrow down and make our feet feel cramped.

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Toebox width at the big toe-1

At 78.0 mm, the rounded forefoot area made us like this shoe even more. After all, its materials don't give in, so it's better that this NB's structure is already roomy enough!

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_011

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 78.0 mm
Media 76.9 mm
En comparación con 59 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
71.2 mm
Anchura de la parte delantera en la zona del dedo gordo
85.1 mm

Lengüeta: tipo de refuerzo

A semi-gusseted and nicely padded tongue held our feet in place.

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Tongue: gusset type-1

We believe the brand outdid itself with this choice, as it let us have the best of both worlds. First, it offers extra support and containment, which is a key point in this shoe. And then, the fact that the tongue is tied to the upper using an elastic band leaves a big gap towards the upper, which definitely improves breathability.

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_010

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 Ambos lados (semi)

Comodidad

Acolchado de la lengüeta

This shoe's tongue is thicker than average at 12.5 mm, which made our insteps feel really comfortable.

New Balance TWO WXY V5_tonguepadding

It features two foam layers that made sure lace bite was totally out of the way!

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 12.5 mm
Media 9.4 mm
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
1.3 mm
Acolchado de la lengüeta
15.9 mm

Tirador del talón

Instead of having a finger loop or any detail along those lines, the TWO WXY V5 features an extended heel collar.

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_014

This piece doesn't only help to put the shoe on, it also offered some extra support to our heels during our wear tests!

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 Talón extendido

Plantilla extraíble

We love New Balance's insoles, but if you have a different taste or you need to use your own orthotics, don't worry.

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Removable insole-1

The TWO WXY V5 features a removable insole!

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Removable insole-3

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5

Precio

After analyzing this shoe deeply, we can say it offers a whole lot of advantages for a very reasonable price. Nevertheless, it's quite similar to the previous iteration, which we believe you might find way cheaper now that this new version is out.

New Balance TWO WXY V5_outdoor_03

The TWO WXY V5 is definitely an improvement in comparison with the V4, that's for sure. But, is it worth it to go for the latest version when the previous shoe is so similar and on sale right now? Well, that's for you to decide!

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 $119.99
En comparación con 65 zapatillas de baloncesto
Número de zapatillas
€70
Precio
€230

Varios

Elementos reflectantes

No reflective elements here. If you play streetball at night, make sure to be safe and in lighted areas!

New Balance TWO WXY V5 Reflective elements-1

Resultados de las pruebas
TWO WXY V5 No