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ANTA Shock Wave 5

Released 6/2023, Low Top, 
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ANTA Shock Wave 5
ANTA Shock Wave 5
ANTA Shock Wave 5
8.2
EXPERT RATING
3 reviews
9.1
USER RATING
1 ratings
The Anta Shock Wave 5 features durable and reliable traction with an agile cushioning setup.

Best Suitable For:

Shifty players who enjoy court feel and grippy traction will like the Anta Shock Wave 5.

Price Comparison:

Available at 2 shops | Official Retail Price: $199.99
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Category Performance Ratings:

Expert Ratings (3)
User Ratings (1)
Traction
9.0
Cushion
8.3
Materials
7.5
Support
8.3
Fit
8.0
Outdoor
100%

Weight & Sizing:

Weight:
NA
Sizing:
small
large
Width:
narrow
wide

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ANTA Shock Wave 5 Review

Pros:
Responsive and reactive cushioning
Consistent traction performance
Cons:
Poor material usage

Performance of the ANTA Shock Wave 5:

It's not a signature, but Kyrie Irving will wear the Anta Shock Wave 5. The durable and reliably grippy traction is one of the shoe's best features. It's well-suited for all court types. Cushioning is comfortable. There's some impact protection under the heel, but the foam mainly feels responsive. Materials feel cheap and plasticky. They provide containment and breathability, though. The construction of the shoe keeps you contained and locked down. There were no reported issues with the support. The Anta Shock Wave 5 is a solid pickup for most, but especially so for outdoor players.
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Expert Reviews of the ANTA Shock Wave 5:

Expert Rating: 8.2 (ranks #187 of 275)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
The Anta Shock Wave 5 feels like a shoe meant for Kyrie Irving. It feels agile, low-profile, and reactive.
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8.2
August 18, 2023
The Anta Shock Wave 5 has impressive traction, underfoot cushioning, and lockdown. Beware of the inconsistent materials, though.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
The Anta Shock Wave 5 has grippy traction and a responsive cushioning setup. The containment is also solid but beware of the slim fit.
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User Reviews of the ANTA Shock Wave 5:

User Rating: 9.1 (ranks #43 of 275)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.1
September 23, 2023
this shoe is just too good, idk why.
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Traction of the ANTA Shock Wave 5:

Expert Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #63 of 275)
User Traction Rating: 9.0 (ranks #87 of 275)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
The traction provides excellent multidirectional coverage.
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9.0
August 18, 2023
The traction performance has an excellent stop. It performs well on clean and dusty courts.
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9.0
August 18, 2023
The traction sticks hard. The grip is impressive, even on dusty courts.
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Cushion of the ANTA Shock Wave 5:

Expert Cushion Rating: 8.3 (ranks #160 of 275)
User Cushion Rating: 8.0 (ranks #182 of 275)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
The cushioning is reminiscent of the Harden Vol. 1. It's responsive with decent impact protection.
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9.0
August 18, 2023
The foam feels soft. The carbon fibre midfoot plate also provides plenty of responsiveness. Cushioning is one of the shoe's best features.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
The forefoot is comfortable. I especially like the density of the foam.
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Materials of the ANTA Shock Wave 5:

Expert Materials Rating: 7.5 (ranks #239 of 275)
User Materials Rating: 9.0 (ranks #41 of 275)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
2
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
The materials are the worst feature. The shoe is functional, lightweight, and breathable but cheap and plasticky.
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7.0
August 18, 2023
The mesh tongue is soft, and the padding is comfortable. The plastic-feeling shell folds awkwardly. It causes my flat feet some discomfort.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
The materials resemble a leno weave, but it feels rubbery. Ventilation feels decent.
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Support of the ANTA Shock Wave 5:

Expert Support Rating: 8.3 (ranks #158 of 275)
User Support Rating: 8.0 (ranks #203 of 275)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
All of the support features are well thought out. The spring plate, TPU cage, and lacing system provide stability, containment and lockdown.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
No heel slippage from my experience. Lockdown is solid too.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
The material construction provides solid lateral containment. The lacing system and heel cup contain your ankle well too.
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Fit of the ANTA Shock Wave 5:

Expert Fit Rating: 8.0 (ranks #183 of 275)
User Fit Rating: 7.0 (ranks #241 of 275)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
1
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
2
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
The shoe fits like a glove. The upper adapts to your foot with plenty of sculpting around the heel.
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8.0
August 18, 2023
I had no issues with the fit of the shoe.
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7.0
August 18, 2023
I had to crank the laces to get a solid fit.
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Durability of the ANTA Shock Wave 5:

User Durability Rating: 7.0 (ranks #239 of 275)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
0
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0

Outdoor of the ANTA Shock Wave 5:

Expert Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #1 of 275)
User Outdoor Rating: 100.0 (ranks #4 of 275)
Good (100%)
4
Fair (50%)
0
Bad (0%)
0
These are a perfect choice for outdoor play.
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good
August 18, 2023
It feels sturdy enough for outdoors.
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good
August 18, 2023
The rubber is thick and pliable. This shoe is good enough for outdoors.
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Width of the ANTA Shock Wave 5:

very narrow
0
slightly narrow
2
regular
1
slightly wide
0
very wide
0
slightly narrow
August 18, 2023
The width is average, but the midfoot feels snug.
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slightly narrow
August 18, 2023
The forefoot is slim.
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Size of the ANTA Shock Wave 5:

very small
0
slightly small
0
true to size
4
slightly long
0
very long
0
true to size
Go true to your EU size.
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true to size
August 18, 2023
The fit is true to size.
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true to size
August 18, 2023
I went true to size.
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