New Balance TWO WXY
Released 3/2021, Mid Top,
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Performance Ratings
8.9
EXPERT RATING
2 reviews
8.6
USER RATING
8 ratings
Performance Summary
The New Balance TWO WXY is a very good all-around performer.
Pros
Great traction
Very responsive cushion
Cons
Impact protection could be better
Weird fit
Best Suitable For: Great for players of any position who look for court feel and ankle support.
Category Performance Ratings
9.5
Traction
Aggressive multidirectional pattern with sticky rubber. Exceptional grip with a super strong bite and consistent stops without wiping.
9.0
Cushion
Caged FuelCell foam in a low-to-ground setup. Great court feel and light bounce with limited protection on heavy impacts.
8.5
Materials
Knit, mesh, and textile upper. Thin and lightweight materials feel comfortable but quality is average for long term use.
9.0
Support
Lace-up lockdown with a snug knit upper. Excellent lateral containment and ankle support that hold the foot secure during cuts.
8.5
Fit
Runs narrow and slightly long for some players. Snug for narrow feet and wide footers should try the wide version.
50%
Outdoor
Outdoor durability is okay but not ideal. Traction holds but upper and materials may wear faster on rough courts.
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Sizing
Generally true to size for many players. Some report they run long so consider going down half a size.
narrow
wide
Width
Fits narrow to regular widths best. Wide footers should opt for the wide fit version for comfort.
Comparison to Similar Shoes:
 New Balance TWO WXY |  Adidas Harden Volume 10 |  Nike Sabrina 2 |  Nike Lebron Witness 8 |  Nike GT Hustle 3 |  Nike G.T. Hustle 2 | Add shoe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 8.9 | 8.5(0.4) | 8.5(0.4) | 7.7(1.2) | 8.4(0.5) | 8.1(0.8) | |
| User Rating | 8.6 | NA | 8.9(0.3) | 8.5(0.1) | 8.7(0.1) | 8.7(0.1) | |
| Best Price | $139.99 | $159.99 | $91.97 $130 | $109.99 | $71.97 $190 | $91.97 $170 | |
| Type of Cut | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | Mid Top | |
| Weight | 350g - 370g | NA | 340g - 340g | 370g - 380g | 370g - 370g | 330g - 350g |
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Expert Reviews of the New Balance TWO WXY:
Expert Rating: 8.9 (ranks #27 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
0
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
April 23, 2021
Overall the New Balance Two Wxy is a great all-around performer that any type of player can play in!
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8.8
April 23, 2021
Overall the New Balance TWO WXY is very minimal and lightweight on foot and performs very well. Most types of players and play styles should be able to play in these. I'd 100% recommend getting them.
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User Reviews of the New Balance TWO WXY:
User Rating: 8.6 (ranks #194 of 385)
10 - Amazing
0
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
0
8.6
August 26, 2023
This is not a shoe for someone who wants maximum cushioning, however the FuelCell foam does far exceed the cushioning you'd expect for a shoe with this much bio feedback. The traction is amazing and really allows lighter gaurds to take advantage of their first step. The shoe fits like a glove and because of that offers very good lateral stability, but is lacking on ankle support. It plays well outdoors although probably shouldn't be played outdoors too often because of its average durability.
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8.2
October 6, 2022
I played in this shoe for 1 year and it has at best an average traction. The shoe is completely useless on dusty courts. There's barely any impact protection either. The rest is ok
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Traction of the New Balance TWO WXY:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.5 (ranks #22 of 385)
User Traction Rating: 8.1 (ranks #257 of 385)
10 - Amazing
1
9 - Great
4
8 - Good
4
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
1
5 - Poor
0
9.0
April 23, 2021
The traction performed phenomenally well. I didn't have to wipe at all and the bite was super strong.
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10.0
April 23, 2021
This traction pattern has the ultimate grip! Traction is really really good and very consistent. I had no problems with these slipping out or anything.
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Cushion of the New Balance TWO WXY:
Expert Cushion Rating: 9.0 (ranks #83 of 385)
User Cushion Rating: 8.4 (ranks #193 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
2
8 - Good
5
7 - Average
1
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
10.0
April 23, 2021
The cushion is sensational! This setup is very low to the ground with amazing court feel, comfort, and a little bounce.
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8.0
April 23, 2021
The Fuel Cell cushion is caged pretty heavily and provides a very low-to-the-ground ride with a little bit of bounce. The court feel is nice and the impact protection is decent but my feet hurt on heavier impacts.
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Materials of the New Balance TWO WXY:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.5 (ranks #95 of 385)
User Materials Rating: 8.4 (ranks #171 of 385)
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7 - Average
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6 - Subpar
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5 - Poor
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8.0
April 23, 2021
The upper is mostly knit and gets the job done. The quality of the materials is average, but I had no complaints when it comes to performance.
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9.0
April 23, 2021
The mesh and textile materials in the upper are really thin and feel great on foot. They aren't the most premium, but they get the job done and are comfortable.
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Support of the New Balance TWO WXY:
Expert Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #35 of 385)
User Support Rating: 9.1 (ranks #60 of 385)
10 - Amazing
2
9 - Great
7
8 - Good
1
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
9.0
April 23, 2021
The support was nice - I had no issues. The laces provide a lot of lockdown and the upper hugs your feet nicely.
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9.0
April 23, 2021
Support and lockdown are very, very nice. My foot wasn't going anywhere and lateral containment and stability were excellent. Ankle support was also good.
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Fit of the New Balance TWO WXY:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.5 (ranks #98 of 385)
User Fit Rating: 8.8 (ranks #127 of 385)
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8 - Good
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9.0
April 23, 2021
I have narrow feet and these fit me pretty snug, but it was a good snug! Wide footers should avoid this shoe altogether.
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8.0
April 23, 2021
True to size worked for me, but these fit a little weird for me since they were long and narrow. They were pretty easy to put on as well.
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Durability of the New Balance TWO WXY:
User Durability Rating: 8.8 (ranks #105 of 385)
10 - Amazing
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9 - Great
4
8 - Good
3
7 - Average
0
6 - Subpar
0
5 - Poor
0
Outdoor of the New Balance TWO WXY:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 50.0 (ranks #155 of 385)
User Outdoor Rating: 90.0 (ranks #47 of 385)
Good (100%)
4
Fair (50%)
2
Bad (0%)
0
fair
April 23, 2021
The durability outdoors was okay, but not the best option.
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Width of the New Balance TWO WXY:
very narrow
2
slightly narrow
2
regular
6
slightly wide
0
very wide
0
slightly narrow
April 23, 2021
Wide footers should check out the wide fit version of these.
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very narrow
April 23, 2021
These were very narrow. Check out the wide sizes.
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Size of the New Balance TWO WXY:
very small
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slightly small
0
true to size
5
slightly long
4
very long
0
½ size large
April 23, 2021
These run pretty long, so you may want to go down half a size.
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