New Balance TWO WXY V5
Released 9/2024, ,
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8.7
EXPERT RATING
6 reviews
9.4
USER RATING
1 ratings
The New Balance TWO WXY V5 does everything well.
Best Suitable For:
The shoe plays well for all positions. It does it all.
Price Comparison:
Available at 2 shops | Official Retail Price: $119.99
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Weight & Sizing:
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Comparison to Similar Shoes:
New Balance TWO WXY V5 |  Nike G.T. Cut Academy |  New Balance Kawhi 4 |  Nike KD 17 |  Nike Ja 2 |  Nike Cosmic Unity 3 | Add shoe | |
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| Expert Rating | 8.7 | 8.2(0.5) | 8.4(0.3) | 8.1(0.6) | 8.1(0.6) | 8.0(0.7) | |
| User Rating | 9.4 | 8.8(0.6) | 9.2(0.2) | 8.6(0.8) | 8.8(0.6) | 7.9(1.5) | |
| Best Price | $56.92 $120 | $50.97 $95 | $77.97 $170 | $62.07 $150 | $55 $120 | $170 | |
| Type of Cut | |||||||
| Weight | 390g - 390g | 340g - 350g | 400g - 410g | 380g - 390g | 330g - 340g | NA |
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New Balance TWO WXY V5 Review
Pros:
Elite traction performance
Bouncy and comfortable cushioning
Cons:
Cushioning is high off the ground
Materials require breaking in
Performance of the New Balance TWO WXY V5:
New Balance continues to build on the excellent TWO WXY lineup with the latest V5.
Reviewers agree the traction is elite. It's close to perfect, with an impressive bite and grip.
The cushioning is bouncy and responsive. Reviewers applaud the comfort. The only complaint is the high stack height.
Materials require a break-in period. However, the upper does feel comfortable and supportive around your feet.
The support and lockdown are also solid. The materials and construction help keep you secure and stable.
The New Balance TWO WXY V5 is one of the best shoes available, especially for the price. The traction and cushioning are both excellent.
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Expert Reviews of the New Balance TWO WXY V5:
Expert Rating: 8.7 (ranks #65 of 351)
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9.0
September 21, 2024
The New Balance TWO WXY V5 is an upgrade on the V4, but only a minor upgrade. The traction and cushioning are fantastic.
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8.8
September 21, 2024
The New Balance TWO WXY V5 is responsive, bouncy, and comfortable. This shoe continues the great performance of its predecessor.
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8.7
May 27, 2025
The New Balance TWO WXY V5 is a superb performer. It's the total package, offering everything you need in a basketball shoe.
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8.6
October 16, 2024
This shoe has fantastic cushioning and solid traction. I think the TWO WXY V5 shoe will have something for everyone.
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8.5
May 4, 2025
The New Balance TWO WXY V5 is a versatile basketball shoe. The traction is elite, and I enjoyed the cushioning performance.
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8.4
October 16, 2024
The New Balance TWO WXY V5 is an impressive performance shoe. It has everything you need and nothing you don't, and for the price, you can't go wrong.
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User Reviews of the New Balance TWO WXY V5:
User Rating: 9.4 (ranks #15 of 351)
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9.4
December 2, 2024
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Traction of the New Balance TWO WXY V5:
Expert Traction Rating: 9.4 (ranks #30 of 351)
User Traction Rating: 10.0 (ranks #5 of 351)
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9.0
September 21, 2024
The grip is consistent and confident no matter the playing surface. I like the rubber compound and the outsole tread pattern.
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10.0
September 21, 2024
The traction performance is incredible.
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9.5
May 27, 2025
I didn't wipe these at all, and still had nice stops. I'm surprised by how well this traction performed.
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9.0
October 16, 2024
The traction performance is phenomenal. The grip and bite are impressive.
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10.0
May 4, 2025
Traction is a standout feature. The suction cup style outsole is elite.
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9.0
October 16, 2024
The traction is great. It performs on clean and dusty courts.
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Cushion of the New Balance TWO WXY V5:
Expert Cushion Rating: 8.7 (ranks #134 of 351)
User Cushion Rating: 10.0 (ranks #2 of 351)
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9.0
September 21, 2024
The cushioning provides the best of both worlds with bounce and shock absorption.
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9.0
September 21, 2024
The cushioning provides impressive performance. This setup is very bouncy.
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8.5
May 27, 2025
The FuelCell offers a compressed feeling and bounce back.
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9.0
October 16, 2024
The cushioning is extremely comfortable and I enjoy the bounce. The only con is the height.
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8.5
May 4, 2025
The combination of FuelCell and Fresh Foam blends seamlessly. It feels fluid and bouncy.
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8.0
October 16, 2024
I like the soft impact protection under the heel, and the forefoot cushioning feels responsive. My only complaint is the setup is high off the ground.
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Materials of the New Balance TWO WXY V5:
Expert Materials Rating: 8.3 (ranks #119 of 351)
User Materials Rating: 9.0 (ranks #42 of 351)
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9.0
September 21, 2024
The padding around the heel is comfortable. There's no discomfort and the breathability is impressive.
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8.0
September 21, 2024
Ventilation is great.
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7.5
May 27, 2025
You're not getting any special materials.
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9.0
October 16, 2024
I like how the engineered mesh breaks in. It feels comfortable and soft while remaining supportive.
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8.0
May 4, 2025
The materials feel good and perform well on the court. My only gripe is the lack of premium materials.
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8.0
October 16, 2024
The upper is an engineered mesh with some fuse. I have no complaints about the performance.
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Support of the New Balance TWO WXY V5:
Expert Support Rating: 8.7 (ranks #102 of 351)
User Support Rating: 9.0 (ranks #69 of 351)
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10.0
September 21, 2024
The torsional resistance is fantastic. The outsole is also wide and stable. I like how supportive the shoe feels.
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9.0
September 21, 2024
The lockdown feels good. It's surprisingly stable considering the stack height.
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9.0
May 27, 2025
The shoe is not lacking support or lockdown. I felt locked down and contained.
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8.0
October 16, 2024
I had zero issues with lateral containment, and the upper feels supportive. The lateral stability is also solid.
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8.0
May 4, 2025
The TWO WXY V5 support is solid, and the midfoot torsional plate is very effective.
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8.0
October 16, 2024
I had zero issues with the support in this shoe. There's a lot of heel sculpting to keep you secure.
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Fit of the New Balance TWO WXY V5:
Expert Fit Rating: 8.3 (ranks #140 of 351)
User Fit Rating: 9.0 (ranks #50 of 351)
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8.0
September 21, 2024
The fit feels streamlined.
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8.0
September 21, 2024
The fit feels good and comfortable. The length and width feel standard.
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9.0
May 27, 2025
I was good with the fit. There was no discomfort.
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8.0
October 16, 2024
The upper conforms to my feet well. There's some extra length and the width isn't too snug.
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8.0
May 4, 2025
I experienced some pinching around the midfoot when breaking the shoe in. It became comfortable afterwards, though.
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9.0
October 16, 2024
I felt good about the fit. The shoe breaks in nicely and it's close to a 1-to-1 fit.
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Durability of the New Balance TWO WXY V5:
User Durability Rating: 9.0 (ranks #52 of 351)
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Outdoor of the New Balance TWO WXY V5:
Expert Outdoor Rating: 70.0 (ranks #87 of 351)
User Outdoor Rating: NA
Good (100%)
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Fair (50%)
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fair
September 21, 2024
The outsole can withstand some dragging outdoors.
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fair
September 21, 2024
This pair is fine for outdoors.
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fair
May 27, 2025
I think you can take this pair outdoors.
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good
October 16, 2024
The rubber is hard and the grooves are deep. It should be good to go for outdoors.
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good
May 4, 2025
The outsole rubber is durable enough for most outdoor courts.
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Width of the New Balance TWO WXY V5:
very narrow
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regular
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slightly wide
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regularly wide
September 21, 2024
2E can also go true to size with the wide sizing.
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regularly wide
September 21, 2024
The width is standard.
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regularly wide
May 27, 2025
I recommend trying the shoe on if you have a wide foot.
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regularly wide
October 16, 2024
I have slightly wide feet and didn't have many issues.
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Size of the New Balance TWO WXY V5:
very small
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slightly small
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true to size
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slightly long
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very long
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true to size
September 21, 2024
Narrow and medium feet can go true to size.
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true to size
September 21, 2024
I recommend going true to size.
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true to size
May 27, 2025
I stuck with my standard size.
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½ size small
October 16, 2024
I went up half a size.
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true to size
May 4, 2025
Go true to size.
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true to size
October 16, 2024
I went true to size.
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