Jordan Tatum 2: My Favorite Shoe of the Year… BY FAR!
#basketballshoes #jordan #sneakers
In this video we go over the Jordan Tatum 2:
Despite low expectations, this has easily become my favorite shoes to hoop in so far this year… Cushion is about average at best: full-length Air Strobel in the midsole gives you a subtle bounce and moderate responsiveness, but nothing crazy. Traction - also average, slightly better than the Tatum 1 but I wish they had put more rubber or traction pods instead of the foam outsole. Materials saw an improvement with the stability and lockdown, while weight became heavier than before. I’d recommend going half size down or true to size for the best fit, there’s no need to size up at all. Long story short, for someone like me - performance is more than enough, easy and fun to use with great comfort over the long term.
Let me know your thoughts on the Jordan Tatum 2 in the comments!
Music:
- prod.Eskimos x AlsBeatz
- ♪ Onion (Prod. by Lukrembo)
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Thoughts on the Tatum 2?? 📏 Half Size Down or TTS 🪶 385g (US Size 10) ↗️ Stability, Containment, Durablity 🏷️ $125 USD Thank you for watching!!
@neptunogaudio5460
2 ай бұрын
Hey Tommy. For a 6 footer who plays as forward and has really wide feet: Lockdown 6 or Peak Lou Williams Lightning? Indoors btw
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@neptunogaudio5460 Hi. Peak Lightning that’s a GOAT’ed shoe.
@neptunogaudio5460
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 Thank you man.
@neptunogaudio5460
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 if you dont mind me asking you another question Tommy, which one of the 2 is widest?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@neptunogaudio5460 Lockdown 6 fits wider 😃
just finished the video, that burp SCARED ME 😭
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
My bad 😂😂
@ThePartarar
2 ай бұрын
Nah, that was clean 😂
One of the first positive reviews of these shoes, goes to show how you are honest with these reviews! Great vid
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
🙏🙏🤛
Was not expecting these to be good. Great honest review
Thanks for including info on the sizing. I have been watching you for about a year now, because other reviewers don't really include anything about if you have wide or flat feet. Keep helping out us wide footed hoopers bro! 👍 🔥
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot bro! Appreciate you watching 🙏🙏❤️
While I watched this review in a waiting room lobby surrounded by strangers, I could not help but burst out in a roar of uncontrollable laughter the moment that burp exploded in the video. Heavy stares from all around the room hit me from every direction at the same time and despite the embarrassment that BURP made it all worth it. 😂
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
😆😆😆
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
❤️
this was a shocker for fav shoe. i’m excited for the Jordan 39 👀. i’ll wait for your review.
Now it got me curious about this JT2. Initially, I had no plans on even checking them out but, yeah! May need to look at those 😅
nah bro u ain't tripping😂 your list, your rules. It's always better to see from different perspectives to know their personal experience on it😂😂
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Cheers bro! 🙏😆
Loved the burp gang
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
🫡🍺
Ngl that burp caught me way off guard LMAO
By far is interesting. From other reviewst its a pretty polarizing shoe. But good review as always!
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes - personally I’d take these over any other shoe this year lol
your reviews have literally dictated 90% of basketball shoes I've gotten so cheers for that Tommy
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Cheers to more shoes together lol. I really appreciate that! 🙏🙏
first. never looked at it. ill definitely checkout Tatum2 !
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
🍻
I've been hearing alot of bad things about this shoe. But I guess I have to try it out now LUL. Thnx for the vid!
Love the vids Tommy but it's so funny to see 2 games of 3v3s instead of just playing full court lmao.
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
🙏 Court too small I’m too fat for full lol
Half size Down for regular and narrow feet folks. Thanks TL. I was cool with true to sizes and had some movement in my shoes. But the half size down fit me better.
Just got my pair, the traction is ok for me because the gym i play at is rubberised, the fit is amazing and the cushion is pefrect for me since i am smaller guard. Great video!
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Nice!!
I love these. I bought them because Im a Celtics fan, but I was surprised how much I love them. I play in them often.
Thank you, finally.
This video is the reason I bought these. I got the V3 colorway, but I’m excited to see how they feel. So far, my favorite sneaker of the year has been the Book 1s. Thanks for the awesome content. I always appreciate the way you start your vids with “I hope you’re having a great day” We need more positivity in the world!
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Nice! Thank you so much!! Appreciate you watching, cheers to more shoes together 😆👍
@craigdrums
Ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 of course brother. Always more sneakers. No matter what my wife says. Lol.
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
@@craigdrums Yup yup LOL gotta hide them packages
May have to do another test on these going half size down and a different color 🤔
When you said you liked it better than the AE1 I went ahead and ordered a pair of these haha
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
👍 Haha I’d say keep your expectations low at first though but s*** just works so well for me…
Goatee video as always. Do you prefer the gt cut 3 or the tatum 2. Also are the Tatums really light?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! So they’re more like average weight, about 15-20% heavier than the Tatum 1. Umm personally I’d go Tatum 2 - again it’s very subjective here cause the GT Cut has much better cushion and traction, I just really appreciate a shoe that you can wear for an extended period with no soreness or discomfort caused by crazy cushioning.
@SneakerFindz
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 Thanks for the Reply,will keep in mind. 🙏
What an unexpected surprise. Although I guess I shouldn't be surprised since they look so much more generic than the Tatum 1s. I thought the Tatum 1 was one of Jordan's most interesting designs in ages, but then the actual performance was maybe not all that. I just wish they took the ideas they had for the Tatum 1s and then developed them, instead of trying something else entirely. Ironically, that's been happening with the Zion line as well, albeit not very successfully.
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yes and I also liked the Tatum 1, despite clear flaws with its traction on dust, durability etc. but the 2 I was just shocked - for my playing style and foot shape this shoe has been heavenly 😆😆
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Jordan brand hoop shoes have been the complete opposite of my expectations recently… Their “premium” models are meh, iffy-looking ones are great 😅
@projectgraham414
2 ай бұрын
I almost bought some Tatum 1s, but finding that the durability is trash, pushed me to buy Luka 2s instead. No regrets.
Great Video!!An unrelated question which one is better for outdoor or indoor the gt cut academy or the ja 1s
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Thanks! GT Cut Academy.
Nice vids again. I have a question here: which shoes should I buy? Giannis immortality or WOW all city 12?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
🙏 All City 12
Cant wait if you said so 🔥
Hey Tommy, just when will you review Lining Power 10 Premium.
I would like you to review the EGO AWAKE 1.5 basketball shoes, released by the Japanese basketball brand EGOZARU.
Yo, I need a shoe with ankle support that does well, some examples like the Puma MB.03 and the Tatum 2, which are great shoes that provides a bit of ankle support. Cheers!
What’s up Tommy can you/are you going to make a video for the NB Kawhi 4s?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Hey sup, yes.
I have a narrow feet, I probably should have go half size down on these because I have my tatum 1s in my tts and kinda fit long though.
It was a solid shoe
Im loving the tatum 1s so far, do u think i will love these? i rely on my forefoot while playing and dont use my heels that much
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
I think so! They became a lot heavier compared to the 1 but the rest is 👌
I wish the Zion 3s were good bc I luv the look
Tommy, tbh I tried the Tatum ones and hated them. The padding was awful for me and they just felt like they would fall apart but thankfully these look a bit better also the 2s look better in my opinion
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Hey yes the Tatum’s have been a pretty polarizing shoe - I just love the 2 so much it works perfectly fine for me, given my flat feet especially 😅
Hi again tommy! Is this shoe good for guards?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Hey. Yes I think so 😁
Got every pair except for the “Momma’s Boy,” which was the first pair.
Interesting honestly I’ve only heard these kinda so so from reviewers and don’t know a single person that plays in them irl
Dropping dimes like Jokic 👀
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
They call me Chinese Boris Diaw.
Nice review, I picked up a pair myself and how would I clean the upper?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
👍 Not too sure I haven’t tried cleaning these myself yet it looks like the stains are pretty hard to get rid off…
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
And thank you!!
@Huamogus501st
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 They're my main hoop shoes so they get quite dirty but it's not that bad i guess
question i play on outdoor court and im planning to buy ac12 is there any other better recommendations? (chinese brand)
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
I think that’s a more than solid / probably best choice.
Hey what about the ae1. The Sole Drop said that the ae1 are the best of the year. Do you agree?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
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Could you do an updated list for shoes suited to wide feet in 2024? Thanks 🙏
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Yes
THE BURP HAHA WHAT
Appreciate the review after my Zion experience I’d given up on Jordan as a whole for this year lol currently on the fence between the new balance BBv2 and the all city 12…do I gotta throw the Tatum 2 in there now 🤔🤷🏾♂️ either way solid review keep up the good work 💪🏾
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Appreciate you watching 🙏🤛 Those are both great options indeed, tough choices I know - this one is more of just a simple one, cushion for example won’t be nearly as good but man I just genuinely enjoyed playing in the Tatum 2. 😃
@wahidahmad2577
2 ай бұрын
Zion 2 is the best in zion line imo
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@wahidahmad2577 ^ I agree with this.
Hey tommy, just wanna know your opinion about the bb trillions, cuz ive heard a lot of problems in support and cusioning?
@user-ts4oo8dx6u
2 ай бұрын
Or do you have any suggestions for other models? cuz i like the flexibility and court feel on bb trillions
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
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I hope you'll see this comment, im planning to buy between peak AW1(with drop in midsole) and anta z up 1 i heard both are good performers and the anta z up1 is lil bit better than the kt8 what do you recommend for me as a big man
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
I hope you’ll subscribe
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
AW 1
@mambajun5292
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4okay thanks and done subscribing
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@mambajun5292 Thank you!!
I’m the same as you- wide and flat feet haha, will love to know your top 5 between New Balance and Puma if possible. Thanks man!
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
TWO WXY V4 Fresh Foam BB V2 All Pro Nitro are the Top 3 to me.
@mrlester2769
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 I’m usually on US10- 28cm feet. Do I need to do US10.5 for any of these 3? Thanks man
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@mrlester2769 These all fit true to size in US sizing.
@mrlester2769
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 thanks Tommy! For puma I’m usually 0.5 size up that’s why I was asking. Thanks man
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@mrlester2769 Oh I see! I personally went TTS with all those and they fit me pretty well.
I tore my Achilles on November, but am easing my way back on the courts. Looks and sounds like these are a cop…
@jchung1506
2 ай бұрын
Good luck to you. That’s a tough injury to suffer.
Bro I swear zion 3 is not that bad unless u criss cross the last lace thingy😭😭 trust meee, jus giv it one more chance, don't use the last lace slot and give it a try
When I got the Tatum 1- they were huge. How is the fit of these in comparison to the ones?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Similar. Yes I went half size down after trying on both sizes.
@ttvWideShoes
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 I saw you said that in the video- just wanted to double triple quadruple check because after hearing how much you liked these I’m gonna try them out once I’m in my new apartment
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@ttvWideShoes 👍👍 Cheers man! Yes warning though you probably won’t be that impressed at first. This is really just some simple stuff but I’m loving it lol
Hilarious, so the rubber outsole they saved from JT1 went to the 2.
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
LOL something like that. Whatever they took out for that minimalist design they put back on there basically 🤣🤣
Burp gang fo life
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
🫡
Did you play in the Nike pg 4 and was it similar?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yes and no.
these tuff? would u choose kd 16, these , harden 8s or sabrina 1?
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
These. Very personal choice though these are made perfectly for my playing style… 😂
Would you do a wide foot friendly top 5 or 10 video soon?? That would be amazinggg
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yes
That burf scared the fuck out of me😅
It felt similar to the GT Hustle 2.. Who's better?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
That’s such a tough choice… On paper I think the GT Hustle 2 is certainly better (cushion, material) but for now I’m gonna go Tatum 2, it’s just a very simple type of comfort cause some modern hoop shoes are so tiring for our feet - these are perfect for me.
Does this give you height ? Is the outsole as big as it looks on the outside as in does ur foot sit at the top ?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
No
Can you use these on smooth cement courts? Outdoors?
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
No idea, haven’t used these outdoors.
Just picked them up! Got the white color way, they do run long(I’m a size 10.5, but have wide feet-so I got size 11). They are pretty solid! Not much of a squeak, but they remind me of the pg 6. Very light! Picks up dust fairly, no need of a break in time and good cushioning.
So where do you place these after the PG 6? What’s the top 3
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Idk haven’t put much thought into that - I’ll probably compile like a list of my Top 10 / Top 20 all time something like that 😃
I agree with your review. I don't have plans buying JT2 since my 3rd JT1 hasn't been unboxed yet but when I try it in-store, it's sooo comfortable. I've been using KD16 for quite some time, and JT2 is giving PG5 vibes
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Nice! Yeah I don’t know how exactly to describe it but I was surprisingly super impressed when I first tried them on too 😁
Reverse sock game gang? Also when are you usually at red dot? Gotta see if I can bump into you there
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yeahh I tried it on purpose, feels somewhat nice actually lol - and I usually go there on weekday nights, hit or miss just depending on wifey and baby’s schedule honestly
Jordan 38 low or Tatum 2? Both is the same price but im having a hard time to pick which one would be better?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Tatum 2
wow
Would you say these are better or worse than the Ae1 for me they are around the same price and I'm a guard
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Very different shoes. If you prefer something lighter go with these, otherwise the AE 1 is a better shoe objectively.
@lotion7009
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 appreciate the response bro
Please review kawhi 4
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
👌
nova surge low or AE1 pls help
Im still very positiv that the tatum 2 shouldve been for zion and the zion 3 for tatum but one of them didnt liked his
Hello! Do you have an updated list of shoes for wide feet? Thanks!
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Hey I can make one soon 😃
@seancaayon7276
2 ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 thanks!
you ok? 6:13 😂
They were narrow for me. Had to return them
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
I see I see
do you have a current top 5 shoes for flat feet?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Still those listed in the last video + these 😃
Hey tommy are the Tatum 2 any better than the booker 1
@BrucePhyowai
2 ай бұрын
And also will u drop a review on the kawhi 4
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Hey yes
Is it just me or the Tatum 2 has the same shape as the Jordan 35 without the eclipse plate?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Oh now that you say it - can’t unsee that lol
Hitting the buffet with Zion again?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
🍨
How does this cushion compares to the aj11?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Umm they feel very different but are about the same level 😂
Where was the burp in the video?
6:12 Burrrrp
when do you think it’ll go on sale ?
@TommyLiu4
23 күн бұрын
I wish I had that superpower as a sneakerhead.
@playboiiabk
21 күн бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 😂
Didn’t like them cause they felt too plush like the lamelo ball shoes. Plus the traction is slippery from having spaces of no traction
What do you think is better ac12 ag4 or ar1?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
All City 12
@adnelyt5027
2 ай бұрын
danggg ty dude❤
Do u recommend this for casual wear?
@TommyLiu4
21 күн бұрын
Sure
@mantasstyle
21 күн бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 thanks
This or the lebron 21s??? For Outdoor Courts...
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
Haven’t used either one outdoors.
You like this better than ac 12?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Yes
@mariuserwincelino9202
2 ай бұрын
Would you recommend this for bigs such as centers and pfs?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
@@mariuserwincelino9202 Sure, you won’t get much cushion from it but it works.
Is it better than lebron 21 xdr ?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t say “better” def not, but given how easy it is to use and how well it works for my flat feet I personally much prefer playing in these.
As a elite tracction? I’m a gusrd and the traccion for me is 90% of the shoe
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
No definitely not elite traction on these, not your best option in that case.
@s4lvaaaa
Ай бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 and what’s the best tracction/quickness shoe?
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
@@s4lvaaaa kzread.infoUOqMcpTdgNg?si=rYUhCPNwqAp1wGTZ
6:13
Is it okay for volleyball?
@TommyLiu4
21 күн бұрын
Okay but I don’t know it’ll give you any boost so maybe not.
@kelvinroy9589
20 күн бұрын
@@TommyLiu4 thanks. Already bought it. Will update this thread once I break it in.
I didn’t like the fit in store, my toes we’re begging to get out! 😅
Those look like Tom cruise mom shoes
This or booker1?
@TommyLiu4
Ай бұрын
This
I like a wide toe box show like harden 7 is it like that?
@TommyLiu4
2 ай бұрын
Not really
Think for Jordan brand, the ugly the shoes get, the better they performed. JT2, few of the Why Not series, CP3 etc....
I just don't get the design of the tatum2. I thought it was rubber material on the side wall but you were pinching it. why is that design there? I find it ugly tbh 😅
Repent and trust in Jesus you will be saved love yall
Thanks Tommy. The looks of the shoe are just not for me. 👎🏻