wayofwade - Reviews and experiences

size up a half if your kid is between sizes — more room for growing feet and thicker socks in colder gyms. I did expect a warranty hassle from other stories, but the exchange process was smooth and they followed through, which was a relief. All in all, pretty happy with the feel and performance — would recommend these to anyone looking for a comfy, responsive basketball shoe that actually performs.

the product itself delivered that small, genuine thrill I wanted for my kid — better than I expected visually and surprisingly comfy for the short try-on. The sizing guidance wasn’t great for us, and the returns path was the clumsy part — miscommunication and a service hiccup that cooled the whole experience. If you’re buying, be ready to double-check sizing in person if possible and be aware returns might be a pain. Still, for a moment there, holding those shoes and seeing him light up made the buy feel worth it — even if the aftermath was a headache.

the shoes themselves were decent — shockingly good grip — but the return process was a mess. I bought the Way of Wade Avocado Six 8 for my son to wear for pickup hoops and school runs; he tried them on once in the house and said something poked his ankle, a tiny cut, so we sent them back for exchange. Customer service came back saying no refund because they’d been used, and then actually sent the shoes back to us instead of replacing them. I get they need to check items, but expecting a kid not to try a shoe? Not realistic. I was pleasantly surprised by the fit and traction, though — shame about the policy and communication.