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Forefoot midsole tech
FuelCell forefoot
Heel midsole tech
FuelCell heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with broad team-shoe pattern
Upper tech
Mesh/textile upper with support shell and heel counter
Cushioning feel
Balanced and lively
Court feel
Moderate-high
Bounce
Good
Stability
Very good
Traction
Very good
Fit
Secure and versatile
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
79Very GoodCourt Feel
78Very GoodBounce
75Very GoodStability
88ExcellentTraction
88ExcellentFit
91ExcellentContext
Story & provenance
All-Position NB Breakthrough
Released in 2021, TWO WXY arrived in New Balance's team-performance line created to complement Kawhi's signature with a more versatile all-position concept. The design intent centered on building a stable, balanced, all-around basketball shoe that worked for many play styles. Notable versions or talking points included its strong immediate value and the line's fast rise as a serious performer. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for very good traction and support with a nicely balanced FuelCell ride. It also helps mark a specific turning point inside that line, because the shoe shows what the brand prioritized at that moment rather than simply copying the previous release.