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Forefoot midsole tech
FuelCell forefoot
Heel midsole tech
FuelCell heel
Outsole tech
Rubber traction with improved multi-directional pattern
Upper tech
Textile upper with stronger support shell and heel frame
Cushioning feel
Balanced and smoother
Court feel
Moderate-high
Bounce
Good
Stability
Very good
Traction
Excellent
Fit
Secure and comfortable
Analysis
Performance profile
Cushioning Feel
74GoodCourt Feel
78Very GoodBounce
75Very GoodStability
88ExcellentTraction
97EliteFit
83Very GoodContext
Story & provenance
Refined All-Around Performer
Released in 2022, TWO WXY V2 arrived in the Two Wxy line after the first model had already proven New Balance could make a great team-performance hoop shoe. The design intent centered on refining the all-around formula with better fit, bite, and underfoot smoothness. Notable versions or talking points included its reputation as one of the best-value all-around shoes of its year. In community memory, the shoe is usually remembered for excellent traction, very solid containment, and a highly versatile 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.