Brandblack Pro Am Performance Review

For those of you who have read or watched WearTesters for years, you know we’ve previously worked with Brandblack. They let us collaborate on two shoes, the Brandblack Ether and the Brandblack Rare Metal. Both of which got SoleSnk colorways that were bad@$$. But it isn’t the collaborations or access to the designers and owners that make Brandblack unique, it’s the fact they create … Continua a leggere

Skechers Viper Court Pro Performance Review

The Skechers Viper Court Pro is one of the newest basketball shoes on the market and also takes input from the brand’s signature athletes in a way not seen before in the sport. Worn and marketed by top-ranked pros Tyson McGuffin and Catherine Parenteau, the Skechers Viper Court Pro becomes the first pickleball shoe to receive a full WearTesters performance review.   Pros Durability … Continua a leggere

Saucony Freedom Crossport Performance Review

There’s never been a better time to look for your perfect training shoe – from the Reebok Nano X3 to the Air Joradn to the RAD One, there’s a training shoe for everyone. Now the Saucony Freedom Crossport offers something different from an elite running brand that’s not well-known in the cross training space. But chances are that if someone mentioned Saucony, even the most … Continua a leggere

Brandblack Rare Metal EVO Performance Review

Brandblack Rare Metal EVO really means upgrade with all the little changes adding up to big time results. The EVO version is incrementally better than the Brandblack Rare Metal 2 in every aspect that counts. Traction David Raysse, the designer of the Brandblack Rare Metal EVO and Brandblack’s founder, brought back the same traction pattern from the Rare Metal 2. A move I … Continua a leggere

adidas Dame Certified Review

The adidas Dame Certified is Damian Lillard’s budget model for the year, a very solid performance basketball shoe overall. Colorway: Black/ Green / White Release Date: 2023 Price: $95 The adidas Dame Certified is Damian Lillard´s latest budget signature model, and the only Dame shoe Lillard will be getting during the 2022-23 season. It seems like adidas may be eliminating the main Dame signature line, but they will be … Continua a leggere

Nike Pegasus 40 Review

The Nike Pegasus line turns the big four-oh so you’d expect Nike to really go all out for the Nike Pegasus 40 right? Nope! The tooling and outsole from the Nike Pegasus 39 stay exactly the same but with a (slightly) updated upper. I guess 40 isn’t all that special after all. Cue all our readers in their 40s nodding vigorously. Maybe they’re saving … Continua a leggere

Air Jordan 12 Low Golf Performance Review

When the Jordan Brand started expanding into the golf world, I was their target demographic. I’m a basketball player at heart and always will be. I bought the Jordan ADG golf shoe and loved them so much, I bought a second pair. But when it came to the Retro releases like the Air Jordan 12 Low Golf, I was hesitant to take that … Continua a leggere