The upper material loosened up just a teeny bit after wearing a bit, but it was hardly noticeable and did not make a practical difference for me. I would mostly recommend the Zoom Freak 2s mostly for indoor play, due to the thinner grooves used on the outsole. Weighs slightly light for a basketball shoe The shoe will still play the same outdoors and actually hold up decently well in terms of durability, but after using it for a few outdoor sessions it may not likely play well inside due to dirt/dust buildup in the upper forefoot circular traction area. The Zoom Freak 2 weighs 12oz/340g, on the light end for basketball shoes (average weight is 13.6oz/386g). This was no surprise with its minimal cushioning and upper setup. Its weight sits just a tad slower than the popular Nike KD/ Nike Kyrie/ Nike PG/ Under Armour Curry releases. The upper of the Zoom Freak 2 uses a mesh-like upper which was below satisfaction in terms of ventilation. The material did not feel very breathable and despite its thinness, my foot got a bit heated, but not to the point where there was any uncomfortable rubbing. Reliable lockdown in both the heel and lateral positions I was also able to notice a small amount of sweat buildup but nothing to the point where it affected performance to any degree. Lockdown for me was another one of the high points of the shoes. Great lateral foot with no foot slippage during hard slides and stops, and the upper wrapped around the ankle area nicely where it did appropriately loosely hugged the ankle for good support. The plastic outsole extended up the heel area to act as a heel counter which sufficed well to help keep my heel and foot in place.

Zoom freak 2 black and white