Detailed evaluation Brandblack Rare Metal – predecessor of Big Baller Brand

Originally a signature shoe for Jamal Crawford, but how shaky the Brandblack Rare Metal became a role model for the Ball brothers – LaMelo Ball and Lonzo Ball. The two versions ZO2 and Melo Ball 1 are Rare Metal high and low versions respectively.

According to information from Brandblack, Satana, the unit that designs and manufactures shoes for Big Baller Brand is from Brandblack. In response to the heavenly price ($ 400- $ 500 versus $ 110 of the Rare Metal), the company said two of the Ball brothers’ shoes were using the most expensive, luxurious materials they must avoid using. when designing a $ 110 shoe. Although this may just be a marketing trick, but ignoring the “deal” with Lavar Ball, Rare Metal is still a very quality performance shoe.

I. Design, Material

• Upper: Jacquard woven fabric
• Midsole: Jetlon Plus

Brandblack introduced a hybrid design between high and low necks to suit a player with an extremely dexterous play style with weak ankles like Jamal Crawford. The neck around the ankles was very high, but soon he was cut down extremely low. Material of the upper is very simple with a thin layer of woven fabric and Fuse, leather in several important positions such as heels, around the piercing.

Jetlon Plus buffers are the company’s latest technology with 30% bounce over other foams according to advertising. Before that, Brandblack had Jetlon in J. Crossover 1, 2 and Blackfoam in version 3, each slightly different.

The outsole section is improved on the blade traction of the previous pair but is cut further to increase the horizontal grip.

Evaluate:

• Right size or up half
• Fits very well from heel to nose

Rare Metal is still the shoe I use most for casual wear because it is very hugging but comfortable and doesn’t hurt if it goes for a long time. The Jacquard upper has a stiffer feel than some other pairs with a fabric similar to the 2016 club, Jordan 29, 30, 31, but the leg hug is not bad. In addition, the fabric definitely makes me feel more reassuring, even though Rare Metal is lighter and thinner than the others.

I have almost nothing to blame but the reed or the socks when I take off my shoes. Perhaps this is the problem of the Lightning color scheme I bought, not the whole line.

III. Adhesion

Evaluate:

• Very good grip
• Quickly worn, easy to fly “umbrellas” on the sole

Tradition of Brandblack is the use of rubber material that is very attached to the bar blade traction base for very good grip on the floor. Its weakness is that the left / right grip is not very good. And we have a “square traction” based on the previous blade base.

With an extremely lack of indoor yard outside Hanoi, Rare Metal still sticks very well on all wooden grounds. Although the grip is not “stiff” as before, it is more even in all directions. At least I don’t have the same fear as I did when I played in Brandblack Ether – a spinoff of J. Crossover 3.

Along with good grip is a pretty bad endurance. Both the previous 2 copies of J.Crossover have moderate durability and will wear quite clearly after 1 or 2 sessions outside the cement yard. If you intend to plow, be prepared to stick to the base.

IV. Buffer / Cushioning

Evaluate:

• Jetlon Plus is very tight but has good bounce
• Thin, quite close to the ground, but the damping ability is still okay
• Temporarily remains one of the best foam types

This newly used Jetlon Plus material feels very bouncy, yet firm, not as soft as Jetlon. Also this time Brandblack designed thinner midsole for enhanced sensitivity and strength. Previously, Blackfoam on J.Crossover 3 was extremely bouncing, smooth, but too thick and a bit easy to flip.

The overall damping capacity is very good, but maybe not enough for those who are extremely heavy on foot? In my case, apart from a couple of rather rugged soccer fields, my feet did not scream at all.

There’s one thing weartesters’ Brian Hinkle says that I think is right. If Boost is the best foam, the second most likely is Jetlon Plus and next to Bounce.

V. Support

Evaluate:

• Fit well
• Having enough sole edge, heel cup, midfoot shank
• Flat, sturdy base, midsole designed to hug the foot

With a lightweight shoe like the Rare Metal, the support is a bit extra, but Brandblack does very well. Every essential component like a sturdy heel block, a plastic securing sock or an outrigger is present and does its job well. If you are not a player as big and strong as Lebron and like to play skillfully like Jamal then you will be fine.

One more thing I want to add is the thin, but very strong fabric, helping to keep your feet in place in cases on the field. The Jetlon layer also covers the toes to ensure your feet don’t slip.

BECAUSE. Conclusion – Brandblack Rare Metal

Pros:

• Material, luxurious packaging
• Fit very well
• Stable grip
• Foot pads are bouncy, smooth and very firm
• Light weight, good support

Cons:

• Van em is not very durable
• Shoe lining is not durable, easy to “break”, not very shoes.

Suitable for most positions, you like lightweight shoes, soft cushioning and less outdoor play.

The Brandblack RareMetal or J.Crossover 4 or Melo Ball / ZO2 is a shoe designed for agile defenders but good grip, good cushioning makes it worth it for most of you to try. Although currently only a few color schemes can be found, but the price below 2 million is too good for a shoe like this.