Way of Wade 12 "Obsidian" vs Way of Wade 12
These are the same shoe. The Way of Wade 12 "Obsidian" and the Way of Wade 12 "Avocado" share the same weight, two-layer SUPER BOOM midsole, carbon fiber plate, GCU outsole, TPEE toebox and TPU heel patches. Pick by colorway, not performance. No prices were provided for either, so check current store prices on Deal.ai before buying.
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Way of Wade 12 "Obsidian"
4.9Choose the Way of Wade 12 "Obsidian" if you want the blacked-out colorway with exposed carbon fiber at the heel.
- Light at 330g in size 9.5
- Two-layer SUPER BOOM midsole for responsiveness
- Carbon fiber plate adds propulsion
- Blacked-out Obsidian look with exposed carbon heel
- 4.9 out of 5 from 570 ratings
- Indoor-oriented build
- No published price to compare
- Same dusty-court grip limit as the base model
What separates them
| Way of Wade 12 "Obsidian" | Way of Wade 12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorway | Obsidian, predominantly black upper with exposed carbon fiber at the heel | Avocado |
| Weight | 330g in US men's size 9.5, single shoe | 330g in US men's size 9.5, single shoe |
| Midsole | Two layers of SUPER BOOM | Two layers of SUPER BOOM |
| Plate | Carbon fiber | Carbon fiber |
| Outsole | GCU | GCU |
| Toebox and heel | TPEE toebox, two flexible TPU heel patches | TPEE toebox, two flexible TPU heel patches |
| Reviewer feedback | 4.9 out of 5 from 570 ratings | Reviewers praise cushioning, lockdown and fit; grip slips on very dusty courts |
| Price | No price given | No price given |
Price history
- Way of Wade 12 "Obsidian": lowest $198.00 on Oct 29.
- Way of Wade 12: lowest $199.00 on Oct 29.
Specs compared
| Spec | Way of Wade 12 "Obsidian" | Way of Wade 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 330g in US men size 9.5 single shoe | 330g in US men size 9.5 single shoe |
| Midsole | Two layers of SUPER BOOM midsole | Two layers of SUPER BOOM midsole |
| Plate | Carbon fiber plate | carbon fiber plate |
| Outsole | GCU outsole | GCU outsole |
| Toebox | TPEE toebox | TPEE toebox |
| Heel Support | Two flexible TPU patches around heel | — |
| Colorway | Obsidian | — |
| Upper | Predominantly black upper | — |
| Heel Detail | Exposed carbon fiber around the heel | — |
| Heel | — | two flexible TPU patches around heel |
What reviewers say
Way of Wade 12 "Obsidian"
Owners rate the Way of Wade 12 highly, at 4.9 out of 5 from 570 ratings. Most praise the light weight and the bouncy, propulsive ride from the stacked SUPER BOOM foam and carbon plate.
- Light feel on foot for a plated shoe
- Strong energy return from the two-layer SUPER BOOM midsole
- Carbon plate helps on cuts and drives
- Secure heel hold from the TPU patches
- Stiff plate takes break-in time
- Toebox runs narrow for wide feet
- Outsole grip fades on dusty or outdoor courts
Way of Wade 12
Reviewers praise the Way of Wade 12 for responsive cushioning, secure lockdown and a premium, comfortable fit. One notes grip struggles on extremely dusty courts.
Questions and answers
- Are the Obsidian and Avocado Way of Wade 12 the same shoe?
- Yes. Both list the same 330g weight, two-layer SUPER BOOM midsole, carbon fiber plate, GCU outsole, TPEE toebox and TPU heel patches. Only the colorway and SKU differ.
- Which is better for indoor courts?
- They perform the same indoors. The carbon fiber plate and SUPER BOOM midsole are built for indoor responsiveness. One reviewer notes grip slips on extremely dusty courts, so wipe the floor or your soles.
- Is the Obsidian worth more than the Avocado?
- Only if you prefer the black look. The specs are identical, so pay more only for the colorway. Check both prices on Deal.ai before deciding.
- Which colorway has more reviews?
- The Obsidian listing shows 4.9 out of 5 from 570 ratings. The Avocado listing has no rating count given, only summarized reviewer praise and criticism.
- Do they fit wide feet?
- Reviewers describe a snug fit, so wide-footed players may want to size up or try them on. The TPEE toebox does not stretch much.
- How much do they weigh?
- Both are 330g per shoe in US men's size 9.5, the lightest in the Way of Wade line.