The 852WB is a performance basketball shoe with what was called Stability Web technology. Stability Web technology was designed to provide torsional stability that allowed for independent heel and forefoot movement. Other features included: Abzorb in the heel and forefoot for shock absorption, forefoot flex grooves, a non marking rubber outsole and one of my favorite features, a full grain leather upper. This understated basketball shoe from New Balance isn’t an easy shoe to find these days but don’t expect to pay to much over about $75.00 USD. At a weight of 15.5 0z’s (size 9.5) you could easily throw these on and play ball in them but you probably shouldn’t. Take a trip back to 1999 above and start your search on eBay today.