r/BBallShoes

I have a pair of LeBron 21s Ive used for a couple years and are getting worn out, and I got true to size on them which worked great. I’m thinking of getting either a pair of 20s or 21s and leaning towards the 20s because I remember trying them on back in the day and liking the feel and materials better (also am getting a cheaper price lol). Does anyone know if they fit the same way length wise? Would appreciate any thoughts or advice.

I am inn between the joker 2 gt and the biospeed bb2
I am a 5,11 pg 74kg and I play on a semi to dusty court and I like traction court feel and bounce I have the wow 12 I overall very good but the traction is not the best what would you guys recommend or is there any others I should consider?

Hello! My fiance recently got back into playing basketball, and his birthday is coming up soon. I have absolutely zero knowledge about the sport, so I was wondering if you have any recommendations for a good gift for him! I already got him a pair of Lebrons, so I’d love to hear any other ideas you might have.

UPDATE:

Thank you, everyone for the suggestions!

I really appreciate it. I ended up ordering three pairs of shoes for him
:) 2 LeBron XXIII pairs and a Way of Wade 14. He’s still using his old basketball shoes, so I thought it was time for an upgrade. I’m also planning to go to the store to look at some socks and shirts. For Christmas, I’ll probably get him the ball, bag, and some of the other recommended items.

I've been wondering if the Kobe 5 protro is durable.if anyone have experience with Kobe 5s tell me if they have good durability

Thank you 🙏

Do you use shoe trees in your basketball shoes? If yes, what type? Is it the cedar wood, the “spring loaded” one, or the adjustable plastic?

Hi guys
I play semi pro and i just found a listing for the Kobe 11 barcelonas for about 85 usd in brand new condition.I have many shoes to rotate and i want to buy these my only concern is if these will break down.Anyone who can help ?

Hey everyone, I've been wondering about this for a while because I see a lot of nba and nfl player lift/train in kobes and KDs

I currently have 2 pairs of wow 10s one from 2023, one from 2025 and I'm wondering if I can just wear tthe older pair for weightlifting instead of buying a dedicated pair of lifting shoes or flat sneakers (like Chucks).

On one hand, basketball shoes have great ankle support, decent grip and decent stability. On the other hand, I know they usually have a lot of cushion and bounce, which might not be ideal when trying to push heavy weight through the floor on squats or deadlifts.

Has anyone here lifted regularly in basketball shoes? Did they hold up well, or did they mess with your stability?

Thanks.

I’ve been debating and watching online reviews but I just wanted some opinions. I’m currently playing in the Nike hypersets and they are on their last leg. The hypersets were nice but I’ve bottomed out in them quite a few times. I’ve worn the Harden sevens and they are too heavy and absorb too much energy. I had the asic metarise and they were awkward to move in because of the stack height.

So what I’m looking for and some shoes I’m debating. I want some cushion but not so much that is taking away from my jump. I’m a light player who uses speed to get up, so I want something on the lighter side. I

So I’m interested in wow 10 and 12, volanti rocket air, jb3, and the asic sky elite ff4 low.

I appreciate any insight from those who have experience in these shoes listed above and thank you in advance!

Is there any reason to buy any other hoop shoe if I could get the Joker 2 GT at around 100 dollars (I'm in the Asia market, and they go for around 110 or less)? Elite traction on all courts, bouncy and comfortable while also having great court feel, and a nice fit—I mean, what else can you ask for? It's in the same tier as the WOW 12 but better in some aspects. I just don't see the point in buying another shoe that has subpar performance but goes for 150 or above. I would love to see someone argue with me on this.

I am in China now and went to a handful of Li Ning. But they don't have to the wow shoes in stock. Where can I try them on w/o having to order them online and needing to return them

Ok guys I made precise measurment for my feet : my left is 303 mm long and 107 mm wide , right is 296 mm long and 108 wide, height is 67 mm for both and girth is 268 mm for both .( feet narrow/ regular)

Could you please kindly tell me what size US WOW 12 I gotta order ?

Kind regards

Cual es la mejor zapatilla ahora mismo para un escolta explosivo. Busco algo ligero pero estable porque tengo muchos problemas de tobillo.

For people who have multiple different models of the Anta Kai line, how do they compare and which is your favorite? Debating which model to buy.