We’re hoping this quick and easy side-by-side comparison will help you choose the best basketball shoe for yourself.
ADIDAS DAME 3
Tech: Full Length Bounce Midsole | Multi-Directional Blade Traction | Fuse-Mesh Upper | Customizable Lacing Panel
Pros: Cushion | Traction | Materials | Midsole Containment
Cons: Fit Slightly Long
Tech: Heel and Forefoot Zoom Air | Flyknit Upper
Pros: Traction | Cushion | Fit | Materials
Cons: Midsole is stiff and requires break-in time
UNDER ARMOUR CURRY 4
Tech: Proprietary Foam Midsole | Knitted Upper | Synthetic Overlay | Speed Plate | Multi-Directional Traction
Pros: Traction | Stability | Fit
Cons: Eyelet Reinforcement Materials Need Some Break-in Time
ADIDAS DAME 4
Tech: Full Length Bounce Midsole | Multi-Directional Traction | Durable Textile Mesh Upper | Compression Heel & Ankle Collar
Pros: Cushion | Court Feel | Traction | Materials | Lockdown | Midsole Containment
Cons: Fits Slightly Long | Hard to Get on Until Collar Breaks In
ADIDAS D ROSE 8
Tech: BOOST midsole | Jaquard/ Mesh Upper (Jaquard on Select Colors) | TPU Support Cage
Pros: Cushion | Traction
Cons: Fuse Material Can be a Distraction
AIR JORDAN 31
Tech: Full Length Unlocked Zoom Air | Flyweave Upper | Dynamic Flywire
Pros: Cushion | Materials
Cons: Traction is Inconsistent
NIKE KD 9 ELITE
Tech: Full Length Articulated Zoom Air | FlyKnit Forefoot
Pros: Cushion | Traction | Materials
Cons: Fit Might Not be For Everyone
NIKE LEBRON SOLDIER 11
Tech: Heel & Forefoot Zoom Air | Woven Ballistic Mesh Build | Strap Lacing System
Pros: Cushion | Fit
Cons: Traction Can Be Spotty
ADIDAS CRAZY EXPLOSIVE 2017 PK
Tech: BOOST midsole | Forged Primeknit Upper | TPU Support Cage
Pros: Traction | Cushion | Materials | Fit
Cons: Ventilation | Outsole Durability
NIKE LEBRON 14
Tech: Hex-Zoom Air | Articulated Tooling | Mesh Build | Ankle Strap
Pros: Cushion | Lockdown
Cons: Traction Can Be Spotty | Fit Might Not Accommodate Everyone
NIKE PG1
Tech: Forefoot Zoom Air | Forefoot Flywire Lockdown Strap
Pros: Fit | Materials
Cons: Outsole Won’t Last Outdoors
PEAK STREETBALL MASTER
Tech: EVA Midsole | Knitted Upper
Pros: Durable | Traction | Materials
Cons: Cushion isn’t the best
NIKE ZOOM LIVE 2017
Tech: Forefoot Zoom Air | Mesh Upper | Midfoot Strap
Pros: Traction | Materials | Fit | Support
Cons: Isoldated Forefoot Cushion May Not Be For Everyone
NIKE KYRIE 3
Tech: Rounded Midole/Outsole | Heel Zoom Air
Pros: Court Feel | Traction | Fit
Cons: No Forefoot Cushion
Tech: Dual Foam Cushion Midsole | Fuse Upper
Pros: Traction | Durability | Cushion
Cons: Fits Slightly Short Length Wise
via: https://weartesters.com/top-performance-picks/
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