Read here everything about the different types of basketball shoes available today and the differences between all the models.
We all know the feeling, you want to buy new basketball shoes but there is so much choice that you don't even know where to start your search between all the different models, colors and brands and we understand that well, that is why we want to help you find the perfect pair with this article.
There are a whole lot of different types of basketball shoes , we probably don't have to tell you that. Different colors, models, brands but also these shoes have different types of cushioning and grip. Basketball shoes can be divided into 3 separate categories namely: high basketball shoes , mid-high basketball shoes and low basketball shoes .
High-top basketball shoes give you the best support feeling around your ankle. They are therefore often chosen by the big and heavier players such as the centers and power forwards of the team. They often jump to rebound the ball and are therefore most likely to sprain their ankle. It is not the case that high-top basketball shoes per se prevent an ankle injury. If you want to prevent an ankle injury or want more stability around your ankle, choose ankle braces. You also make sure that your basketball shoe fits perfectly in terms of comfort and heel cap. With well-fitting shoes you can prevent ankle injuries.
Mid-high basketball shoes are a nice compromise, beginning players who are looking for the feeling of support in the ankle, but do not want to lose too much freedom of movement often choose this model, because it offers more freedom and speed than a higher model. Again, if you want to prevent ankle injuries, wear ankle braces.
Smaller players need a more agile shoe that allows them to change direction more quickly. For them, the low model is ideal.
To give a simple answer to this… No, this is something that is completely personal, so you will have people who say that Nike basketball shoes are the best because LeBron James also wears them and the other one says that he is impressed by the Under Armour basketball shoes plays much better. Nike is a global brand and can therefore produce a huge number of different basketball shoes for different target groups. This means that you will often think that you will find something from Nike that fits what you are looking for. The Jordan basketball shoes, on the other hand, are mainly focused on performance and less attention is paid to design.
However, the very latest basketball shoes from Anta and also the latest basketball shoes from 361º are in terms of functionality possibly just as good as Nike. Come to the store, there you can try on, you can test and compare.
