| Playing basketball requires vigorous moves like running, | | | | lightweight than natural leather. Some use only natural |
| jumping, side-to-side movements, blocking, and shooting. | | | | leather but these shoes have a tendency to stretch. |
| This involves a lot of wear and tear on shoes. In order | | | | Many basketball shoes have combinations of synthetic |
| to reduce wear and tear, basketball players need | | | | leather and natural leather or textile. |
| specially developed shoes, like basketball shoes. | | | | Team shoes feature a highly durable sock liner. Today, |
| Basketball shoes help in preventing lower body injuries | | | | there are different styles of basketball shoes on the |
| by allowing the players to move quickly and by helping | | | | market. When buying a basketball shoe, the most |
| to transfer body weight. At the competitive, level you | | | | important things to be noted are durability, support, |
| have to choose proper shoes. | | | | traction, comfort, and style. There are different shoes |
| Different players require different types of basketball | | | | for men and women. |
| shoes. Some players, especially power players, need | | | | Basketball shoes are more advanced than running |
| shoes with high tops with maximum ankle support and | | | | shoes. When playing on a hardwood floor, you need |
| comfort. Some others, like all-around players, need | | | | shoes that provide good traction, both for forefoot and |
| mid-sole shoes. Speedsters need lightweight, low-top | | | | heel. The basketball shoe size must be suitable for the |
| shoes with no restriction of the ankles. Many players | | | | toes, arch, and heel. Many of these shoes have |
| use tennis shoes for playing basketball, but there are | | | | pillow-like landing pads with elastic quality. Many have |
| risks in wearing these shoes, like the increased chance | | | | heel plates for increased support. Basketball shoes are |
| of sliding, becoming injured, and slowing down by weak | | | | available in different colors or as team colors, and the |
| grip. | | | | pricing changes accordingly. These shoes can be |
| Basketball shoes are made up of leather, synthetic | | | | purchased directly or online. The price of leather shoes |
| leather, or canvas. The most frequently used material | | | | ranges from $35 to $190 for a pair, but canvas shoes |
| is synthetic leather, which is more durable and | | | | are available from as low as $17. |