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Right now I'm playing in some black And 1's but the shoes don't make the man
Well, I think there was an old thread running around here about kicks, but I haven't seen it forever, so I thought I'd make a new thread.
I'm looking to get some new shoes to hoop in. What shoes do you like/dislike, and where do you find good deals on shoes to play in?
Right now I'm playing in some black And 1's but the shoes don't make the man
the hyperdunks are awesome, i had a pair for basketball this year and will get another pair next year for ball too
They can break him. Mine are starting to come apart and the traction is wearing. I don't necessarily want anything crazy, just a good solid shoe that doesn't cost $150.
the best shoe i have ever worn and played in were some nike vc4's i believe.
i'd buy another pair if i could find them at a decent price.
The baby blue/white leather Starbury's are the pair I play in now. They were like $15 at Steve and Barry's.
My old shoes were my 2nd favorite...the New Balance basketball shoe...forgot what #. They were cheap but the support was awesome.
Then the #1 shoe I've ever owned for ball was a pair of blue/white Team Jordans. I got em in 03 for 39.99.
I know you don't want to spend a boatload on shoes, but if you ever were going to, then you really need to get the Kobe IV's. They're the Ferrari of basketball shoes. Greatest of all time. The shoes don't make the player, but these shoes are literally so light and comfortable that you will move quicker and jump higher. No bull .
only shoes i wear are Jordans and Nike dunks , nike dunks are really comfortable
For real? I found some online for $75.... very tempting.
I agree and thats why I stick with And 1
the worst shoe i ever bought was the LeBron Soldier 2s they are heavy and have very little ankle support IMO stay away from any Lebron shoes
As long as they're comfortable to play with, I'm good.
red kobe IV's look pretty badass
but I'll stick to my hemp adidas
I disagree. Kevin Garnett 1s are not only the worst basketball shoe, but the worst piece of apparel I've ever owned.
Huge, heavy, super-wide base that your foot slides around in, and paper thin but STIFF ankle support near the top of your ankle.
I sprained my ankle FOUR times wearing this shoe, the last being severe enough that I did not walk on it for a month. Never before using it, and never since have I sprained either ankle.
Had I linked the spraining to the shoes, I would have considered a class action lawsuit against And 1 for that shoe. It caused me SO much pain because it would literally pop my ankle out when I moved laterally on it.
I think I'm gonna buy the Kobes, even though I hate him.
Okay, I'm heading to Niketown in Chicago today to get fitted for the Kobe IVs so I can buy them online. Win!
Quick question: In your experience, do the Kobe's run small or larger? I normally wear from 10.5 to 11.5 and my foot is slightly wider than normal. I'm leaning towards buying 11.5s. Any advice on this? Thanks.
Last edited by Cry Havoc; 07-10-2009 at 12:38 PM.
The Kobes run a little bit small for sure.
Ok so normally I'm an 11, but Kobe's only come in 11 or 12. What should I buy?
I believe Kobe's come in 11.5.
Well, I couldn't find any Kobe's in 11.5, but I dropped by Finish Line today in Chicago. I tried on a ton of shoes, and ended up buying the ones that fit my feet the best (I have wide feet, so either the side of my foot gets pushed in, causing cramping, or there's not enough room for the inner part of my foot). Cost more than I wanted to spend, but at least now I'm covered to ball for the next year or two:
That's them, minus the "4". Can't wait to try out the Hyperdunks tomorrow.
I'm picking up a pair of the white ones with the purple soles. Looking foward to using them after the reviews from people here and online.
i dunno that much about shoes but definately buy them from eastbay.com
they're alway's having sales or giving out discounts.
Are you referring to me? I'm willing to bet I have less body fat % than you do. I'm 5'10" and I weigh 165 pounds.lol
fat people playing basketball in brand new shoes
Starbury's are junk. There is no tongue to cushion the top of the foot, the heel wears out fast and can fly apart DURING a game, the high top clamps down on your ankle and makes it impossible to move laterally, they have abysmal padding (it feels like you're wearing a stiff piece of cardboard rather than something designed to provide padding and support), and the leather actually bends into your foot. I felt like I was getting a blister after wearing it for 5 minutes.
I just got these from eBay:
And these from Eastbay:
These are my first ever Jordan's.
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