10+ Best Outdoor Basketball Shoes 2024. Expert-tested and Reviewed.

It’s important to understand how to find shoes meant for outdoor play so you don’t throw away your hard-earned money on shoes that lack durability or don’t have enough cushion to spare your joints from a beating. If you are just looking for the best all-around basketball shoe, you can check out that list as well.

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The Way of Wade All City 12 is a very solid all-around performance model with no real weak points and several strong points. The full-length Boom cushioning is very well balanced, the multipurpose traction is excellent, and containment and support are top-notch as well. But what makes these a great pickup is the versatility factor.

The fact that they can handle any type of playing surface and that they will suit almost any position and playing style make the All City 12 stand out among other similarly priced basketball shoes.

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The New Balance Fresh Foam BB V2 just might be New Balance’s best basketball shoe to date. With this shoe, you’re getting elite traction that can handle outdoor play with ease, a thick plush cushioning system (that’s also ideal for outdoors), excellent materials and build, and this is completely subjective, one of the best-looking hoop shoes of the year.Read the full review. Price $140

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The Way of Wade Son of Flash was an easy pick as one of the best outdoor basketball shoe of the year, as it is one of the few shoes on the market today built specifically for outdoor use, and it is an excellent performance model on top of that. With the Way of Wade Son of Flash, you get aggressive and resilient traction, very nice and reactive cushioning, and a well-built layered upper that is built to do battle outdoors for hours on end. Read the full review. Price: $135

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361 has been making some really great basketball shoes. The 361 BIG3 5.0 Quick Pro has a weird name but is a great basketball shoe, and Aaron Gordon’s AG 5 is one of the most tech-heavy and well-performing basketball shoes on the market. The Joker 1, simply put, is a great first signature shoe, and there are not many (or any) better-equipped basketball shoes for $129. This is a very versatile basketball shoe. Whether you are a big, power-based player or a light, speedy guard, the Joker 1 has you covered. Read the full review. Price: $130

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The Anta Kai 1 Speed is an excellent basketball shoe for players who prioritize speed, traction, and agility. The shoe’s traction is one of its strongest attributes, offering superior grip for fast, shifty movements on the court. As a bonus, it is durable enough to handle outdoor surfaces without skipping a beat. The Nitro Edge foam provides a responsive ride with just enough cushioning and compression to handle impact without sacrificing court feel. Read the full review. Price $125.

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If what you are looking for in a basketball shoe is elite performance, thoughtful, innovative design, and a reasonable price, you really should consider a shoe like this. The AG 5 is easily the best bang-for-your-buck basketball shoe currently on the market, and it’s as versatile as a shoe can be. The AG 5 is also packed with more tech than anything you will find in almost any other brand, The AG 5 proves that you can mass-produce a great, tough basketball shoe brimming with tech that most consumers can actually afford. Read full review. Price $130.

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The Way of Wade Shadow 6 delivers exceptional value for its price. With standout features like full-length BOOM cushioning and a durable outsole that can easily handle outdoor play. It’s a reliable option for players who demand high performance without a hefty price tag. However, its slim fit and build are something to consider, especially since Way of Wade basketball shoes aren’t widely available (no pun intended) in the US to try in-store. Read full review. Price $119.

The Nike Giannis Immortality 4 is a very solid shoe in general, and it is all the more attractive considering that it retails for just $85 — which is as inexpensive as it gets for a modern hoop shoe. Traction is great and pretty durable outdoors, cushioning is solid, and lockdown is excellent. The biggest drawbacks of the Immortality 4 are the cheap materials and the fact that it is so similar to the Immortality 3.

The Way of Wade Shadow 5 V2 is a solid all-around performance basketball shoe, especially considering that it retails for just $120. The traction is trustworthy and will hold up very well outdoors, the cushioning provides a well-balanced and fluid ride on court, the support features will keep you locked in and reactive on court, and the material setup is elite. It is one of the most well-ventilated shoes we have ever tested, making it a great option for hooping outdoors during summer. Read the full review. Price: $120

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The Player 1 was already a great hoop shoe and the Player 1 Plus takes things to another level. Everything has been refined and improved slightly in this version of the shoe: more versatile traction, better materials, better fit, … it’s just a better performance basketball shoe. The biggest drawback of the Player 1 Plus is the price. $180 is, admittedly, steep. But you are getting a ton of bang for your buck and excellent traction both indoors and outdoors. Read full review. Price: $180

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In terms of overall performance, the Anta Shockwave 6 is a solid, well-rounded basketball shoe that excels in durability, traction, and support. It is particularly well-suited for players who favor a minimalist cushioning setup, preferring a shoe that provides excellent court feel and a snappy reactive ride. The shoe is built with synthetic materials, but it still feels relatively premium in hand and, at the end of the day, we are talking about a $105 shoe. The Anta Shick Wave 6 is built for players who prioritize speed, agility, and court feel, this shoe delivers on all fronts. Read full review. Price $105.

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The Nike Air Max Impact 4 was a big surprise. Easily the best budget model on the market today. The shoe’s support is also a stand-out feature with two outriggers that make sure your foot is secure during play. The cushion setup and the shoe’s traction are the shoe’s best features. They are incredibly soft and comfortable and have a very durable rubber outsole with an aggressive herringbone traction pattern. There’s really no other shoe under $100 that performs this well, both indoors and outdoors. Read the full review. Price: $90

The Nike LeBron NXXT Gen AMPD is a solid and well-rounded basketball shoe. For $170 you’re getting almost everything the Nike LeBron 21 has to offer, and that shoe is currently our top pick for the best overall basketball shoe of the year. It is also a basketball shoe that almost any type of player will enjoy, and a more than decent option for outdoor play. If you are looking for a more inexpensive version of the flagship LeBron, this is the shoe you are looking for, and even if you aren’t, this might be one of the safest bets out there in terms of on-court performance. Read the full review.

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The SPO Ranger 1 is a very versatile shoe, which theoretically is intended for both on-court performance and off-court fashion, bridging the gap between athletic and lifestyle footwear. The SPO Ranger clearly stands out for its innovative design and dual-purpose functionality. It packs substantial cushioning, durable traction, and beefy support features. The Ranger 1 will take some time to break in and won’t be the most well-ventilated shoe on the market, but it is built like a tank and will be a top-notch outdoor option. Read full review. Price: $190

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The Game 1 is another solid hoop shoe from Serious Player Only and it does exactly what the brand wanted it to do: be more versatile than the Player 1. The Player 1 and the Player 1 Plus are great guard-orientated basketball shoes. The Game 1 on the other hand is a basketball shoe that more playing styles and body types will enjoy on court. The more robust support features, the added cushioning, and the updated fit and lacing system make the Game 1 a shoe more types of players will enjoy. On top of that, they are less expensive than the Player 1 and can be equipped with any of the drop-in midsoles SPO has to offer. Read full review. Price: $138

In a world where signature basketball shoes will run you no less than $160, and can’t even be used outdoors, it’s refreshing to see a shoe like the Immortality 3. This is a very solid performance basketball shoe, that will hold up well outdoors for just $90. Now, there is nothing I would call elite on the Giannis Immortality 3 but it is a very versatile and well-rounded basketball shoe indeed. Read full review. Price $190.

The Dame 8 EXTPLY is a solid hoop shoe. There is nothing groundbreaking or flashy about it, but it’s a very well-rounded performance model that’s built tough. The fact that they can handle playing on the blacktop with no issues as well as the level of containment and support they provide make it a very versatile basketball shoe. Read the full review. Price: $130

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The Way of Wade 808 3 promises to be one of the best guard shoes for the third straight year. You’re getting a great, low profile, speedy cushioning setup, top-tier traction, and support features, and a versatile shoe that will work equally well indoors and outdoors, all for the very reasonable price of $119. Our recommendation is to go with the “normal” version instead of the Ultra version. Read the full review. Price: $119

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The New Balance TWO WXY V4 follows up, the best New Balance basketball shoe to date. There have been several important changes in tech compared to last year’s model, but the V4 didn’t disappoint with a few minor caveats regarding the Fit. Other than that, the V4 knocked it out of the park in terms of every aspect of performance. For its price point, this shoe is an absolute gem, especially considering that this shoe will be a great outdoor option. Read full review. Price $120.

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The Nike Book 1 will be an awesome hoop shoe for some people. If you like 90’s style basketball shoes, this is a no-brainer. The Book 1 has everything you could ask for in terms of simplicity of design, quality of materials, and no-frills on-court performance, AND, surprisingly, it will hold up really well outdoors. They look good, they play good, and they just get the job done. End of story. Read full review. Price $140.

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The Way of Wade All City 11 V2 is virtually identical to the original model, which is a very good thing. The All City 11 V2 features an updated upper and enhanced lockdown, but, at the end of the day, it’s still the same very well-balanced, do-it-all hoop shoe, that the original All City 11 was. The reason they are so great for outdoor use is the TUFF RB outsole which is super durable and super grippy, and the use of full-length Boom for cushioning. In the $150 price range, there really aren’t many shoes out there that will give you the same on-court performance, versatility, and all-around value as the Way of Wade All City 11 V2. Read the full review. Price: $150

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The adidas Dame Certified is Damian Lillard’s budget model for the year, a very solid performance basketball shoe. The shoe features full-length Bounce cushioning which is on the reactive side, great durable traction, and a highly functional upper built with nice cheap layered materials. That durable outsole and the well-built upper make this shoe a good outdoor option. The one drawback for outdoor play is the cushioning which is good but reactive. read the full review. Price: $95

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The Nike Air Max Impact 4 is one of the cheapest Nike basketball shoes out there, but don’t be fooled by the price. The Nike Air Max Impact 4 boats have excellent cushioning, traction, and fit. Materials are on the cheap side, but they are functional, breathable, and lightweight, and they help maintain the shoe inexpensive. These are the best budget basketball shoe out there, a great overall basketball shoe, and one of the best outdoor options you can pick up. See the full review. Price: $90

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The Nike LeBron Witness 8 is a big improvement on the Witness 7. It’s a much more low-to-the-ground, responsive, and secure feeling shoe on court thanks to the improved containment and the switch in the cushioning system. As far as budget shoes go it’s one of the more solid options, but also one of the more expensive ones. Read full review. Price $110.

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The Way of Wade 808 3 makes another appearance on our list because, not only is it a solid outdoor basketball shoe, it is also a good choice for wide-footers. Read the full review. Price: $119

The Way of Wade Son of Flash is a great outdoor basketball shoe all around, and a more than decent option for flatfooters. See the full review. Price: $135

The New Balance Fresh Foam BB V2 are super comfy and can handle outdoor play with ease. Read the full review.

The New Balance TWO WXY V4 is a great outdoor option and is one of the few options out there that is not a low-top basketball shoe. Admittedly it is more of a mid-top, but it a world with almost no true high-top options this is the best way to go. Read full review. Price $120.

The Way of Wade 808 3 is a pretty great all-around basketball shoe. It is great indoors, its good outdoors, and it is also one of the better low tops out there. Even the “high top” version is more of a low top. Read the full review. Price: $119

The New Balance TWO WXY V4 makes a second appearance on this list. One great attribute of the TWO WXY V4 is precisely the top-notch ankle support, so here it is. Read full review. Price $120.

The Player 1 makes another appearence on our list of the best outdoor basketball shoes, this time as our top pick in terms of traction. The Serious Player Only Player 1 Plus offers excellent traction both indoors and outdoors. Read full review. Price: $180

The Way of Wade All City 12 has some thick grooves combined with durable rubber. But this isn’t the reason why it’s the best for jumping outdoors. The full-length BOOM cushioning in the midsole is the one to thank for it being featured in this section. It provides a lot of impact protection without sacrificing weight. Price: $150

The Nike Air Max Impact 4 is the definition of a great bang for you buck basketball shoe. After the successful stint of its previous iteration, the Air Max Impact 4 gives us a worthy successor. You get a great cushioning set-up with from the combination of the Phylon midsole and heel Air Max unit and durable and grippy traction from the outsole. The support features are likewise robust for a shoe at this price. See the full review. Price: $90