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WearTesters Basketball Shoe Reviews are in-depth assessments and performance reviews of basketball shoes in real-world conditions (here you can check out our testing methodology). We evaluate fit, cushion, materials, traction, support, durability, pricing, and overall value.
This is perhaps the most well-rounded shoe of the year. Traction is elite, the cushioning is bouncy yet stable underfoot, and the modern synthetic build gets the job done. Then there is the price. $130 is very reasonable for a basketball shoe nowadays; in this case, it is a steal. It’s Chris’ favorite shoe of the year for a reason. The worst that can be said about the Anta KT 10 is that it will require some break-in time, but once it has loosened up a bit and molded to your foot, it is an elite performer on court. Read the full review. Price $130. Overall score 9.5/10.
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. Overall score 9/10.
The Nike GT Cut 3 is a fun low-top basketball shoe. It’s bouncy, agile, and just one of those models that makes you want to sprint up and down the court as soon as you lace it up. The Zoom X does not disappoint, and Nike has done an outstanding job of implementing it into a basketball shoe. It’s soft and squishy, but by no means feels unstable or slow on court, and it might just be the best GT Cut model to date. Read the full review.Price: $190. Overall score 9/10.
The Adidas Dame 9 strikes a great balance between comfort, support, and style. Its traction pattern provides reliable grip indoors and the Lightstrike cushioning system delivers a plush, responsive feel, making it one of the more comfortable shoes in the Dame series. While not premium, the synthetic leather materials offer durability and a structured feel that complements the shoe’s performance-oriented design. And it retails for just $120.Read full review. Price $120. Overall score 9/10.
The Adidas Dame 9 strikes a great balance between comfort, support, and style. Its traction pattern provides reliable grip indoors and the Lightstrike cushioning system delivers a plush, responsive feel, making it one of the more comfortable shoes in the Dame series. While not premium, the synthetic leather materials offer durability and a structured feel that complements the shoe’s performance-oriented design. And it retails for just $120. Read full review.Price $120. Overall score 9/10.
¿Can basketball be played in barefoot shoes? The Xero X1 proves that it absolutely can. Believe it or not, the brand's first basketball shoe works on court.
For $140, the Anta Kai 2 delivers premium materials, elite traction, and solid cushioning, making it a must-try for guards and shifty players. It brings back a level of craftsmanship that we rarely see in modern performance shoes, making it one of the best value options on the market right now.
This is Converse Shai 001 is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's first signature shoe with Converse and promises to be an above-average, low-profile, reactive performance model.
The Serious Player Only Player 1 Light is a refined, and perhaps even an improved version of Player 1 Plus, which was already an outstanding basketball shoe.
