EQLZ 360: Even BETTER than the First
The EQLZ is the brand's second performance model. The EQLZ 247 was a great shoe, but the 360 just might be slightly better.
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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.
You can check out our full list of the best basketball shoes if you are looking for the best of the best, our list of the best outdoor basketball shoes if you are an outdoor hooper, or our best budget basketball shoe list if you want to get the most bang for your buck.
We also have lists for:
- Best basketball shoes by brand
- Best basketball shoes for wide feet
- Best basketball shoes for players with flat feet
- Best traction basketball shoe
- Best low tops
- Best high tops
- Lightest basketball shoes
- Most comfortable basketball shoes
- Best basketball shoes for ankle support
- Best retro basketball shoes
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Wade Shadow 6: A Lot of Bang for Your Buck
The Way of Wade Shadow 6 is a great bang for your buck basketball shoe, and a good option if you are looking for a light minimalist hoop shoe, that can handle outdoor play.
361 AG 5: Aaron Gordon’s New Shoe Feels Awesome
Aaron Gordon's 5th signature with 361 is packed full of performance goodies, and, for $130, it might be the best bang-for-your-buck basketball shoe of 2024-25.
Nike LeBron 22: Fit For The King
The Nike LeBron 22 is very similar, on paper, to the Nike LeBron 21, but several key differences make it a more niche model.
Jordan Tatum 3: The Best Tatum Signature Model to Date
The Jordan Tatum 2 is a very different shoe to the Tatum 1 which might be a good thing, but, how do they actually perform on court?
Jordan Heir Review: Jordan’s Best Basketball Shoe Right Now?
Jordan Brand has produced several duds of late, but the Air Jordan Heir might just break their losing streak. But why do they have a drop-in midsole?
Puma All-Pro Nitro Elite: Worth $250?
The Puma All Pro Nitro Elite is an exceptional performance basketball shoe, but, is it worth the hefty $250 price tag?
Air Jordan 3 Black Cement Review: The BEST Jordan 3 Retro To Date
The Air Jordan 3 Black Cement is a great retro release, and the closest version of the Jordan 3 to the original that has ever been released.
Anta Kai 1 Speed: Better than the Kai 1?
The Anta Kai 1 Speed is very similar to Kyrie Irving's first signature shoe, the excellent Anta Kai 1, but several changes might make it slightly better.
Nike Giannis Immortality 4: A Great Budget Option
The Nike Giannis Immortality 4 might be one of the best budget options currently on the market, but there are several things to consider.
Anta Shock Wave 6: Kyrie’s New Shoes?
The Anta Shock Wave 5 was Kyrie Irving's first shoe with the brand. Now we have the Anta Shock Wave 6 and it is also a very "Kyrie" shoe.
Nike Ja 2: Good But Boring
Ja Morant's second signature shoe, the Nike Ja 2 is a solid, yet unoriginal basketball shoe. It is slightly better than the first version, but only slightly.
Nike Hyperset 2: One of Nike’s Best Basketball Shoes is a Volleyball Shoe
The Nike Hyperset 2 just might be one of Nike's best basketball shoes right now, but it is technically a volleyball shoe. Check it out.
SHAQ RAQ: An Impressive 45 Dollar Basketball Sneaker
The SHAQ RAQ is a very impressive 45-dollar basketball shoe and it just might be the best cheap hoop shoe out there.
adidas Dame 9: The Best Basketball Shoe of 2024?
The adidas Dame 8 extply is an updated version of the Dame 8, a solid performance basketball shoe. So, are the updates for the better?
Way of Wade All City 12 Encore: One Of The Best Bang-For-Your-Buck Shoes Available
The Way of Wade All City 12 Encore is an updated version of one of of the most versatile basketball shoes of 2024. Are the updated for the better?
Curry 12: The Best Curry Ever
Steph Curry's latest signature, the Curry 12, is the best Curry shoe we have seen to date, and easily the most comfortable underfoot.
Way of Wade 808 4 Ultra: Affordable Basketball Shoe Packed with Performance Features
The Way of Wade 808 4 Ultra is the 4th edition of the high-performing 808 series, and it might be the best one yet.