Nike GT Cut Cross: The Outdoor Nike GT Cut Academy
The Nike GT Cut Cross is the beefed-up, outdoor-ready version of the Nike GT Cut Academy, which was a very solid budget basketball shoe.
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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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Air Jordan 39 Review: What is Wrong With Jordan Brand?
The Jordan 39 just might be the best basketball shoe of 2024-25. Check out our full review to see all of the Jordan 39's pros and cons.
adidas AE 1 Low: Better Than The AE1, One Of The Best Basketball Shoes Of 2024
The adidas AE 1 is an excellent hoop shoe, one of the best basketball shoes of 2024 in fact, and the adidas AE 1 Low might just be slightly better.
Nike Zoom GT Hustle 3: Who Is This Shoe For?
The Nike Zoom GT Hustle 3 is nothing like the previous model except that it has some significant strong points and some important weaknesses.
Nike Precision 7 Performance Review
The Nike Precision 7 is a decent budget model from Nike that lighter guard-style players will enjoy.
adidas DON Issue 6: Donovan Mitchell’s Best Shoe To Date?
The adidas DON Issue 6 is a very different Don Issue model with a brand new build and tech. There is a good chance the Don Issue 6 will end up on our list of the best basketball shoes of the year.
Jordan Luka 3: Is The Luka Magic Gone?
The Jordan Luka 3 should be a decent on-court performance basketball shoe but the lack of innovation, price point, and build quality are big issues in this model.
Nike Sabrina 2: A Significant Improvement on the Sabrina 1
The Nike Sabrina 2 is very similar to the Sabrina 1 in the best way possible, featuring some key upgrades as well.
Wade Shadow 5 V2: A Lot of Bang For Your Buck
Way of Wade's Fission line has been a very consistent outdoor basketball option in the past couple of years. The Fission 9 feels like a slight step back in terms of performance.
Way of Wade 11: The Best Way of Wade Basketball Shoe to Date
Way of Wade’s new flagship model, the Way of Wade 11, is packed with performance features and boasts…
361 BIG3 5.0 Quick Pro
The 361° BIG3 5.0 Quick Pro is one of the most surprising performance basketball shoes of 2024 offering excellent all-around on-court performance in an ultra-lightweight package.
EQLZ 247: VERY Impressive Debut
The EQLZ 247 is the brands first performance basketball model, designed by the legendary Aaron Cooper, and it is a very impressive first offering.
Serious Player Only Ranger 1: The Cybertruck Basketball Shoe
The Serious Player Only Ranger 1 is the brand's first, completely original performance basketball shoe and it's a tank of a shoe.. Check it out.
New Balance Kawhi 4: The Best Kawhi to Date?
The New Balance Kawhi 4 is Kawhi Leonard's fourth signature sneaker and seem to be the best Kawhi shoe to date. Check it out.
Best and Lightest Basketball Shoes 2025: Expert-tested and Reviewed
Weight is not a performance feature in a basketball shoe. That being said, this list complies the Best and Lightest Basketball Shoes on the market.
Puma Stewie 3: A Better Kobe than Most Nike Kobes?
The Puma Stewie 3 is Brianna Stewarts third signature shoe and it is very reminiscent of the Kobe 11, which is high praise.
Nike KD 17 Review: Worth Upgrading From The KD 16?
The Nike KD 17 is very similar on paper to the KD 16, with some tweaks here and there, but is it worth upgrading to the new model?
Jordan Tatum 2: An Improvement on the Tatum 1?
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?