Top Popular Basketball shoes

Nike Air Jordan

The latest buzz word in Air Jordan series is the release of Jordan XX2. Released early 2007, XX2 's design is inspired by F22 Jet Fighter Plane. Advertisements for Air Jordan also pictured XX2 in a flying-jet style. Since its release, XX2 is in the top 5 best selling basketball shoes. So what is the real value of this Jordan, when stripped off its cosmetic designs? It has other wonderful features. First, it is packed with advanced technologies like Independent Podular Suspension (IPD). IPD comes with interchangeable pillars of either double stack Zoom Air or encapsulated Air. Sounds too technical? To put it in simple words, IPDs are hockey puck-like columns, pods that are inserted in the sole of the shoes (near high impact areas) to prevent foot ache. Each pair of shoes comes with 20 Pods. Mid-foot and arch support is achieved by the titanium-reinforced shank. Vented collar and tongue portals help in better breathability.

And1

Quest Mid from And1 is a popular men's basketball shoe. Let's start from "Who wears it?" and then move to its features. Quest Mid is worn by the heroes of Basketball game: Ben Wallace, Stephon Marbury, Shawn Marion.... So don't you want wear shoes that the experts wear? And1 is very much suitable for all-round players. Its outsole is made of high-abrasion rubber which helps quick stops and sudden change of direction easily. When it comes to cost, And1 is very reasonably priced. It doesn't burn a hole in your pocket. Low price does not mean less quality in And1 shoes. Although they are moderately priced there is no compromise in their quality.They are worth every penny you spend.

Reebok

Reebok basketball shoes face a good competition from the Nike's. Air Jordan and other basketball shoe series of Nike have a great reputation andt the company is now a brand name for quality shoes. But Reebok also has shoes with excellent features in its designs. Reebok ATR Elite are highly breathable. Upper is made of full-grain leather. High density poly foam used in these shoes provide good comfort and stability to your foot. ATRs are definite indoor shoes. When maintained properly, they may last the whole season. These shoes are cheaper than most of its competitors and can be a best bet on your money.

Adidas Gil Zero Low - Vegas

Adidas is yet another brand name that has earned good reputation in basketball shoes. Gil Zero Low - Vegas, from Adidas, comes with a host of features. ForMotion®, technolgy of adidas, adapts to the ground for improved handling and stability during high-speed maneuvering. Mid soles are made up of compression molded EVA and are light weight. Non-marking gum rubber outsole of these shoes provides good traction on all surfaces.