Best basketball shoes on Reddit
239 reviews from r/BBallShoes, r/Basketball, r/BasketballShoes and 7 more subreddits
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#1
Nike
4.5
(101)
"They are actually very underrated. Moon (youtube hooper) actually wears them too."
"Just got the KD17s and really enjoyed them they’re great for me since there is practically no arch in them."
"I got a pair of Lebron 21s for $80 that are my favorite shoe right now."
"They are great for ankle support"
"My personal best shoes"
"Can’t beat the performance for that price imo."
"I once bought lebrons for $35 from a Nike store."
"If you want the best In all categories addidas/Nike kobes are amazing options"
"They are fantastic basketball shoes. One of the most worn shoes in the NBA."
"KD17"
#2
New Balance
4.1
(21)
"Is a very nice ride, we have similar measurements"
"New Balance has always been the shoes for wide feet."
"If you can get the New Balance Freshoam Bbv2 or the New Balance Two Wyx V4/5"
"Absolutely amazing considering how much cushion you get"
"They are known for wide feet options"
"New balance v5 or Way of Wade Flash"
"Perhaps two wxy v5 or wow 12 encore."
"I would go for AC12 or The New Balance two wxy V3/V4/v5"
"I suggest New Balance Two WXY V4."
"I'm loving the New Balance Fresh Foam BBv2. Great comfort and cushion without being heavy."
#3
WOW
4.6
(16)
"Imo get him the WOW10s, prolly the best hoops out there."
"I play OH and love the WoW 10s."
"WOW 10’s or LeBron XX’s have consistently been recommended as the best shoes to ball in."
"Wow 10."
"WOW 10 or 11. I had knee surgeries twice and frequently experiencing sore hip after playing basketball."
"I recommend WOW 10, it has great cushion, bounciness, and friendly to wide feet."
"My favorite shoes of all time are the WOW 10 low."
"Wow 10s the best option my guy."
"Yeah I’d definitely recommend the WoW10 or even the AC line"
"Best is probably wow 10, lebron 21,20, kd16."
#4
Adidas
4.1
(16)
"Harden vol 7 has got to be the most comfy shoe i have ever worn."
"Just tried out the ae1 from adidas and they’re excellent as well"
"I know the Dame 9 Lows are great and on sale right now for around 72 dollars."
"Great quick shoes."
"Great quick shoes."
"Once broken in they are great. Both have lockdown support."
"Once broken in they are great. Both have lockdown support."
"I was considering getting some Dame 8s."
"Lillard 2 and harden 7."
"I loved the harden 7s."
#5
LeBron
4.4
(14)
"I wore LeBron's my entire playing career and never had an injury in them."
"LeBron 20 for me. Shoe has it all."
"LeBron 21"
"Lebron 21s are comfortable af and only $99, I wear em everywhere"
"I play in the lebron 20s. Really good. nice grip."
"My lebron 20s are easily my favorite pairs to wear, elite forefoot cushion and bounce and excellent traction."
"I have really wide feet and I find lebron 20's fit my foot quite well."
"Lebron 20s, Kobe 8s, some Kobe 4 colourways."
"Right now the best bang for your bucks are lebron 20s."
"Lebron 21 on sale right now for like $79"
#6
Li-Ning
4.5
(11)
"I highly HIGHLY recommend."
"Ultralight 2025s are one of the best shoes out rn and they are the lightest out there by far."
"The best shoes i have tried in a long time"
"Best for both outdoors indoors."
"Best performer on the list."
"Li-Ning Yushuai Ultra lows for just over $100 USD."
"4v2 is significantly better than 3v2."
"Indoor, for under $200, I would suggest Li-Ning Yushuai Ultra."
"OP should check out the Way of Was son of flash."
"Li Ning Son of Flash and PG 4"
#7
Way of Wade
4.7
(10)
"Such a superb shoe to play in"
"Also any way of wade sneaker"
"For $200 US u can get WOW10 on sale, best for that price range indoors."
"Indoor: way of Wade 10 (or 11 if you have the money)."
"Wow 10's bro. As good a court feel as Kobe's but with better cushioning."
"Get a WoW10 for indoor, they amazing and are bout 170usd."
"Way of wade shoes are amazing"
"Still vouch for WOW 10 🔥"
"Way of Wades are highly rated"
"Way of Wade or Anta."
#8
361
4.4
(7)
"I love my 361 Big3 5.0 Quick Pro's!"
"If i was in that market i would get the 361 Big 3 5.0 quick pro."
"I’m really liking the 361 ag4 at the moment. Prefer them over wow 10s even."
"You could also try the 361 big 3 5.0 quick pro"
"I'd say 361 AG4 , New Balance Fresh Foam BB V2, or Li-ning JB 2"
"361 AG4, Anta Shockwave 5, Asics Nova Surge 2 and low, and WOW Fission 8"
"I recommend checking Big3 5.0 Quick Pro from 361 degrees."
#9
Kobe
4.8
(4)
"I love kobe 4s for casual wear."
"Lebron 20s, Kobe 8s, some Kobe 4 colourways."
"Kobe 6 is all around the best shoe."
"Kobe 6 for me do fine"
#10
Anta
4.3
(4)
"I got a couple of pairs of ANTA Kai 1s and I love them."
"All good options"
"2nd for kai 1s"
"Anta Kai 1"
#11
Sabrina
4.0
(4)
"I would say The Sabrina 2s + Wow 10 or the Gt cut 3 would be a good rotation."
"Sabrina 1s on sale"
"Sabrina 1."
#12
Puma
4.0
(3)
"Puma all pro nitro 2. with a translucent outsole."
"What have worked best for me are Puma (all-pro nitro and court rider)."
"The Puma All Pro nitro with translucent outsoles."
#13
Wade
4.0
(3)
"They have a Christmas colorway this year- super cool red and green."
"Here is the website and the shoe I would recommend."
#14
LaMelo
5.0
(2)
"Love lamelo mb01 and mb03 for casual wear."
"Mb03 Dexter's laboratory is 🔥🔥."
#15
AC12
4.5
(2)
"FDZ pretty unanimously recommends."
"I'd recommend AC12. Not super expensive and easy enough to get."
#16
Harden
4.5
(2)
"My son is super shifty and loves the Harden Vol 8."
"Are wide in the forefoot/ toebox area."
#17
Book
4.0
(2)
"I am personally eye’ing the Cortez colorway."
"Book 1's all the way, good performance and lowkey look like dunks."
#18
AE
4.0
(2)
"You should try Ae 1 definitely."
"AE1s, Harden Vol 6, Luka 1 all work great for me."
#19
Gamma
4.0
(2)
"Your budget is super high so Gamma."
"Gamma 1."
#20
Jordan
4.0
(2)
"The JB 3 is solid, the semi herringbone pattern with wider grooves make it more stable."
"Jordan 39"
#21
LI-NING
5.0
(1)
"Best of best? LI-NING gamma."
#22
GT
5.0
(1)
"The gt hustle 2 is one of the most comfy ball shoes I've ever worn."
#23
Air Jordan
5.0
(1)
"Buy the air Jordan 39s. It's below 200 bucks now"
#24
Altra
4.0
(1)
"My most recent basketball shoes have actually been Altra Torin (6 I think). They’ve served me better."
#25
TWO
4.0
(1)
"Its traction is elite and containment is solid no complaints."
#26
WXY
4.0
(1)
"Has traction and cushion and containment its pretty good if you need some containment."
#27
Nxxt Gen
4.0
(1)
"Great support"
#28
Fear of God
4.0
(1)
"The new Fear of Gods that released yesterday come to mind."
#29
Curry
3.0
(1)
"I was hoping someone could recommend a pair or two of basketball sneakers that might fit?"
#30
Spawn
3.0
(1)
"Haven’t personally tried the Spawn 7 yet but the Spawn 6 is okay"
#31
AG
3.0
(1)
"AG4 AE1"
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