Basketball Shoes reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 267 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 87 posts to rank the best Basketball Shoes brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/BBallShoes, r/Basketball, r/BasketballShoes, r/BasketballTips, r/Sneakers. Top-rated brands include Nike (4.4/5), New Balance (4.2/5), WOW (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews267
Subreddits11
Posts87
Brands25
Products93
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#1
Nike
4.4
(126)
"Absolutely love the KD17s as it’s my go to indoor shoe rn."
"I am using KD 14 for both indoor and outdoors right now, the legend is true, it is an absolutely killer pair of shoes. So much cushioning and great fit, the trends are super grippy and tough, aggressive, makes them good for outdoors."
"AR2 is the best traction shoe out that I’ve tried."
"Now she is playing in Luka 2 and she loves it lockdown and bounce :)"
"I play both sports with lebron 21. Love it"
"Kobe 6s are amazing for indoor VBall. GX or GK reps if you don’t want retails - I have all 3 and play in them regularly"
"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."
"Wow 11 works great for me."
"They are great for ankle support"
#2
New Balance
4.2
(19)
"New Balance Fresh Foam BBv2 are insane."
"New Balance Two Wxy V5 - It will never lose traction no matter how much dust - indoor or outdoor. And an absolute cheap price of $60-90."
"I've really been digging the New Balance Fresh Foam BBV2"
"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"
"They are known for wide feet options"
"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
LeBron
4.3
(16)
"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."
"LeBron 21 can be had for under 100 in many places. Got my queen conch pair for $50"
"LeBron 21 or GT Jump 2. Both have excellent shock absorption."
"I have really wide feet and I find lebron 20's fit my foot quite well."
"Lebron 20s, Kobe 8s, some Kobe 4 colourways."
#5
Adidas
4.1
(15)
"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."
"I was considering getting some Dame 8s."
"Lillard 2 and harden 7."
"I loved the harden 7s."
"Harden 7 are great for wide feet."
"I've been a big fan of adidas Dame 8."
#6
Way of Wade
4.6
(12)
"WoW Son of Flash is probably the best outdoor shoe here. Upper material is very durable, the traction is very hard that it can survive any outdoor courts, and the cushion is also good for outdoor use."
"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"
"Wayofwade stuff Lining is my vote"
"I recommend Son of Flash, it’s my outdoor shoe."
"Still vouch for WOW 10 🔥"
#7
Li-Ning
4.5
(10)
"I highly HIGHLY recommend."
"Ultralight 2025s are one of the best shoes out rn and they are the lightest out there by far."
"Best for both outdoors indoors."
"Best performer on the list."
"Li-Ning Yushuai Ultra lows for just over $100 USD."
"Will be fine options. Not too expensive, get the job done."
"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"
#8
Anta
4.3
(8)
"Dude try Anta Kai 1 - worth every buck - good shock absorption - colors - overall an amazing shoe"
"I got a couple of pairs of ANTA Kai 1s and I love them."
"Foot doctor zach puts kai 1 speed number 1 in term of outdoor shoes i think."
"Kyrie ANTA 1 speed has really good grip and is very responsive as well."
"The Anta KT10 has a relatively wide toe box. The WOW AC13 feels great too but is a bit narrower. Both are darn solid shoes- great traction, materials, feel, bounce."
"All good options"
"2nd for kai 1s"
"Anta Kai 1"
#9
361
4.3
(7)
"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."
"My favorite shoe right now is 361 Big3 Quick Pro 5.0, but that's just best for my foot shape."
"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."
#10
Wade
4.3
(4)
"I recently picked up the 808 ultra 5s and they have been amazing."
"Several of my friends swear by the Wade 808 line."
"Here is the website and the shoe I would recommend."
#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
Kobe
4.7
(3)
"Lebron 20s, Kobe 8s, some Kobe 4 colourways."
"Kobe 6 is all around the best shoe."
"Kobe 6 for me do fine"
#13
Harden
4.3
(3)
"My son is super shifty and loves the Harden Vol 8."
"I have harden 8s for outdoor which have been pretty good and can be found on sale now that the 9s are out."
"Are wide in the forefoot/ toebox area."
#14
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."
#15
Asics
4.0
(3)
"The last 2 seasons I’ve used Asics Nimbus 25 (bought 2 pairs) and I enjoyed the comfort and had no issues picking up the pace on fast breaks."
"ASICS has super durable outsole, the midsole is also pretty good in their top products, it’s not bottoming up, but uppers are the weak spot of ASICS."
"Wide feet go with Asics, NB, 361"
#16
Jordan
4.0
(3)
"My Nike outlet is packed with Ja 1s and 2s for like 40-80 depending on the CW"
"Super affordable with sales and good colorways. Surprised I don’t see these more often in gyms. IMO more comfortable than Sabrina 1s and 2s."
"The JB 3 is solid, the semi herringbone pattern with wider grooves make it more stable."
#17
TWO
4.0
(3)
"BIG3 5.0 Quick Pro."
"Its traction is elite and containment is solid no complaints."
"Seems to be a good choice."
#18
LaMelo
5.0
(2)
"Mb03 Dexter's laboratory is 🔥🔥."
"Love lamelo mb01 and mb03 for casual wear."
#19
AC12
4.5
(2)
"FDZ pretty unanimously recommends."
"I'd recommend AC12. Not super expensive and easy enough to get."
#20
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."
#21
AE
4.0
(2)
"You should try Ae 1 definitely."
"AE1s, Harden Vol 6, Luka 1 all work great for me."
#22
Splash
5.0
(1)
"I just got the Splash 25 and I love them for outdoors"
#23
Fear of God
4.0
(1)
"The new Fear of Gods that released yesterday come to mind."
#24
Spawn
3.0
(1)
"Haven’t personally tried the Spawn 7 yet but the Spawn 6 is okay"
#25
Nike, Jordan, LiNing, 361, ANTA
3.0
(1)
"Nike and Jordan's recent shoes are really nowhere near LiNing and 361."
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