Best outdoor basketball on Reddit
139 reviews from r/BBallShoes, r/Basketball, r/BasketballTips and 9 more subreddits
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#1
Nike
4.3
(20)
"Pretty solid ball has a really good grippy feel and deep channels high quality."
"KD 15 rated overall best outdoor shoe."
"I have Kd14 and trae young on outdoor rotations and they been so good."
"I have Kd14 and trae young on outdoor rotations and they been so good."
"I would choose Nike LeBron 16."
"Nike Precision 6’s or 7’s. I use them all the time for tennis."
"Nike Elite All Court"
"I’ve most commonly seen people answering with Nike Elites, Wilson NCAAs, and Spalding NeverFlats."
"Try to pick one up like a kd15 ep (tts nike). Something with full cushion and a smooth ride."
"Nike budget shoes, some adidas shoes (the best being the harden 6 and dame 8)..."
#2
Wilson
4.0
(19)
"Can't go wrong with the Wilson NBA DRV series or Molten balls"
"It's a solid choice, you just can't go wrong."
"Ultimately i chose the Wilson evolution. Pricier side about $75 but it feels so nice."
"I'm considering this Wilson one for its durability and performance."
"I'm thinking about trying the Wilson 3x3 Fiba approved outdoor ball or Molten ball."
"Buy a decent ball. In the grand scheme of things a $35-$55 ball that lasts 6 months to a year depending on how much you play is."
"Wilson evo"
"Use an Evo outdoors."
"Get an evo and use it outside"
"I’ve most commonly seen people answering with Nike Elites, Wilson NCAAs, and Spalding NeverFlats."
#3
Adidas
4.4
(13)
"The harden 6s is currently the best outdoor basketball shoes due to durability and BOOST cushioning but they a bit expensivd"
"The Dame 8s and the Harden Vol. 6 are good picks. The Hardens are especially durable and cushioned."
"Harden 6, dame 8, zoom separate from the regular brands."
"If you want to go American, then get either harden 6, Giannis immortality 2, zoom separate, or dame 8"
"Adidas signature line(Trae, Dame, Harden), NB Kawhi 2, and Zoom Separate are all great outdoor shoes"
"I've had success with the Adidas Ownthegame 2.0."
"The Dames seem like a really good outdoor shoe."
"Dame 8, Dame Certified, Harden Vol. 6, Nike Air Max 3, Nike Air Max 4, Nike Precision 6, and Zion 2 are some good picks that can be had cheap and immediately."
"Adidas pro model 2g. It has a rubber toe cap."
"+1 on the Harden 6's. I'm a lot lighter and whilst heavier than some other bball shoes I own - I don't notice when I'm playing"
#4
Spalding
4.3
(12)
"The Spalding Beast. $3000."
"Found the Spalding Phantom and Spalding Street to be the best outdoor basketballs."
"Found the Spalding Phantom and Spalding Street to be the best outdoor basketballs."
"I've found the Spalding lines to last longer than Wilson imo."
"The Spalding Zi/O has a synthetic leather feel and deep channels for better grip."
"The Spalding Street is great for those on a budget. It’s tough and offers good value."
"I’ve most commonly seen people answering with Nike Elites, Wilson NCAAs, and Spalding NeverFlats."
"Spalding balls, ask the sales assistant in the sports section for advice though he'll point out to yr store's best"
"I love Spalding, though not sure if it's 'The Best'."
"I always went with Spalding. Synthetic or composite leather indoor/outdoor."
#5
Molten
4.5
(8)
"Can't go wrong with the Wilson NBA DRV series or Molten balls"
"Molten bg3800 and wilson ncaa composite balls are the best ive felt that are also super durable"
"Buy bg3800 its the best molten ball for outdoor"
"Molten bg3800."
"We've landed on the FIBA Competition ball for mixed surfaces: Molten BG3800."
"If you want to step it up the Molten BG3800 is your next best usually $50."
"Moltens are the gold standard here."
"Molten outdoors are pretty good"
#6
Way of Wade
4.4
(5)
"Way of Wade Fission 9. Really great traction, cushion is good enough for larger guys."
"Way of Wade or Anta"
"Wade Fission 9. Hard and grippy outsoles. 100% made for outdoor."
"Way of Wade 808v3 - not the ultra."
"WOW 808 2's or WOW 10's I think are good options."
#7
Harden
4.0
(4)
"Look into Harden Vol. 6 and Li-Ning Fission 8."
"Harden 6, but they are mainly for outdoor."
"Personally i use the harden vol 6 and once you break it in it’s a very good performing sneaker and the durability is awesome on them"
"Harden vol. 6."
#8
Dame
4.0
(4)
"Dame are great outdoors. And durable."
"Dame certified but it will depend on the feet ...top tier traction and durability seems to be good."
"I’ve been enjoying my dame certifieds for outdoor!"
"If you can find some Dame 5s, they'll do great as well."
#9
Li Ning
4.3
(3)
"Lining and Anta shoes. they are probably the most durable shoes ive ever worn"
"I would go on Amazon and buy a pair of Li-Ning shoes. Very good shoes but especially for outdoor ball."
"Go for Chinese brands if you just want it outdoors. Li Ning, 361 and Anta are what you want to look at"
#10
NB
4.0
(3)
"If you live in the US , its the NB TWO WYX v4/5."
"NB Hesi Low is dirt cheap now, some stores have it as low as 40USD."
"NB Two Way v4 = $40… it’s just a nice sneaker in general."
#11
WoW
5.0
(2)
"WoW Son of Flash is probably the best outdoor shoe here"
"I recommend Son of Flash, it’s my outdoor shoe."
#12
Fission
4.5
(2)
"I have Fission 9. Amazing traction & cushion is really good."
"Fission 9s, Wade Flash, Two Wxy v4, Dame Cert 2."
#13
TF
4.0
(2)
"TF-500"
"Tf500 has been good, but needs to wear-in a bit."
#14
Decathlon
4.0
(2)
"Decathlon got several good options too at this price point."
"Decathlon balls work pretty well."
#15
Giannis
4.0
(2)
"Giannis Immortality comes to mind."
"Giannis immortality."
#16
Wade
4.0
(2)
"Wade flash, AC12, fission 9 (on sale definitely this one)."
"Wade all city"
#17
Chinese Brands
4.0
(2)
"I got my Crazy Rage 1 (狂怒1) for 30 bucks and they have better cushioning."
"The good budget stuff these days is the chinese brands."
#18
Starbury
4.0
(2)
"Starbury’s. And 1 used to have the best one"
"Starbury 1"
#19
Puma
3.5
(2)
"I've had good luck with the Puma Uproar."
"Was the puma rs dreamer any durable?"
#20
Kate Jackson
5.0
(1)
"Kate Jackson has the best rims and they just painted a really nice mural on the courts."
#21
Spruce Cliff Community Association
5.0
(1)
"Big court, 6 baskets. Tennis court flooring."
#22
Elbow Park
5.0
(1)
"My brother plays at elbow park. Said the courts were awesome."
#23
Hawks
5.0
(1)
"The Hawks have a program where they renovate public courts and they are always super nice."
#24
Jordan
5.0
(1)
"Jordan 12 = tank"
#25
McDavid Ankle Brace
5.0
(1)
"I would recommend McDavid ankle braces - I never play without them now a days."
#26
Kyrie
5.0
(1)
"Kyrie 7s are the best basketball shoe of the decade."
#27
LiNing
4.0
(1)
"Supposedly LiNing and Way of Wade are angled towards outdoor courts."
#28
Txy
4.0
(1)
"Txy Way V4 seem to be a good choice."
#29
Two WXY
4.0
(1)
"If i had to say probs be the two wxy V5. Its traction is elite and containment is solid no complaints."
#30
Anta
4.0
(1)
"My personal favourite is Anta Shockwave 5."
#31
GT Cut
4.0
(1)
"Gt Cut Academy has done well for me."
#32
Book
4.0
(1)
"Id look into the Book 1s."
#33
AC12
4.0
(1)
"FDZ pretty unanimously recommends AC12 (regular, not encore) and the Two Wxy v4."
#34
Currys
4.0
(1)
"Currys. I bought some for my husband for Christmas based on the color mostly."
#35
Julian B Lane
4.0
(1)
"Only one I know for sure has some single rims is Julian b lane riverfront park courts."
#36
Police Memorial Park
4.0
(1)
"Police Memorial Park has six hoops."
#37
Peak
4.0
(1)
"Peak Attitude"
#38
Drose
4.0
(1)
"Drose 11 have been good to me"
#39
Zion
4.0
(1)
"Zion 2s can be had for a great price now and have worked out well for me."
#40
Cosmic
4.0
(1)
"Cosmic unity 3"
#41
New Balance
4.0
(1)
"New balance two wxy."
#42
Stryker
4.0
(1)
"I currently have a synthetic leather ball from a little brand called Stryker."
#43
Kobe
4.0
(1)
"Can’t go wrong with some kobe mentality 1 or 2s."
#44
Li-Ning
4.0
(1)
"Lining BadFive 2's"
#45
361 Degrees
4.0
(1)
"Get a 361 Degrees shoe. They will hold up great"
#46
Alyn Beck Park
4.0
(1)
"Alyn Beck park off Skye Canyon and 95. It’s only one full court but it’s open til 11."
#47
N/A
3.0
(1)
"You either get something really cheap (<$15) and re buy it every couple years, or get something very high end (>$60) and it lasts a lot longer."
#48
Baden
3.0
(1)
"Has anyone used the baden contender?"
#49
Curry
2.0
(1)
"Definitely not Currys. they would last like 2 months outdoors."
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