Basketball Shoe Reviews

401 Shoes available
released Jul. 2023
  • 53%
    outdoor rating based on 33 user reviews
  • Giannis' fifth signature shoe scales back the tech but maintains the performance, such as the traction.
  • The Zoom Freak 5s are best for players looking for a minimal shoe that doesn't sacrifice many features.
released Nov. 2018
Nike Kyrie 5
from$151.00
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  • 53%
    outdoor rating based on 32 user reviews
  • Great court-feel, lockdown, and stability
  • Works best for quick guards who prefer court feel over impact protection
released Jul. 2019
Nike Zoom Freak 1
from$92.00
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  • 52%
    outdoor rating based on 29 user reviews
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo's first signature sneaker is a solid performer
  • Very low-to-the-ground feeling with very firm forefoot-cushioning
released Apr. 2022
Nike KD 15
from$113.00
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  • 52%
    outdoor rating based on 143 user reviews
  • The Nike KD 15 is a shoe that has something for every type of player.
  • Best for players looking for a shoe that covers all the bases.
released Sep. 2022
Nike Zoom Freak 4
from$49.00
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  • 52%
    outdoor rating based on 72 user reviews
  • The Nike Zoom Freak 4 is a worthy upgrade in Giannis Antetokounmpo's line.
  • Players looking for solid performance and springy cushioning on a budget will enjoy this shoe.
released Nov. 2025
  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 1 user reviews
  • The Wade 808 5 Ultra V2 delivers bouncy Super Boom cushioning, reliable traction, and a sturdy, supportive upper.
  • The Wade 808 5 Ultra V2 is best for guards and wings seeking bouncy cushioning and strong containment.
released Oct. 2025
Adidas AE 2
$130$96.99
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  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 6 user reviews
  • The Adidas AE 2 offers the same performance as the AE 1 at a lighter weight.
  • This shoe is best for quick and shifty players.
released Oct. 2025
Jordan Tatum 4
$130$83.67
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  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 2 user reviews
  • The Tatum 4 is hit or miss with most of its features.
  • This shoe is best for players who enjoy soft cushioning.
released Oct. 2025
Nike Lebron Witness 9
$105$45.02
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  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 2 user reviews
  • The LeBron Witness 9 pairs plush React X cushioning, solid support, and inconsistent traction for budget value.
  • The LeBron Witness 9 is best for budget-minded players who want plush cushioning and solid stability.
released Aug. 2025
Nike Giannis Freak 7
$115$41.98
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  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 2 user reviews
  • The Nike Giannis Freak 7 is a decent performance shoe at a lower price point. The traction is the highlight feature.
  • The Freak 7 is best for players who want reliable traction without excess springy cushioning.
released May 2025
Reebok Engine A
  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 1 user reviews
  • The Reebok Engine A is a solid reintroduction to basketball for the brand, in part because of the cushioning.
  • The Reebok Engine A is best for bigger players looking for solid impact protection.
released Apr. 2025
Jordan Luka 4
$130$42.73
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  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 1 user reviews
  • The Jordan Luka 4 is a shifty yet stable performer. Traction and lateral support are the standout features.
  • This shoe is best for bigger, shifty guards.
released Feb. 2025
Nike KD 18
$160$61.48
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  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 6 user reviews
  • The Nike KD 18 sticks to what worked for the KD 17, but the support update is a welcome one.
  • This shoe is best for players who enjoyed the KD 17 and want better support and lockdown.
released Feb. 2025
Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus
$150$59.23
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  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 3 user reviews
  • The Nike LeBron NXXT Genisus offers impressive support and containment through a rigid upper.
  • This shoe is best for players who like supportive uppers.
released Dec. 2024
  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 4 user reviews
  • The Curry Fox 1 is reminiscent of the main signature Curry shoes with minor tweaks to the midsole.
  • This shoe is best suited for nimble guards with good footwork.
released Oct. 2024
Puma MB.04
  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 2 user reviews
  • Puma's MB.04 is a solid performance shoe featuring a soft Nitrofoam midsole.
  • The shoe is best for those who enjoy the comfortable midsole and upper materials from previous Puma MB shoes.
released Sep. 2024
  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 8 user reviews
  • The Adidas Dame 9 is an excellent performance shoe. It features impressive traction and support.
  • The Dame 9 is best for players looking for soft cushioning and containment.
released Sep. 2024
ANTA KAI 1 Speed
  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 3 user reviews
  • The Anta KAI 1 Speed is a worthy option with impressive traction and an accommodating fit.
  • This shoe is a good pick for players who want a more responsive version of the KAI 1.
released Aug. 2024
  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 5 user reviews
  • The Nike Zoom Freak 6 is another decent performer with reliable traction performance.
  • The shoe's responsiveness and light weight are better suited for lighter guards.
released Aug. 2024
Under Armour Curry 12
$150$62.98
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  • 50%
    outdoor rating based on 6 user reviews
  • The Curry 12 is the best performer in the Curry line thanks to the revamped cushioning and continued excellence of Flow foam.
  • The Curry 12 is the perfect shoe for players who need elite traction on clean courts.