Shoes
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Air Jordan White Cement
Some of my favorite basketball shoes
Curry 1's
Hypherdunks 2015 White and Gold
Kobe 9 Elite
Traction on the Kobe 9 Elite is excellent. It implements a pressure map traction pattern from Kobe Bryant’s foot that is very similar to adidas Feet You Wear Technology. If you’re not familiar with FYW, it is a concept in which the shoe mimics the natural motions of the foot offering great stability. It keeps you low to the ground giving you almost a barefoot experience (think Nike Free). The Kobe 9 traction has a very organic and natural feel to it giving you ultimate control for any type of lateral, front-to-back, and quick stops. So for those quick guards who have plenty of multi-directional movements, you will be pleased with this outsole pattern.
As far as the rubber, it offers the best grip for any type of floor surface. I played in a dusty court and also a well maintained court and it held up every single time. Obviously I would swipe my soles at dead balls (it’s a habit) but even when I didn’t I had full confidence knowing I wouldn’t slip. The outsole is made specifically for indoor basketball so if you want to play outdoors in these, I would recommend order a pair from Asia as they have XDR soles. The rubber is too thin to play outdoors but thick enough to withstand many hours of play for indoors basketball. The traction is by far the best out of the whole Kobe signature line.