Soccer shoes, even within multiple brands, seem to look pretty damn similar
But basketball shoes look really diverse even in just one brand
Why is this?
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As an avid high school basketball player, I wanted to give some more input into basketball shoes.
Ignoring the fact that basketball shoes are also largely different because of stylistic choices, some offer different uses as well. I personally use Nike GT Jump 2 shoes which I have so far never seen anyone use. This is likely because the shoes are heavily padded on the bottom meaning very little court feel and not the best for shifty moves because you are about 2 inches off the ground. This is an example of shoes made for a heavy and tall center, someone who won’t be making many point guard moves or breaking ankles. These look very much different than my previous Kylie Infinities because kyries don’t have as much padding because they are more oriented for their court feel and amazing court grip for shifty players who require the extra court grip to make better fakes.
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