Top 5 outdoor basketball shoes 2015-2016

Choosing an outdoor basketball shoe is probably one of the top priorities for ballers in Vietnam. EACHSHOES would like to send you 5 best outdoor basketball shoes based on the criteria of durability, smoothness, reliability and price.

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I. Nike Lebron Soldier IX

The Lebron Soldier series has always been known as the most sturdy and durable shoe of Nike and Soldier IX is no exception and is mentioned first by EACHSHOES on this list. Extremely thick base text combines between herringbone groove, hexagons and small nipples to help firmly grip both indoor and outdoor courts.

Soldier IX’s body is made of mesh fabric and Fuse heat-pressed material and the belt system in the middle and around the neck of the shoe is very sturdy and hugging the legs. The midsole is designed to cover the outside and behind the heel, similar to the way adidas did D.Rose 5. This design helps to create a sturdy frame for the shoe, increasing rigidity and minimizing foot slip in shoes when moving but not too stiff like using Posite (ex: Lebron XII). Soldier IX fits the right size, but you can buy more than 0.5 size in case the midsole is raised to the leg. (Note: Soldier IX’s Flyease version is designed not to use laces but instead with a zipper on the back of the heel, this version is lighter, easier to enter but the zipper is quite fragile.)

Finally, Soldier IX’s Zoom cushion works fairly well with 2 Zoom pockets placed just below the nose and heel. For the past few years Soldier VI and IX have been the best in this regard according to schwollo.com.

Currently Soldier IX is being sold for prices from 80 to 130. You can refer to Dickssportinggood or Footlocker (US market) good Basketzone, Basketmania (European market)

II. Nike KD Trey 5 III / IV

Similar to Lebron Ambassador, the Nike KD Trey 5 is Kevin Durant’s outdoor shoe line but is sold in more markets instead of only in Asia like Ambassador (a reason why EACHSHOES cannot include Lebron Ambassador on the list ).

KD Trey 5 III and IV are both satisfying for their durability with a very thick fishbone sole. Both are not very suitable for indoor playing because the soles are a bit thick and hard, but on the outdoor court, there is absolutely no problem.

Upper of the Trey III uses a thin TPU mesh reinforced mesh fabric that is very strong and quite hugging the legs. KD Trey 5 IV, by reducing the amount of TPU and completely replacing the material in the heel, the shoe body is also softer, easier to stretch but sacrifices some of the strength. In general, KD Trey 5 IV has a comfortable and quiet upper but KD Trey 5 III has a higher and stiffer neck, KD Trey IV is marginally better thanks to the redesign of the upper close to the Kyrie 2 so it is compact and suitable for many people. than. Fits of both pairs are true to size.

Cushioning of the two pairs is almost the same with Phylon and Zoom at the nose. This design is quite durable and stable for the cement floor but maybe too stiff for some people due to the Zoom in the nose is quite thin and Phylon is quite thick and hard. If you need a softer foot cushion you should probably buy a Lebron Soldier IX or use your own shoe insole.

The current price of KD Trey 5 III ranges from 60 to 80 in the US market KD Trey 5 IV is 115 and 125 for the Premium version. Most websites and stores in the US or EU have at least one of these pairs.

III. Nike Kobe Mentality I / II

Although only recently introduced in two versions, the Kobe Mentality line is the favorite outdoor basketball line for defenders who need the light weight and comfort of a low-necked shoe. The design of Kobe Mentality 1, 2 is almost the same with upper mold design with sole and insole instead of midsole. This design has been used by And1 quite a lot with the Rocket line and recently Nike has done the same for Kobe VIII, IX, even XI but add Zoom at the heel. Lunarlon ensures both pairs are lightweight, thin, and responsive without sacrificing padding.

Kobe Mentality 1, 2 soles are the same and use mainly zig zag shape on the nose and heels, the soles are quite thick and pointed so both are suitable for both indoor and outdoor yard. Recently, Mentality 2 has been used by Nike with another rubber material to enhance its grip.

Upper Mentality is from Fuse and Mentality 2 is from Flyweave and reinforced with Fuse. Similar to the KD Trey 5 III and IV, the Mentality 2 is lighter and more hugging, but less sure because of less Fuse. In general, both have a very thin shoe body, just enough to hug, low neck, but thanks to the high heels, they are still very solid. The biggest minus point is that the Mentality line does not have a really solid texture, the shoes are quite soft, so the support is a bit weak, it can easily hurt the soles of your feet if you go for a long time (After a while when your feet get used to it, the pain will feel. help). Fit is quite the right size but if possible go try it first or buy the same size as the Kobe pair you go.

Prices for Kobe Mentality 1 and 2 are currently around 100 in the US market.

IV. Adidas Howard 6

Temporarily overlooking how adidas and fans have forgotten about Dwight Howard, the final version of the Howard line of shoes (adiPower) is both well-fitted to the conditions of a cement field. The adidas Howard 6 (or Howard’s 8th shoe) is EACHSHOES’s second choice for you to hit in need of a sturdy pair of shoes apart from Soldier IX.

Howard 6’s outsole is remade from PureMotion version 2, derived from Crazy Quick, but uses more herringbone and is also more monolithic instead of including the original small tabs. This design is similar to the Howard 4, a pretty good shoe that is almost ignored by everyone. Although the thin soles in the area under the toes will wear out quite quickly even when made from adiWear, the large grooves that make up the PureMotion ensure the Howard 6 will still stick well even when worn down.

The very simple upper with very sturdy synthetic leather, the Howard 6 is one of those shoes that you do not need to worry about support or containment. Another lighter shoe made the CrazyQuick 3.5 Street also uses a similar sole that is perfect for those who prefer a mesh upper over synthetic leather. In the case of Crazy Quick 3.5, a piece of TPU plastic must be placed on the outside to increase support and help hold the foot firmer. Cushioning from EVA and full-length adiprene + is not a design many people like but has good sensitivity and adequate aftershock absorption (adidas hardly used full length adiprene + until adidas adiPure 2011 and still occasionally used for mid-range shoes).

As a shoe that has not been of interest to anyone for the past year or so, the adidas Howard 6 is easily available for purchase Amazon At about 60, Crazy Quick 3.5 Street is more expensive at about 70 to 100 above ebay.

V. Adidas Crazy 97

The final candidate for this post is a retro adidas shoe that first debuted nearly 10 years ago – Crazy 97 EQT Elevation. Crazy 97 is the pair that Kobe Bryant went when he won the Dunk Contest that year as a rookie. In the past 3 years adidas has continuously re-launched shoes in that period (Crazy 8, Crazy 1, Crazy 2, Top Ten 2000, Real Deal) and Crazy 97 is the pair with the most outdoor matching set.

Adidas equips Crazy 97 with very large and thick cleats like the two KD Trey 5 pairs above with a “fake” Feet You Wear design (adidas cannot reuse the FYW name and this technology is due to copyright issues). foot simulation. This design is very suitable for those who like smooth and light running / moving. The adidas rubber used for Crazy 97 is also quite sure to help you sharpen your heels in the cement yard for a long time.

The design of Crazy 97 is quite “fuck” compared to modern shoes, but mainly only synthetic leather and foam covering the upper to support. The mid neck design is quite fit, does not cause entanglement in the heels and the speedlacing system with thick wires helps you to go in and out is quite convenient. The ruggedness of Crazy 97 is due to the faux FYW design and the highly padded foam layer as well as the leather upper. The foot cushion is quite thin and the shock is largely relieved by FYW’s curved sole and constant movement. Those who need more foot cushioning and more robustness can try the Top Ten 2000 pair.

Crazy 97 has just been released a version of “Viaggio” celebrating Kobe Bryant’s career. Currently you can buy this version and other color schemes on ebay for prices from 60 to over 100. In addition, other retro shoes like Top Ten 2000, Crazy 8, Crazy 1, Crazy 2 are also pretty good for outdoor play. .

Other notable candidates:

It is very difficult for EACHSHOES to offer all outdoor shoes here, so if you cannot buy the above pairs, here are some very notable options. Any comments or questions you can comment directly below for EACHSHOES.

America:

Nike Zoom Run The One, adidas Outrival 2, adidas Crazylight 2.5 Active, adidas Crazylight Boost 2016

Europe:

K1X Anti Gravity, adidas Energy BB TD, adidas Rose 773 IV TD

Asia:

adidas Electrify, adidas Rose Menace – Kobe Mentality by adidas, adidas Crazy 365, Nike Lebron ST, Nike Lebron Ambassador

Photo: Packershoes, Basketmania.

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