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umarjaved_001

Question:

Does brand matter when buying gear?

I would like to buy good basketball shoes, but i cant decide where to buy from i mean should i stick to adidas or nike or try other brands and see comfort. or just stick to the pro's choice ;) any help appreciated

Asked by umarjaved_001 - 2 answers - 24 weeks 1 day ago

scousemouse78

With footwork, simple rule is... does the shoe compliment your foot. For example, when i run i over pronate (my foot rolls inwards more than it should). Therefore i need to get antipronation shoes. If i got neutral or ones for underpronation I would get ankle, knee and eventually hip and lumbar injuries.

At the same time, get a pair that suit you, make sure they fit properly so you get the proper support... anything else is a bonus. All brands do the same, just sell them on the marketing and advertising with some bigshot i.e. alan iversen, shaq, etc etc...

Good luck with ya hoops ha ha, Chris

Submitted 24 weeks 1 day ago by scousemouse78

dunk.9

Hey mate
the shoe u get should be one that will support u in what u do yes there are some brands that may last longer but if u like me have a tendancy for ankle injuries the go for high ankled basketball shoes that will provide extra stability

and just remember style isnt everything on a basketball court some of the best games ive played have been in my ratty old shoes

its not the shoes its the player

and hey remember bballs for life, its a religion

Submitted 20 weeks 1 day ago by dunk.9