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Best Basketball Shoes For 2025 (budget friendly)
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Eddie
Use this list to guide you when you choose your ball shoes this year! These shoes were tested by hoopers for hoopers!
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Best Of Last Year
Best Shoe Overall!
Best For Traction
Best For Cushioning
Best For Stability
Best Lightweight
Best Of Last Year
list from 2025
Comfy for elite guards/forwards. Low cuts are not always ideal for everyone so make sure you try some low cut sneakers before purchasing these.
Basketball Shoes For 2024
Best Shoe Overall!
hands down the best shoe according to research and tests done!
Nike Lebron XXI | Foot Locker
Best For Traction
hands down best shoe for traction according to recent research and tests
James Harden Clothes & Shoes | adidas US
Best For Cushioning
these had the best cushioning during tests!
Nike G.T. Jump 2 Men's Basketball Shoes
Best For Stability
these were the best for stability
Luka 3 "Speedway" Basketball Shoes - Nike
Best Lightweight
these felt the lightest in tests.
Giannis Freak 6 Basketball Shoes - Nike
Best For Outdoors
these were the best for outside hoops.
Cosmic Unity 3 Basketball Shoes - Nike
Best For Budget!
best shoes for a friendly budget!
Giannis Immortality 4 Basketball Shoes - Nike
2025 BEST SHOES RESEARCH
A complete lab test performed on the shoes on and off the court! Use this guide to make your next purchase.
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