What type of athlete are you
Strength oriented players - mainly defined as those who score primarily from the inside within a three second range of motion;
Speed oriented players - primarily create scoring opportunities for teammates through long-range shooting, breakthrough layups, or breakthrough shots;
2. Structure of shoes:
Shoe upper - mainly wraps around the top of the foot;
Midsole - mainly carrying the cushioning technology of products, such as Nike's air zoom/max/sole, Adidas' TS, etc;
Outsole - Generally, it is mainly made of large-area seamless rubber, and some brands may add their own unique wear-resistant materials, such as Nike's XDR.
3. Size of feet
Player type
Strength oriented player
The basketball shoes used by these players must have sufficient shock absorption and stability, and the weight of the shoes will increase with the increase of technology and configuration. A typical LBJ series includes thickened ankle protection, full-length air max window cushion, thick mesh support, and tongue. In addition, center forward shoes are also a typical standard style for strength players.
Speed oriented player
This type of player mainly plays as a small forward and defender on the field, as they need to run in a wide range. Firstly, they require lightweight shoes, as well as ankle protection, shock absorption, and balance.