basketball shoe
High-top athletic sneaker
A basketball shoe is athletic footwear designed for playing basketball, typically featuring ankle support, cushioned soles, and traction patterns suited for quick stops and lateral movement on hardwood courts.
Basketball shoes have become fashion items beyond the sport, with signature models from star players commanding collector interest: He wore his new Jordans to school.
Shoe above the ankle
- retroEvoking recent past
- colorwayDesignated color combination offered
- swooshRushing, sweeping sound
- lace-upFastened with cord
slip-on · strap · patent leather · suede · knit · woven · throwback · OG
Foot's bottom surface
- insoleShoe's interior liner
- midsoleShoe's cushioning middle layer
- outsoleShoe's bottom layer
- tongueOral muscle for taste
heel · toe · laces · eyelet · tread · cushioning · ankle support · arch support
Leak in drops
- jumpshotElevated basketball release
- layupClose-range basket attempt
- reboundReturn after deflection
- pivotPoint of rotation
slamdunk · alleyoop · crossover · fastbreak · pick-and-roll · hoops · swish · assist
Adhesive friction enabling movement
- gripSecure manual hold
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- responsivenessReadiness to react
lockdown · breathability · flexibility · impact protection · bounce · weight · fit · comfort
Triumph personified
- AdidasGerman athletic apparel maker
- ReebokAthletic footwear company
- Under ArmourAthletic apparel company
- ConverseCanvas sneaker brand
New Balance · Peak · Spalding
high-top
Shoe above the ankle
lace-up · slip-on · strap · patent leather · suede · knit · woven · throwback · OG · custom
sole
Foot's bottom surface
tongue · heel · toe · laces · eyelet · tread · cushioning · ankle support · arch support · footbed
dribble
Leak in drops
pivot · slamdunk · alleyoop · crossover · fastbreak · pick-and-roll · hoops · swish · assist · block
traction
Adhesive friction enabling movement
responsiveness · lockdown · breathability · flexibility · impact protection · bounce · weight · fit · comfort · propulsion
Nike
Triumph personified
- AdidasGerman athletic apparel maker
- ReebokAthletic footwear company
- Under ArmourAthletic apparel company
Converse · New Balance · Peak · Spalding
Kobe
Japanese port city
Giannis · Shaq · Iverson · Dame · Luka · Pippen · Barkley · Ewing · Zion
basketball shoecleats
Spiked sports shoes
football cleats · soccer cleats · track spikes · spikes · baseball cleats
basketball shoedress shoes
Elegant footwear for occasions
high heels · stilettos · formal shoes · oxfords · loafers
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