Comments on: When To Replace Your Basketball Shoes (A Mostly Non-Scientific Look Into The Sole Of The Hoops Game) https://www.mevsmj.com/when-to-replace-your-basketball-shoes-a-mostly-non-scientific-look-into-the-sole-of-the-hoops-game/ Fri, 12 May 2017 02:38:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Fawwaz Suri https://www.mevsmj.com/when-to-replace-your-basketball-shoes-a-mostly-non-scientific-look-into-the-sole-of-the-hoops-game/#comment-34019 Fri, 12 May 2017 02:38:51 +0000 http://www.mevsMJ.com/?p=4150#comment-34019 Lol, I replace my shoes every 2 years and I play HS Ball! Really helped doe, just got a new pair of Kobe’s!

]]> By: perc https://www.mevsmj.com/when-to-replace-your-basketball-shoes-a-mostly-non-scientific-look-into-the-sole-of-the-hoops-game/#comment-33423 Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:36:42 +0000 http://www.mevsMJ.com/?p=4150#comment-33423 My view on replacing each shoe is that first you have to look at the traction. If you keep slipping and sliding on the court, that should mean that your shoes are wearing. For me personally, i have 2 shoes; one for outdoors and one for indoors. I usually purchase new ones every month and a half depending on how much i play. traction, upper, fit, material, and obvious signs of wear and tear must be consciously looked at

]]> By: Beau Bryan https://www.mevsmj.com/when-to-replace-your-basketball-shoes-a-mostly-non-scientific-look-into-the-sole-of-the-hoops-game/#comment-32992 Sat, 06 Aug 2016 21:23:58 +0000 http://www.mevsMJ.com/?p=4150#comment-32992 I’m a heavyweight player, (300 lbs) and play or practice 10 to 14 hours per week. I have found that my shoes start to lose that lockdown feeling after about 6 weeks of use. I can still wear the shoes for fashion or just shooting around after that point, but I won’t do any running or serious play in them.
I like to shop sales at Finishline, Eastbay, and keep an eye on EBay as well as the local Ross Dress For Less/Burlington:/Marshalls etc.
My average shoe costs me around $60. Recently picked up Lebron Soldier 7 for under $50 as well as a pair of Kobe elite 9s for $80. Jordan Flight remix for $70, Chris Paul 8 for $40, Hyperchase for $40, John Wall Adidas for $35, and Air Raid retro for $35, for $350 I’m just about set up for the entire year. Some other good and affordable shoes are Fila 95 and 96 for usually $50. Adidas Crazy 8s for 50-70, Converse Aero Jam for 50-70, Adidas crazyquick and crazy light can be scored for as low as $40 and Nike Hyperchase and Hyperrev can also be scored for $40-60. Our feet are worth a lot to us. So please take care of them by wearing supportive and appropriate footwear. Sincerely, Beau Bryan

]]> By: EL https://www.mevsmj.com/when-to-replace-your-basketball-shoes-a-mostly-non-scientific-look-into-the-sole-of-the-hoops-game/#comment-30070 Wed, 29 Apr 2015 18:10:33 +0000 http://www.mevsMJ.com/?p=4150#comment-30070 Hey man good info you shared with us, I’ve always just worn basketball sneakers till the end, but lately I’ve felt knee pain at times after the games. (Don’t know if it has to do with the sneakers) The pair I have today, I’ve played in for the last 2 summers, very low usage. (1-2 times a week during spring and summer) I think its time to replace them, I will look into the hyperdunks or D.Rose sneakers.

]]> By: Kenny Eller https://www.mevsmj.com/when-to-replace-your-basketball-shoes-a-mostly-non-scientific-look-into-the-sole-of-the-hoops-game/#comment-11533 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 21:59:15 +0000 http://www.mevsMJ.com/?p=4150#comment-11533 In reply to jay.

That’s great! Let me know how it goes! If shoes were free, like they are for collegiate and pro athletes, do you think you would change more often?

]]> By: jay https://www.mevsmj.com/when-to-replace-your-basketball-shoes-a-mostly-non-scientific-look-into-the-sole-of-the-hoops-game/#comment-11510 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 02:11:03 +0000 http://www.mevsMJ.com/?p=4150#comment-11510 I start shoe shopping when I notice I don’t have that explosiveness in the court, and can notice my shoes loosing that grip. I probably have been averaging once every 1.5 yrs. I play ball around 1-3 hrs a week during a yr. That is well over the 60 hrs, maybe around double. I have never had an injury, besides contact with other players. Nonetheless, I will start buying two pairs one for indoor and outdoor use. Most likely still keep it at 1.5 yrs.

]]> By: Alex https://www.mevsmj.com/when-to-replace-your-basketball-shoes-a-mostly-non-scientific-look-into-the-sole-of-the-hoops-game/#comment-5939 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:02:36 +0000 http://www.mevsMJ.com/?p=4150#comment-5939 I use And1’s becuase they have a low centre of gravity. The few times I have worn Nike’s, I sprained my ankle each time I laced them up! But with a low centre of gravity, usually means high impact on the feet due to a thinner sole. So I replace them with insoles.

That said being a guard I rely on speed and that usually means a lot of wear and tear on them from stopping and turning etc. I can tell I need to change them once every 4 months or so, but, usually only do once every 6 months.

]]> By: Kenny Eller https://www.mevsmj.com/when-to-replace-your-basketball-shoes-a-mostly-non-scientific-look-into-the-sole-of-the-hoops-game/#comment-5629 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 10:38:33 +0000 http://www.mevsMJ.com/?p=4150#comment-5629 In reply to James Rickter.

James,

Thanks for stopping by. I haven’t worn the Fly Wade’s, but I’m sure they’re great. If you get them/got them, let me know what you think.

]]> By: James Rickter https://www.mevsmj.com/when-to-replace-your-basketball-shoes-a-mostly-non-scientific-look-into-the-sole-of-the-hoops-game/#comment-5515 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:17:10 +0000 http://www.mevsMJ.com/?p=4150#comment-5515 Hey guys I don’t know if there’s any specific way to know when to replace shoes. I’ve had the same ones for a few years and still feel pretty good about them. I’m purchasing some new ones just to keep up with the trends, and I’m thinking about buying the Air Jordan Fly Wade’s because they look sick but I was hoping one of you might have some feedback for me on how they hold up, any help would be great, thanks.

]]> By: Kenny Eller https://www.mevsmj.com/when-to-replace-your-basketball-shoes-a-mostly-non-scientific-look-into-the-sole-of-the-hoops-game/#comment-1935 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:39:02 +0000 http://www.mevsMJ.com/?p=4150#comment-1935 In reply to Bob.

Thanks man! Yeah, I never really did either. It’s amazing to me how the running community has a standard and yet the basketball community does not.

You are welcome on the Jordans:-) Haha!

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