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WHAT IS A BASKETBALL SHOE?
You don’t have to be the next LeBron James to love basketball style. Explore Foot Locker’s collection of men’s basketball trainers for your own slice of Stateside chic. As the name suggests, basketball shoes started life as sports shoes tailored to the specific needs of basketball players. Basketball is a fast-paced game with rapid changes of direction, swift sprints and plenty of leaps to catch the ball or sink the perfect slam dunk. For top performance, players need men's basketball shoes with flawless support, grip and shock absorption – and for decades they have sought out footwear that ticked every box.
MEN’S BASKETBALL TRAINERS PAST…
Did you know that basketball shoes date back to the start of the 20th century? Converse was the first brand to release a custom-made sneaker for on-court performance: the All Star shoe of 1917. And it didn’t take long for other brands to get in on the act and forge partnerships with high-profile athletes. For example, PUMA created a signature shoe for Walt Clyde Frazier in 1973, and Nike teamed up with Michael Jordan to release the Air Jordan in the 1980s.
...AND PRESENT
Today, there are two kinds of men’s basketball shoes. First, there are high-performance sneakers featuring cutting-edge sports technology. If you play basketball and want shoes that will support you through every shift and jump, these are the sneakers for you. Second, there are casual trainers that channel the very best basketball styles of yesteryear – think retro detailing, high tops, low tops and classic materials like suede and leather.
FIND YOUR PERFECT PAIR AT FOOT LOCKER
We have a wide array of men’s basketball shoes on sale – everything from the latest sneakers to classic high tops for a touch of retro flair. You can browse the full collection here or use the filters on the left-hand side of the page to narrow down your search. Like to be up to date on the latest styles? We monitor upcoming releases to make sure you’re always in the loop. Looking for something a little different? Explore our full collection of men’s shoes for a wide array of styles.
Whether it’s high-performance Saturday hoops with friends or going for the relaxed look in casual sport fashion, Foot Locker’s incredible collection has you covered.