Basketball Footwear Selection

Do you know the first basketball shoe was designed in 1917? Many people think that good footwear is not necessary for basketball. One can play a good game by wearing ordinary shoes / joggers too, but as we all know that each player in a live basketball team needs to be very active and always ready to run. In such a case if the shoes are not comfortable your mind will not be fully focused on the game.

Here are some tips to select a good basketball shoe:

The first thing which matters is the comfort and support of your feet. You must select shoes; in which you can walk and run easily. The cushioning it provides to your shoe must make your feet relaxed like smiling.

The gripping factor of the shoe matters a lot because the player would not be confident enough, if the shoe grip is not strong.

The shoe should be light weight and supports maximum flexibility. In other words, the shoe should be very light and durable.

The soul and the pattern on the soul must be compatible with your foot movement. May the pattern will make you feel slippery; then avoid such a shoe.

You have to choose whether your feet need more stability or more cushioning.

The shoe you wear must support foot respiration otherwise sweating will annoy you during game.

The size you select should not be very loose or very tight. A normal size which could hold your feet at ease and allow you to give your best during game.

The shape you select must be according to your feet shape, any awkward shape will let your mind distract from your goals.

By keeping the above factors in mind you can select a best shoe. Nowadays there are different shapes and styles for men, women and kids. You can choose by keeping an eye on the latest fashion of the footwear or you can also find the similar style which a live basketball player wears. For this there are many shops available all over the world. There are many good local companies as well as the brands, placing their shoe collections all over the world. They also allow you to select and buy online. Full priced and sale priced shoes are also displayed for customers.

Do you know that nowadays shoe makers also focus on the centre of gravity of the shoe? A perfect shoe must have a stable centre of gravity. This has become a very important factor in making of an excellent shoe. With shoes, the thing which always strikes in mind is the socks. There are many types and colors of socks available which keep the pressure points of the feet dry and ultra comfortable.

Think! What will happen if your shoes are not in use?  Nothing will happen if you keep them at a dry and safe place. The temperature of the place should not be very high or low. Avoid place where there is more humidity, and don’t keep your shoes idle for a very long time.