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Nike Hyperdunk 2013
The annual Hyperdunk has become a staple for Nike Basketball ever since the original made its debut in 2008. While they have steadily improved each year, nothing quite beat the 180 degree turn that was the Nike Lunar Hyperdunk 2012.
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adidas Rose 3.5
The adidas Rose 3.5 didn’t truly enhance anything specific in terms of pure performance but there is no denying that it is a solid shoe to hoop in. Built with a compression molded EVA midsole and SprintFrame, cushion and support are adequate while the synthetic upper will keep you locked in and secure. Add full length herringbone to the mix and you have a well-rounded pair of sneakers.
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Under Armour Anatomix Spawn
The most advanced system to date... at least from Under Armour... and yes, that was more than enough to spark our interest in the Anatomix Spine. These are said to feature woven layers of flexgear that take into consideration the placement of your tendons, ligaments and muscles in your foot... pretty awesome, right? Couple the potentially epic anatomical upper with their extremely comfortable and protective Micro G foam cushion system and we may actually end up with Under Armour's more advanced system to date.
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Nike LeBron X Elite
The LeBron X is already a great shoe and the LeBron X Elite is no different. These were given some additional support with the Carbon Fiber plates but everything else plays just like the regular LeBron
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Jordan Melo M9
We received the Christmas Day edition in late December but it was the regular renditions – featuring solid rubber outsoles throughout – that we have been waiting for. The Jordan Melo M9 looks to be the most well rounded out of his signature series. Forefoot Zoom Air, large volume heel Zoom Air and full length herringbone are enough to make most competitive hoopers salivate at their on-court attributes and performance.
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adidas Crazyquick
Pure Motion was once a thing that dreams were made of when it came to adidas Basketball models. It has been hard for Pure Motion enthusiasts to live without such great technology for so long but lucky for them… Next Generation Pure Motion has been created and implemented into the Crazyquick, one of adidas’ lowest models and also happens to feature the best traction they’ve had yet. Cushion is minimal but if you love court feel then there really is nothing else like them around.
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Air Jordan XX8
Carbon Fiber Flight Plate, decoupled heel and forefoot, Dynamic Fit system, ProPlate Zoom Air and... a Zipper. There is nothing cooler than a basketball shoe with a Zipper. Don't believe us? Look through the 90's archives and you will find some of the most beloved performance models of all time... The Glove anyone? The only thing we aren’t too thrilled about is the $250 price tag but Jordan Brand has established themselves as the Bentley of hoop shoes... and buying a Bentley isn’t cheap.
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Nike Kobe 8 SYSTEM
A low cut basketball shoe made entirely of mesh and an interchangeable internal midsole… if you would have brought that to a player back in the 80’s or 90’s you might have seen a grown man shed a few tears laughing. Fast forward to 2013 and you have one of the best Guard shoes ever created. Just close your eyes and think about what these are made of and enjoy how far we’ve come since the Air Force 1.
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Nike Kobe 9 Elite
We've all been waiting since they first showcased the Kobe 9 Elite in LA back in December. Ever since, all we've had is one prelude after the other. The countdown to the Masterpiece is soon upon us... and we couldn't be more excited.
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adidas D Rose 5
Before we see it featured in the Crazy Light 3, Boost will debut in a basketball shoe; starting with the adidas D Rose 5. Boost could revolutionize adidas Basketball and it could even revolutionize foam cushions in general. A foam that has more energy return properties than any other cushion source available... We're all in.
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