Best outdoor basketball shoes

[buc em]

Currently just started playing in an outdoor league and I need to find a shoe to play in or pick one of my current shoes I barely ever wear. As far as shoes that I wouldn't mind wearing out there I have two pairs of Kobe 10 Lows, Curry 1 Lows, Hyperlive, KD 8 Lows and the Kobe 9 EM Lows....which ones would you guys go with for outdoors? Or what are some other really good shoes for playing outdoors?

 

[dolphinfan]

Kd 8. Or any shoe you don't mind trashing

Just not any Kobe with lunar.

 

[rfx45]

 

[deezyvsop2]

Out of what you listed I'd go with the Curry 1 Low or the Hyperlives.  The outsoles on the others would get shredded quickly.

Don't think "best", but instead look for features like durable outsoles, dense cushioning and supportive/tough uppers.  And of course cheap price since they will get abused outdoors.  Outlets and stores like Ross/Marshalls should have plenty of cheap options.

 

[buc em]

Kd 8. Or any shoe you don't mind trashing

Just not any Kobe with lunar.

Why no Kobes with lunar?

 

[jumpman cbt2]

LeBron 11, AJ 2010 for instance are good for outdoor basketball due to their solid sole design and overall durability.
Stylewise i prefer other basketball shoes but they are combat proven to me when i played competitive games without worrying much about scuffs, scratches etc.

 

[rfx45]

Kd 8. Or any shoe you don't mind trashing

Just not any Kobe with lunar.

Why no Kobes with lunar?

Main complaint is that they bottom out but for me, I have no problems with the Kobe Mentality's, helps that I got them for $50. What I like though is that you can swap the lunar insole out like a thicker Lebron version or the Kobe XIs if available.

I really wish they sold those insole with full length zoom air like the Kobe XI ID option.

 

[piercehoyle]

Kd 8's are solid, and surprisingly have very solid ankle support for low tops. Also they're not too expensive and are something you don't have to worry about beating up too much.

 

[KilroyIverson21]

KD 8 is a solid hoop shoe.  I don't know if I'd use them outdoors thought because the bottoms fray pretty easily so I don't know how long they'd last in an outdoor league.  

 

[bweezy]

I've been balling outdoors in a pair of Venomenon 5. Spec highlights include forefoot and heal zoom + flywire & mesh/fuse upper. Most color ways should discounted by now so worth checking out. 

 

[buc em]

I've been balling outdoors in a pair of Venomenon 5. Spec highlights include forefoot and heal zoom + flywire & mesh/fuse upper. Most color ways should discounted by now so worth checking out. 

Forgot to add I also have these in the Grey/Purple colorway. They've been doing you pretty good?

I rocked the Kobe 10 Blue Lagoons last game and they felt good but I feel like that outsole will probably get shredded out there after like 3-4 games.

 

[bweezy]

Forgot to add I also have these in the Grey/Purple colorway. They've been doing you pretty good?

I rocked the Kobe 10 Blue Lagoons last game and they felt good but I feel like that outsole will probably get shredded out there after like 3-4 games.

I got the yellow CW, they are a bit dirty but that's to be expected with outdoor play. A bit of clunky at first but becomes very plush after a few wears and breaks in very well. I love the upper as its mesh but with a thin layer of fuse and flexes well with my wide foot  

Don't own the the Kobe 10 but I've seen the upper and the material should be tough enough for outdoor play. As for the traction it may or may not hold up. 

 

[ghost]

Kyrie 2 ID with XDR soles 

 

[bweezy]

 
Kyrie 2 ID with XDR soles 

Hows the XDR holding up? I have a Kobe 8 ID with XDR and the soles look no different than any of the regular retail releases so I never tried balling outside with them despite originally planning to. 

 

[ghost]

 
Hows the XDR holding up? I have a Kobe 8 ID with XDR and the soles look no different than any of the regular retail releases so I never tried balling outside with them despite originally planning to. 

Really well for me so far. I've put about a good 3 months of use into them and still look brand new. Im playing outdoor ball at least 3 times a week. 

 

[johnny7558]

KD8 for sure. I've been using them for outdoor basketball ball for over a year now and they're still holding pretty good. I think it's clear that the KD 8 is the top choice. I mean, even review sites like this one is saying they're the best for outdoor plays.

 

[NatK]

I personally wear the KD 9, but you can find some great options [here]