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Originally Posted by Kadilac7
Originally Posted by BUMSLIE2U
A solid, firm material is more responsive than a flexable cushioned one. As you increase the cushion, you decrease the stability. Heel cushion is great in most cases, but for lateral cuts and stops your foot should be postioned on a material with as little movement as possible. Which makes sense why the Zoom Air is missing from the forefoot of those shoes. Also; Zoom Air is really really old. I remember in the 80's Nike called it "Tensile Air" and was found in a hand full of running shoes. Zoom Air hit the Jordan line with the release of the Play-Off XII's. Taxis had very dated encapsulated heel cushion and forefoot cushion seperate. But my Taxis feel like they never had any forefoot cushion.
I can see your point, but why is the Zoom BB (with full length Zoom) held to the highest degree of performance, Basketball wise? I would throw the Jordan XIX's in there too. (Full-Length + Double Stacked in heel)
u really need to play in the Zoom BB 1 Mids to know how great they feel... it's a combination of a low profile, full length zoom midsole with a cleanlightweight upper that makes it a great performance shoe for gaurds and slashers. The thing the Zoom BB1 Mid lacks is a carbon fiber shank... but hey... ucan't have everything right? I just don't understand why theres so much of a focus on Heel air... coz when u play ball, and u jump and land don't uusually land on your forefoot first? i know i do!!