Hey OzBargainers
I am looking at purchasing some new Basketball Shoes, I am willing to spend up to $250. As an OzBargainer I want the best bang for buck. I am a 6 foot 4 forward, 110kg with flat/reasonably wider feet. I currently have some el cheapo Nike Precision III as I didn't want to spend much when i got back into playing after 10 years. I have decided I am keen to keep progressing and feel I need a better shoe and more safer shoe for those mad crossovers hahaha. I rolled my ankle quite bad 8 weeks ago, still a bit ginger. I am looking for a shoe with good ankle support (most important) and comfortability. I play only on indoor courts at my local basketball stadium. Your advice would be greatly appreciated, especially those with similar experiences. I was thinking Jordan XXXIV but they are pricey I am willing to spend it, however looking for ideas and possible alternatives. I live in a reasonably rural town so I would need to order online and be able to return easily if there is issues with sizing etc. Thanks for your time :)
P.S I am US 13 in size :)
Cheers :)
I suggest that you consult 'Basketball Jones', forthwith. Plenty of informative depictions of great basketball shoes in that time-immemorial sporting resource.
As an aside, it will be interesting to see if this helpful advice goes the way of my recent genuine attempt to enlighten a fellow OzBer re certain high-jinx pioneered by a somewhat experimental chap named Sanchez. Please bear in mind mods, that I did not create these historical gems that I oft reference. And check out (the original) 'Basketball Jones'…
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