Kicksnet Basketball Shoe Reviews

Dwight Howard, Tim Duncan, Tracy McGrady, Chauncy Billups and Derrick Rose are all wearing this years latest from Adidas. While they have a small market share, the Adidas basketball technology and performance cannot be denied. The 2010 lineup includes the TS Supernatural Creator, TS Supernatural Commander, TS Cut Creator and the Pro Model. Each of these shoes comes in several colors. See current available colors here…

Technology enhancements includes Adidas proprietary Climacool®, ForMotion® pods deliver quickness and motion control. adiPRENE®+ in the forefoot and TORSION® SYSTEM mid foot and arch support and protection.

The adidas techfit lineup of workout gear and protection is also a great addition to protect atheletes from the aches and pains of everyday injuries like bruises, sprains and abasions. Learn more about the techfit lineup.

Kevin Durant came into the NBA with a splash… He got the big shoe contract. He got the $$$$.  I’m sure he got the girls…

Nike’s new KD II [Kevin Durant 2] is a minimalist shoe similar to the original KD1, but don’t let its simple lines confuse you… Like KD himself, the Kevin Durant shoe by Nike is a stunning performer.  Its elegant lines belie a workhorse mentality with strength and resiliency required by big men.  Lateral support is its strongest feature and the high cut supports your ankle breaking impacts.  This shoe will fit those long skinny feet power players the best and this years added strap seals in the power and comfort provided by zoom air units.  Oh wait… its cheap too!  Get a pair of these for practice days if nothing else – you know its not good to wear the same shoes to ball in everyday, right?  Learn more about the KD2 and its available colorways…

The all new CPIII add a stylish high performing shoe to Jordan Brands already impressive collection for 2010.

The Chris Paul 3 comes in 5 different colorways… and are one of the least expensive in the Jordan lineup.

The CPIII is definitely a high performance basketball shoe designed to support speed and quickness along with power and finesse. Being a low mid cut shoe, ankle support is the only lacking feature, but the shoe more than makes up for this in its performance and all around comfort. Learn more about the Air Jordan CP3.III

The all new Katapult Training Shoe has been redesigned to help you take your training and in turn your speed to the next level! Build your fast twitch muscle response thus increasing your quickness and agility… These jump training shoes will catapult your game.  They are a perfect addition to the plyometric and speed training you are probably already doing.

Comes with an instructional and training DVD and a stretching strap.  Also includes a 52 week training program and a laminated workout card for guidance. Learn More…
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Here is the full lineup of the Nike Team Shoes that we discussed briefly in our Nike Hyperize post last week.

The TB Lineup is impressive starting with the ultra high performer the Kobe 4 and dribbling down the price all the way to the not so soarin $55 low end kick.  The team lineup is designed to encompass all player types and all school colors.  Look for the  Zoom Kobe IV, Nike Hyperize, Nike Hypermax, Nike Shox Vision, Nike Air Max Go, Nike Blue Chip II, Nike Air Flight Soarin in NCAA basketball games, Highschool games and on the not so official pick up court.

More colors are available in each shoe…

Sources: nicekicks.com, theshoegame.com and eastbay.com

Trailing on the success of the hyperdunk, Nike has released two new team shoes based on the original Hyperdunk – the Nike Hypermax TB and the Nike Hyperize TB.  You guessed it – the hypermax sports a full length oversized air max unit, while the hyperize is simply an upgraded version of the Hyperdunk.

Both shoes are released as a a Nike Team Shoe that will be produced in multiple colorways designed to meet the requirements of coaches and teams in both highschool and college athletics.  These two shoes replace the Team Elite series of team basketball shoes used for the past couple of years.  Also in the new team Team Basketball lineup are the Nike Shox Vision,  Nike Blue Chip II and Zoom Lebron III.   Its nice to see some of the new technology employed in a team series shoe, although the hyper series of shoes are weak in support + comfort with thier extreemly high ankle collars. 

Coaches get your team a discount by ordering from Eastbay, while you can customize at nike.com.  Chances are – you can find a color that suits your fancy.

-Fiji

Combine the 08 Team Elite Max and the Hyperdunk and what do you get? A heavy sole with a lite upper? Maybe… The new Hypermax supports all the way around: Superior support of your ankle; Superior cushioning.

The hypermax is a lighter than normal (for an air max), high performance and high support basketball shoe. While the extreemly high cut can chafe those ankle sock only wearers… the crew cut or higher players will have no problems.

The hypermax reminds me of the air max 360 – David Robinsons… you know – the one with the pump. Isnt that what they were called?

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Here are a couple great vids on the Lebron VI… Even with its street boot like appearance the Lebron 6 is amazingly lite. New high tech composite materials create strength and support without bulk and weight. The Lebron VI is one of the great new all around performers that will support both the big men and the lighting quick high leapers. The upcoming Lebron Soldier and new Kevin Durant (kd) also use similar new composites and sole structures.

There are several ways to increase your vertical jump! Every basketball player has dreamed of jumping just a little bit higher! If you can touch the rim, you want to dunk… if you can dunk, you want to windmill… if you can windmill, you want to dunk on an 11 foot rim… And of course – everybody wants to posterize somebody!

There are several products out there that help you jump higher and increase your verticle leap. Strength training systems and Jumpsoles are the primary products that basketball players can easily add a couple of inches. Both come with a DVD and training regiment that will help the athlete. Weight training and plyometrics also help the athelete attain more air and speed and agility.

If you want to fly high – try out these strength training shoes. The shoes speak for themselves… “JUMP HIGHER. RUN FASTER. GUARANTEED.”

Strength Men’s Strength Training Shoe
Add 5-10 inches to you vertical leap, take 2/10 of a second off your 40 – Increase anaerobic power 500%. *Individual Results May Vary. Strength(R) Systems, Inc. created the concept of frontal platform shoes. In regular shoes, 70% of the body’s weight rest. Learn More…

Ok – You have spoken! I checked out our site analytics(statistics) today… Hyperdunk is by far the most searched term on our site. I’m going to give you what you crave… >> a full review of the Nike Hyperdunk complete with analysis of the new Flywire, Flyfit and Lunarlite technologies deployed in Kobe’s – Nike’s newest high tech product.

Nike has now realeased the Nike Hyperdunk TB – team edition in multiple colorways (seen below). Just in time for the upcoming 2008-2009 college NCAA and highschool basketball season.

Here are some quick Definitions for the technology deployed in the Hyperdunk:

Nike LunarLite

Nike’s new(2008) LunarLite foam is lighter than standard Phylon by at least 30% and it provides springy cushioning for your foot. Lunarlite is normally encased in a Phylite/Phylon midsole delivering cushioning that’s soft and not too mushy like double stack zoom-air. It distibutes impact force more evenly and helps reduce pressure points common in basketball shoes.

Nike’s Flywire Technology

Flywire(2008) creates a new lightweight support mechanizm for your foot. Thin fibers of Nylon are strategically placed on the upper of the shoe to hold the foot in place, providing lateral and lockdown support around your foot. Flywire allows for significant reduction in weight – replacing commonly used heavier upper materials like full grain leather.

Flyfit

Nike’s Flyfit employs Flywire technology for creating a comfortable supportive upper that is much lighter than typical upper construction materials.

A full video review will be coming shortly!

-Fiji