The Best Basketball Shoes to Level Up Your Game, According to Pros and Reviews

Nike Hyperdunk 2017 Low Mens Basketball Trainers Sneakers Shoes ($60 and up)

Because of their lightweight construction, low collar, and lack of straps, Nike Hyperdunk 2017 shoes allow you to move faster and more freely on the court. While some lightweight basketball shoes tend to compromise traction, these have a pressure-mapped outsole, which means the more weight you put on a certain part of your foot, the grippier it will feel, giving you stability only where you need it most.

Expert quote: "I look for how high the shoe is because of my ankles. I also look for how light the shoe is and the cushion of their sole so I don't have to buy extra cushions," Chinelo says of her choice to play in Nike Hyperdunks, which she describes as her favorite basketball shoes. Praising the design and construction, she notes, "I don't like the straps on new basketball shoes because it's distracting and comes off during games."