The Best Basketball Shoes of 2017 – My TOP 7 Picks

 

 

Hey guys! With 2017 just started we already received some great basketball sneakers. Some of them are new editions of already released models and some of them are completely new. So I decided to make my early look at the best basketball shoes of 2017.

 

Let’s don’t waste any time and dive into The TOP 7 Basketball shoes of 2017.

 


 

TOP7

 

#7 Jordan Melo M13

 

Tech: Flight Web, ZOOM Air, FlightSpeed

Weight: 357 g. / 12.59 oz

Pros: Nice Impact Protection | Soft & Breathable Upper | Comfortable Fit |

Cons: Bad Support & Feet Containment | Very Sensitive Traction | Upper Lacks of Durability

Best for: All position players

Retail Price: $135

BEST PLACE TO BUY: AMAZON

 


 

#6 Nike Zoom Rev 2017

 

Tech: Forefoot ZOOM Air Unit

Weight: 375 g. / 13.2 oz

Pros:  Soft & Stretchy Upper | One-to-One Fit | Light Cushion Setup | Traction is Durable for Outdoors | Great Movement Transition |

Cons: No ZOOM Air Unit in The Heel Area | Lack of Support | Traction is Sensitive For Cout Conditions |

Best for: All position players

Retail Price: $110

BEST PLACE TO BUY: AMAZON

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 


 

#5 Under Armour Curry 3 Low

 

Tech: Charged Foam Midsole, Threadborne, Anafoam, Carbon Fiber.

Pros: Superb Mobility | Solid Lockdown for a Low Top| Custom Fit | Durable Materials |

Cons: Lack of Impact Protection | Rubber Compound Not Very Durable | Traction is Tend to Keep Dust |

Best For: Guards

Retail Price: $120

BEST PLACE TO BUY: AMAZON

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 


 

#4 Nike LeBron 14

 

Tech: Flywire, ZOOM Air

Weight: 399 g. / 14.09 oz

Pros: Comfortable Materials | Beastly Support | Unbeatable Support | Inside is Heavily Padded | Great Mobility for Any Player |

Cons: Traction is Sensitive to Dust | Lack of Stability | HUGE Price Tag |

Best For: All position players

Retail Price: $175

BEST PLACE TO BUY: AMAZON

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 


 

And Here is My TOP 3 Picks

 

#3 Nike PG1

 

Tech: Flywire, ZOOM Air

Weight: 370 g. / 13.05 oz

Pros: Premium Materials | Perfect Fit | Killer Lockdown in Forefoot Area | Responsive Cushion System |

Cons: Traction is Sensitive to Dust | Rubber Compound Too Soft for Outdoors| Lack of Impact Protection in The Heel Area |

Best For: Guards

Retail Price: $110

BEST PLACE TO BUY: FINISH LINE

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 


 

#2 Nike Zoom Live 2017

 

Tech: ZOOM Air

Weight: 340 g. / 12 oz

Pros: Superb Court Feel | Solid Lockdown | Soft & Comfortable Upper | Nice Materials | A+ Traction | Sock Like Fit |

Cons: Lack of Impact Protection| Soft Rubber |

Best For: Guards

Retail Price: $100

BEST PLACE TO BUY: AMAZON

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 


 

#1 adidas Crazy Explosive Low

 

Tech: BOOST

Weight: 397 g. / 14.01 oz

Pros: Perfect Cushion Setup | The Best Impact Protection | Amazing Lacing System | Snug Fit | Simple but Super Comfortable Materials |

Cons: Not Suitable For Outdoors

Best For: All position players

Retail Price: $120

BEST PLACE TO BUY: AMAZON

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

 


 

I hope you liked my early look at the best basketball sneakers of 2017 so far. Comment bellow your TOP 3 picks!

10 thoughts on “The Best Basketball Shoes of 2017 – My TOP 7 Picks

  • March 16, 2017 at 11:45 pm
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    I really liked Jordan Melo M13. I have problem with my right ankle does these shoes have good support for it?

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    • March 21, 2017 at 5:12 pm
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      If you need solid support then Melo M13 isn’t for you. They have weak support setup (no heel counter) and the ankle area support not that good either. So for you I recommend to pick the BRANDBLACK FUTURE LEGEND – outstand support. They will keep your problematic ankle safe and secure.

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  • March 17, 2017 at 12:57 am
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    Hi Daumantas,

    These are a very nice new selection of basketball sneakers. I like #4 Nike Lebron 14 because I look for the comfort and support. I love the look on the #1 Adidas and like that it has comfort. For the use of a basketball, sneaker traction is important which I would consider as well.

    Great post. Thanks for sharing.

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    • March 21, 2017 at 5:30 pm
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      Hey Rosa!

      Very nice choices you made 🙂 These two sneakers are my fav too! 2017 just started so my TOP10 list will be different at the end of the year, but I think that the adidas Crazy Explosive will stay in it (maybe not in #1 place but somewhere close to it). 🙂

      I appreciate it.

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  • March 17, 2017 at 3:12 am
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    Awesome TOP7! You’re the first one who made an early look of the best basketball shoes of 2017.It seems like Adidas is killing right know.
    The review is spot on.

    Thanks!

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    • March 21, 2017 at 5:45 pm
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      Great to hear you like it! Oh yeah… Adidas is killing the shoe game right now, facts.

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  • September 13, 2018 at 8:54 am
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    I am confused between adidas Crazy and Nike Zoom Live 2017 so please help me to choose best basketball shoes,
    Thanks in Advance.

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    • September 13, 2018 at 9:17 pm
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      Both of these two gear toward completely different play styles. So in order to help you out, tell me more about your play style. What’re your go-to moves? Your physique (weight, height)?

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  • November 29, 2018 at 3:07 pm
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    Which basketball shoe would you recommend for a heavier player that needs good shock absorbing and help improve quickness…

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