Regular sneakers vs basketball shoes

[Anonymous]

9 year old is going to try rec basketball team for a season. It is the first time he plays basketball other than shooting ball here & there with random kids. Does he need to get basketball shoes? Any recommendation? I think thry play and practice indoors.

[Anonymous]

Basketball sneakers offer different levels of support, traction and cushion than regular or running sneakers. In kid sizes, basketball sneakers are often not expensive (as adult basketball sneakers). I strongly suggest getting a new pair of sneakers for basketball only that are not worn outside.

When my son was that age, I bought his basketball sneakers at Dick's on clearance sales.

[Anonymous]

For 9 year old rec, save the money and don't buy specific shoes. The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is that they are only worn to play. Not being worn outside keeps the tread fresh for longer and not being worn regularly keeps the foam fresh for longer.

[Anonymous]

I do agree that it's nice to have a separate pair of shoes for practice & games, but it doesn't have to be expensive basketball shoes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For 9 year old rec, save the money and don't buy specific shoes. The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is that they are only worn to play. Not being worn outside keeps the tread fresh for longer and not being worn regularly keeps the foam fresh for longer.

Uh, no. Whoever wrote this is a basketball ignoramus.

The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is they provide appropriate support and traction for the game.

Basketball shoes are not expensive for 9 year olds. There’s no reason to skimp unless you’re ubercheap.

[Anonymous]

Buy the shoes. Have them only wear them once inside (a lot of kids have a backpack with their basketball shoes - just use an old backpack) - he can wear Crocs and change once he gets inside.

If you played a lot of any sport, there are specific shoes for that sport. Think of tennis, running, track and field, etc. The sole of the shoe will help while he plays, and it's not some crazy investment - find a coupon at Dick's and you'll save some money. If he's practicing once a week and a game once a week, the shoes will be a good thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For 9 year old rec, save the money and don't buy specific shoes. The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is that they are only worn to play. Not being worn outside keeps the tread fresh for longer and not being worn regularly keeps the foam fresh for longer.

Uh, no. Whoever wrote this is a basketball ignoramus.

The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is they provide appropriate support and traction for the game.

Basketball shoes are not expensive for 9 year olds. There’s no reason to skimp unless you’re ubercheap.

Shut up, this is a 9 year old playing rec soccer for the first time. My kid wore her regular Nikes the first year she played. Now we buy basketball shoes, but when they're first starting out, they can wear regular sneakers. You need to relax, psycho competitive daddy.

[Anonymous]

The first question is whether the gym they're using allows outside shoes. Many gyms have a rule that no shoes worn outside are allowed.

Even if that's not an issue, you want basketball shoes because of the ankle support. If there isn't a rule about outside shoes, then just get basketball shoes for his next pair of new shoes. You can get them at Target or something. He can wear them to school or wherever. If the rule is indoor shoes only then get him basketball shoes and they can convert to his regular shoes at the end of the season.

[Anonymous]

My kid plays rec basketball and for her MS now too. Basketball shoes have more ankle support because of the way they move on the court.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For 9 year old rec, save the money and don't buy specific shoes. The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is that they are only worn to play. Not being worn outside keeps the tread fresh for longer and not being worn regularly keeps the foam fresh for longer.

Uh, no. Whoever wrote this is a basketball ignoramus.

The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is they provide appropriate support and traction for the game.

Basketball shoes are not expensive for 9 year olds. There’s no reason to skimp unless you’re ubercheap.

Shut up, this is a 9 year old playing rec soccer for the first time. My kid wore her regular Nikes the first year she played. Now we buy basketball shoes, but when they're first starting out, they can wear regular sneakers. You need to relax, psycho competitive daddy.

^^^ Cheap ignoramus. Ignore.

[Anonymous]

PP 11/05/2024 14:57

Do NOT wear basketball shoes outside! This "rule" is not only to preserve the floor but to help prevent your child from slipping. Good traction is very important for successful play. And "yes" basketball sneakers offer better ankle support with the right amount of cushioning. Kids basketball sneakers and usually cost less than decent kids running sneakers.

Same story for wearing cleats while playing soccer. Many soccer programs take donations of used cleats to give away and/or have open trade-ins at beginning of season.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For 9 year old rec, save the money and don't buy specific shoes. The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is that they are only worn to play. Not being worn outside keeps the tread fresh for longer and not being worn regularly keeps the foam fresh for longer.

Uh, no. Whoever wrote this is a basketball ignoramus.

The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is they provide appropriate support and traction for the game.

Basketball shoes are not expensive for 9 year olds. There’s no reason to skimp unless you’re ubercheap.

The most popular basketball shoe in the NBA and college is the Sabrina. It's a regular low top with the same support as any other sneaker.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For 9 year old rec, save the money and don't buy specific shoes. The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is that they are only worn to play. Not being worn outside keeps the tread fresh for longer and not being worn regularly keeps the foam fresh for longer.

Uh, no. Whoever wrote this is a basketball ignoramus.

The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is they provide appropriate support and traction for the game.

Basketball shoes are not expensive for 9 year olds. There’s no reason to skimp unless you’re ubercheap.

The most popular basketball shoe in the NBA and college is the Sabrina. It's a regular low top with the same support as any other sneaker.

I also agree basketball shoes for 9yo are relatively inexpensive these days. I am jealous when I was growing up, I didn't get a real pair of basketball shoes until high school.

Basketball is a diverse sport with a large range of player builds and playing styles, high flying jumping, hard agile cuts, top speed. Those Sabrina's may very well the right shoes for many. However, I watched a girl 10yo collapse in practice the other day with a sprain. I don't blame it on the shoe in this instance, but basketball has the highest incidence of injury of any sport other than hand injuries they are mostly knee/ankle injuries. So, having shoes that can in anyway minimize this is important.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For 9 year old rec, save the money and don't buy specific shoes. The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is that they are only worn to play. Not being worn outside keeps the tread fresh for longer and not being worn regularly keeps the foam fresh for longer.

Uh, no. Whoever wrote this is a basketball ignoramus.

The biggest benefit of basketball shoes is they provide appropriate support and traction for the game.

Basketball shoes are not expensive for 9 year olds. There’s no reason to skimp unless you’re ubercheap.

The most popular basketball shoe in the NBA and college is the Sabrina. It's a regular low top with the same support as any other sneaker.

Just because a shoe is popular, doesn’t mean it’s a good shoe. NBA players wear shoes that sometimes come apart on them. The Sabrina is a sh*tty shoe.

[Anonymous]

Yes