Best basketball shoes for this season

Christian Dahl

Each fall competing brands unveil their newest, most innovative lines for their consumers. Let us take a look at what some of the top brands are bringing to the table this year.

Jordan Brand: This year JB brings to the table the Jordan 29, a shoe with top notch technology inspired by on of the best. With a three quarters build and woven upper, this shoe will preform as good as it looks. Look for players like Russell Westbrook and Jabari Parker to be wearing them this year.

Nike: This year’s most anticipated release from Nike is the LeBron 12. With the nostalgia of LeBron’s return to Cleveland matched with Nike’s groundbreaking tendencies, this shoe will make a splash. With a lackluster performance from LeBron’s previous model as far as on court feasibility, look for Nike to learn from their mistakes and improve across the board.

Adidas: Hitting shelves October 23; the Derrick Rose Five is Adidas most coveted release of the year. With Rose seeking redemption from years of knee issues, look for sales of the shoe to skyrocket if Rose can produce. With a high top build, lightweight, and Adidas’ patented boost technology in the sole, these shoes will perform as well as it looks.

While other brands such as Under Armour, Reebok, and China’s Li-Ning are trying to penetrate this extremely competitive market through endorsements and new technology, the fact of the matter is that Jordan Brand, Nike and Adidas have it in a strangle hold. If you are looking for the newest and highest performance, check out your local retailer and ask for the aforementioned kicks.