AND1 Tai Chi Men’s Basketball Shoes, Sneakers for Indoor or Outdoor Street or Court, Sizes 7 to 15

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Frazier was a foundational figure who helped to define the league's on- and off-court style. Puma not only made him the face of the brand, the company also awarded him the NBA's first signature sneaker. Ever since, the Clyde has been an ongoing staple model for the company, and it now sets the foundation and inspiration for its current basketball relaunch.

Though Kobe Bryant is often credited with turning players on to low-tops, Arenas' debut Adidas sneaker did release prior to it and was well-liked for its clean design and the Wizards star's showman persona. They’re also made of quality materials though the uppers are a synthetic rather than natural leather but are still breathable. They appear to be very well glued too. However, you probably shouldn’t because those thin soles would wear away much faster than ordinary trainers. But if you’re looking for something fashionable to wear while you work through the forms and you don’t want to spend a fortune on Tai Chi shoes then these may be the best bet for you. They’re also good for Parkour if you want to try something more rigorous when you’re done. With one of the most unique on-court looks of his series, Iverson's zippered fourth sneaker became more than just a great design, with his iconic tattoo graphics added in throughout. Founded in 1993 and still relevant to this day, AND1 Streetball shaped street culture around the globe. Whether through killer streetball mixtapes or the release of their own basketball apparel.

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Worn during Curry's breakout 2014-15 MVP season, the Curry 1 helped take Under Armour to new heights in just his second season with the company. UA's basketball shoe sales rose 754% during the spring quarter, just as Curry's Warriors were headed toward their first championship. Only minor tweaks were made on the Kobe 5, continuing a working formula for Bryant's low-top series that became known for its performance. Players at all positions around the league wore the shoe that was on Bryant's feet for his fifth and final title. While most memorable sneakers get their validation on the NBA floor, the Dunk has always been a bit of an outlier, first finding its footing in two-tone team colors as part of Nike's "Be True To Your School" campaign during the 1980s. Throughout the 2000s, the Dunk experienced a massive resurgence as it was adapted into a skateboarding model, making for one of the most versatile Nike silhouettes in company history. They’ve an all-in-one weaved upper which is both breathable and water-resistant. The soles use an adaptive polymer compound to provide a proper cushion which rebounds around the foot no matter what sport you’re undertaking. The P-hold heel grip is said to be able to reduce injuries too. These are thoroughly recommended.

Throughout the mid-'90s, Reebok found success with its high-contrast designs, creating looks you could spot on television even long before high-definition TV. Hill was the fourth NBA player to have a signature shoe for his rookie season, but it was his second model that helped put Fila on the map in the basketball space. With a unique patent leather frame design, the shoe stood out on the court. It also crossed over into pop culture when it was worn by Tupac Shakur in the CD booklet portrait for "All Eyez On Me." With 10 marquee NBA stars wearing it to close the 1970s, the Top Ten became one of Adidas' first flagship basketball models and helped influence countless additional Adidas models since. They are at a mid-tier price point and that was reflected in both the choice of materials used and in the quality of the workmanship involved on the shoe. The tread on the soles is clearly designed with martial arts use in mind too. You can't write a better ending," Air Jordan vice president Gentry Humphrey said. "It just doesn't get any better than that."It means we were doing it right," Bryant said at the time. "Because professional athletes aren't going to throw shoes on their feet just to throw shoes on their feet." For the future, we plan to have a womenswear line coming out very soon,” he revealed. “ Women have a whole other perspective on this thing we call street ball … That story needs to be told.” The concept car of sorts wasn't even originally planned to be Hardaway's shoe, until he happened to get a glimpse of it at the bottom of a duffle bag that Avar had brought to a design meeting.

The most expensive recommendation on our list, however, are the PEAK TAICHI King Women’s Adaptive Smart Cushioning Running Shoes and it’s fair to say that they’re the kind of shoes that you would probably buy if you were doing a lot of Tai Chi or a lot of other sport alongside Tai Chi rather than for a few minutes in the park each week. Few shoes have personified the player better than Payton's Glove. The timeless zippered upper gave it a sleek look that has resulted in a cult following ever since.The sporting globe loves a great underdog story, and the unexpected ascension of AND 1 and the Tai Chi is a sneaker yarn for the ages. It was the moment when the raw talent and grit of streetball was fused with the prestige and fame of professional basketball,” said John Scipio, AND1 General Manager. “The Tai Chi really captivated a generation and has been our most notable shoe, ever. It’s become an icon in the footwear industry. We feel the time to re-release the shoe is now, and the big stage of ComplexCon is the best place to do it.” The LeBron 15 was an open canvas for a flurry of #LeBronWatch colorways inspired by some of the greatest Nike sneakers in company history. James played in all 82 games, adding to the nightly anticipation of the 51 different versions he wore of his 15th sneaker.

Iverson's debut Reebok signature sneaker would go on to change the trajectory of the company that had bet big on him. He was just the fifth rookie to have his own shoe.Before the design and technology boom of the '80s and '90s, Keds had a run as one of the most worn basketball sneakers of the 1970s, with its iconic dual stripe along the midsole and clean, classic colors aplenty.