{"id":502864,"date":"2016-07-13T12:21:30","date_gmt":"2016-07-13T16:21:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=502864"},"modified":"2020-03-27T20:55:10","modified_gmt":"2020-03-28T00:55:10","slug":"summer-16-basketball-shoe-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/summer-16-basketball-shoe-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer ’16 Basketball Shoe Buyer’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
Summer basketball is officially in full swing. Whether you’re pulling up at the Pro-Am or vying for next at the park, the season of leisure is the perfect time to put in work and release stress on the court. While this time of year is typically equated with a break from b-ball, the Summer Olympics and summer camps have the biggest brands still bringing it in regard to footwear. From the latest LeBrons to built for ballin’ Boosts, get a quick buyer’s guide of your best summer hoops options.<\/p>\n
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Select colorways available at Nike<\/p>\n
Polarizing like most progressive pairs are, the Nike LeBron Zoom Soldier X sees King James’ team line celebrating a decade of success along with a championship back home. Story aside, this performance model makes the most of the always awesome Zoom Air but really deviates from the norm with a laceless upper. More accessible than his signature range from both a tech and price standpoint, these are outfitted to cater to the modern hybrid hooper.<\/p>\n
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Select colorways available at Finish Line<\/p>\n
One could argue that over the course of the regular season, the Under Armour Curry 2 was that shoe. Banking on that success, the Curry 2.5 offers a bulkier build than the slim but sturdy signature that carried Steph to a storybook season. An asymmetrical tongue and heavier composition may turn off some that loved the 2, but trying these on in store should be a good test as to if they’ll fit your game.<\/p>\n
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