The Best Basketball Sneakers For the Summer

From court feel, to the best cushioning around, to the best traction around, check out the The Best Basketball Sneakers For the Summer.

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"Because basketball courts in the summer got girls there" - "Summertime" by Fresh Prince

While the presence of the opposite gender at basketball games in the summer shouldn't be your only motivation to play ball, we completely understand the need the need to look fresh. However, we will not sacrifice looking fresh for a lack of performance. Thankfully, the last few years have seen a boom in shoe technology which has left us with a ton of options when it come to playing. Whether your game is built for the hardwood, or it shines the most when it is keeping it real on the blacktop, we have you covered as far as what you should be rocking during the hotter months of the year. From court feel, to the best cushioning around, to the best traction around, check out the The Best Basketball Sneakers For the Summer. 

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NIke Zoom Hyperfranchise XD

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Nike Kobe 8

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adidas Rose 3.5

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LeBron X

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Reebok Sublite Pro Rise

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Jordan CP3.VI AE

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Under Armour Spine Bionic

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Jordan Melo M9

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adidas Crazyquick

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Air Jordan XX8

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