mid - Cushioning: Zoom Air + Phylon
- Weight: 14.2 oz · Drop: 8 mm
- Cut: Mid · Width: Standard
- Best for: SF/PF — All-Around
$77.99Price as of Nov 3, 2026, 14:42 UTC
Basketball shoes, the spec way
The independent spec database for basketball shoes — performance and collectables.
Compare 102 basketball shoes by cushioning tech, weight, drop, traction, position fit, and use case. Plus the heritage and resale data on every shoe worth keeping. Zero opinion-based reviews — manufacturer-sourced specs only.
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cushioning techs tracked
Find by position
Each position has a distinct spec profile — guards prioritise weight and lockdown, bigs prioritise impact protection. Pick your spot.
PG
Point Guards
Lightweight, low-cut, responsive — the spec stack for point guards.
SG
Shooting Guards
Lateral support and a stable shooting platform.
SF
Small Forwards
All-around versatility, mid-cut stability.
PF
Power Forwards
Impact protection, lockdown, and lateral cushion.
C
Centers
Heavy-impact cushioning and ankle support.
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Recently added performance shoes
Latest releases tracked in our spec database — full specs, full sources, no opinions.
mid 
premium Nike
GT Jump 3
- Cushioning: ZoomX + Zoom Air Strobel
- Weight: 15 oz · Drop: 9 mm
- Cut: Mid · Width: Standard
- Best for: SF — Jumper
premium Nike
GT Hustle 3
- Cushioning: Zoom Air + Cushlon
- Weight: 15.8 oz · Drop: 10 mm
- Cut: High · Width: Standard
- Best for: PF/C — Big-Man
premium - Cushioning: Zoom Air + Cushlon 3.0
- Weight: 15.6 oz · Drop: 8 mm
- Cut: Mid · Width: Standard
- Best for: PF/C — All-Around
$119.97Price as of Nov 3, 2026, 14:42 UTC
premium Nike
GT Cut 3
- Cushioning: Zoom Air Strobel + ZoomX
- Weight: 13.9 oz · Drop: 8 mm
- Cut: Low · Width: Standard
- Best for: PG/SG — Slasher;Shooter
$239.99Price as of Nov 3, 2026, 14:42 UTC
mid - Cushioning: Zoom Air Strobel + Cushlon 3.0
- Weight: 14 oz · Drop: 8 mm
- Cut: Mid · Width: Standard
- Best for: SF/PF — All-Around
$132.90Price as of Nov 3, 2026, 14:42 UTC
budget - Cushioning: Phylon + Zoom Air
- Weight: 14.5 oz · Drop: 8 mm
- Cut: Mid · Width: Standard
- Best for: SF — All-Around
$111.38Price as of Nov 3, 2026, 14:42 UTC
mid - Cushioning: Zoom Air
- Weight: 13.4 oz · Drop: 8 mm
- Cut: Low · Width: Standard
- Best for: PG — Slasher
$119.97Price as of Nov 3, 2026, 14:42 UTC
Compare cushioning tech
Zoom Air, Boost, ZoomX, Lightstrike, Flow, Nitro, FuelCell — every modern basketball platform on one page.
Zoom Air
Pressurised-air pods — responsive court feel.
ZoomX
Plush + bouncy supercritical foam.
Boost
TPU energy-return capsule cushioning.
Lightstrike
Light, firm-bouncy court foam.
React
Comfortable, durable, energy-returning foam.
Cushlon
Lightweight phylon-derived midsole.
Flow
Outsole-replacing supercritical compound.
HOVR
Energy Web compression mesh + foam.
Collectables
From Air Jordan 1 Bred to Kobe 4 Protro Carpe Diem
The collectables hub tracks every basketball shoe worth keeping in the closet — retros, Protros, heritage silhouettes, and the performance-crossover shoes you can still hoop in. Resale bands, scarcity tiers, and authentication checklists, all in one place.
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Interactive tools that turn spec data into a buying decision in 30 seconds.
Shoe Finder
Filter by position, play style, budget, and width.
Cushioning Comparison
Pick 2–4 techs and compare side-by-side.
Outdoor Durability Score
Estimate outdoor lifespan in months.
Sizing Helper
Width × length × brand-fit recommendations.
Resale Tracker
Collectable resale bands by condition + size.
Replacement Calculator
When to replace your basketball shoes.
Jump Comparison
Stack height vs energy return — myth-aware.
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