Anta KT 9

At a listed 12.4 oz, the KT 9 is lighter than 66 of the other 66 performance shoes in our database and heavier than 0. The average across all 67 performance shoes is 13.8 oz, so it runs 1.4 oz lighter than average. Nothing in this group lists a lower weight.

Its 8 mm heel-to-toe drop is the most common figure in this group — 54 of 67 performance shoes list 8 mm. Drops across the group only run from 7 to 10 mm, so drop is a smaller differentiator than weight or cut height.

It is one of 25 low-cut models among the 67 performance shoes we track, and it sits in the budget price band (set from manufacturer MSRP), which 13 other models share.

Like 53 other performance shoes, it is rated for indoor courts; 13 in the group carry an outdoor rating.

Going by its spec profile, we classify the KT 9 for shooting guards with a perimeter shooting game. You can compare it against every shoe we file for that role in Best Basketball Shoes for Shooting Guards.

The low cut leaves the ankle free, so it suits players who want mobility and don't rely on a high collar for support. Being well under the average performance shoe weight, it suits players who prioritise a light shoe.

It is rated for indoor courts. If most of your games are on asphalt or concrete, the closest outdoor-rated performance shoes on spec are the Nike Renew Elevate 3 and Nike Precision 7. Width is listed as standard; if you need more toe-box room, see the wide-feet hub.