HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: The 10 Best Basketball Shoes To Receive This Year

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: The 10 Best Basketball Shoes To Receive This Year

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'Tis the season to think about others. That said, make sure you plant the right idea in your loved one's ears starting today. If you're planning on tearing up the court in '13 then check out our suggestions from a performance standpoint. From this year's favorite Nike Hyperdunks to the most recently released Under Armour Charge BB, here are 10 basketball sneakers you should put high on your list.

 

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No. 1 – Under Armour Spine Bionic

Key Technical Feature: Micro G Foam cushioning, Under Armour Spine

Weight: 12 oz.

$110

No. 2 - Nike Max Hyperposites

Key Technical Feature: Foamposite upper constructed with Hyperfuse tech, Max Air 360 Unit

Weight: 16.9 oz.

$180

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No. 3 - adidas Adizero Crazy Light 2.0

Key Feature: Sprintframe, EVA midsole

Weight: 9.5 oz

$110

No. 4 - Air Jordan Super.Fly

Key Technical Feature: Hyperfuse, Lunarlon Midsole, Flex Grooved Sole

Weight: 13.2 oz.

$84

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No. 5 - Nike Kobe VIII ID

Key Technical Feature: Lunarlon cushioning, Zoom insert, plus Nike+ capabilities

$185

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No. 6 – adidas AdiPower Howard 3

Key Technical Feature: TORSION midfoot support, ALIVE Cushion Technology

Weight: 14.3 oz.

$110

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No. 7 – Nike Zoom KD V

Key Technical Feature: Max Air heel cushioning, Hyperfuse upper

$150

 

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No. 8 - Nike LeBron X

Key Technical Feature: Flywire, Full length Zoom unit

Weight: 15 oz.

$240

 

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No. 9 – Under Armour Charge BB

Key Technical Feature: Articulated heel, Micro G foam,

Weight: 13.8 oz.

$130

No. 10 - Nike Hyperdunk 2012

Key Feature: Flywire, Lunarlon

Weight: 12.4

$140

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