Hoopin in Jordans....

[manamazing55]

I dont know if its the way I play or what, but whenever I play in Jordans, I end up "messing" them up. Scuffing them, cracking midsoles etc. I know some people rock them and they still look good after many days of playing. Anyway..........if you were gonna take a pair in great condition and just say eff it, and hoop in them, what would you choose and why? Knowing theyre basically gonna get messed up.

 

[manamazing55]

I dont know if its the way I play or what, but whenever I play in Jordans, I end up "messing" them up. Scuffing them, cracking midsoles etc. I know some people rock them and they still look good after many days of playing. Anyway..........if you were gonna take a pair in great condition and just say eff it, and hoop in them, what would you choose and why? Knowing theyre basically gonna get messed up.

 

[elcerrito91]

I'd take anything that wasnt that expensive for me, or something that I dont care about that much. I balled in LS 14s (the last jordan I bought, and I loved those shoes, I still have em in the box, havent rocked in a year or so)....I did care about my LS's, I checked for creasing and fixed the tongue every timeout we took. I cleaned the bottoms everytime I wore em too, just making em look fresh as possible..So I would bet that anyone would ball in something they dont care about, but I'm wondering if there are some heads who dont care and will ball in any shoe?

Great thread idea I must say. We'll get some interesting responses.

 

[elcerrito91]

I'd take anything that wasnt that expensive for me, or something that I dont care about that much. I balled in LS 14s (the last jordan I bought, and I loved those shoes, I still have em in the box, havent rocked in a year or so)....I did care about my LS's, I checked for creasing and fixed the tongue every timeout we took. I cleaned the bottoms everytime I wore em too, just making em look fresh as possible..So I would bet that anyone would ball in something they dont care about, but I'm wondering if there are some heads who dont care and will ball in any shoe?

Great thread idea I must say. We'll get some interesting responses.

 

[luvtheshoe]

Retro's are for casual wear...it's a 20 + year old old design after all. You will never beat the comfort and durability of the newer J's for ball, so I don't even bother trying anymore.

 

[luvtheshoe]

Retro's are for casual wear...it's a 20 + year old old design after all. You will never beat the comfort and durability of the newer J's for ball, so I don't even bother trying anymore.

 

[zapatohead408]

I ball in myt 12's and 3's

12 are super comfortable.
3's are my favorite so I dont even mind

 

[zapatohead408]

I ball in myt 12's and 3's

12 are super comfortable.
3's are my favorite so I dont even mind

 

[earvcunanan]

13s and 10s are awesome for hooping.

 

[earvcunanan]

13s and 10s are awesome for hooping.

 

[haam sap lao]

I'd ball in team Jordans.

 

[haam sap lao]

I'd ball in team Jordans.

 

[glockwork3]

jordan 18's, just make sure you baby powder under the soles so they don't slip.

 

[glockwork3]

jordan 18's, just make sure you baby powder under the soles so they don't slip.

 

[SteveSteve72]

Originally Posted by luvtheshoe

Retro's are for casual wear...it's a 20 + year old old design after all. You will never beat the comfort and durability of the newer J's for ball, so I don't even bother trying anymore.

This^^ why play ball in shoes with old technology. And OP retros are made for casual use, its a sad but true fact.

 

[SteveSteve72]

Originally Posted by luvtheshoe

Retro's are for casual wear...it's a 20 + year old old design after all. You will never beat the comfort and durability of the newer J's for ball, so I don't even bother trying anymore.

This^^ why play ball in shoes with old technology. And OP retros are made for casual use, its a sad but true fact.

 

[jgizzle79]

the xx2's r surprisingly real comfortable to ball in. especially with the interchangeable support.

 

[jgizzle79]

the xx2's r surprisingly real comfortable to ball in. especially with the interchangeable support.

 

[michaeljustdoit]

I'd say team jordans or 12s, 9s, & 3s

 

[michaeljustdoit]

I'd say team jordans or 12s, 9s, & 3s

 

[i mrdr peeps 4 fun]

the 2011's are pretty comfy with adequate ankle support. Plus with all the new CWs you can rock a couple of different pairs.

 

[i mrdr peeps 4 fun]

the 2011's are pretty comfy with adequate ankle support. Plus with all the new CWs you can rock a couple of different pairs.

 

[arabianite3]

Having played ball in all of the numbered Jordans from 3-23, my favorites and not so favorites (the ones I did not mention are middle of the road in terms of performance):

3 thru 5- Not so great, old, cushioning was sub-par (good for their time, but not in the face of the newer Jordans)

XI- Overrated. Uppers not very sturdy, good shoe overall tho for hoops.

XII, XIII, and XIV- I found these excellent for hooping, especially the XIV. 3 of my favorites to play in in terms of comfort and overall performance.

XVI- did not like, poor traction.

XVII, XVIII, XIX - all 3 are great, with the edge going to the XVIII (great zoom air setup and good traction). XIX are ugly, but a great performer as well, minus the awful lacing system.

XX, XX2 - also very good ball shoes, comfortable and good traction. I would say the XX2 are probably the best Jordan overall to play ball in.

 

[arabianite3]

Having played ball in all of the numbered Jordans from 3-23, my favorites and not so favorites (the ones I did not mention are middle of the road in terms of performance):

3 thru 5- Not so great, old, cushioning was sub-par (good for their time, but not in the face of the newer Jordans)

XI- Overrated. Uppers not very sturdy, good shoe overall tho for hoops.

XII, XIII, and XIV- I found these excellent for hooping, especially the XIV. 3 of my favorites to play in in terms of comfort and overall performance.

XVI- did not like, poor traction.

XVII, XVIII, XIX - all 3 are great, with the edge going to the XVIII (great zoom air setup and good traction). XIX are ugly, but a great performer as well, minus the awful lacing system.

XX, XX2 - also very good ball shoes, comfortable and good traction. I would say the XX2 are probably the best Jordan overall to play ball in.

 

[6 Rings G.O.A.T.]

In the past year I have ball in my..

-XII (flints)
-XIX (low)
-X (steel)

I almost beat all of them to death..