Boys' basketball programs are designed to help their wearers improve their basic skills and fundamentals while having fun playing the game. Boys' basketball shoes must be built to offer durability, support, stability, flexibility and shock absorption. The best basketball shoes for boys should maximize comfort with a flexible rubber outsole and provide comfortable fit at a reasonable price.
Air Jordan Retro
Nike started making Air Jordan models for rising star Michael Jordan in the mid-1980s and the line has evolved into a collection of shoes for boys, youth and adult players. According to the Galt Tech website, the Air Jordan Retro is among the best basketball shoes for boys. The Retro shoes provide additional ankle support to protect boys' ankles, along with extra cushioning through the sole. The Air Jordan Retro youth basketball shoes sell for $70 and up as of 2011.
Reebok Answer V
Developed for Allen Iverson in the 1990s, the Reebok Answer V combines comfort and support to make it one of the best basketball shoes for boys, according to the Kidzworld website. The Answer V Mid DMX model, in particular, provides a mid-cut for ankle support and a cushioned midsole to prevent injuries. As of 2011, the Answer V boys basketball shoes sell for around $85.
Adidas T-Mac 2
Named for star Tracy McGrady, the Adidas T-Mac 2 is another Kidzworld pick as one of the best basketball shoes for boys. The T-Mac 2 has an inner mesh bootie for a secure, comfortable fit. Materials used on the T-Mac basketball shoes include full-grain and synthetic leathers on the uppers for durability and breathability along with compression-molded EVA cushioning material in the midsole for comfort and protection. As of 2011, the T-Mac 2 basketball shoes sell for around $100.
And One KG Select
And One started making basketball shoes in the 1990s and released the KG Select --- named after Kevin Garnett --- in 2002. According to Kidzworld, the KG Select basketball shoes are among the best for boys with smaller feet. Priced around $90 as of 2011, the KG Select's blend of genuine and synthetic leathers make for a shoe that is flexible and durable with extra cushioning.
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