Kids' Basketball Shoes

Today’s basketball shoes for kids are dominated by signature shoes. Players such as Steph Curry, LeBron James, Paul George, Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Damian Lillard, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, and Donovan Mitchell have partnered with the world’s top vendors such as Nike, adidas, and Under Armour. Those companies have developed silhouettes and materials that reflect each player’s on-court style and off-court interests.

Building a Better Kids' Basketball Shoe

Performance basketball shoes for kids are built both for outdoor and indoor play. Key elements for performance basketball shoes to look for are cushioning, breathability, support, and protection.

All kids’ basketball shoes have some form of low-profile cushioning, such as Nike’s Zoom Air or adidas’ Boost technology. Jumping, rebounding, quick stops and starts, and sprinting up and down the court require cushioning that can help protect the feet from the constant pounding.

Today’s basketball shoes for kids feature uppers made with breathable synthetic material, occasionally with leather overlays for lockdown support. Not only are today’s shoes on the cutting edge of cool looks inspired by the top players in the world, they’re lighter and offer more flexibility for better movement and lift.

Shoes are available in mid-cut or low-cut profiles. Though generally a matter of personal preference, mid-cut silhouettes offer better protection and help prevent ankle rollover injury. Low-cut basketball sneakers allow flexibility for sharp drives and cuts.

Outsoles usually feature some type of herringbone pattern for optimal traction. Advancements through the years have led to the inclusion of other performance-first innovations, such as circular patterns to help with pivoting motions or different tread patterns on the outer portion of the shoe to assist with quick stops and more advanced traction.

Kids' Basketball Shoe Selection

Basketball sneakers have remained a popular choice for everyday wear. New basketball shoes feature the low-profile cushioning, comfortable build, and breathable materials to get you through the day and look cool at the same time. Basketball shoe classics may be reissued throughout the year with dozens of color combinations, updated materials, and throwback style stamps.

All signature shoes can be worn for hanging out or for on the court. Beyond the KDs, Kyries, Hardens, LeBrons, Currys and PGs, kids can also rely on the Nike Zoom Hustle, Nike Future Flight, and adidas Marquee Boost to give your game a spark.

For the best in kids’ basketball, shop Eastbay and find the colors, sizes, and profiles to suit your style on the court or off.