Basketball shoes Nike
Our Nike page is dedicated to basketball shoes from the American brand, including the LeBron NXXT Genisus and its double Air Zoom cushioning. Here you will find guidance on choosing between signature lines and performance models like the G.T. family, based on your position, size, and playing surface, from club courts to playgrounds, with EP versions featuring reinforced rubber.
The brand of basketball's biggest signatures.
Signature lines in the G.T. family
Nike, founded in 1964 in Oregon under the name of Blue Ribbon Sports, hit the courts in the early 1970s with the Blazer. Its basketball line is now built on two pillars. On one hand, the signature shoes, developed with a player and named after them: the LeBron line has been supporting LeBron James since he joined the NBA in 2003. On the other hand, there are performance models available to everyone, like the G.T. family, for Greater Than, designed according to play style: the G.T. Cut for guards who change pace, the G.T. Jump for big men who play above the rim, and the G.T. Hustle for hardworking players.
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Air Zoom and LeBron NXXT Genisus: responsive cushioning
Nike's flagship basketball technology is the Air Zoom: a pressurized air unit, interwoven with taut fibers, that compresses on impact and then regains its shape while returning energy. The LeBron NXXT Genisus showcases this: a Zoom unit under the heel absorbs landings, while a large unit at the forefoot, curved to flex in multiple directions, provides a feeling of propulsion for sprints and jumps. A plate in the midsole stabilizes the foot, and an overlaid mesh upper holds the foot in place. The EP version comes with a more durable rubber.
Position, build, and court: choosing your Nike pair
The choice starts with your position: a guard who accelerates and brakes constantly looks for a low shoe, close to the ground, while a big man who jumps and makes contact prefers thick cushioning and a collar that wraps around the ankle. The build also matters: the heavier the player, the more they benefit from generous heel cushioning that absorbs landing impacts. Finally, we have the court: a soft rubber grips the court but wears out quickly on asphalt, hence the interest in EP versions for the playground, featuring a deeper tread pattern that resists abrasion.
Good deals
Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are packed and sent out in a day. The key events of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, winter sales, French Days in spring, then summer sales and back-to-school.
Frequently asked questions
How do Nike basketball shoes fit?
They generally fit snugly to secure the foot. Stick to your usual size if you have slim feet, go up half a size if your feet are wide or if you wear thick socks, and try them on at the end of the day.
Can a female player wear Nike basketball shoes?
Yes, most Nike basketball models are unisex. Rely on European sizing rather than US sizing, which differs between men and women, and check for heel support during the fitting.
What Nike basketball shoe for a child?
Nike offers many models in junior sizes, marked GS for the larger sizes and PS for the smaller ones. Leave about a centimetre in front of the toes for growth, but not more: a shoe that is too big will move around on the foot.
How to clean white Nike basketball shoes?
First brush off the dust dry, then scrub the upper and edges of the sole with a soft brush dipped in soapy water. Avoid the washing machine and the dryer, and let them air dry, stuffed with paper.
Can you wear your Nike basketball shoes in the city?
It’s possible, but the asphalt wears down the rubber and collects gravel that makes it slippery on the court. Regular players keep one pair for the gym and another for everyday use or the playground.
