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A shoe specifically for dunking

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adarqui:
I wrote this on NB's facebook today.. curious if I get a response:


--- Quote ---Andrew Darqui cool article. Hey New Balance , when are you going to make a shoe specifically for dunkers? :F The dunk community is constantly growing. We need a shoe that is somewhat like an XC flat, light (~5 oz) & bouncy - helps you spring off your toes easier, but also is a bit stronger in the sole.. maybe has a plate in it. Basketball shoes are too bulky and clunky. We don'' need all of that extra support - it just weighs us down, makes our runups slower, reduces "feel" of the ground. Dunkers need a very light, low top, springy shoe, but with a little bit stronger sole. For what it's worth, I jump/dunk in XC 900 v2's ... if they had a stronger sole, they would probably be perfect. Just a request........ There's a TON of dunk addicts out there who you could target; people literally just train to dunk now because it's so much fun & makes for great videos on youtube etc.
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adarqui:

LBSS:
i know i've said it before but IMHO lotto quaranta is currently the best substitute. they're 7.7 ounces -- not quite 5 but still a lot lighter than any other tennis or bball shoe i've ever seen -- have flat and wide soles and are reasonably stiff.

not saying a dunk-specific shoe wouldn't be better but quarantas aren't bad. and they're cheap, ~$40.

AGC:
Bro, APL already made the perfect dunking shoe!  :uhhhfacepalm: :uhhhfacepalm: :uhhhfacepalm:



Ha but actually they have some pretty interesting looking shoes now:

http://www.athleticpropulsionlabs.com/mens/athletic-footwear/basketball-shoes.html

Can't believe how many lines they have though, not only bball shoes but running as well. Such a crowded space.

maxent:
I'm actually pretty happy with my Kobe's they're not heavy at all and lowtop, comparable to my running shoes .. the only problem is, and this is a deal breaker ... is that they're not flexible on the top so i dont get much dorsiflexion (?). if i can find a pair of shoes that have that as well i'll be super happy for a dunking shoe (and general basketball).

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