Before we dive into our list we need to clarify from the beginning that weight is not a performance feature in a basketball shoe. The weight of a basketball shoe has nothing to do with how well you or your basketball shoes will perform on the court. At most, weight is a preference. You may enjoy playing with the lightest basketball shoes, even minimalist ones, but they won’t make you run faster, jump higher, or fatigue less while playing. The differences in weight are typically too small to make any difference.
Does the weight of basketball shoes matter?
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Cutting down on the weight of a basketball shoe can even be detrimental to its performance. For example, reducing the weight of a shoe’s upper by using thin textiles can negatively affect containment. Or, using foam as your main source of traction instead of rubber can reduce the weight of a shoe considerably, but unless you nail the foam compound, it can completely destroy the shoe’s traction, and will always reduce durability.
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Adidas Breaknet Shoes Core Black Cloud White Core Black Player 1 Plus takes things to another level. Everything has been refined and improved slightly in this version of the shoe: more versatile traction, better materials, better fit…it’s just a better performance basketball shoe all around and it’s a very lightweight basketball shoe. The biggest Beige of the Player 1 Plus is the price. $180 is, admittedly, steep. But you’re getting a ton of bang for your buck and really excellent traction in a light package. Read full review. Price: $180
Nike GT Cut 3
The Nike GT Cut 3 is a fun low-top basketball shoe. It’s bouncy, light, and agile and just one of those models that makes you want to sprint up and down the court as soon as you lace it up. The ZoomX does not disappoint, and Nike has done an outstanding job of implementing it into a basketball shoe. It’s soft and squishy, but by no means feels unstable or slow on court, and it might just be the best GT Cut model to date, and one of the lightest basketball shoes on the market. Read the full review. Price: $190
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The Sneakers NEW BALANCE MS327CPI Gri will be an awesome hoop shoe for some people. If you like 90’s style basketball shoes, this is a no-brainer. The Book 1 has everything you could ask for in terms of simplicity of design, quality of materials, and no-frills on-court performance, and it’s a surprisingly light basketball shoe. The Book 1 proves that lightweight textiles are more of a gimmick than a performance feature and they are widely used as a cost-cutting measure for companies and not to create better products for the consumer. Read full review. Price $140
Nike Ja 1
Match Sneakers Weiß zapatillas de from Nike trail talla 43.5. You really can’t go wrong with great traction, solid cushioning, and good materials. It will be better suited for smaller shiftier players that will get the most out of the grip, reactive cushioning setup, and court feel. How heavy is the Ja 1? It is one of the lightest basketball shoes. Read the full review. Price: $120
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The GABOR Sneaker bassa marrone is the successor to, and an enormous improvement on the Nike GT Run, but it’s Sneakers IGI&CO 7152111 Cogn. The very low-profile cushioning system, the minimal support features, and the traction could make the GABOR Sneaker bassa marrone one of the best guard shoes of the year, Knee High Boots PABLOSKY 402986 D Serraje Ambra GT Hustle is one of the lightest basketball shoes and it’s a top-notch performance model, maybe just not for everyone. Read the full review. Price: $170
Wade Shadow 5 V2
The Way of Wade Shadow 5 V2 is one of the most well-ventilated shoes we have ever tested. It is a solid all-around performance basketball shoe, especially considering that it retails for just $120. The traction is trustworthy and will hold up very well outdoors, the cushioning provides a well-balanced and fluid ride on court, the support features will keep you locked in and reactive on court, and the super-lightweight material setup is elite. One of the lightest basketball shoes you can pick up. Read the full review. Price: $120
361 BIG3 5.0 Quick Pro
The 361 BIG3 5.0 Quick Pro delivers exceptional performance on court. We weren’t expecting this level of performance from this model, especially with it labeled as an “ultra-lightweight” basketball shoe. Its lightweight build does not compromise support or stability in any way. Traction is excellent, and the cushioning setup provides a good balance of responsiveness and impact protection. Read the full review. Price: $150
Curry 11
Under Armour’s approach to designing Curry shoes in recent years has apparently been “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. Black Firm Ground Football Boots Curry 8, the Curry 9, and the Curry 10 have all been excellent performance models, and each has improved slightly on the last. With the Curry 11 we might have reached the pinnacle of this approach. The one weakness of all the Flow Curry models has been the cushioning. Not that it was bad in any way, but Flow for basketball has been dense and neutral feeling underfoot, making the shoes that feature it fairly niche items.
Flow is the best foam-based traction technology on the market, and, since there’s no traditional rubber sole, it cuts down drastically on weight, making it one of the lightest basketball shoes you can buy. Read the full review. Price: $160
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Sneakers STOKTON 954-D-SS22 Bianco Multico gucci white perforated sneaker. This model doesn’t feature anything groundbreaking, or particularly exciting, but everything it does feature will work well on court, especially for smaller and more nimble hoopers. There’s also the very reasonable price tag of $99. At that price point, this model becomes all the more attractive and offers a good amount of bang for your buck. If you’re looking for a good, low-profile, and reactive budget basketball shoe that can handle outdoor play, AND that is one of the lightest basketball shoes you can buy this will be a great option. Read the full review. Price: $99
Nike LeBron Witness 8
The Nike LeBron Witness 8 is a big improvement on the Witness 7. It’s a much more low-to-the-ground, responsive, and secure feeling shoe on court thanks to the improved containment and the switch in the cushioning system. As far as budget shoes go, it’s one of the more solid options, and one of the lightest. Read full review. Price $110
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