Women like sports just as much as men. They play just as hard as men to. When playing basketball, the women need womens basketball shoes.
Womens basketball shoes will be a little different. They generally have smaller feet. Therfore the womens basketball shoes will made to accomodate this.
There are different types of players in this womens sport of basketball just like the men.
The Fast Players
These players are quick on their feet. They can make sharp cuts, stop on a dime and pull up for a shot with lightening precision. In order to do this a womens basketball shoe needs to be light weight, give ample ankle support and have excellent traction.
The Power Players
Power players are usually found at the low post. Good traction is essential to keep them from slipping and sliding while banging around inside for rebounds or making that power move to the basket. Good ankle support is also needed to hold your position while the other players try to move you out of the paint.
All Around Players
All around players have both speed and power and like to play on the perimiter and inside the paint. All around womens basketball shoes should be considered for this type player. The basketball shoe should have good traction, support for the ankles and not to heavy on the feet.
Whether your a all around, power or fast and quick player, Womens basketball shoes will let you keep up your game. you just have to decide what kind of player you are to pick the right shoe for you.
Nike Hyperize-womens – This shoe features Nikes flywire technology. It has open mesh to allow your feet to breath. The heel is injected to provide the player with support and stability. It has a zoom air unit in the heel and lunar life foam towards the front. The traction pattern featured is herringbone and a solid rubber outsole. These shoes go for about 125.00, but can be found for around 111.00.
Nike Zoom Soldier III Womens – These womens basketball shoes were inspired by maybe one of the best basketball players around today. That would be leBron James. The uppers are made of both full grain leather and synthetic leather. They have lightweight lockdown straps for support. They have a cushioned midsole and zoom air units to provide maximum comfort. The herringbone outsole has hex grooves to allow for a more natural motion. These womens basketball shoes go for around 110.00 but can be found in the price range of 99.00.
Adidas Pro Model 8 Team Color – This shoe has a synthetic patent leather upper to last longer and withstand the wear and tear of the sport. The insole is cushioned and is also removable. It has climbacool which provides cooling of the whole foot all the way around. The trade mark 3 stripes of Adidas womens basketball shoes are interchangable on this particular shoe. This allowing you to match any team colors. The midsole is made from fitfoam that will shape to your foot. The price range of this shoe is around 80.00.