Went out a couple nights ago to try to find some new basketball shoes. I've been playing strictly outdoor ball (where the right shoes don't seem nearly as important to me) and wearing shoes that are probably about three years old now. They still look decent and feel great. That's the thing about shoes, they feel better the longer you have them. Probably the worse they look the more comfortable they are.
Problem is, summer league starts next week and that's indoor ball. Haven't played traditional indoor, refereed, full court basketball in quite a long time. I much prefer three on three half court at the park, out in the sun. But I'll jump on any chance I get to play competitive ball so I was pretty happy when I was asked to play in this upcoming league. After playing strictly outdoors for the past few years it will probably be interesting too get back into an air conditioned gym. It's easier to jump on a wood floor than it is concrete and my hops a have been pretty good this year so I'm anxious to see how I can get up in the gym.
But back to the shoes...
Maybe this is a sign I really am getting old (30 now) but the basketball shoes I saw were hideous. What is it with all these ugly shoes? I've never like buying new shoes to ball in but I never remember it being this bad. Went to two different places and spent about an hour and a half and came home empty handed... And first game is next week! I've got this weekend to try again but it's looking an awful lot like I'm going to have to settle for some goofy ass looking footwear. I may even just go with cross trainers instead of basketball shoes because they seem to be more my style. I'm just not in to the high tops.
So there you have it. Me and my shoe dilemma. My question to all you young hoopsters who are buying up these clown shoes...how do wear those things with a straight face??
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