Looking for high-tops

[Blindolbat]

Originally Posted by BballRookie

Recently there has been a push to protect ankles with low top shoes. Before you stop reading, hear me out. The Nike reps told Kobe than more important than how high the shoes comes up on the outside of your ankle, is the way your ankle sits in the shoe. Thus Kobe has been wearing lows for a while, and his shoe is low. If you look at the heel of the new Kobe's on the inside you'll see what I mean. I have friends who play professionally overseas that wear them, as well as guys in rec leagues who didn't have any problems either.

Just a thought. Not sure if they have all black in this type of shoe.

Totally agree with this. Many of the low shoes now provide better protection against ankle roll than previous high tops did. I've had several severe rolls in my life and all were in high tops. I've moved to lows over the last 5 years and no problems at all. That goes for playing, running, reffing, everything.

[Amesman]

Originally Posted by Blindolbat

Totally agree with this. Many of the low shoes now provide better protection against ankle roll than previous high tops did. I've had several severe rolls in my life and all were in high tops. I've moved to lows over the last 5 years and no problems at all. That goes for playing, running, reffing, everything.

Great info -- I've wondered about this. Might alternate high- and low-tops for a while this season to see what comes of it. Would love to make the transition as you did, Blindol.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Amesman

Might alternate high- and low-tops for a while this season to see what comes of it.

For a real comparison, why don't you try wearing one of each?