Best team sports shoes for men according to redditors
We found 130 Reddit comments discussing the best team sports shoes for men. We ranked the 114 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 130 Reddit comments discussing the best team sports shoes for men. We ranked the 114 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
To clarify: these are not necessarily outfits, these are quality basic pieces that you can build a wardrobe around and incorporate your own style into.
Amazon links for the items listed:
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I own all of these items (except the 501s, I have APC new standards but I wanted to keep it budget friendly.) I can attest to the quality and the aesthetics of these clothes.
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No they are Nike air force ones http://www.amazon.com/NIKE-FORCE-SNEAKER-SIZES-White/dp/B001NGKPEQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1418320889&sr=1-1&keywords=white+airforce+ones
Yes!
adidas Harden Vol. 2 Long-Sleeve Buckle Shoe - Men's Basketball 9.5 Trace Cargo/Black/Ecru Tint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHKPRGS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lDi1CbADCSX3Y
https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Mens-Harden-Black-Yellow/dp/B07TLPCR1X/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?keywords=harden+vol+3&qid=1566136758&s=gateway&sprefix=harden+&sr=8-15
They're ridiculous, but I kind of love them.
LeBron Soldier 12, SFG.
Link here.
>... a 12 year old beginner ... He would be the first to admit that he doesn't have a tremendous amount of physical endurance or strength. He's tall with lanky limbs..all femur and flat feet and hair. He's a lefty with limited coordination and no clue how little grace he has.
I was 11 when I started. And, my Dad used to joke that I was so clumsy before I started fencing that it was pretty common for me to have bruises all over my shins from awkwardly walking into coffee tables.
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>Given how much gear you guys have to wear while sparring or competing and even how fast paced and athletic the footwork and workouts can be during practices, I'm finding it hard to know what athletic pants to buy this kid as a base They are all thick or heavy and the lightweight ones pill pretty quickly so I didn't know if I'm just looking in the wrong direction or if our expectations are too high.
I wear 3/4 length tights, like these. And, above that I wear lightweight shorts, like these. If you're curios I wear athletic boxer-briefs, like these. And, that said I wash ALL of my athletic clothes in cold water with the regular cycle and dry in low-no heat only.
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>Shoes - Oh Jesus Christ. He's been through almost 3 pair. As I said, he's flat-footed so he's hard on shoes anyway. We haven't invested a ton of cash into gear just because we didn't know how long he'd be into this but we bought him a pair of Ontusuka Tigers or something like that in the beginning. Since then we've just put him in sneakers/gym shoes. No clue what might be best for his feet. His coach is so awesome but just says "Whatever is supportive for his feet for now." He's Armenian and hardcore so right now gives zero fucks about my kid's shoes and just wants him to learn how to sit back with a weapon in his hand. Mom on the other hand likes to spend money on shoes that might last through the next shoe size. Unless I'm wrong. Tell me if my expectations are too high.
'Ontusuka Tigers' are not actual athletic shoes ; they're fashion shoes that are based on an out of production pair of fencing shoes. That said fencing shoes can be quite expensive. The standard advice is to buy a pair of court shoes (volleyball or racquetball shoes). The general advice is that for 'bang for the buck' buy Asics Gel Rocket 9's (which are a popular brand of volleyball shoes).
And because he has flat-feet I would highly recommend that you buy inserts for his shoes. I recommend Superfeet Carbon's, they'll last longer than the shoes will.
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>Blades - He's a foil and for now, he's got basic AF gear, again, because we had no way of knowing if he'd be able to hold post to this sport or not. I'm sure his coach will eventually have suggestions about upgrading someday but I'm wondering when they start buying gear that lasts. Also, from a fighting style/weapons choice, I'm guessing his coach will guide him on that too at some point. He starts all the kids on foil. Is there a different style that's better suited to lefties or should we just roll with it? Our kid loves this sport but are our expectations too high?
For beginners, I recommend just using standard StM (or Dynamo) foils which are made in a Ukrainian forge. I am not a fan of the Chinese made blades (i.e., Absolute, Blue Gauntlet/SG, Linea, etc...) because they just break far to fast. Leon Paul foils are overpriced garbage, so avoid those.
As for when do you start buying higher quality blades, once he decides he's going to compete regularly I would consider upgrading to at least an FIE blade then. If I were you I'd rather him have 2-3 non-FIE StM blades up and running for him before I worry about getting him $100+ dollar blades.
Same with his 'Whites' just stick with the Absolute 350N gear.
If you're going to make an upgrade then buy a nice glove. And if he winds up competing in epee I recommend upgrading to an FIE mask but otherwise you're fine as is.
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>He did his first tournament this weekend as was super proud to even win one match given that every other participant had been fencing 2+ years. We beamed! Any advice on how to keep him engaged without pressuring him would be appreciated. Such a great sport and a fine sub you have here.
I think the best thing you can do, is to help him set realistic but difficult short term goals and to celebrate with him when he achieves those goals BUT, to keep a healthy distance from his training. Sometimes parents have a hard time not playing the role of a coach in their kids' training BUT, I think for 99% of kids it's crucial that they have that separation between their coaches and their family life. You don't want him to take the (otherwise healthy) pressure he might feel from the competition home with him. Especially, if he doesn't do as well as he (and you) hoped he would do. Let his coaches do that, it's their actual job.
Good cross training shoes (training for strength, speed, skill) need ankle support and good grip decent flexibility and sturdy and not be too spongy or too archy cause it makes weight lifting especially legs difficult and or less productive. Also, being lightweight and breathable.
Boxing cross trainers are really good all around shoe if you are going to be doing a lot of different types of workouts in them i.e. the following 3
They r in order of top rated and most to least expensive.
Adidas Pro Bout Boxing Boot, US6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089B5RMI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_s2KxDbMRAYNFA
adidas Box Hog 2 Mens Boxing Trainer Shoe Boot Black/White - US 9.5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EA18MWS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sYKxDbAMSGPMX
adidas Men's Combat Speed.5, Silver Metallic/Black, 4 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWN9T2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_QYKxDb2A164FE
If you are mostly going to stick to weightlifting and caliestenics work having a flat sole and lightweight shoe with moderate flexibility is a pretty mix to go for but i wouldnt recomend much in the way of cardio with the following, (probably not the best for long distance running for example) decent for jumprope or stair climbing though
Hightop Converse allstars or pf flyers
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Top Core Colors (6,0 D(M), Classic Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LWTMEBY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_j5KxDbRMZ5J8S
Or even Vans and some Asics
Like the half cabs
Vans Men's SK8-Hi(tm) Core Classics, Black/White, US:9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VSUC9A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_y6KxDbTH3JV4B
ASICS Men's Matflex 4-M, Granite/White/Black, 9.5 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GY6MHRI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d7KxDbHZX5K80
If you are going to do mostly a lot of hard impact running you should maybe go for tennis, basket ball, and cross country shoes due to the shock absorbent soles and slightly wider base of the shoes to distribute the shock a bit more evenly. The higher arches generally found in these types of shoes make some weight lifting less than desireable i.e. the squats and deadlifts for example due to forcing you to be in an awkward center of gravity like putting more of ur balance and weight onto the balls of your feet versus the heels which is good for running and sprinting and cycling and jumping (jumprope,tennis,basketball) but not for squats and weight lifting because you are supposed to load your weight on your heels for compound movements to have the appropriate load bearing distribution on your body and fully engage your core to prevent injury.
K-Swiss Men's Bigshot Light 3 Tennis Shoes (White/Navy) (8 D(M) US) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MYV369E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_waLxDb7YM2RX2
adidas Men's Pro Bounce 2018 Basketball Shoe, Black/White/Grey, 11 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077X62QFX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9aLxDb2S01Z80
adidas Men's Explosive Bounce 2018 Basketball Shoe, White/Black/Light Solid Grey, 10.5 M US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077X4TVP1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_qbLxDb4YY15H4
Under Armour Men's Charged Commit 2.0 Cross Trainer Running Shoe, Black (001)/White, 9 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HKTJN5F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_JbLxDb57ZMZE5
Nike Mens Air Visi Pro Vi Nbk Black/Anthracite Ankle-High Nubuck Basketball Shoe - 10M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q6ZBUB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cbLxDb6ZSDW6C
Nike Mens Air Visi Pro Vi Nbk Black/Anthracite Ankle-High Nubuck Basketball Shoe - 10M https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q6ZBUB6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cbLxDb6ZSDW6C
It all really depends on what you are doing.
If you are going to be rock climbing a lot get good rock climbing shoes. If you are going to hike a lot get good hiking boots. Most timerland boots are reliable and comfortable and designed for that. If you are going to train on grass a lot i would reccomend soccer cleats or turf shoes. Like the adidas mundiales or the nike predators.
I myself own a decent mix
For most all around training i use the adidas box hog 2.
For pure weightlifting or calisthenics i wear my converse.
For soccer and grass and turf training i wear my adidas mundials.
For hiking and bouldering i wear my timberland hiking boots.
For casual going out i wear doc martens usually.
For hospital work i wear some really cheap but super comfy sneakers with thick gel inserts cause you are standing around a lot and walking a lot. For 12 hours at a time. Before i worked in the hospital i was an emt and wore steel toe workboots geared toward firefighters and paramedics with gel inserts.
For everything else there's mastercard. Jk.
Li Ning ok https://www.amazon.com/LI-NING-Samurai-Culture-Basketball-Sneakers/dp/B077Z34HQS
They're "Air Jordan Future"
Jordan Nike Men's Air Future Casual Shoe, Grey, Size 10.5 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078YJNGV8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LVVrDbJN1NKTP
Adidas Streetfire Black/Black/White
There’s lots of good options, puma, Nike, and converse just to name a few, all make men’s red high top shoes.
PUMA Men's Suede Mid Me Iced High Risk Red/White 10.5 D US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NA0DE6D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_DIIRDbKXA6SAF
Converse Unisex Chuck Taylor Hi Top Red 13 B(M) US Women / 11 D(M) US Men https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V6K3XDY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_4JIRDbFYKJ2K5
Nike Mens Air Force 1 Foamposite Cup NA Basketball Shoe (University Red/University Red, 8.5 M US) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NXNWSFG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_5LIRDbF3SBZGZ
Since we're giving shoe advice....
feelin' like buying these what do you think??
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Edit: You guys know this is a le joke, right??? I feel like everyone is losing respect for me. And... fair enough lmao, but I have slightly better taste than toeshoes
Adidas sales or just Amazon. Adidas bounce shoes from years past can typically be found in the 70s-60s range if you don't care about colors. For example, the 2018 Pro Bounce low. You aren't a big dude so you can wear anything really.
Amazon does have some VFF lookalikes.
WHITIN Men's Trail Running Shoes Minimalist Barefoot 5 Five Fingers Wide Width Toe Box Gym Workout Fitness Low Zero Drop Male Yoga Zumba Comfortable Pilates Heel Black Size 13 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KN47WL9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_iLsJDbQP0TNXD
I've seen the new Copa 19.3 are quite cheap if I order them from Germany. Are they any good?
Example: https://www.amazon.de/adidas-Herren-Copa-19-3-Fu%C3%9Fballschuhe/dp/B07KFKZSKL/ref=cts_sh_1_vtp?th=1&psc=1
Edit: wait a moment! I play on artificial grass, not turf(I did not realize there was a difference - english isn't my first language)... wouldn't the above be awful for artificial grass?
https://www.amazon.com/Jordan-Retro-Shoes-Concord-305381-004/dp/B07HYK2K1J/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=air+jordan+8+raid&psc=1&qid=1571183149&sr=8-1 this is the link for it
https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Shoe-Mens-Basketball/dp/B07F22PKLT
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D9DMCVB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_lMCDDbM80GCR8
I have these and love them. I paid 38 which is less than I ever paid for racquetball shoes
Nike Men's Davinho Indoor Soccer Cleat
What are your thoughts on indoor soccer shoes for casual wear? Was looking at these 2 types:
https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Ace-17-4-Indoor-Orange/dp/B07997JQHQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=Ace+17&qid=1568052183&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFFSk1ZNkZLSFlWWFYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0NDkzODQyREhKRlhNNFFIVE42JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NTY5MjgxWFk5REY4MVE2SFVKJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
And
https://www.amazon.com/Adidas-Messi-Indoor-Solar-Soccer/dp/B06XX3HNDY/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=messi+15.3+indoors&qid=1568052491&s=gateway&sprefix=Messi+15.&sr=8-4
Tried searching and couldn't find an answer. Maybe there is a reason for that...
Thank you!
The whitin trail running shoes on amazon are cheap af ($3x.xx), zero drop, stupidity comfortable wide toe box, & surprisingly durable. A pair lasts me 500+ miles. Better than 4 models of altras I have used & better than Lowa renegade.
Edit: boots suck & you should definitely go for trail runners. They are less hot, more comfortable, & you can cross rivers in them much easier. They dry faster than boots & the pair I’m suggesting slip on & you don’t have to deal with bringing flip flops or crocs with you. Literally the best shoes I’ve ever had. I have over 1000 miles between 2 pairs. 4000+ mi hiking experience
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KN5GY7F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sPeTDb45AV36P