I've been a hooper all my life... college... overseas... and even while in the military... years of wear and tear... I made the switch to Li-Ning brand in 2015 and I haven't looked back since! The BOOM tech... the carbon fiber plate... THE CUSHIONING... The immediate formation around the foot for that secure experience... the sole grip is ideal for all courts (I only hoop indoor these days)... these shoes, but more importantly this brand of shoe is always top notch! I've turned my old teammates on to these shoes as well and they all say the same thing "we aren't hooping in anything else going forward"!!!