The coolest sneakers make a statement

Show me someone who has invested in high quality athletic shoes and I’ll show you someone who has upped their game. For every job or leisure activity, there is the right tool and equipment that can offer supreme comfort and help achieve true performance.

When asked what features the best basketball players in our office look for in their shoe, their quick answer was flexible traction, cushioning, and overall comfort. People who are passionate about their sport also cite durability and good fit, or the shoes’ ability to address their unique needs.

The characteristics of sports shoes vary depending on the particular activity. Shoe manufacturers make sure sports enthusiasts get the specialized active footwear they need to keep up. Aspiring world-class rowers, for example, may need a fully adjustable, highly supportive leather sneaker with a high-traction outsole. Some of the best brands on the market offer durable leather uppers and mesh details for a lightweight feel and better ventilation.

Today’s sports shoes also happen to be very versatile. So even if you bought a shiny new ultra-hip pair for paddling, you can still wear it to wear around campus or hang out. Do you have children in the family whom you want to take to the streets? They may opt for naturally equipped clothing and footwear with a precise fit, improved grip, stability and comfort. Youngsters who idolize NBA players will have a blast giving the coolest new versions of NBA-inspired shoes with a lightweight feel and extreme level of stability when shooting hoops with friends or schoolmates.

As for the women in the family who are runners or tennis players, the ideal is a ventilated shoe with cushioning tones. Visit online sites that provide reviews and quote scores for women’s footwear in terms of comfort, fit, performance, quality, and value. For casual parties, trendy sneakers reminiscent of the punk rock era of the mid-’70s can look great.