would these be appropriate/safe for basketball on court shoes...or are they too loose?
400524
I sort of think they'd be tight enough. The elastic modulus is pretty stiff, and to some degree they're adjustable with the pull tab.
400525
That I'm not sure about. BBall puts a big strain on laces with stops and turns. The laces do stretch. They seem ok for running and walking. The gripper things seem to hold a lot better than others I have had. There is another brand of laces that do not stretch that may be better if the grippers work as well.
400526
I think they would be fine. You can make them as tight as you want. You also cut the strings when you put the clip on, so you can choose how far the extra lace and clip extends. I am not a basketball expert though.
400527
They would work just fine. On my running shoes, they work very well and prevent me from having to stop if a shoe comes untied. You can secure them as loosely or as tightly as you want. I like them.
400528
I haven't tried them on a court with all of the lateral movement, but based on how snug they are when I run with them, you shouldn't have any issue with snugness.
2165060
I think they should be ok. The rubber on the outside will allow a good grip and they are not heavy.
2226838
No, I have tried and find them way too loose. The edges are also sharp and over all they are a poor quality. I woud not recommend this brand. When I received them in the mail (I ordered 4) I had to throw 2 of them away they were so mangled.
773122
Not with minimalist shoes, but I've found mine irritating to run long distances with normal running shoes. They are great for hiking on uneven ground, softball and pickup basketball.
1624089
Yes...IF your shoes are already snug. However these supports, with you having a sizable "buzz" going, will make YOU tight.
268863
I am not sure, but I use it for basketball and I seem to move freely and it works great! My last pair worked well for over 10 years of playing basketball 2-4 times a week. The new ones as in the picture are even better. They are well worth the money.
2182849
Not very much. The heel protectors take up a little bit more room and so your heels are a little less likely to slip out of the shoe.Larry Cummings
256095
I got them for my daughter for basketball and they were great! except one already broke (I guess she falls too much lol) but will get a new one cause she likes them and are very comfortable!
871627
They are smooth. Bearings? I don't think they will be too big, there is a lot of padding and adjust.
2170569
Not at all. When you put them on correctly they stay in place no matter how rigorous your workout is. Put it this way.. I wear them when playing basketball, which involves sprinting and jumping and bumping into other players. You will not be disappointed with these.
255472
They are pretty flexible and adjustable, but I don't think they would quite fit on a basketball.
248557
I think they distribute pressure evenly. The laces are elastic and move with your foot without making my sneakers feel like they are slipping. My wife made a comment to me this morning that she is so happy she doesn't have to keep retying he sneakers. Everything is subjective, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another pair.
52212
Yes, they are safe to wear anywehre ...they aer not going to get stuck in anything. But like I wore them to the store one day and it can get a bit slippery on a linoleumor tile floor with those metal cleats.
425178
I would say these would not work for your purpose. You won't definitely won't get a true bounce in spots as you dribble. Also if you were to take a dive or trip and fall, the grippers on top would tear your skin up something serious. I'd rather fall on smooth concrete or tar. YMMV, but as a basketball player myself, I know these wouldn't 'cut it' for me.
199149
Yes, adult shoes are fine. Just dont expect them to stay on very tight. I used them, and the shoes were really lose. If I did anything more than walking or some light movements, they kind of fell off.
2174748
Absolutely not! That is what is great about these as well. I find I have to push them down sometimes just because I pull them too high up. It doesn't matter where I "set" them...they stay. Even pairs I have had for a while that have been washed and slightly loosened. They stay put.
1998651
My experience is only in home use. They are quite bulky to wear with shoes. Just put them on, put your feet up, and relax.