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We Put Together a Collection of the Top NBA Signature Shoes for 2026
Check out what the league’s best are lacing up this season. There’s a lot of creativity and variety on display in the sneaker world right now, especially on the basketball court. No surprise here, though, as basketball shoes have long been a driver of new designs and technologies. Whether you play basketball competitively, recreationally, or just an avid fan, you likely know that the footwear is a big part of the game. It’s always fun to check out what the league’s best

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Nov 6, 20255 min read


Here’s What the Vast Majority of Players Wear Under Basketball Shorts
Learn the favorite choice of players for comfort and confidence on the court. Whether you’re new to the sport, just starting to play...

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Aug 29, 20255 min read


Here Are the Best Insoles for Your Basketball Shoes
Dynamic performance and impact-absorbing cushioning on the court. You won’t find a sport with more high-flying, quick-cutting, and...

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Aug 29, 20257 min read


These Are the Top Compression Sleeves for Basketball Players (2026)
Top arm, leg, and ankle sleeve picks to assist your game. It’s no coincidence that all those professional athletes of nearly every sport are wearing compression sleeves while performing at the highest levels of competition. In other words, those sleek and stretchy sleeves do a lot more than look stylish. They help to boost performance and recovery, as well as provide key muscle support and stability to their applied areas. And basketball, of course, is no exception. Compressi

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Aug 29, 20259 min read


These Are the Best Men’s Basketball Compression Shorts for 2026
Game-ready options that boost performance and fit great under shorts. Between the high endurance required of your legs and all the sweat you pour out on the court, basketball players of any skill level benefit from wearing compression shorts during play. The snug and stretchy fabric of compression shorts fits like a second skin and wears perfectly under the looser fitting design of basketball shorts. Since the sport requires a lot of quick cutting, sprinting, jumping, an

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Aug 29, 20256 min read


These Are the Best Full-Length Tights for Basketball 2026
Full-length options that boost your game and fit great under shorts. What some assumed would be a short-lived trend instead appears to be sticking around for the long haul, as more and more basketball players are opting to wear compression tights under their shorts. It’s actually not all that surprising. Athletes in a variety of sports have been adopting and incorporating compression tights into both their training and in-game performance. Basketball is a sport where th

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Aug 29, 20254 min read


These Are the Best ¾ Length Tights for Basketball 2026
3-quarter length options that boost your game and fit great under shorts. As compression tights continue to grow in popularity among athletes, basketball is one sport where they’ve practically become a fixture in training, practice, and games. In particular, the ¾ length compression tight has become the de facto length for basketball, as many activewear brands market this length as their standard basketball tights option. Among collegiate and professional ballers, the ¾ l

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Aug 29, 20256 min read


These Are Our Top Picks for Men’s Basketball Shoes (2026)
Supportive and lightweight high-performing basketball shoes. Whether you’re running the point or battling it out on the block, and no matter if you’re a high-flying finisher or a splashy 3-point specialist, wearing the proper footwear always benefits your game. And when it comes to choosing the right footwear, you’ll find that a high-quality pair of basketball shoes offers several features unique to the sport that you won’t find on an average pair of athletic shoes or trainer

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Feb 18, 20256 min read


Your Complete Guide to Basketball Compression Tights (2026)
Helpful tips and top picks to boost your game Watch any professional or college basketball game nowadays and you’re likely to see quite a few players sporting compression tights. In fact, these tights have become so commonplace that you might not even really notice the extra compression fabric extending past their shorts unless you’re purposefully looking for it. But apart from their increasing popularity, you might be wondering what started this trend and what purpose do ti

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Jan 18, 20256 min read
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