We don't have any use for basketball shoes right now (we're much more likely to dribble beer down our shirt than a ball), but if we did these would definitely be our choice. The Air Jordan XXI ($180) has a full-grain leather upper, an advanced venting system and heat dissipation technology, Dual-depth DNA traction pattern and IPS (Independent Podular Suspension) with interchangeable cushioning technology that can be tuned for either full impact protection or maximum responsiveness. Subtle Jumpan and "23" details round out the package.