{"product_id":"mens-high-top-basketball-shoes-cushioned-heel","title":"Men's High Top Basketball Shoes – Lace-Up Sneakers with Cushioned Heel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMen's High Top Basketball Shoes – Lace-Up Sneakers with Cushioned Heel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese men's high top basketball shoes are lace-up sneakers with a padded collar that covers the ankle, a two-tone upper with sweeping contrast stripes, and a thick sole with a visible cushion unit in the heel. Easy Life Markets sells them in blue, red and white colourways, in sizes 36 to 44.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe look is taken straight from 1990s basketball footwear: a tall, chunky shoe with a bold pattern on the side. The supplier lists them as basketball shoes for hard courts, wooden floors and concrete. Many people will buy them simply as a streetwear shoe to wear with joggers or jeans, and they work well for that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not publish a packing list. The product is one pair of shoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basketball-style shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e High top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lace-up, as shown in the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e PU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cotton fabric, as listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, with a visible cushion unit in the heel, as shown in the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eListed surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard court, wooden floor, PVC floor, concrete\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue, Red, White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 to 44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's chart is based on foot length in millimetres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoot length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEuropean size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUS size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e245 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e265 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e285 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes on the chart:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSizes 36, 37 and 38 are offered here but do not appear in the supplier's chart. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us\u003c\/a\u003e for their foot lengths before ordering those sizes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe chart includes half sizes that are not offered. Whole sizes from 36 to 44 are on sale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure your foot and choose by foot length, not by your usual size number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Measure Your Feet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand on a sheet of paper with your heel against a wall, wearing sports socks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the tip of your longest toe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure from the wall to the mark in millimetres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasure both feet and use the longer one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the size whose foot length matches or is just above your measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high top is harder to get on than a low shoe and feels tighter round the ankle. If you are between sizes, or have wide feet, take the larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Straight Answer on the Supplier's Claims\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's listing for these shoes is a set of marketplace attributes, and several of them are unreliable. We have left out or qualified the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCushioning technology.\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier's attributes name a cushioning system that is a registered trademark of a major sportswear brand. These shoes are not made by that brand and we do not use the name. What the photos show is a see-through cushion unit set into the heel of the sole. The supplier gives no detail on what it contains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper material.\u003c\/strong\u003e The attribute given is clearly wrong for this shoe. From the photos, the upper is a suede-like synthetic with smooth contrast panels. We cannot confirm the materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Waterproof\".\u003c\/strong\u003e Listed by the supplier with nothing to support it. Treat the shoes as not waterproof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Breathable\".\u003c\/strong\u003e Also listed without support. A padded high top is a warm shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Height increasing\".\u003c\/strong\u003e This refers to the thick sole. No figure is given.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photos show a small text label on the tongue. It is the maker's own marking. We sell the shoes as unbranded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOn Court or on the Street?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCasual wear.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is what we would mainly recommend them for. The shape and colours are the appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecreational basketball.\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier lists them for court use. For an occasional game they will do the job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegular or competitive play.\u003c\/strong\u003e We would not rely on an unbranded shoe with no stated outsole compound, support features or weight. Ankle and knee injuries are common in basketball, and serious players should buy footwear built and tested for the sport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout High Tops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-top \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sneakers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003esneakers\u003c\/a\u003e came out of basketball, where the collar was raised to wrap the ankle. Off the court, the tall shape became a fashion staple, worn loosely laced with the tongue forward. A chunky sole with a window in the heel is a look that dates from the late 1980s and has stayed popular since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Wear Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith tapered joggers, cuffed at the ankle so the collar shows, as in the supplier's photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith slim jeans, the hem sitting on top of the shoe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith shorts and crew socks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main photos show a black and white pair. Check the photo that appears for the option you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrush suede-like panels with a soft, dry brush. Do not soak them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe smooth panels and the sole with a damp cloth and a little mild soap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake out the laces and wash them separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStuff the shoes with paper and dry them in the air, away from heaters and direct sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not machine wash or tumble dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they real basketball shoes?\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplier lists them as such. We suggest them for casual wear and occasional play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they waterproof?\u003c\/strong\u003e Treat them as not waterproof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a chart for sizes 36 to 38?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Ask us before ordering those sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the heel?\u003c\/strong\u003e A visible cushion unit. The supplier gives no detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they a known brand?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. They are unbranded shoes from our supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Men's High Top Basketball Shoes at Easy Life Markets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your colour and size above. The current price and availability are shown on this page. Please read our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/return-refund-policy\"\u003ereturn and refund policy\u003c\/a\u003e before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mens-chunky-sneakers-mesh-lace-up-thick-sole\"\u003eMen's chunky sneakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mens-retro-platform-sneakers-rope-laces-low-top\"\u003eMen's retro platform sneakers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mens-cargo-joggers-drawstring-flap-pockets-cuffed\"\u003eMen's cargo joggers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shoes\"\u003eshoes\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fashion\"\u003efashion\u003c\/a\u003e collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cimg 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