Basketball shoes with high shock absorption

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Adidas Harden Vol. 9

90

Great

Any color

$160 $61

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Adidas Anthony Edwards 1 Low

91

Superb

Any color

$110 $81

Save 26%

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Nike KD 18

90

Great

Any color

$155 $89

Save 43%

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Nike G.T. Jump 2

88

Great

$180 $100

Save 44%

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Nike LeBron 23

85

Good

$210 $147

Save 30%

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Nike G.T. Hustle 3

84

Good

$190 $72

Save 62%

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PUMA All Pro Nitro 2
New

81

Good

$130 $91

Save 30%

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Nike KD 17

88

Great

$150 $72

Save 52%

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New Balance Fresh Foam BB v2

87

Great

$125

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Air Jordan XXXIX

89

Great

$200

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Jordan Zion 4
New

80

Decent

$145 $82

Save 43%

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- 50% - 69% (7)
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