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5.0 out of 5 stars MASTERPIECE !, July 19, 2004

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"mat650" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

And1 "Ballistix" basketball shoes are fantastic - They look like a masterpiece and have got a lot of advantages, moreover Ballistix shoes are so cheap. I'd like to recommend these beautiful shoes for all basketball players in the world !

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4.0 out of 5 stars Efficient And Cost Effective, February 17, 2005

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Norfeest "Yes Yes Y'all" (Washington DC USA) - See all my reviews
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Throughout my high school and college basketball career I never wore anything that wasn't made by Nike. One day at the mall I was going to buy a pair of the Jordan 19s and my girlfriend started to whine about the hefty price tag. Whining is the quickest way to get under my skin, so I decided no to get the Jordans (well, not while she was there...I eventually bought them when she wasn't around). When I asked her to pick out a decent shoe with a price tag that she wouldn't cry about, she showed me a pair of And 1 Ballistix Mids. I was skeptical for two reasons:

1) I don't do mids

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2) When it comes to playing basketball, I'm not used to wearing anything that isn't made by Nike because they provide a level of ankle support and shock protection that I've become very reliant upon.

I went ahead and bought the And 1s and I can't say that I was disappointed in them. In fact, they held up better than I expected them to. They're pretty durable and with a price tag of only $60, they're a great value. I still rock Nikes, but now I give And 1 some rotation from time to time as well.

If I had any beefs with the shoe it would have to be the sizing. I'm a size 13 and I had to get these in 14 because their 13s wouldn't fit me correctly. And the lack of shock absorbence is a bit troublesome depending on what kind of socks you use. I found it to be a problem because I'm used to Nike Shox or some sort of air bubble to help with absorbing impact. Other than that, you should be fine when wearing a pair of Ballistix. I'd reccomend them to those that are looking for good quality with a low price tag.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good, with one problem, March 5, 2005

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My son loves his new And 1 shoes, the Ballistix mid in red, silver and white. He wears them everywhere. However, they squeak! All the time! When we are in a quiet place, he just wants to take them off. He hates the noise they make. I suppose it is because the uppers are made of some synthetic material, but the noise is annoying! DOes anyone else notice this? Is there a way to quiet them down? Will the noise go away when the shoes are broken in? My son now wants to throw them away....

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