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 Posted: Sun 0:41, 14 Jul 2013 Post subject: Shoe Slang |
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Shoe Slang
I thought we can have a sticky of all the sneaker terms you can think of. I can then update when more are added. I think than people can be more specific with their reviews. Here are a few I can think of.
Ankle Support: How well the sneaker protects your ankle from rolling/sliding throughout game play.
Durability to me is how well the shoe holds up over an extensive period of time with a good amount of playing. Jordan XII's are known for being durable,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], 2K5's (at least outdoors) are not.
I don't think Outsole can be defined as anything that touches the ground, it's nitpicking but parts of the outsole don't touch the ground especially in shoes with arches like the Air Zoom Drive. I would just call it the bottom of the shoe.
Comfort from my perspective has a lot more involved than just cushioning.
Cushioning should be a category by itself,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]. Here's my take:
Comfort: Overall comfortableness of the shoe. How smooth and seamless the inner feels, any chafing, scratching, pinching, rubbing, etc. For example,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], XIX SE with the patent toe box pinches down on your toes,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], bringing the overall comfort down. LBII's have a padded inner and toebox, making it very comfortable.
Traction: Ability of shoe to grip playing surface. Keeping in mind some surfaces are clean and some are dirty. Indoors and outdoors too.
Fit: Fit to me is how well the shoe prevents unnecessary movement inside the shoe. Ultraflights have an excellent, snug fit. They allow pretty much no movement or slip at all, allowing for efficient footstrike. TMac III's allow for some heel slip so I think fit is somewhat poor. How a shoe fits or runs is always up to the wearer. When I say fit is great, I mean it doesn't leave room for slippage.
Insole: I would also say the insole is the removable sockliner in the shoe. A lot of the shoe comes into contact with the foot,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but not all of it is the insole. Insole = sockliner.
Midsole: The midsole from my understanding is the molded part which lies between the outsole and the upper. I think it's purpose is to support and keep the foot in place. Feel free to add anything.
Cushioning: How well the shoe absorbs and softens impacts from running and jumping. This is wide open, cushioning means so many things to different people. When I think about cushioning, I think about 2K3's and LBII's both have great, soft Zoom Air which feels wonderful to run on.
Responsiveness: Related to cushioning,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], how well the cushioning responds is it bouncy and springy or soft and mushy?
Stability and Dynamic Stability: Is the shoe balanced and sturdy? Some shoes have excellent stability and won't seem to ever roll over. 2K5's are an example although I've seen people roll ankles in them. D. driving, it can feel a bit unsafe. Zoom Turbines on the other hand are low to the ground and have excellent dynamic stability.
Court Feel: How well can you gauge the court under your feet while wearing the shoes? Turbines have excellent court feel and are very low to the ground. You can really feel the movement of your feet against the court in certain shoes. Other shoes, such as the Answer IX are a bit high and negates good court feel.
Continuity: I kind of just made this up but it refers to the heelstrike to toeoff transition that occurs with every step. 2K5's have excellent continuity, almost seamless, so smooth. It makes taking a step seem so effortless.
Weight: Should be obvious, is the shoe heavy or light or inbetween? Even though we're talking about mere ounces, it makes a noticeable difference. 2K4's are only a few ounces lighter than Answer IX's, but the difference is very apparent.
Lateral Outrigger: Molded piece of the outsole which juts out at the lateral side of the forefoot (as in the case of the Converse Wade, Jordan XIX) or the medial side of the rearfoot (XIX SE). Helps to support and provide stability for sharp movements such as cuts or explosive steps.
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