Hoops 4.0, Hoops 3.0 or Hoops Classic?

adidas Hoops are lifestyle sneakers that take their look from classic basketball models. They suit everyday wear and school, and the versions differ in shape and detail.

• Hoops 4.0: a low-profile shoe with a synthetic leather upper, a suede toe cap and a rubber cupsole.
• Hoops 4.0 Mid: the same idea in a mid-cut, with a suede toe cap, a mesh collar and lining, and a rubber outsole.
• Hoops 3.0: the women's pair is a retro shoe with a synthetic leather upper, a mesh collar and a rubber cupsole for comfort and traction. The Hoops 3.0 Bold has a mesh lining and a chunky rubber outsole with a little extra height.
• Hoops Classic: the men's pair has a synthetic upper, a mesh collar and tongue for airflow, and a rubber outsole for grip. The Hoops Classic J for older kids has a comfort collar, a soft textile lining and laces.

Straps or laces for kids

Many Hoops pairs are made for kids. The younger kids' Hoops 4.0 (sizes 28 to 35) and the Hoops Lifestyle Basketball shoes close with hook-and-loop straps, so they go on and off fast. Little ones get the Hoops Classic in sizes 22 to 27, with a breathable mesh lining. The pink Disney Princess Hoops Classic has a soft comfort collar and two hook-and-loop straps. Older kids move to laces with the Hoops Classic J and the Hoops 4.0 Mid.

Sizes for men and women

• Men: 40 2/3 up to 48, depending on the model.
• Women: 36 up to 42 2/3, depending on the model.
• Kids: 22 for little ones up to 40 for older kids.

For a first pair of clean white sneakers, start with the Hoops 4.0. For young kids, the hook-and-loop Hoops 4.0 makes school mornings quicker. See more in adidas lifestyle, white sneakers for men and kids' lifestyle shoes.