Which kids' basketball shoes are here, and how does the cushioning differ?

This is a short range from adidas, Nike, Under Armour and Jordan, so it is easy to compare. The midsole is the main difference between pairs.

• adidas Anthony Edwards 2: BOOST with Lightstrike cushioning.
• adidas Anthony Edwards 1 Low: a combined Boost and Lightstrike midsole with a rubber outsole.
• adidas Anthony Edwards 1: a Bounce midsole, a herringbone rubber outsole and a padded collar.
• Under Armour Jet: a full-length Micro G midsole.
• Under Armour Lockdown 7: an EVA midsole, a mesh upper with leather and film overlays, and a herringbone outsole.
• Nike Team Hustle D 12: soft foam cushioning and a strap closure.

Check the full name before you compare two pairs. The Anthony Edwards 1 and the Anthony Edwards 1 Low share a name but use different midsoles.

Which pair is built for outdoor courts?

Nike describes the Luka 77 as built to handle rugged outdoor courts: concrete, asphalt or playground surfaces. It has a high-abrasion mesh upper, a full-length rubber outsole and a dual-density foam midsole.

Which sizes do kids' basketball shoes come in?

Sizes run from 28 to 40. The adidas Ownthegame 3.0 runs from 28 to 37 1/3, with laces plus a hook-and-loop top strap, and one Nike Team Hustle D 12 listing runs from 28 1/2 to 35. The other pairs run from 35 1/2 to 40.

If you are buying for a younger child, start with the Ownthegame 3.0. From size 35 1/2 up, start with the Nike Team Hustle D 12 for its easy strap. See all basketball shoes, the rest of the basketball range, or more kids' shoes.