Which Nike shoe for which sport?

Nike's range on this page covers far more than running. The model name usually tells you the sport, and a short code can tell you the surface.

• Football: Mercurial boots, such as the Vapor 16 and Superfly 10, are built around speed, with textured synthetic leather for grip when you dribble fast. The Tiempo Legend 10 uses synthetic leather that contours to your foot without overstretching, for better control. Club boots marked MG have moulded studs designed for real and artificial grass.
• Basketball: the Giannis Immortality 4 has a padded heel for sudden stops and an upgraded traction pattern. The G.T. Jump Academy stacks two soft foams over a curved heel to cushion your landing.
• Training: the MC Trainer 3 has a flat, stable base for balance during lifts and a breathable mesh upper, for both high-intensity intervals and strength work.
• Walking: the Promina for women has a tall foam midsole and a grooved rocker outsole for a smooth heel-to-toe step.
• Tennis: the Vapor Lite 3 for women works with Nike Claybreaker technology for traction and less build-up on clay courts.

For running, compare Revolution, Downshifter and other models on our Nike running shoes page.

Dunk, Court Vision or Air Max SC for everyday wear?

Several of Nike's everyday sneakers started in sport. The Dunk was created for the basketball court and taken to the streets, with a padded, low-cut collar. The Court Vision borrows the look of old-school basketball and pairs synthetic leather with a rubber cupsole for durability and traction. The Air Max SC adds visible Air cushioning to a heritage athletics look. See more in Nike lifestyle shoes.

Nike shoes for kids

Young players get Club versions of the Mercurial and Tiempo boots, which Nike pitches at beginners and casual play. The Team Hustle D 12 is a kids' basketball shoe built for durability and easy wear, and the Court Jr. Vapor X is a lightweight tennis shoe for young players. Browse all Nike for kids.

If you need one pair for the gym, start with the MC Trainer 3. For a daily sneaker, the Court Vision is the easy pick.