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Total point possible:
70 maximum vs 5 minimum
Maximum Motion Control = 55-70
Moderate Motion Control =45-55
Mild Motion Control /
Stability Shoe = 30-45
Neutral or Cushioned = 0-30

Adidas*

Adidas Bounce Artillery 2 Basketball - Total 55 (Maximum MC)
Adidas Pro Model Basketball - Total 15 (Minimum MC)

Cross Training Shoe – Adidas Vuelo X-Trainer - Total 10 (Cushioned)

*Adidas was contacted for shoe assessment but the company chose not to respond.  The shoes evaluated were done so through loans from shoe vendors.

Nike*

Nike Elite Basketball - Total 35 (Moderate MC)
Nike Air Max Elite Force Basketball - Total 25 (Minimal MC)

Cross Training Shoe – Nike Vuelo X-Trainer - Total 10 (Cushioned)

*Nike was contacted for shoe assessment but the company chose not to respond.  The shoes evaluated were done so through loans from shoe vendors.

Reebok

Reebok Voyage Men's Basketball - Total 25 (Minimal MC)

All New Data For New Balance

New Balance BB888HB - Total 40W/HT/SC (Stability Shoe)
New Balance BB904WB -
Total 30W/SC/MT/LT
(Neutral or Cushioned Shoe)
New Balance - Total BB8026WB 45W/SC/MT/LT (Moderate Motion Control Shoe)

Click here for additional information on New Balance Shoes from Dr. Mike Lowe, Sports Podiatrist to the Utah Jazz.

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