I’ve always like the aesthetics of the Luka 1, though some of the colorways are better than others. I own several pairs of basketball shoes, and these won’t be my go to. That said the traction is good on clean courts, not so much on dirty courts. The fit is a little odd because the shoe has good lockdown around the mid foot and heel, but there’s a lot of space in the toe box; I prefer a better lockdown through my whole foot. No complaints on the cushion as it feels fine when playing. I like the materials as they keep the shoe pretty lightweight. The heel has some hard plastic on the back that gave my right heel a blister, and I haven’t had that issue in other ball shoes. Not much break-in time needed though; they were good to go after about 15-30 minutes of playing ... MoreI’ve always like the aesthetics of the Luka 1, though some of the colorways are better than others. I own several pairs of basketball shoes, and these won’t be my go to. That said the traction is good on clean courts, not so much on dirty courts. The fit is a little odd because the shoe has good lockdown around the mid foot and heel, but there’s a lot of space in the toe box; I prefer a better lockdown through my whole foot. No complaints on the cushion as it feels fine when playing. I like the materials as they keep the shoe pretty lightweight. The heel has some hard plastic on the back that gave my right heel a blister, and I haven’t had that issue in other ball shoes. Not much break-in time needed though; they were good to go after about 15-30 minutes of playing in them. I can see why others really like this shoe, but it isn’t top tier for me. I may end up wearing these casually because they look so good.

I'll start off big first, the Luka 1 may prove to be the best performance basketball shoe this year on the dollar. Even if you ignore that these shoes are one of the more affordable basketball shoes on the market, they perform exceptionally well on the court. The formula 23 foam provides great responsiveness and comfort, the upper is breathable and light, and the low cut height provides support while also freedom of movement. These really are one of my favorite shoes I've worn in the last few years.

Shoes look much better in person with the orange being a brighter color. For those with school colors in orange and white, these are a fantastic choice! The base is heavier, so please keep that in mind. My daughter has more narrow feet and wears an 11. She chose a 9.5, and the fit is great. My son wears an 11 with a wider foot, and the fit is terrific, as well. Both kids are very happy with their choice.