The New Balance 480 sits in our men's basketball shoes range and comes in 2 colourways and US 7 to 13.
Grip depends on a clean outsole as much as on its pattern. Dust on an indoor court is the usual reason players slip, not the shoe. Wiping the sole between runs does more for traction than any tread design, and a shoe worn on the street before a game brings that grit onto the floor with it.
If you play on outdoor courts through summer, check the outsole for smooth patches at the pivot points under the ball of the foot. That is where traction goes first, and it goes quietly: most players notice it as slipping rather than as wear.
Colourways include Redwood / White; Royal Blue / White. We are an independent retailer rather than an authorised stockist, and this product is made by the brand named on it. Your rights under the Australian Consumer Law apply to everything we sell: see our warranty page.
