A lot of coaches feel that the best shoe for a basketball player, is a high top sneaker.

  
In  In the early 1960s, trainers were imported to the United States from Japan, but mad up only a small portion of the market until Nike founders Phil Knight and Bill Bowerman began importing Tiger shoes under the name Blue Ribbon Sports.

In the 1970s, trainers led their own way as jogging quickly became popular and so did the necessity to have a pair of shoes for the occasion. Until this time, factories had been concerned with high production, but now the companies started to market their products as a lifestyle purpose. Soon there were shoes for football, basketball, running every sport had its own shoe. This was made possible by podiatrist development of athletic shoe technology.

During the 1990s, shoe companies perfected their fashion and marketing skills. Sports endorsements grew larger and marketing budgets went through the roof. Sneakers became a fashion statement, and definition of identity and personality rather than humble athletic aids. Athletic shoes are also often worn by children to school.

When people thought of a basketball sneaker, what comes to most minds are a hightop sneaker made by very popular companies. Many college coaches often tell their players that they aren't allowed to play in low top sneakers. This is mainly due to the perceived notation that low cut sneakers lead to ankle injuries. What most people fail to realize is every athlete is different. 

Some of the best athletes have decided on low top kicks. This has open many people eyes around the world because of the reputation that low top sneakers have. Most critics don't know that wearing low top shoes actually help strengthen your legs and ankles. When its all said and done, it depends on the athlete. If the athlete knows her or she has had ankle problems, they should not wear low cut shoes. It's a reason why all training and running shoes are low top shoes. Athletes have evolved so much in the past couple of years.