How long do NBA players wear a pair of shoes?
We know that how long a pair of shoes can be worn varies from person to person, but NBA players' shoes are calculated based on the number of games. A pair of shoes generally does not last more than four games. The third game is already theirs. limit. What is the specific replacement frequency? Let’s take a look at it!
1. Change a pair of shoes during a football match.
According to common sense, the lifespan of a pair of sneakers is no more than three games. As a big brother in the NBA, he usually wears the same pair of shoes to play more than six games, but in official games, they almost always wear them. It's a shoe change every two games. As fans, we all know that sneakers are the most prized game equipment for players. If there is a problem with the sneakers, there will be some hidden dangers for the players on the court. Therefore, as the player in charge, you must know each player you manage very well and customize sneakers according to their needs. Players exercise too much, and the life of one pair of shoes is not enough for the players to last three or four games.
2. Change one pair throughout the game.
If nothing else happens, players will wear them for the entire game. Some players may feel uncomfortable wearing new shoes on the field, and the heels of the sneakers also need to be "broken in". New shoes may not fit the feet and may affect the game state, so it is not very likely to change a pair for every small game. It is understood that every team has an equipment manager responsible for everything from sneakers to socks, jerseys to towels, as well as wrist and elbow pads. When formulating shoes, many factors are taken into consideration, such as ground friction, whether the players fit, and the shoes. A series of issues including convenience of carrying. In addition, the production cost of NBA sneakers is relatively expensive, and the quality is very good. Generally, the produced sneakers can allow players to complete a whole game.
3. Follow the company’s instructions to change shoes.
Foreign sponsors promote brand shoes. After several training matches and official matches, the sneakers must be replaced with brand new ones. An important agreement has been signed with a foreign brand company to provide special sneakers for each game. They all have to be sold at sky-high prices. If there are international competitions (such as commemorative games), internationally famous players, even their own "used shoes" have become "collectibles" for fans, and some businesses take advantage of them. This opportunity will double the price of sneakers! Even ten times. Especially the big brothers in the NBA, as long as they sign a contract with a sponsor, they don't have to worry about sneakers and follow the sponsor's arrangements. But even if the star likes this pair of shoes very much, he has to follow the arrangements of the person in charge and replace them with new ones every game.
For most fans, sneakers are indispensable equipment for players. Nowadays, the same models for players are popping up in shopping malls, making it impossible for ordinary consumers to collect a pair of sneakers that appear in NBA games. It has become a luxury for them, so for those stars playing in the NBA, how often do they change their sneakers? There is no doubt that it can be said to be once every half a month, once a week, once every three days, or even once a game. It can be said to be arbitrary, or it can be said to be forced to change. The replaced shoes will be given to the fans by the stars after the game.