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Basketball Shoes vs Running Shoes vs Barefoot vs Designer Shoes — Which is Best For Dunking

Mar 14, 2026
Do the shoes you wear actually affect how high you can jump? In this video, I test my vertical jump and dunk performance in four different options: basketball shoes, running shoes, barefoot, and heavy designer boots (Alexander McQueens). You’ll see how each one impacts my bounce, speed, and overall jump performance. If you’ve ever wondered which shoes are best for jumping higher, dunking, or improving your vertical, this video breaks it down with real dunk attempts in each shoe type. Tested in this video: Basketball shoes Running shoes Barefoot jumping Designer shoes (Alexander McQueen) Don’t forget to subscribe for more vertical jump training, dunk tutorials, and athletic performance tips! Grab my vertical jump program here:
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