The phrase "basketball sneakers" refers to shoes that are specially designed for playing basketball. They provide comfort, support, and traction on the court to help players perform their best during the game. Full definition
I was an athlete all of my life so I typically only wore basketball sneakers or running shoes. (thechampagneedit.com)
At one point he had over forty pairs of collectible / rare Nike basketball sneakers. (thebronxchronicle.com)
Tuesday, March 19, 5:10 p.m., Parkland: At a pre-march rally in Parkland, that same father, Manuel Oliver, took the stage wearing the high - top basketball sneakers of his murdered son. (sun-sentinel.com)