Why did APL shoes get banned?

The APL Concept 1 shoes have been banned by the NBA for the 2010-2011 season because of the competitive advantage our Load ‘N Launch Technology provides. As of February 3, 2011, the NFHS lifted its ban on the APL basketball shoes.

How much is APL Concept 1?

“The lowering of the APL Concept 1 price point from $300.00 to $195.00 is designed to expand the reach of our revolutionary products so that a broader group of basketball players can experience the benefits of our technology.

Are APL basketball shoes good?

APL Concept X Apart from the Load’n’Launch tech, this shoe performs very well as a regular basketball shoe. The traction is excellent on clean courts, the Future-foam cushioning feels soft and comfortable, and the full-on knit material is super-premium.

How much does APL shoes cost?

At $165, they’re not overwhelmingly expensive or inaccessible, but they aren’t cheap, either. I was sent a pair by the brand over two years ago and have been wearing them ever since. They’re incredibly comfortable and stylish enough to wear in and out of the gym. Here’s why they’re worth the hype.

What shoes are banned in the NBA?

Performance Enhancing Shoes: The APL Basketball Shoes Banned by the NBA Are Back

• For APL, otherwise known as Athletic Propulsion Labs, dropping a basketball shoe of their own meant actually breaking the game.
• A compression spring underneath the ball of the foot increased the vertical leap of players by 3.5 inches.

Are APL shoes banned in the NBA?

For APL, otherwise known as Athletic Propulsion Labs, dropping a basketball shoe of their own meant actually breaking the game. It was deemed too much of a competitive advantage for professional players, so the NBA banned the shoe for professional play.

Do you wear socks with APL?

The shoe fit well and the sole is comfortable, but the back of the shoe rubs against your heel unless you are wearing very high socks. No ankle socks will work comfortably.

Do any NBA players wear Jordans?

In the nearly 25 years since, an extensive list of players that includes the likes of Hall of Famers in Jason Kidd, Reggie Miller, Gary Payton and Dwyane Wade has represented Jordan Brand, but never before has the brand compiled a roster quite as good as the one it has in 2021.

What does Athletic Propulsion Labs concept 1 do?

The two biomechanics Ph.D’s, who specialize in vertical leap, concluded that Athletic Propulsion Labs® Concept 1 provided a STATISTICALLY SIGNIFICANT increase in vertical leap compared to a leading brands most expensive high performance basketball shoe.

Where is the propulsion device in a basketball shoe?

The Athletic Propulsion Labs® Concept 1 Basketball shoe technology is centered around a revolutionary patent-pending propulsion device, which is implanted in a cavity under the forefoot, in front of the ball of the foot and the flex zone.

How are APL concept 1 basketball shoes tested?

Above: Photos of the APL Concept 1 basketball shoe testing conducted at a leading West Coast University using Kistler force plates and the Vertec device. Test participants achieved up to 3.5 inches of increased vertical leap in APL Concept 1 shoes.

Where can I buy Athletic Propulsion Lab shoes?

Now exclusively available online in 6 colors starting at sizes as tiny as 8C in kids to youth sizes and in-store at the brand new APL flagship at The Grove.