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"Great traction, midfoot lockdown, and cushioning."– Leo T, D1 Athlete, Verified Customer
This is the first shoe I’ve worn that doesn’t make my feet hurt. I hate braces and tape, I lose so much mobility and athleticism, but not here. I used to be a low top guy, but this is light enough that it plays more like a low than I expected. It’s the full package. Love it!Drake K, D3 Athlete, Verified Customer
"Very secure, very responsive. The Pivot gives me safety, comfort, and peace of mind."– Derek B, Verified Customer
"The lockdown and stability of The Pivot is on point."– Joe L, Verified Customer
"I like the ankle support, they're lightweight, and have great cushion."- Xander S, D3 Athlete, Verified Customer
"I loved the support I felt when wearing The Pivot. At first look, I thought they'd be heavier, but I was completely wrong. Playing in them they feel very light, even had my cleanest dunk to date in them."– Cooper R. , Verified Customer
"The Pivot has given my weak @$$ ankle the support it needs for me to feel comfortable back on the court."– Nick K, Former Semi Pro, Verified Customer
"... I only wear Nike."– Some Hater
"I really loved how light it was for the comfort and stability. I feel like that trifecta is so hard to get, but Andiem got it done. They are fantastic!"– Matt B, Verified Customer
"I’ve noticed how much more my foot slides around and shifts in my other shoes as compared to the pivots. When I wear the pivots my foot is completely held in place while I’m running and jumping even with quick cuts."– Javin M, Coach, Verified User
"The shoe is comfortable, easy to play in, and lightweight. Easy 5/5!"– Josh H, D3 Athlete, Verified Customer
"Great cushioning, great lockdown -especially in the heel. Good traction. But to me the best part is the outriggers."– JC, D3 Athlete, Verified Wear Tester
"Light, comfortable, great protective feel. Wore ankle braces for 20 years out of fear. Was extremely hesitant but absolutely am sold on this product after the test run. Bought 2 pairs."– Frank R, Verified Customer
"I take more chances in The Pivot. In other sneakers, I know what I can't do. Now I don't think. I just do. I love the double strap mechanics and how secure my ankle feels. This shoe feels like an Iron Man suit. Not too heavy and safe."– Howard N, Verified Customer
"I'm loving the shoes. Super comfortable, I move well on the court in them, and they feel very secure."– Danny G, Verified Customer
"Pretty great how I haven’t even tweaked my ankle once since getting The Pivot. It hit me yesterday and it’s crazy cause I used to tweak it like 1/4 times I hoop."– Harry J, D3 Athlete, Verified Customer
"I absolutely love The Pivot 1s. They are incredibly supportive in ways that I didn't realize I needed. I will keep buying them as long as I'm playing. #Converted."–Peter A, D3 Athlete, Verified Customer
What players are saying
Lockdown, agility, court-feel, and cushion?
What players are saying
Lockdown, agility, court-feel, and cushion?
Hear from the hoopers who already know
For the Pros
26% of NBA players sprain their ankle every season, and many sprain it multiple times. Even athletes with full medical and training staffs and incredible body control continue spraining their ankles.
For the Pros
26% of NBA players sprain their ankle every season, and many sprain it multiple times. Even athletes with full medical and training staffs and incredible body control continue spraining their ankles.
For Anyone
Ankle injuries are the most common injury in basketball at all levels, with 630,000 sprains every year in the USA alone. If braces and tape worked, we wouldn't all have sprains.
For Anyone
Ankle injuries are the most common injury in basketball at all levels, with 630,000 sprains every year in the USA alone. If braces and tape worked, we wouldn't all have sprains.
Slippery Slope
One ankle injury leads to another. Each injury can damage your ligaments and nerve endings. Players with a previous ankle injury are almost 5x more likely to have another.
Slippery Slope
One ankle injury leads to another. Each injury can damage your ligaments and nerve endings. Players with a previous ankle injury are almost 5x more likely to have another.
Ankle Death
Up to 40% of ankle sprains go on to develop chronic symptoms. Even if your ligaments are stretchy and strong, you can lose proprioception with nerve damage and increase the likelihood of reinjury.
Ankle Death
Up to 40% of ankle sprains go on to develop chronic symptoms. Even if your ligaments are stretchy and strong, you can lose proprioception with nerve damage and increase the likelihood of reinjury.
Medically Backed
The Pivot 1.0 was anatomically designed with input from leading orthopedic surgeons and foot and ankle specialists
Foot Slip
Under extreme force your foot slips within the shoe and your brain isn't able to rebalance. Braces & tape can't help.
The Pivot's Flex Lock Straps are built into the shoe to stop foot slip.
Foot Slip
Under extreme force your foot slips within the shoe and your brain isn't able to rebalance. Braces & tape can't help.
The Pivot's Flex Lock Straps are built into the shoe to stop foot slip.
Loosening
Braces and tape can be overly-restrictive when put on, and then over time loosen to where they're under-restrictive.
The Pivot's Flex Lock Straps stay tight all game.
Loosening
Braces and tape can be overly-restrictive when put on, and then over time loosen to where they're under-restrictive.
The Pivot's Flex Lock Straps stay tight all game.
Proprioception
Additional material may help proprioception, but if your foot has slipped within the shoe then the added material is sending bad information to your brain.
Our ReAxon Outriggers extend your body's proprioceptive footprint.
Proprioception
Additional material may help proprioception, but if your foot has slipped within the shoe then the added material is sending bad information to your brain.
Our ReAxon Outriggers extend your body's proprioceptive footprint.
Dependency
Consistently overly restricting ankle movement can weaken ankle strength and proprioceptive ability.
The Pivot only restricts motion within a safe range, allowing the ankle to remain strong.
Dependency
Consistently overly restricting ankle movement can weaken ankle strength and proprioceptive ability.
The Pivot only restricts motion within a safe range, allowing the ankle to remain strong.
The Pivot 1.0
Time for Something Different
Designed from the ground up to save ankles and improve performance
Flex Lock Straps
Dual straps are built into the shoe to lock in your heel and foot, while also keeping motion within a safe range. Anatomically designed to reinforce key ligaments.
ReAxon Outriggers
Most basketball shoes have a narrow toe box that impedes the body's natural balancing abilities. The Pivot 1.0 is wide through the forefoot to enable natural toe splay and enhance balance.
Wide Toe Box
A wide forefoot area enables natural toe splay and enhances balance. Most basketball shoes have a narrow toe box that impedes the body's natural balancing abilities.
Dual Heel Counters
A soft inner heel counter hugs the heel, while a hard external heel counter locks it in place under extreme force.
Performance Insole
Every Pivot comes with a performance insole with arch support, heel crash pad, forefoot bounce pad, and a deep heel cup to support and orient the foot.
