Still , there were usually at least a couple players wearing athletic shorts and basketball shoes , as would be the norm in the United States .
Sneakers are common in these games , but so are boots and other less functional closed - toed shoes .
There were usually at least a couple players wearing athletic shorts and basketball shoes , as would be the norm in the United States .
Sneakers are common in these games , but so are boots and other less functional closed - toed shoes .