For my work, I am required to wear all black shoes without visible logos. This shoe was perfect. There is a small Adidas logo on the toe, but it is not easy to see and is very inconspicuous. The shoes are built well and very comfortable. I wear these for 12 hours a day and I think they are awesome. I am not sure about using these for basketball, but if you are looking for some excellent all black sneakers that are easy on your feet, these will fit the bill.