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We’ve got great news—our store in Prague’s Holešovice has undergone a complete makeover and now looks better than ever! 🎉

After months of planning and fine-tuning details, we’ve created a place that breathes basketball. Modern design, a clear layout, and an atmosphere that pulls you straight into the game.

🔥 What can you look forward to?

• The newly introduced brand Ballin Every Season, bringing a fresh breeze to basketball fashion.
• The ability to watch highlights and videos right in the store—inspiration at every step.
• An air-conditioned, airy space so you can enjoy shopping even in the biggest heat.
• A beautifully organized interior, arranged by brand.

🎯 Come get ready for the new season. Whether you’re after shoes, balls, jerseys, or just want to fine-tune your style on and off the court—we’ve got everything you need to be ready before the first tip-off.

📍 Where to find us?
Still at the same address in Holešovice, but in a completely new setting.

💥 We look forward to seeing you!
The Basket Obchod Team

Brno is hosting Women’s EuroBasket 2025—and we’ll be there!
June in Brno? Only one right answer—basketball! From June 19 to 22, one of this summer’s biggest events kicks off at Starez Arena Vodova. Women’s EuroBasket 2025 brings top European basketball to Brno, and the Czech women’s national team will be right in the middle of the action!

Who will the Czech women face in the group?
Come cheer our girls right in the arena—or watch the broadcasts and support the national team from afar. Here’s the Czech team’s schedule:

19. 6. at 17:30 — Czechia 🇨🇿 vs. Montenegro

20. 6. at 17:30 — Czechia 🇨🇿 vs. Portugal

22. 6. at 17:30 — Czechia 🇨🇿 vs. Belgium

Look forward to thrilling games, electric crowds, and the big-tournament atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else. And we’ll be there as an official partner of CZ.BASKETBALL!

Official CZ.BASKETBALL fan shop? Right in Brno!
Want to take home a piece of EuroBasket? Stop by our official CZ.BASKETBALL fan shop—you’ll find it in Brno at our Hooptown store, which is part of Basket-obchod.cz.

📍 HOOPTOWN Brno — Kounicova 685/20, Brno
➡️ Just a few minutes’ walk from the city center!

What will you find?

• Original CZ.BASKETBALL T-shirts, hoodies, and caps
• Limited souvenirs and books
• Merch not only for Women’s EuroBasket, but also for other national-team events

And heads up—the fan shop stays open between tournaments too! Besides Women’s EuroBasket 2025, Brno will also host the U19 Women’s World Cup, so basketball fever isn’t ending anytime soon.

➡️ Follow our Instagram and website for fresh photos, giveaways, and behind-the-scenes info from Brno!

See you at Vodovka—or at our place in Hooptown! 🏀🇨🇿

This year’s Kooperativa NBL playoffs bring not only thrilling battles on the court, but also a powerful story and real help. The Czech Basketball Federation, in cooperation with the NBL Association of League Clubs, Basket-obchod, and partners, has prepared a charity project with a clear goal—help.

On almost every game day there’s a half-court shooting contest. A successful shooter wins a Basket-obchod voucher worth CZK 10,000. And if they miss? No problem—this is where the charity steps in: the Czech Basketball Federation and ALK NBL donate CZK 1,000 to a good cause.

Help for Míša and Moms with Cancer

The main beneficiaries are the non-profit organization Moms with Cancer and specifically 25-year-old Míša from Brno. Míša is fighting a brain tumor and severe depression and is permanently dependent on a wheelchair. Her mother— a hero of everyday care—handles the situation with her, looking after Míša on the second floor without an elevator.

The funds raised will help with respite care, so Mom can rest for a while, and with psychosocial support for Míša and her loved ones.

If any fans would like to contribute to Míša, you can donate to the collection account 2601664135/2010 and write FOR MÍŠU in the note.

A basketball that has the power to change lives

Every fan can get involved! Basket-obchod offers a special edition of Peak balls with the CZ BASKETBALL logo and “100 years.” Proceeds from their sales go directly to support the charity mentioned above.

👉 By buying a ball, you not only support Czech basketball—you also contribute help where it’s truly needed.

Do you love basketball and want to work in an environment that lets you share your passion? Join our team at a basketball specialty store in the heart of Prague!

What awaits you:

• Running a basketball store in a relaxed sports environment.
• Serving customers, providing advice, and sharing your own experience in basketball and sports.
• Ensuring smooth store operations, orderliness, and an attractive environment at the Prague branch.
• Working with a POS system and handling simple administration.
• Cooperating with the best brands and products on the local market.
• Communicating with professionals as well as amateurs at the highest level.
• Handling requests from individuals, teams, and clubs.

What we expect:

• Interest in basketball: Knowledge of the sport and passion for it are key.
• Excellent communication skills: Pleasant and professional demeanor.
• Diligence and reliability: Ability to keep things tidy and organize your work.
• Sales experience is an advantage, not a must. We’ll be happy to train you!
• Clean criminal record.

We offer:

• Full-time employment.
• Friendly, sports-minded team—work with fellow basketball enthusiasts.
• Fair pay conditions.
• Dynamic work environment.
• Stable working hours.

How to apply:

If this offer interests you, email us your CV with a photo, a few lines about yourself, and put “Job Position” in the subject line.
We look forward to your applications!

Contact us:

• prace@basket-obchod.cz

Join us and help customers choose the best gear for their basketball experiences!

Introduction to the model

New Orleans Pelicans’ young star Zion Williamson was the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. In his first season he made the NBA All-Rookie First Team, and the following year he became the fourth-youngest player ever selected for the All-Star Game. In 2019, the Air Jordan brand took him under its wing with a 7-year, $75M deal. Jordan didn’t keep Zion waiting long for his first signature model—his first official basketball shoe was unveiled in late April 2021. This new release has recently arrived to us as well, so we put it through our test.

Design and materials

One of the main inspirations behind the design of Zion Williamson’s first signature sneaker was superhero armor and the letter “Z,” which the lead designers say evokes speed and physical power and is among the most striking letters in the alphabet.
A notable design element is the tongue with ample padding and a unique stitch pattern that reduces lace pressure and helps the shoe sit comfortably on the foot. Under the top mesh that covers the forefoot are lace loops thick enough for proper tightening.

Traction and ankle support

On the outsole of Zion’s first model, the designers chose a multi-directional irregular pattern that grips perfectly on any surface and prevents slipping. This type of outsole will suit any player who relies on agility and quick changes of direction.
The Air Jordan Zion 1 falls into the mid-top basketball category. In the forefoot you can see two pairs of fabric lace loops on the sides that wrap and hold the foot securely. Slightly raised sidewalls fit well around the ankle and help keep it supported—even for players prone to this type of injury.

Cushioning

In terms of comfort, we can confidently say Jordan Brand and Zion did a great job. The Zion 1 brings a new cushioning combo that pairs a full-length Air Strobel unit with a stacked Zoom Air unit in the forefoot. The widened outsole construction was inspired by massive truck tires, providing excellent stability on landings and during changes of direction.

Sizing

Choosing the size for this model shouldn’t be a problem. The shoes fit true to size; there’s no need to go up or down compared to what you’re used to.

Score rating

If this review convinced you that the Air Jordan Zion 1 is right for you, don’t hesitate to stop by Basket-obchod in Prague or Brno, or simply order at www.basket-obchod.cz

One of Kobe Bryant’s most historically popular signature models, the Nike Kobe 6, returns to the market in its Protro version in a fabulous red-black colorway.

A bit of history…

The sixth model from the Nike Basketball x Kobe Bryant collaboration debuted at Christmas 2010 in the legendary “Grinch” colorway as part of the Nike Basketball Christmas Day collection. Kobe then wore this model throughout the 2010–2011 season. The Lakers entered that season after back-to-back titles in 2008/09 and 2009/10, but they didn’t complete the three-peat and were eliminated in the Western Conference semifinals by that year’s champions, the Dallas Mavericks. For Kobe, it was one of the less successful seasons, yet he still averaged 25.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game.

The designer of this unforgettable model was one of Nike’s leading creators, Eric Avar, who, besides many Kobe models, also worked on iconic silhouettes such as the Nike Air Penny, Nike Air Foamposite, and Nike Zoom Ultraflight. His portfolio also notably includes the first Nike Hyperdunk, which Kobe Bryant introduced together with LeBron James at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Nike Kobe 6 Protro “All Star”

As the colorway name suggests, this makeup was first introduced at the NBA All-Star Game in 2011, where Kobe Bryant played a great game—37 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 assists—leading the Western Conference team to a narrow win over the East, earning All-Star Game MVP.

Giveaway for 1 pair FREE

On our Instagram @basket_obchod.cz we’re currently running a giveaway for one pair of the Kobe 6 “All Star” in a size of your choice. Just follow our profile and tag at least 2 friends in the comments who should join in as well. You can enter the giveaway until Saturday 01.05.2021, which would have been the 15th birthday of Kobe’s daughter, Gianna “Gigi” Bryant. The giveaway announcement will then take place on our Instagram profile no later than 03.05.2021.

All information regarding the release of the Nike Kobe 6 “All Star” will be published for everyone at the same time on our social networks.

For some, a black-and-white shoe; for others, the sneaker of all sneakers. What exactly are the Nike Air More Uptempo, and when could we first see them?

In the context of basketball sneakers, the 1990s can be called the best era for this field. Sneaker designs covered a truly wide range and, besides narrow “safe” models, a number of nonstandard wide “loaves” also made it to market.

Competing with the Air Jordan Retro line wasn’t easy in that era. The Nike Air More Uptempo silhouette was first released in 1996 and was created by designer Wilson Smith, who was also responsible for a unique brand strategy. While in the second half of the ’90s most designers tried to create unobtrusive and simple silhouettes, Wilson Smith decided to go the opposite way, as this period was for him a time of expansion not only of artistic movements but above all of the popularization of nonstandard and bold aesthetics.

The first release of the Air More Uptempo model was introduced alongside the Air Jordan 11 Retro, one of the most popular silhouettes of the entire Air Jordan Retro line. A silhouette as unique and revolutionary as the Nike Uptempo deserved a unique face. Every hooper associates the year 1996 with the Chicago Bulls, and because Michael Jordan was the face of his own brand, the main face of the Uptempo model became Scottie Pippen. Scottie’s game was truly versatile—he could play multiple positions—and the silhouette was presented with similarly versatile use.

Since the first release of the Nike Air More Uptempo, nearly a quarter of a century has passed, yet interest has never waned. In recent years we’ve seen a strong comeback of this silhouette in many new colorways as well as in interesting collaborations. Among the most memorable we can definitely include the collaboration with the skate/streetwear brand Supreme.

We also know what’s right, and that’s why on Friday, June 19, we will follow NIKE in reminding the whole world that we are all equal here. NIKE decided, in response to racist attacks in the United States, to remind people on the anniversary of the end of slavery in the U.S. (known as “Juneteenth,” or Freedom Day) of this important fact. Although June 19 is not a national holiday in America, Nike plans to declare a paid company holiday on this day every year.

And because this campaign makes great sense, Basket-obchod is joining in by closing its stores on Friday. We look forward to seeing you again on Saturday and Sunday!

And for those of you who can’t or don’t want to wait, we’re offering at least a -20% discount on our e-shop. Just enter the password “EQUALITY” in your order.