5 Shoes That Make You Jump Higher

1. Pyon Pyon Flying Shoes - These custom shoes were created by inventor Dr NakaMats, and are shoes directly out my own childhood dreams. I can't tell if he is scared or exhilarated in the photo, but one thing for sure is that he wearing shoes that are helping him jump very high. These are the pyon pyon flying shoes and the claim is that they can make you jump great distances with ease.

2. Strength Training Shoes - Now these are shoes that make you jump higher even after you take them off. Known as one of the best training shoes for speed and strength, and for adding inches to your vertical jump. These shoes can indeed give you a vertical jump Michael Jordan would be proud of.

3. Air Jordan Shoes - Speaking of Jordan, these shoes were touted as the reason for Michael Jordan's amazing 48 in. vertical leap. Was it the shoe or the athlete? Well let me tell you I paid a hefty penny for a pair of these shoes in high school and all it increased was my confidence, for about a week until I realized that I could jump just as high barefoot. The shoes did have style though.

4. Poweriser Jumping Stilts - Ok well this isn't exactly a shoe, but I had to have them on my list. They go on your feet so close enough. These shoes..stilts whatever, will catapult your body 2 meters up in the air. Try taking these bad boys to the basketball court. Just make sure you land feet first!

5.Athletic Propulsion Labs Shoes - Yet another basketball shoe with amazing claims, but these shoes were actually banned by the NBA. Is there merit to the claims that these shoes can add another 2-4 inches to your jump? or is the NBA just banning the APL shoes just to be on the safe side?