Reddit reviews Nike Free RN Flyknit 2018 Black/White 942838-001 Men's Running Shoes (11 D US)

There's not exactly a right answer, since everyone has a different play style/preferences. For me, I look for the following:

1. Ventilation: Make sure the shoes can breathe inside, otherwise you will get sweaty feet that will chafe/smell.
   
2. Heel size: A giant heel will possibly get in the way with crossovers, or will get stuck on brackets. Smaller = better IMO.
   
3. Bounce: Wearing shoes with no bounce can make fast patterns more difficult and more stamina-draining. You want something that rebounds nicely.
   
4. Feedback: This kind of goes hand-in-hand with bounce, as you're usually prioritizing one over the other. Running shoes are usually designed to absorb impact and have a great bounce. However, for a game that relies on precise timing, too much absorption can greatly reduce how you feel your steps.
   
5. Fit: I wear a size down for my DDR shoes. Having a slightly tighter fit keeps my feet from sliding around inside.
   
6. Sole: You want something that isn't too textured. Harsh textures will be more likely to get caught on brackets. If you get something too smooth, you'll be sliding around like mad.
   
   As for specifics, some people like Nike Free Runs, but I find them to be too squishy, and the heel to be too big.
   https://www.amazon.com/Nike-942838-001-Black-Running-Sneakers/dp/B005DNKHD4
   
   Nike Reacts are better, IMO.
   https://www.amazon.com/Nike-Flyknit-Running-Black-Pure-Platinum/dp/B07QHM9NKW/
   
   I'm currently trying a pair of Crocs here:
   https://www.amazon.com/Crocs-Mens-LiteRide-Pacer-white/dp/B074F76RHB/ref=asc_df_B074F76RHB
   
   But my previous favorite were a pair of these:
   https://www.scheels.com/p/mens-jordan-88-racer-running-shoes/7843-AV1200.html
   
   Found them at the Nike outlet for under $40. Small heel, good feedback, but ventilation sucks.