March Madness: Low-cut sneakers gain traction on court


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DENVER — High-top basketball shoes aren't as common a sight on the college basketball floor these days. The footwear most players are lacing up in the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments are some version of a low-top sneaker, with a few mid-cut styles thrown in. This era of players prefer shoes designed to be light and sleek especially since there's little definitive proof that high tops prevent rolled or sprained ankles at an increased rate.

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