All the shoes I've purchased have been 40-60 USD (at time of purchase) --- I've used Amazon and outlets as shoes are available. I'm actually waiting on a couple shoes to arrive (gotta have someone visit to get around customs) so i won't comment on them but here is a copy/paste of a comment I've made regarding shoes that I've already used:
4) Right now I'm rocking Adidas Streetball 2. Not as "snug" on my ankle as I prefer, but that's remedied by adding an ankle brace if you're concerned about it. Otherwise a very solid shoe for players who post up a lot and really bang and grind on an outdoor court. It'll take a LONG time to wear down the treads on those. They're kinda heavy though for smaller/quick-footed players & movements. The lacing is a pain in the butt to deal with, too, if you have to loosen/tighten your shoes a lot like I do. Poor design in their eyelets, IMO. https://www.amazon.com/Adidas-Originals-Street-Basketball-Shoes/dp/B00JFGUOEM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484767061&sr=8-1&keywords=adidas+streetball+2
3) If there's a chance I'll be in more of a PG role, I have a pair of Reebok Pumpspective Omni Lite that I like to use. I like the "outer lip" that they have to prevent ankle rolling. A lot of cutting on a rough will have you wearing down the tread pretty quickly though... but they transition between indoor/outdoor pretty well. Plus they get nostalgia points for having "The Pump." https://www.amazon.com/Reebok-Pumpspective-Basketball-Blazing-Orange/dp/B00AW7GYBA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484768574&sr=8-1&keywords=pumpspective
2) A good balance between the two (in my opinion) is Jordan Superfly 2. They have good ankle support, and hold up pretty well on the concrete. I recently tried the Superfly 5s on -- yesterday, in fact-- and the newer Superfly shoes have a much different fit than the 2s (I did NOT like the newer fit). Treads are a little deeper than the Pumpspective, but not as deep as the StreetBall. These are my "preferred" outdoor shoe on the list. https://www.amazon.com/Jordan-Super-Fly-Black-White-Basketball/dp/B00M0IE0C4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1484767491&sr=8-3&keywords=jordan%2Bsuperfly%2B2&th=1
1) The final pair of shoes I've used are the Nike Air Max Stutter Step 2. They're extremely lightweight (especially compared with the other shoes on my list) and I usually use these as indoor shoes, but I have taken them to concrete courts for "impromptu" pickup games. Decent ankle support if you lace them up tightly, and can still fit an ankle brace as well (if you need it). If these had a deeper tread I would make them my default "go-to" basketball shoe. Alas, they aren't, so I don't want to wear them down too quickly. https://www.amazon.com/Nike-Air-Stutter-Step-653455-005/dp/B00JDPS302/ref=sr_1_2?s=apparel&ie=UTF8&qid=1484768142&sr=1-2&nodeID=679255011&keywords=nike+stutter+step+2
I keep my shoe purchases under $100 for the same reason: don't want to waste money on a shoe that'll be toast too quickly.
Right now I'm rocking Adidas Streetball 2. Has good support but not quite as "snug" on my ankle as I prefer, but that's remedied by adding an ankle brace if you're concerned about it. Otherwise a very solid shoe for players who post up a lot and really bang and grind on an outdoor court. It'll take a LONG time to wear down the treads on those. They're kinda heavy though for smaller/quick-footed players & movements.
If there's a chance I'll be in more of a PG role, I have a pair of Reebok Pumpspective Omni Lite that I like to use. I like the "outer lip" that they have to prevent ankle rolling. A lot of cutting on a rough court will have you wearing down the tread pretty quickly though... but they transition between indoor/outdoor pretty well. Plus they get nostalgia points for having "The Pump."
A good balance between the two (in my opinion) is Jordan Superfly 2. They have good ankle support, and hold up pretty well on the concrete. I recently tried the Superfly 5s on --since my 2s are close to being tossed because of wear and tear-- and the newer Superfly shoes have a much different fit than the 2s (I did NOT like the newer fit). Treads are a slightly deeper than the Pumpspective, but not as deep as the StreetBall. These are my "preferred" outdoor shoe on the list at the moment.
I also rotate a pair of Nike Air Max Stutter Step 2. They're extremely lightweight (especially compared with the other shoes on my list) and I usually use these as indoor shoes, but I have taken them to concrete courts for "impromptu" pickup games. Decent ankle support if you lace them up tightly, and can still fit an ankle brace as well (if you need it). If these had a deeper tread I would make them my default "go-to" basketball shoe. Alas, they aren't, so I don't want to wear them down too quickly.
I've recently picked up the Steph Curry 2.5 recently, because they were on ridiculous discount when I saw them and I heard they have really good traction, but haven't broken them out yet. I honestly feel they're more suited for indoor use, BUT reviews say they hold out well on concrete, too.