The shoes we recommend are perennial models sold by major retailers, in a wide range of women’s and men’s or unisex sizes. Classic canvas kicks: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star sneakers.

(While it may not feel feathery, it’s one of the lightest shoes on this list at 14.1 ounces in a men’s size 9.) I’m a player who favors shotmaking from the baseline, but the Gel-Resolution ...