i say put tape on it haha i do that to the insole so the jump man don't peel off make sure you sick another tape on behind the tape so that the tapewon't stick to the 23 but around it
i ball in the air jordan retro 8's playoff holding up really really good even though i hoop outside alot taking it inside still gets alot of gripe crazylooks brand new till you look at the sole great hooping shoes
i'll say DMP 7's to wear cause i saw them at finshline for 170 for both pairs if you want a shoes to stockl you should get the space jam in about ayear you'll make more then double for them so it depends on your buget and how you feel about your shoes to wear or to stock up to you if you want to...