When Pistons guard Will Bynum returns to the lineup from a sprained ankle, he'll be wearing new shoes.

Bynum is following advice from the team's strength and conditioning coach, Arnie Kander, who referred to current basketball shoes are glorified "moccasins."

Kander said most basketball shoes lack the support necessary for quick cuts on the court.

"Shoes have changed a significant amount," Kander explained. "They've cut all the support out of shoes. For guys like Will, they recommend a speed-based shoe -- almost like a track shoe, but it's not a basketball shoe.

"So he would have the speed, but no stability. He's fast enough. We need more stability in the shoe."

Bynum missed his fourth consecutive game on Tuesday night.