The traction pattern and translucent outsole for the Lebron 13 Elite are the exact same as the original Lebron 13. The traction pattern is multidirectional, and on the hexagonal zoom pods, the traction pattern varies from pod to pod. The result is shoe that has really good traction, although it does pick up dust easily, so you will need to wipe occasionally. Even though the traction pattern looks really wild, and the rubber is really hard, they should perform decently on an outdoor court. The outsole is quite squeaky and loud. Overall the Sole Brothers rate the traction for the Lebron 13 Elite