Basketball Sneakers

Basketball, one of the world’s most popular sports, is a significant driver in the footwear industry. Every major brand has a dedicated basketball imprint under their umbrella. Additionally, Nike, Jordan, adidas, New Balance, Under Armour, ANTA and Li-Ning all boast signature athletes that currently star in the NBA, bringing on-court, All-Star endorsements to their performance product.

Every year, a host of new signature shoes are unveiled, brands also minting non-signature offerings on a consistent basis. Some of the notable current signature basketball sneakers are:

Nike Book 1
Nike Ja 1
Nike LeBron 21
Nike KD 17
Nike Sabrina 2
Nike GT Cut 3

adidas AE1
adidas Harden 8
adidas Trae Young 3

ANTA KAI 1

New Balance Kawhi 4
New Balance Fresh Foam BB v2

Jordan Luka 3
Jordan Tatum 3
Jordan Zion 3

Basketball Sneakers

Icy “Glacier Blue” Dots The Nike Zoom GT Cut 3

Signature basketball shoes might take precedence on our newswire, but as far as tech specs and performance goes, few models rival what the Nike GT...

By Andrew Rizzo 6 hours
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This Jordan Luka 3 Says “Mom, I’m An All-Star”

Jordan Brand’s foothold in China is strong, with the Jumpman targeting the emerging basketball market by signing overseas hoopers like Guo Ailun, opening a new...

By Andrew Rizzo 10 hours
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The Nike Giannis Freak 6 Adds To Its Vibrant Selection With “Bold Berry/Electric Green”

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Nike Giannis Freak 6 continues to surface in new colorways, the latest being this “Bold Berry/Electric Green” edition for Spring 2025. While not...

By Andrew Rizzo January 20, 2025
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First Look At Salehe Bembury x PUMA

One of the biggest surprise link-ups of 2024 was the one between PUMA and Salehe Bembury, the “Be A Spunge” head adding the German giant...

By Matt Varga January 20, 2025
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Devin Booker Wears The Nike Book 1 “Detroit Stompers” Lions PE

The Detroit Lions are aiming for a second straight NFC Championship Game appearance later this postseason, but they have to get through the Washington Commanders...

By Sneaker News January 18, 2025
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Nike Ja 2 “Coconut Milk” Set For A February 1st Arrival

Ja Morant is a winner. Without their star player last season, the Memphis Grizzlies were mired in the depths of the NBA Draft lottery. His...

By Sneaker News January 18, 2025
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The adidas Harden Vol 9 “Cyber Metallic” Launches On January 25th

James Harden’s ninth signature adidas Basketball shoe is finally upon us. After arriving overseas in December of 2024, the “Cyber Metallic” Harden Vol 9 is...

By Andrew Rizzo January 18, 2025
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Serious Player Only Celebrates KICKS CREW Partnership With Swarovski Basketball Shoes

The basketball sneaker market has never been more diverse, with more and more NBA players and amateur hoopers gravitating toward fresh, emerging brands over the...

By Andrew Rizzo January 15, 2025
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The Nike Zoom GT Cut 3 Enters Spring 2025 In “Blue Fury”

Can non-signature basketball shoes be as popular as signature shoes? Nike presented a demonstration of that idea with the Greater Than series, a collective of...

By Sneaker News January 14, 2025
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