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

The Perfect Nike KD 8 If You’ve Been Misbehaving This Year

The whole ‘KD’s Not Nice‘ was a short-lived campaign by Nike Basketball, but perhaps they’re revisiting that theme with this upcoming Nike KD 8. Sure,...

By Patrick Johnson December 10, 2015
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The First Nike KD 8 EXT Releases Tomorrow

The first Nike KD 8 EXT is dropping tomorrow, November 13th, championing a brand new bolstered woven upper in a menacing black construction. Known as the “Woven...

By Patrick Johnson November 12, 2015
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Don’t Forget Kyrie: Here’s The Complete Nike Basketball “Opening Night” Pack

Nike Basketball is honoring Kyrie Irving‘s own double-nickel against the Portland Trailblazers last year with one final Kyrie 1 release. Known formally as the Nike...

By Patrick Johnson November 5, 2015
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Nike Takes Annual N7 Collection To College Hoops With KD 8 And Hyperdunk

Nike’s annual N7 Collection takes aim at college basketball this year, as the Swoosh has partnered with eight colleges in honor of Native American Heritage...

By Patrick Johnson November 4, 2015
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Nike Basketball Unveils the “Opening Night” Collection for LeBron, Kobe, and Durant

Nike Basketball just unveiled an “Opening Night” collection for their “big three” signature athletes with all-new looks for the LeBron 13, Kobe 10 Elite, and...

By Zack Schlemmer October 27, 2015
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A Nike KD 8 For When Kevin Durant Hits The Road

Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder start off the season against a familiar foe: the San Antonio Spurs, but there first road game will...

By Patrick Johnson October 24, 2015
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The Latest Money-Themed Nike KD 8 Heads Overseas Tomorrow

The Nike KD 8 “Easy Euro” is almost here, extending the number of Kevin Durant money-themed colorways to three now. The usual Easy Money aesthetic...

By Patrick Johnson October 16, 2015
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A Recap Of Sneakers Worn At Team USA Mini-Camp In Las Vegas

Summer basketball means the nation’s best professional hoop stars get together to form the single best squad of hoops talent in the world. Team USA...

By John Kim August 12, 2015
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Nike Showcases KD’s Resilience with KD 8 “Hunt’s Hill Sunrise”

The Nike KD 8 “Hunt’s Hill Sunrise” will release August 1st for $180. The story-telling arcs have always been central to the success of Kevin...

By Patrick Johnson July 21, 2015
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