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

Nike WMNS Hyperfuse – Black – Blustery – Team Red

Here’s a new Nike Zoom Hyperfuse in womens sizes that, while missing the tie-dye pattern that makes some pairs into instant neck-breakers, is sure to...

By Aaron Hope June 29, 2010
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Nike Hyperfuse – Metallic Silver – Black – Sport Red

The Nike Hyperfuse is so innovative and well-designed, it seems like every single colorway is a 10.  With this latest pair pictured above, it’s not...

By Aaron Hope June 16, 2010
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Air Jordan Carmichael – Black – Metallic Silver

It takes a basketball historian to understand the origins of the upcoming Air Jordan Carmichael.  People have speculated that the name refers to the Jordan...

By Aaron Hope June 15, 2010
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Nike Hyperfuse Design Revisions by Leo Chang

We showed you how Nike Basketball designer Leo Chang used the Z-Corp 3D resin ‘printer’ to craft the Hyperdunk 2010, but here’s proof that not...

By Aaron Hope June 13, 2010
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Air Jordan 2010 Team – Black – Metallic Gold

The onslaught of Jordan Brand previews continues with a sample of this unprecedented release.  The Air Jordan 2010 Team marks the first time a Jordan...

By Aaron Hope June 2, 2010
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Nike Hyperdunk 2010 – Black – Metallic Silver – Dark Grey – Volt

The Nike Hyperdunk 2010 will represent the third consecutive year that Nike Basketball’s Hyper- series is at the top of the line (aside from signatures,...

By Aaron Hope June 2, 2010
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Nike Hypermax 2010 – Dark Grey – Black – Volt

If LeBron James’ Dunkman character ever rocked a non-LeBron Nike, the sample pictured above would be the perfect candidate.  This new Nike Hypermax 2010 practically...

By Aaron Hope June 2, 2010
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Air Jordan Take Flight – Black – Varsity Purple – White | Holiday 2010

When the Air Jordan Take Flight, well, takes flight this Holiday season, it’ll mark the first time a Jordan Brand shoe has employed a full-foot...

By Aaron Hope June 2, 2010
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Air Jordan Melo M7 – Black – Metallic Silver

We got our first look at actual photos of the next Carmelo Anthony signature sneaker from Jordan Brand on the first of last month, and...

By Aaron Hope June 1, 2010
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