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 Zoom KD III (3) – Black – White – Photo Blue – Metallic Silver

After the plethora Nike KD II (2) colorways, special editions, and limited releases, it’s time to look to the future to the Nike Zoom KD...

By John Kim June 30, 2010
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Nike Hyperfuse ‘USAB’ – White – Obsidian – Sport Red | August 2010

Arriving in time for the FIBA World Basketball Championships in late August is the USA Basketball colorway of the Nike Hyperfuse. This colorway will be...

By Aaron Kr. June 30, 2010
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Nike Air Zoom Brave 4 – Fall/Winter 2010

Heir to the Zoom Flight legacy that started with Jason Kidd’s ‘Bug Eyes’ Zoom Flight Five (95), the Nike Air Zoom Brave series is back...

By Aaron Hope June 30, 2010
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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 Hyperdunk 2010 – Think Pink | Spring 2011

SNEAKERNEWS.COM EXCLUSIVE The Nike ‘Think Pink’ campaign was launched to raise breast cancer awareness, and the vibrant, eye-catching colorway garnered a lot of positive attention...

By John Kim June 28, 2010
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Air Jordan CP3 Tribute – Grey – Black – Red

Here’s a new colorway of the Air Jordan CP3 Tribute that not only manages to blend the third Air Jordan and Chris Paul signatures, but...

By Aaron Hope June 28, 2010
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Nike Air Foamposite One + Pro – Spring 2011 Colorways Confirmed

In the sneakerhead calendar, 2010 will go down as one of the biggest years – in terms of releases. Jordans galore, uber-limited collaborations, two great...

By John Kim June 28, 2010
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Air Jordan 2010 Playground Outdoor – Black – White

The Air Jordan 2010 Playground Outdoor was created specifically to meet the demands of ballin’ on blacktop, and here’s a pair to match the surface. ...

By Aaron Hope June 25, 2010
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Nike Hyperfuse – Black – Dark Grey

The Nike Hyperfuse is quite possibly the most futuristic-looking basketball shoe ever.  We concede that’s a debatable topic, especially with models like the Foamposite Pro/One...

By Aaron Hope June 25, 2010
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