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

Zack Bia Reveals His Very Own Nike KD 16 Collaboration

Taking to Instagram a few days ago, LA-based DJ and label executive Zack Bia revealed an exclusive pair of the KD16 minted between he and...

By Matt Varga February 12, 2024
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adidas Basketball Unveils 2024 HBCU Collection

In a social media blast yesterday, adidas Basketball revealed that they’ll be shipping out a bundle of their NBA stars’ sneakers to athletes at 5...

By Matt Varga February 7, 2024
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Devin Booker’s Latest Nike Book 1 PE Inspired By His Kobe 5s From His Iconic Pose

Devin Booker’s incredible run of Player Exclusives continues with this latest Book 1 inspired by his iconic pose from the pivotal 2020 NBA season. This...

By Sneaker News January 24, 2024
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Fight On! The Nike Kobe 8 Protro PE Touches Down At USC

At the start of the collegiate basketball season, six Nike-sponsored basketball programs were elected to introduce the first-ever cohort of Mamba Academies. Receiving Kobe Bryant’s...

By Jared Ebanks December 15, 2023
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UConn Reveals Their Exclusive Nike Kobe 8 Protro PEs

The rewards for being a Nike-sponsored Mamba Program are extensive but culminate in the form of exclusive Nike Kobe Protro models. Touching down in Durham,...

By Jared Ebanks December 13, 2023
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College Basketball Programs Showcase Their Exclusive Nike Sabrina 1’s

Despite losing to the eventual WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces in four games in October, 2023 has served as a hallmark year for Sabrina Ionescu....

By Jared Ebanks December 11, 2023
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Duke Basketball Receives Two Exclusive Nike Kobe 8 Protro PEs

At the start of September, Vanessa Bryant announced the debut of the Nike Mamba Program, a collection of six NCAA basketball programs that will receive...

By Jared Ebanks December 3, 2023
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LeBron James’ PE Roster With Florida A&M Expands With The Nike LeBron NXXT Gen

Since signing a six-year endorsement and apparel deal with Florida A&M in 2021, LeBron James has bestowed the Historically Black College and University with a...

By Jared Ebanks November 28, 2023
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LeBron, Nike, Please Release These “Black/Pink” PEs!

In his 21st season in the NBA, LeBron James and his signature discography with Nike have continued to age like a fine wine. Throughout just...

By Jared Ebanks November 24, 2023
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