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 Jordan Zion 4 Signature Shoe Is Arriving In 2025

In 2019, Jordan Brand successfully lured Zion Williamson in what might’ve been the most competitive courtships of a superstar prospect since the coming of LeBron...

By Sneaker News December 24, 2024
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Rare Nike Kobe 5 Supreme Sample From 2010 Reveals Ankle Cuff Insert

depeche23mode, one of the most storied sneaker collectors and sellers, continues to serve Holiday goodies for sneaker historians. After the Jordan 3 “Tinker UNC” and...

By Matt Varga December 24, 2024
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This Rare Nike Kobe 5 “All-Star” Sample From 2010 Just Sold For Thousands

As large a magnifying glass is placed on the legendary on-court history of Kobe Bryant, a never-before-seen glimpse into his legacy hits the newswire every...

By Matt Varga December 23, 2024
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Official Images Of Kobe Bryant’s adidas Crazy 2 “All-Star” Retro

The demand around Kobe Bryant’s footwear line has grown to the point where Nike felt compelled to create Kobe Brand, an official sub-division of its...

By Sneaker News December 23, 2024
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Stephen Curry And E40 Unveil The Curry 12 “What The Bay” At Sneaker Con

Sneaker Con closed out a massive 2024 with its 30th overall show of the year in Santa Clara, , and no better way to commemorate...

By Sneaker News December 23, 2024
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The Nike Book 1 “Forrest Gump” PE Is Finally Getting A Public Release

A common refrain from the sneaker public in response to the Nike Book 1 has been an understandable one: why are the best looks for...

By Matt Varga December 23, 2024
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Luka Doncic Sticks To The Homefront With The Jordan Luka 3 “Mavericks”

In an era where professional basketball is defining by player movement, often feeling like each successive season the league’s landscape gets shaken up more than...

By Matt Varga December 22, 2024
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Timeless “Bred” Settles On The Nike Giannis Freak 6

“Bred” and basketball shoes; name a better duo. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Nike Giannis Freak 6 is continuing its run with a timeless combination of black and...

By Andrew Rizzo December 21, 2024
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Hairy Suede Appears On The Nike Ja 2 “Iron Grey”

The Ja 1 was one of Nike’s best selling basketball shoes during its 18-month stint on shelves, meaning there’s a lot counting on Morant’s subsequent...

By Andrew Rizzo December 21, 2024
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