Baskteball Shoes Of All Time

1. Kevin Durant is sold more shoes that anyone except Lebron James in 2015. Nikes REVOLUTION campaign has come and gone and Durant is still leading the way with his innovative styles. The KD 4 Nike Zoom was his first shoe to use Nikes hyperfuse construction which fuses three layers. Along with Durants signature logo on the heel, the left shoe says Hard Work and the right says Stay Focused. .....

Chris Paul

2. This was Chris Pauls 5th signature shoe and had special meaning to him. The shoe was designed for quicknes as it is lightweight. The laces tips have 336 his hometown area code on them and the upper has 61 cut outs in tribute to his grandfather who was murdered at age 61. .....

Penny Hardaway

3. Penny Hardaway came along at just the right time and Nike was quick to swoop him up. Michael Jordan had just retired in 1993 and Hardaway was given his own Nike Campaign as he appeared to be the next big thing, playing alongside Shaq. Nike put into motion a memorable commercial campaign with Spike Lee and Chris Rock starring as Lil Penny. The ads also starred Tyra Banks. Out of that campaign came this pair of shoes. .....

Paul George

4. This is the newest show on the list. There are already some amazing different colorways to the original as seen above. The shoe has dynamic flywire integrated with the laces help secure the foot inside the shoe. Anyone who has put a pair of these on will rave about the comfort and tremendous ankle support, This is the best basketball shoe so far in 2015. .....

Kobe Bryant

5. This edition of Kobes signature shoes were available for personal customization on NIKEid. The shoe presents the consumer with endless choices of color schemes and different ways to arrange those colors. There must be some absurd looking shoes out there. However the originals are tight. .....

Carmelo Anthony

6. This is the strongest shoe in Carmelo Anthonys line of Jumpman shoes. His shoes have always had the reputation for being very comfortable but the M8s took his style to new heights. The shoes were released upon his move to the New York Knicks, hence the original color scheme(top picture). .....

Tracy McGrady

7. Adidas T Mac 2 Tracy McGrady could have been a truly special player but never could get out of the first round of the playoffs. He did however put out a special pair of shoes in 2002. The Adidas T Mac 2s were all the hype in the early 2000s and worn by a number of players around the league, along with thousands of fans. .....

Gary Payton

8. Sole Collector collaborated with Nike Zoom Glove and Gary Payton to create Sonic Wave in 2013. The shoe is looks like it is straight from the Oregon Ducks line of Nike apparel but is a tribute to the Seattle Sonics. The shoes release was much anticipated and sold out in a matter of minutes in select malls around the country in 2013. Gary Payton was The Glove and these kicks have a glove layer for that very reason. .....

Derrick Rose

9. Derrick Roses 4.5 version are widely regarded as the best performing Adidas shoe of all time. They are designed for guards and are seriously impressive. The attention to detail on this one is crazy as they created a perfect shoe to play in. .....

Patrick Ewing

10. The Attitude was Ewings first signature shoe and was made with real leather in the upper. At the time it was a hi-tech performance shoe with a groundbreaking new look. This shoe was an instant classic on and off of the court. The Attitude was actually designed and Manufactured in France. .....

Jason Kidd

11. Jason Kidds first signature show with Nike revealed an unmistakable bubble on the outside of the shoe. The originals came out in colorways to match Kidds team at the time, the Dallas Mavericks. Later they would release colorways to match his New Jersey Nets uniforms. Kidd is no longer with Nike and his logo has been removed but the model can be customized on NikeID. Kidd is now sponsored by Peak Footwear. .....

Shawn Kemp

12. Shawn Kemp broke out the Kamikaze IIs to start the 1995-96 NBA Season and had the best year of his career, wearing the signature shoe. He averaged a double double and was a starter in the All-Star Game. He also was able to take his Seattle Supersonics to their first NBA Finals appearance, while wearing the Kamikaze IIs. .....

Larry Johnson

13. Converse launched its signature shoe campaign for 1992 rookie of the year Larry Johnson with this shoe. The shoe was hard to miss with the hornets colors and large laces cover. The shoe featured a style of cushioning in the heel and an enhanced support system with what they called REACT JUICE. .....

Kevin Garnett

14. Kevin Garnett got his first signature shoe in 1997 but it wasnt until his IIIs came out that they got it right. The shoes were made with a carbon fiber midfoot plate and Tuned air in the heel to make the shoe lightweight. The shoe also used Zoom Air in the front of the shoe and introduced a sleek looking upper. .....

Michael Jordan

15. This was the shoe that started it all. Jordans rising popularity along with the release of his signature shoe, created hype around a basketball player, like the world had never seen before. These shoes will be a classic until the end of time and many would have it atop their list. .....

Shaquille O neal

16. The 1995 release of Shaqs 5th signature shoe was not any indication of the iconic popularity it would later gain. The spirally appearance of the shoe was a risk and wasnt received all that well at first. That changed though and it is one of the most highly recognizable shoes in history. .....

Grant Hill

17. Grant Hill shared NBA Rookie of The Year honors with Jason Kidd in 1995. After the season, FILA announced that it had sold 1.5 Million pairs of Hills signature shoe. It was the fastest selling shoe since Air Jordans were released and is the best selling FILA shoe to date. .....

Lebron James

18. Lebron James 11th signature shoe featured all the new bells and whistles including a new armored look on the upper called the hyperposite. James did not wear this shoe very much during games but that didnt stop it from being one of his best selling shoes. It was designed by Jason Petrie who took over LBJs line when he did his VII(7)s. .....

Charles Barkley

19. Charles Barkley was known for many things, but shoes were not one of them until 1994 when he and Nike released the Air Max2 CB 94s. The shoe was an instant classic and actually provided his good friend Michael Jordan with some competition (sneaker wise) during the mid 90s. .....

Penny Hardaway 1998 Nike Air Foamposite One

20. Penny Hardaways first line of shoes with Nike introduced to the world Foamposite shoes. The shoes were remarkably comfortable and the style changed the sneaker game forever. Tim Duncan among other players have since gone the way of Foamposite shoes. .....

Michael Jordan 1987 Air Jordan III

21. The third edition of the Air Jordans land a spot in the top 5. The shoe is a perfected version of the the 1s. The same classic look with a small air bubble but not as big as Nikes Air Max. The shoe is ultra light and just perfect when it comes to classic Jordans. .....

ALLEN IVERSON 1996 Reebok Question

22. These are Allen Iversons most famous pair of shoes ever. He was sporting the 96? Questions when he famously crossed over Michael Jordan. It was a classic moment in Iversons early career, his arrival. He is beloved by fans all of the world to this day, as are these infamous sneakers. .....

Kobe Bryant 2010 Nike Zoom Kobe V

23. These are Kobe Bryants best shoe ever by far. They are extraordinarily light and it is hard to argue with the amazing look they provide. Regardless of the multiple colorways and versions that have been applied to the Zoom 5s, they always look so sick. They got this one right in just about every way you can get a shoe right. .....

Michael Jordan Air Jordan XI

24. Michael Jordan wore these in the movie Space Jam. To me this is the best basketball shoe created to this day. The original black/whites and Bulls red/blacks are epic in every way. The ultimate look for the best player I have ever seen, these top the list. .....