Today thoughts of the NBA have my mind on shoes; sneakers in particular. TrendHunter.com has seen so many innovative basketball shoes, and athletic footwear in general, that it’s time we round up the best.
The slideshow below pays a visual tribute to some of the most innovative sports shoes, from high tops fit for the NBA to sneaks more suited for sitting at a coffee shop than walking around town. The gallery includes everything from Wi-Fi enabled sneakers that alert you when you're near a wireless hot spot to Obama-branded ones that let you show support for the President-Elect.
44 Wow-Inducing Sneakers
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Tennis Shoes Stilettos
The Converse High Heel Sneakers
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Dolce & Gabbana Shoes
Limited Edition Sneakers
42
Obama Fashion
Barack Obama Shoes
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Fake Hairy Toes
The Nike Human Shoes
40
Counterfit Shoes Brand YOU
Fake Nikes Tattoo Your Feet
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Graphic Obama Shoes
Candidates Baracked By Fashion
38
Horror Fashion
Freddy Krueger Nike Sneakers
37
Fuzzy Zebra Sneakers
Nike Horse Packs
36
Organic Sneakers in Amsterdam
Veja Collection By Christine Phung
35
Celebrity Endorsed Olympic Branding
Nike Hyperdunk-Kobe PE
34
Wingtip Sneakers
Nike Still Has Design Tricks
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Special-Edition Sneakers
Converse Introduces Black Sabbath Shoes
32
Cow Inspired Shoes
Nike Fur Sneakers
31
Wi-Fi Sneakers
A Step in the Right Direction
30
DIY Sneaker Designs
Sneakart Personalized Skins
29
Olympic Footwear
Nike Unveils New Designs for Beijing
28
Political Sneakers
Barack Obama Nike Air Force One
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80s Movie Fashion
Puma's Disc Blaze, Goonies-Inspired Sneakers
26
Food-Inspired Footwear
Waffle Cone Ice Cream Sneakers
25
Movie Themed Shoes
Adidas Hellboy II Sneakers
24
Custom Sneakers
Sole Brother
23
Olympic Inpsired Shoes
Nike Clark Kents Bejing 2008 Sneakers
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$50,000 Nike So Cal 1's
Sneakers With 11 Carats of Diamonds
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Haute Couture Sneakers
Gola by Christian Lacroix
20
Ecological Awareness Sneakers
The Endangered Species Shoes
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Collectable Olympic Sneakers
The 'Beijing' Collection by Nike
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Snap-On Shoe Skins
Evisu Shoos Changeable Sneakers
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Shoes As Musical Reflections
Nike Air Force 1 Project Thompson Trainers
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Co-Branded MP3 Basketball Sneakers
Zune Reebok Answer XI
15
Computer-Manipulated Sneakers
The Verb for Shoes
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Convertible Sneaker Slippers
Nat-2 Unzip to Transform
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YSL Tribute Shoes
The Rolling Sneaker
12
Gold Olympic Sneakers
The Nike Air Force Ones Closing Ceremony Shoes
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Shoes Inspired by Failure
The Reebok Struccess Sneaker
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Chocolate Trainers
Nike's Edible Footwear
9
Handwritten Art Sneakers
Reebok x Maeda Emoretion
8
Retro-Futuristic Sneakers
Kanye Promotes 'Nike Air Yeezy'
7
Golden Cycling Shoes
Custom Shimano SH-R300 Sneakers
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Cognac Sneakers
The Hennessy Celebration Hi-Top
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Silver Sneakers
Adidas 25th Anniversary Shoe
4
East Meets West Fashion
SullyWong Sneakers
3
Halloween Sneakers
Trick or Treat Vans
2
Video Game Footwear
Nintendo Right in your Sneakers
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Crocodile Skin Sneakers
$2000 Isaia di Napoli Sport Shoe
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Sneaker-Inspired Dynamic Apparel
One Block Down Spotlights the Air Max Plus in New Capsule
Classic Technical Running Shoes
Nike Introduces a Bright New Tonal Air Max Waffle Sneaker
Durable Urbanite Shoe Designs
The Nike C1TY Surplus Keeps Feet Feeling Cool Yet Protected
High-Tech Dynamic Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Air Max DN8 Sneaker with a Snug Fit
Futuristic Slip-On Sneaker Models
The Nike Clogposite Returns After it Debuted in the Early 2000s
Textural Canvas Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike introduces its New Canvas Pack of Air Force 1 Models
AI-Generated Footwear Designs
PUMA Launches AI-Enhanced Inverse Sneaker Collection
Futuristic Silver Tonal Footwear
The adidas Crazy 2 Sneaker Gets a Silver Metallic Colorway
Snake-Honoring Whimsical Sneakers
Nike Celebrates LNY With an Air Jordan 11 Low Model
Bumblebee-Inspired Collaborative Sneakers
Nike and Corteiz Join Forces on Another Air Max 95 Shoe
Soft Suede Premium Sneakers
Prada Introduces a New Trail Sneaker with Plush Suede
Festive Crackled Low-Cut Sneakers
The New Nike Dunk Low Halloween Prepares for the Holidays
Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes
The Air Jordan 5 Reverse Metallic Gets a Re-Release
Extravagant Dad-Inspired Shoes
New Balance’s 'Tech Explosion' is a Dad Shoe from the future.
Mind-Activating Performance Sneakers
Nike Mind 001 And 002 Stimulate Feet To Sharpen Focus
Sleek Greyscale Collaborative Sneakers
Corteiz Unveils a Nike Air Trainer Huarache in Flat Pewter
Stylish Footwear Collab Drops
The Supreme X Nike SB Dunk Low Collection Has Regional Exclusives
Celebratory Footwear Capsules
The adidas X West NYC Capsule Honors 85 Years of Tip Top Shoes
Colorful Paneling Collaborative Sneakers
NIGO and Nike Join Forces on a Pair of Air Force IIIs
Retail-Exclusive Stark Blue Footwear
These Nike Air Max 95 Trainers are Exclusive to JD
Minimal Contrast Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Gives its Air Force 1 a Light Khaki Update
Stealthy Blacked Out Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Air Max Verse Sneaker Model to its Roster
Athlete-Backed Sports Training Shoes
Nike Spotlights the New LeBron TR1 Training Sneakers
In-Game Digital Sneakers
Nike and Fortnite Launched Four Digital Sneakers
80s Athletics-Inspired Sneakers
Miista Presents the New Nikolette Shoe with a Vintage Performance
Nostalgic Millennium Sneaker Models
The Nike V2k Run Pays Homage to the 2000s Aesthetic
Vintage-Inspired Summer Sneakers
Nike Presents a Light British Tan Air Max Muse Shoe
AI-Backed Sneaker Design Platforms
Nike Introduces the AIRImagination Platform of Design
Revived Mixed-Material Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Breathes Life Back to the Air Terra Humara Sneaker
Dual-Tonal Plush Functional Sneakers
Nike Introduces a White and Green Air More Uptempo Low Model
Attention-Grabbing Basketball Shoes
Puma Hoops X Lamelo's 'MB.04 Iridescent' Drop is Bold
Ballet-Inspired Split-Toe Footwear
Nike Presents the Dynamic Air Rift Black Swan Model
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Tech-Influenced Lace-Free Sneakers
The HOKA Project Transport Sneakers are Easy to Wear
Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Cosmic Runner Model
Neon-Tinged Basketball Shoes
Nike Introduces the New Jordan Luka 4 Sneaker Model
Reimagined Low-Cut Suede Sneakers
atmos Remixes the Jabbar Low Sneakers by adidas
Floral Adorned Blue Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Forget Me Not Air Jordan 4 Sneaker Model
Athletic Tabi-Style Shoes
Nike Unveils a New 'Fire Red' Tabi Model with Velcro Straps
Metallic Tinged Football Shoes
The Nike Tiempo Sneaker is Revived in Metallic Hues
Sporty Dynamic Futuristic Footwear
adidas and James Harden Presents the Cyber Metallic Vol. 9
Timeless Revived Basketball Shoes
adidas and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Design Muted Footwear
Impact-Absorption Leather Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Premium Touch to the Shox Sneaker
Video Game Console Sneakers
The Nike AIR SNES Allows Fans to Actually Play Retro Games
Mind-Body Performance Footwear
Nike’s Running is Mental Shoes Come with an Incense Holder
Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the New Court Shot Sneaker with Minimal Design
Slingback-Heel Zipped Sneaker Designs
Nike Introduces the Air Max Craze in Smokey Blue
Icy-Tonal Hi-Top Skate Sneakers
Eyedress and Villani Design a New Balance NM17 Sneaker
Retro Translucent Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Invisible Woman 2.0 Transforms the Air Force 1 Low
Weatherized Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Introduces its GORE-TEX Gazelle for the Season Ahead
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Villain-Inspired Futuristic Sneakers
Nike Presents a New Iteration of the Air Flightposite Sneaker
Light-Tonal Low Basketball Sneakers
Nike's Air Jordan 1 Low Gets a Light Blue Palette
Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes
The Nike Air Jordan 14 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Toe Version
Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers
The New Dries Van Noten Suede Sneaker Boasts Bright Hues
Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Stealthy Air Force 1 Low Paris Sneaker
Red-Accented Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 13 Sneaker Gets a True Red Colorway Palette
Performance Basketball Sneakers
New Balance Kawhi 5 Introduces an Updated Low-Cut Signature Model
Athlete-Starring Footwear Campaigns
DICK’S Sporting Goods Unveiled its 'Speed Shopping' Campaign
Innovative Mesh Sneakers
The L003 Neo Shot Sneaker by Lacoste Celebrates Movement
Knitted Breathable Dynamic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Air Max Flyknit Venture Sneaker
Stealthy Tonal Basketball Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Black Label Colorway of the KD 18
Revitalized Shopping Destinations
Foot Locker's Home Court is a Basketball-Inspired Retail Space
Contrast Tonal Basketball Shoes
Nike Introduces the Ja 2 Sneaker Model in Black and Turquoise
Athlete-Honoring Lifestyle Footwear
Nike Presents the New Air Force 1 Low Linen Edition
NYC-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Coach Soho Sneaker Collection is Chic and Urban-Informed
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Sleek Iridescent Soccer Shoes
Nike's Total 90 III Sneaker Comes in a Blue Void Colorway
Retro-Futuristic Chunky Sneakers
adidas New Wonder Runner Model Has a Dynamic Structure
Comfortable High-Heeled Sneakers
Sneex is Sara Blakely's Latest Venture of Hybrid Footwear
Classic Retro Lifestyle Sneakers
The New Balance 740 Sneaker Model Comes in Various Colorways
Crisp Tonal Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 3 Sneaker Gets a Lucky Shorts Colorway
Opulent Athletic Fashion Collaborations
The Balenciaga x NBA Collaboration is Limited-Edition
Progrssive Chunky Running Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Uplift SC Sneaker Model
Custom Sneaker Marketplaces
Sneakify Showcases and Connects Nike By You Enthusiasts in 1 Platform
Vibrant Festive Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the New KD17 Christmas Sneaker Model
Interchangable Sporty Golf Shoes
Nike and Eastside Golf Drop the Air Zoom Victory Tour 3 Shoe
Monochromatic Timeless Sneakers
Nike Presents the Air Jordan 4 in a White Thunder Colorway
Collaborative Stealthy Sneakers
Willy Chavarria and adidas Presents the Jabbar Dress Lo
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover
Retro Brightly Accented Runners
Nike Presents Visuals of the Air Max Craze Sneaker
Italy-Inspired Textural Sneakers
Nike Presents a Blue and White Air Max Plus Sneaker
Advanced 70s-Inspired Sneakers
Lacoste Elite Active Sneakers are Made with a Blend of Textiles
Sneaker-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
Nike Introduces the New Graphic Panda Dunk T-Shirts
Basketball Performance Sleek Footwear
Converse Presents the New Butter SHAI 001 Sneaker
Performance Basketball Footwear
Adidas Fear of God Athletics Basketball III Nods Signature Design
Canvas Co-Branded Hi-Top Sneakers
Nike and Converse Join Forces on a Pair of Chuck Taylors
Emoji-Style Sneakers
Josewong's Shoe 1 Mimics the Look of an Iconic Emoji
Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers
Ganni Joins Forces with New Balance on a New Fresh Foam Shoe
Silver-Tinged Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Introduces the KD 18 Sneaker in Soft Pearl
Dynamic Collaborative Sneakers
adidas Presents the CLOT Superstar Sneaker with Bold Accents
Candy-Themed Tonal Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the New Limelight Colorway of the LeBron XXII
Bold-Colored Accented Sneakers
The Curry Brand x De’Aaron Fox Debut the 'Fox 1' Sneakers
Ultra-Vibrant Sneaker Designs
PUMA Hoops Launched a New Lifestyle Sneaker — LaFrancé Assist
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Woven Game Jackets
Devin Booker and Nike Have Turned His Signature Line into a Lifestyle Brand
Monochromatic Speckled Sneakers
Nike Introduces a White Cement Colorway for the Air Jordan 4
Graffiti Artist-Made Rare Sneakers
Nike and Stash Breathe Life Back to Retro Sneaker Models
Sensory Performance Footwear
Nike Mind 001 and Mind 002 embrace neuroscience to enhance athletics
Luxury Basketball-Themed Fashion Capsules
Balenciaga Introduces the Basketball Series Collection
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
Sleek Retro-Futuristic Sneaker Models
The Upcoming New Balance 2000 ABZORB Boasts a Blue Hue
Bold Tonal Dynamic Sneakers
Nike Unveils a University Red Air Max DN8 Sneaker Model
Preppy Minimal Skate Sneakers
Nicole Hause Joins Nike on a Special Pair of Dunk Shoes
Progressive Timeless Running Shoes
New Balance Introduces the Fresh Foam X 1080v14 Sneaker
Athlete-Honoring Basketball Sneakers
Nike Unveils the Ja 2 Sneaker in a Murray State Edition
Stealthy Colorblocked Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the Air Jordan 12 in a Flu Game Colorway
Earthy Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Launches a New Made in USA Series
Consolidated Sports Innovation Engines
Nike is Focusing Its Innovation Efforts Across Its Brands
Ultra-Thin Premium Fashion Sneakers
Prada Introduces a Look at the Dynamic Collapse Sneaker
Tactical Camo-Tinged Sneakers
Nike's Book 1 Sneaker Gets a Desert Camo Colorway
Sporty Luxe Fashion Capsules
The Balenciaga x NBA Drops Basketball-Themed Apparel and Accessories
Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Air Jordan 4 in a Fear Colorway
Metallic-Tinged Retro Sneakers
Maha Amsterdam and Nike Revive the Total 90 Shox Magia
NBA Shoe Collaborations
ALDO Partners with NBA Athlete Jordan Clarkson for its Editorial Capsule
Animal-Print Patterned Skate Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Sneaker Gets a Snakeskin Colorway
Skateboarder-Inspired Footwear Spots
Nike SB Introduced the 'Nyjah 4'
Athlete-Approved Sneaker Designs
PUMA and Tyrese Haliburton Release the Hali 1 Halucinating
Bronx Childhood-Inspired Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Present the To Do List Collection
Performance Basketball Sneakers
Nike Giannis Antetokounmpo Freak 8 Debuts with Updated Cushioning
Dynamic Athlete-Backed Basketball Shoe
Jordan Brand Introduces a Look at the Zion 4 Sneaker
Luxurious Technical Sneakers
HOKA Introduces a Look at the Newest Advanced Elevon Sneaker
Comedic Sci-Fi Sneakers
The FUN Ghostbusters Sneakers Pay Homage to the Revived Franchise
Butterfly-Motif Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Releases an Air Force 1 Low in a Butterflies Edition
Vibrant Technical Running Sneakers
The Nike Air Max Waffle Sneaker Gets a Dynamic Colorway
Soft Suede Lifestyle Sneakers
Saucony Introduces the Shadow 6000 IVY PREP & Jazz NXT Sneakers
Stark Red-Tonal Basketball Shoes
Nike Presents the Air Jordan 5 in a Fire Red Colorway
Sci-Fi Series Sneaker Ranges
The Nike x Converse x Stranger Things Range Celebrates the Series
Golden Tinged Basketball Sneakers
Nike Presents the KD 4 Sneaker Model in a Gold Metal Colorway
Stealthy Collaborative Skate Footwear
Nike and Supreme Launch a New SB Dunk Low Sneaker
Business Traveler-Friendly Sneakers
UOVO's Breeze Sneaker Received Validation from Usa Today
NYC-Inspired Dynamic Running Shoes
Brooks Introduces a New Ghost 16 Technical Running Shoe
Elevated Sports Team Merch
Fear of God Partnership Brings Elevated Style to the NBA and WNBA
Athlete-Collaborative Low-Cut Shoes
Devin Booker and Nike Launch the Blazer Low Chevy Edition
Taupe-Tinged Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 Hi 85 Gets an Irregular Shadow Colorway
Expanded Simplistic Mid Sneakers
The Air Jordan 3 Sneaker Gets a Rare Air Edition
Basketball Shoe Matchers
Fresh Athletes Helps You Find the Best Basketball Shoes for Your Style
Neon-Tinged Dynamic Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Plans to Launch a 1906A Neon Pack
Red Velvet-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
The Air Jordan 11 Gets a New Bred Velvet Colorway Palette
Hot Pink Basketball Sneakers
James Harden's Volume 8s Relaunch in the Red Blend Colorway