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
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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
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Horror Fashion
Freddy Krueger Nike Sneakers
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Fuzzy Zebra Sneakers
Nike Horse Packs
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Organic Sneakers in Amsterdam
Veja Collection By Christine Phung
35
Celebrity Endorsed Olympic Branding
Nike Hyperdunk-Kobe PE
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Wingtip Sneakers
Nike Still Has Design Tricks
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Special-Edition Sneakers
Converse Introduces Black Sabbath Shoes
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Cow Inspired Shoes
Nike Fur Sneakers
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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
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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
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Movie Themed Shoes
Adidas Hellboy II Sneakers
24
Custom Sneakers
Sole Brother
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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
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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
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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
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Handwritten Art Sneakers
Reebok x Maeda Emoretion
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Retro-Futuristic Sneakers
Kanye Promotes 'Nike Air Yeezy'
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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
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East Meets West Fashion
SullyWong Sneakers
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Halloween Sneakers
Trick or Treat Vans
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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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Superhero-Inspired Soccer Shoes
These Conceptual Marvel x Nike Football Sneakers are Comic-Like
Hyper-Comfort Eco Sneakers
The Nike InfinityRN 4 Features the Brand's ReactX Foam
Superhero-Themed Sportswear Shoes
Paul Parsons Creates Cool Marvel x Nike Concept Sneakers
Weatherized High-Top Sneakers
Jordan Launches the Durable Air Jordan 5 GORE-TEX Sneaker
Cartoon-inspired Vibrant Basketball Shoes
Spongebob Squarepants and Nike Unveil a Kyrie Collection
New Year-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Nike's KD 4 Sneaker Gets a Year of the Dragon Colorway
Waffle-Inspired Gridded Sneakers
Nike Presents the New Textural Waffle Dunk Sneaker Model
RFID-Enabled Sport Sneakers
BANBROKEN ARTDesign Sport Shoes Have the TAP-Tech Feature
Anime-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Zion Williamson Presents the Latest Naruto X Air Jordan 37
Gaming-Inspired Haptic Response Sneakers
The Nike PG2 PlayStation Shoes are Paul George-Approved
Vintage-Inspired Legacy Sneakers
Nike and Foot Locker, Inc. Partner to Launch a New Collection
Bounce-Based Performance Sneakers
Nike Unveils its Brand New Invincible 3 Sneaker Model.
Retro Chrome-Detailed Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Frozen Moments Colorway of the Air Jordan 4
Advanced Cityscape Running Shoes
The Nike Invincible 3 Road Running Shoes Come in Three Colors
Data-Driven Textile Running Shoes
Nike Presents its New Motiva Silhouette for Running
Metallic Logo All-White Sneakers
Nike Unveils a New Sleek Tonal Air Max Pulse Sneaker Model
Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike and Union Join on the Field General Sneaker
Next-Generation Runner Sneakers
The Nike Structure 25 Merges Comfort, Technology and Performance
Superhero Sneaker Concepts
These Conceptual Iron Man Sneakers by Khalil Zahirian are Futuristic
Blue College-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 5's Nod to University of North Carolina
Ugly Christmas Sweater-Inspired Shoes
Nike Readies for the Holidays with the Ugly Sweater Dunks
Multi-Colored Mismatched Basketball Sneakers
Nike Unveils New KD 15 Sneakers in 20 Combined Colors
Optimal Traction Football Sneakers
Nike Launches the Phantom GX Sneaker in a Blaze Colorway
Vibrant Knit Basketball Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Look at the New LeBron XX Sneaker Model
Basketball Team-Tonal Mid-Cut Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Hornets-Colored Air Jordan 1 Mid
Record-Breaking Celebratory Sneakers
The Surgeon and Nike Present the Moment LeBron 20 Sneaker
College Sports-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's Air Huarache “Oregon Ducks” Colorway is a Limited Release
Revived Collaborative Running Shoes
Joe Freshgoods Joins New Balance on the 1000 Sneaker Collab
Deep Blue Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Max Force 1 Low Evo Gets a Team Royal Colorway
Athlete-Designed Basketball Sneakers
UNINTERRUPTED and Lebron James Unveil New Nike Lebron 20
Multi-Color Green-Accented Sneakers
New Balance Unveils the 'Black/Green' Warped Runner Colorway
Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers
Nike Shines a Spotlight on the Air Max Flyknit Venture
Cool-Tonal Futuristic Sneakers
The Nike ZoomX VaporFly NEXT% 2 Shoe Gets a For Future Me Look
Stark Tonal Retro Sneakers
Drake's NOCTA Glides Get a Refreshing White Chrome Colorway
Blue-Tinted Knitted Basketball Sneakers
The Nike LeBron 20 Sneaker Gets an All-Star Edition
Halloween-Inspired Textural Sneakers
Nike Unveils a New Dunk Mid Sneaker with Snake-Like Detailing
Baseball-Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's New Air Force 1 Low Celebrates Jackie Robinson
Spray-Painted Logo Sneakers
Nike Unveils Its New Blazer Mid ’77 with Spray-Painted Logo
Inaugural Virtual Sneaker Collections
Nike Presents its Our Force 1s Collection of Digital Shoes
Minimal Tonal Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 37 Sneaker Gets an Oreo Colorway Palette
Reinterpreted Sleek Track Sneakers
Nike Updates the Lunar Sneakers with the Lunar Roam Shoe
Retro Classic Vintage Sneakers
Nike's Air Jordan 1 High Gets a Lost & Found Design Update
Sci-Fi-Themed Rubber-Like Sneakers
Native Shoes Launch Sci-Fi Sneaker Collection with Star Wars
AI-Enabled Sneaker Marketplaces
Neatsy.ai Has Shoppers Scan Their Foot to Find the Perfect Fit
Technical Vibrant Running Sneakers
Nike Unveils the New Dynamic Alphafly 3 Sneaker Model
Multi-Logo High-Top Sneakers
Nike Unveils Its Latest Blazer Mid ’77 Sneakers
Sporty Kidswear Sneakers
The Jordan Brand 23/7 Sneaker is an "Easy-Entry Shoe" for Kids
Heel-Crushable Sports Sneakers
Under Armour Debuts Innovative Workout Shoe, the 'UA SleepSpeed'
Merged Hybrid Basketball Shoes
The Air Jordan 2/3 Sneaker Boasts a Hybrid Design Language
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Revived Lifestyle Running Sneakers
Beauty & Youth Breathes Live Back to the NB 878 Sneaker Model
Collaborative Textural Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Presents Another Technical 1906 Sneaker
Content House-Backed Collections
FaZe Clan and Nike Debut a New Apparel and Footwear Collaboration
Hip Hop-Honoring High-Top Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Air Force 1 High in a Classics Colorway
City-Inspired Basketball Jerseys
Nike's City Edition Uniforms are Inspired by NBA Courts
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Sustainable Vintage Shoes
Allbirds' New Sneaker Silhouette Represents Transformation for the Brand
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Sneaker-Resembling Electric SUVs
New Balance and Nissan Join Forces on the Special 327 Edition
Post-Apocalyptic-Themed Footwear
Nike ISPA Launches the Mindbody Sneaker with Distressed Details
Sleek All-Black Leather Sneakers
Nike's Air Max TW Sneaker Gets a New Anthracite Colorway
Athlete-Inspired Dramatic Sneakers
Nike and Off-White Join Forces on the Sheed Air Force 1 Mid
University-Themed Basketball Shoes
Jayson Tatum Showcases a Look at the Air Jordan 37 Low
Lemonade-Inspired Waterproof Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Low Sneakers Take Cues from Off-white™
Japanese Izakaya-Themed Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Mid Sneakers Nod to Japanese Culture
Inclusive Dynamic Court-Ready Sneakers
Elena Delle Donne Launches a Nike Air Deldon Sneaker
Futuristic Minimal Basketball Sneakers
adidas Originals Launches the Crazy Infinity Shoe Today
Sporty Perforated Slip-On Shoes
Jordan Brand is Planning to Release its Own Foam Clogs
Basketball Team Tonal Sneakers
The Air Jordan 37 Gets a Raptors Colorway Design Palette
Basketball-Shaped Sneakers
The Baller Silhouette by Off-White Mimics the Look of a Sports Ball
Speckled Hi-Top Basketball Shoes
Nike Returns with the 'Hyperdunk X' in a 'Nikola Jokic' Colorway
Reflective Logo Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Logo-Centric Air Force 1 Sneaker Design
Neutral-Toned Patterned Sneakers
Nike's Air Rift Silhouette Joins the 'United in Victory' Lineup
Navy Tonal Basketball Sneakers
The Air Jordan 11 Sneaker Gets a Midnight Navy Colorway
Retro Minimal Leather Footwear
Nike Brings Back the Air Flight '89 Sneaker Model for Fall
Hip-Hop-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Unveils Its Latest 'Run The Jewels x Nike SB Dunks' Sneakers
Monochrome High-Top Sneakers
The Air Jordan 1 High '85 Sneaker Gets a Black and White Update
Regal Tonal Basketball Sneakers
The Jordan Zion 2 Sneaker Gets a Hyper Royal Colorway
All-Angle Sneaker Shopping Engines
Google Search Allows Users to View Shoes from All Angles
Coastal-Inspired Blue Sneakers
BornxRaised Launch its Own Iteration of the SB Dunk Sneakers
Reversed-Themed Classic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the New Icon Flip Collection of Sneakers
Superhero-Inspired High Sneakers
Nike Unveils 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Air Jordan 1
Hot Honey-Inspired Sneakers
Mike's Hot Honey and Ewing Athletics Unveil New Collaborative Sneakers
Vibrant Tonal Glowing Sneakers
Nike Launches a Glow in the Dark Dunk Low Sneaker Model
Sculptural Futuristic Sneakers
New Balance Presents a New Version of its Warped Runner Sneaker
Album-Inspired Vibrant Sneakers
9th Wonder Launches a Charles Doutit Design of the Nike KD 15
Basketball Team-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Debuts its Dunk Low Silhouette in Celtics Coloring
Progressive Comfy Running Shoes
adidas Launches the New Cushioned 4DFWD Running Sneakers
Chunky Neutral Basketball Sneakers
Nike Launches Another Iteration of the Air More Uptempo Shoe
Sports-Infused Breathable Footwear
Robert Kraft is Celebrated with the New Nike Air Force 1
Athlete-Honoring Basketball Shoes
Reebok Unveils the Answer to No One Question Mid Sneaker
Low-Top 90s-Themed Co-Branded Sneakers
Nike SB Joins Supreme on a New Air Darwin Sneaker
Zipper-Adorned Basketball Sneakers
Jordan Unveils Its Jordan Why Not 0.6 in 'White/Multi-Color'
Minimal Branded Tongue Sneakers
Nike Unveils a New Future is Equal Dunk Low Sneaker
Athlete-Honoring Sneaker Packs
Reebok Launches the Changing of the Guard Collection
Animal Print-Logo Vibrant Sneakers
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get a Cholorphyll Colorway
Lifestyle Basketball Sneaker Partnerships
New Balance Unveils More 550 Sneaker Collaborations
Savory Food-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
The New Balance 9060 Sneaker Model Gets a New Tonal Update
Color-Blocking Vibrant Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Doernbecher Version of the Air Jordan 1 Low
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
Basketball-Inspired Streetwear
ASICS Joins ballaholics on a New Collection of Sporty Designs
Minimal Reflective Logo Footwear
Nike Launches a New Dare to Fly Design of the Air Jordan 1 Low
Trip-Inspired Basketball Sneakers
Jordan Reveals Air Jordan 1 Low SE 'Tokyo Vintage' Sneakers
Vibrant Tonal Basketball Sneakers
The Why Not .6 Sneaker by Jordan Gets a Bright Crimson Look
Graffiti-Themed Spike Sneakers
Nike and Off-White Showcase a Look at the AF1 Mid Graffiti Design
Graffiti-Themed Spikey Sneakers
Nike and Off-White Release a AF1 Mid in a Graffiti Colorway
Video Game-Themed Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Gets a Street Fighter III Design Makeover
Minimal Technical Basketball Sneakers
Nike Unveils the New Air Deldon Together We Fly Sneaker
Sleek Retro Basketball Sneakers
NOCTA and Nike Join to Highlight the Zoom Flight 95
Bright Inclusive Leather Sneakers
Nike Expands its Be True Collection with a Dunk Low Sneaker
Quote-Adorned Motivational Sneakers
Nike's Zoom Freak 4 Gets an Etched in Stone Colorway
Vibrant Glow-In-The-Dark Sneakers
Nike Dunk Low Sneakers Now Come in a Glow in the Dark Iteration
City-Focused Velvet Sneakers
Nike Celebrates the City of Houston with the 'H-Town' Air Force 1 Low
Athlete-Joint Basketball Sneakers
Trae Young Launches the Trae Young 2 Shoe with adidas
Vibrant Performance Basketball Shoes
The Iconic Reebok Shaq Attaq OG Sneaker Gets a Re-Release
Soft-Toned Basketball Shoes
The Air Jordan 11 Low IE Gets a Light Orewood Brown Colorway
Sleek High-Cut Tonal Sneakers
Nike's Dunk High Sneakers Get a Purple and Black Colorway
Fall-Centric Minimal Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New White and Maroon Tonal Dunk Low Shoe
Baseball Team-Inspired Lifestyle Sneaker
Nike Launches a Kansas City Royals Colorway Palette
Monochromatic Sleek Footwear
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get Another Black and White Update
Basketball Team-Inspired Sneakers
Nike's LeBron 20 Sneaker Gets a Violet Frost Colorway
Pink Logo Lifestyle Footwear
Nike Continues to Grow its Since 82 Collection of Sneakers
Mesh Toggle High-Top Sneakers
Bephies Beauty Supply Launches a We vs. I Air Jordan 7 Shoe
Mid-Cut Icy Leather Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 React Sneakers Get a Summit White Makeover
Basketball Player-Backed Sneakers
Kyrie Irving Teases the Upcoming 'Kyrie 9' Silhouette
Peace-Themed Retro Sneakers
Nike Unveils a New Royal Blue Colorway to the Dunk Low Sneakers
Neon Accented Basketball Shoes
Nike's LeBron 19 Low Gets a Black Volt Colorway Design
Stark Red Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Lows Get a New Picante Red Colorway
Toggle-Enclosed Stealthy Sneakers
Nike Launches a Black Reflective Air Max Plus Sneaker
Mural-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Kobe Bryant's Nike Kobe 6 Shoes get a Prelude Colorway
Sports Teams-Inspired Sneakers
adidas Unveils New Sneakers Honoring New York Sports Teams
Holiday-Themed Vibrant Sneakers
Nike's Blue Ribbon SB Gets a New Playful Grinch Tonal Makeover
Basketball Crackled Leather Sneakers
Nike Delivers the New Dunk High EMB Sneaker Model
Basketball Team-Honoring Sneakers
adidas Celebrates the Lakers and Bucks with New Forum '84s
Vibrant Green Collaborative Sneakers
Off-White and Nike Release an Air Force 1 Brooklyn Design
Premium Leather Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 7 Sneaker Model Gets a White Infrared Colorway
NBA Team-Inspired Sneakers
Reebok's Latest Question Mid Sneaker Honors the Denver Nuggets
Bright-Accented Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Launches a Vibrant Iteration of the Dunk High Sneaker
Minimal Low-Cut Basketball Sneakers
Jordan Brand Delivers a Playoffs Colorway of the AJ12 Sneaker
Basketball-Inspired Sneaker Packs
Joshua Vides and PUMA Join Forces on the Hoops Collection