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
44
Tennis Shoes Stilettos
The Converse High Heel Sneakers
43
Dolce & Gabbana Shoes
Limited Edition Sneakers
42
Obama Fashion
Barack Obama Shoes
41
Fake Hairy Toes
The Nike Human Shoes
40
Counterfit Shoes Brand YOU
Fake Nikes Tattoo Your Feet
39
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
33
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
27
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
22
$50,000 Nike So Cal 1's
Sneakers With 11 Carats of Diamonds
21
Haute Couture Sneakers
Gola by Christian Lacroix
20
Ecological Awareness Sneakers
The Endangered Species Shoes
19
Collectable Olympic Sneakers
The 'Beijing' Collection by Nike
18
Snap-On Shoe Skins
Evisu Shoos Changeable Sneakers
17
Shoes As Musical Reflections
Nike Air Force 1 Project Thompson Trainers
16
Co-Branded MP3 Basketball Sneakers
Zune Reebok Answer XI
15
Computer-Manipulated Sneakers
The Verb for Shoes
14
Convertible Sneaker Slippers
Nat-2 Unzip to Transform
13
YSL Tribute Shoes
The Rolling Sneaker
12
Gold Olympic Sneakers
The Nike Air Force Ones Closing Ceremony Shoes
11
Shoes Inspired by Failure
The Reebok Struccess Sneaker
10
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
6
Cognac Sneakers
The Hennessy Celebration Hi-Top
5
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
1
Crocodile Skin Sneakers
$2000 Isaia di Napoli Sport Shoe
Related Ideas
Classic Technical Running Shoes
Nike Introduces a Bright New Tonal Air Max Waffle Sneaker
Superhero-Inspired Soccer Shoes
These Conceptual Marvel x Nike Football Sneakers are Comic-Like
Open-Stitch Designed Lifestyle Shoes
Nike Highlights a Look at the Killshot 2 Sneaker
Space Exploration Sneaker Styles
The 2024 Reebok x NASA Shoes Come in Several Familiar Models
Futuristic Sporty Patriotic Shoes
Nike Introduces a New Version of the Air Max Dn Shoe
High-Tech Dynamic Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Air Max DN8 Sneaker with a Snug Fit
Hybrid Retooled Lifestyle Shoes
Nike Introduces the Air Waffle Racer SP Hybrid Sneaker Model
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
Stealthy Stitched Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Killshot 2 Premium Sneaker
Tablet-Made Exclusive Sneakers
Nike Craetes an Exclusive Made on iPad Air Max 1 Shoes
Plush Textural Artful Sneakers
Nina Chanel Abney Designs her Own Jordan 3 Sneaker
Cartoon-inspired Vibrant Basketball Shoes
Spongebob Squarepants and Nike Unveil a Kyrie Collection
Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers
The Samsung Shortcut Sneaker Can Perform Five On-Device Actions
Monochromatic Relaunched Basketball Shoes
The Air Jordan 5 Reverse Metallic Gets a Re-Release
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
Juxtaposing Dynamic Running Shoes
The adiSTAR Cushion Sneakers have a Retro Design
Anime-Inspired Basketball Shoes
Zion Williamson Presents the Latest Naruto X Air Jordan 37
Futuristic Layered Sneaker Models
Nike's Air Max Portal Shoes Boasts a Chunky Silhouette
Football Boot-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Launches the Air Max Plus Tiempo Sneaker Model
Cosmic-Inspired Running Shoes
Nike Introduces a Look at its New Cosmic Runner Model
Gaming-Inspired Haptic Response Sneakers
The Nike PG2 PlayStation Shoes are Paul George-Approved
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
Sleek Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Presents the New Court Shot Sneaker with Minimal Design
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
Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers
Nike Unveils the 2024 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
Retro Slim Running Shoes
Nike's Waffle Trainer Shoes Have a Textural Outsole Unit
In-Game Digital Sneakers
Nike and Fortnite Launched Four Digital Sneakers
Minimal Contrasting Basketball Shoes
The Nike Air Jordan 14 Sneaker Model Gets a Black Toe Version
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
Premium Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Stealthy Air Force 1 Low Paris Sneaker
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
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
Deep Blue Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike's Air Max Force 1 Low Evo Gets a Team Royal Colorway
Lightweight Breathable Running Shoes
Nike's Pegasus 41 Blueprint is Designed for Road Running
Olympic-Inspired Skate Sneakers
The Nike SB Dunk Olympic Safari Honors the Global Games
Bulbous Dynamic Knitted Sneakers
Nike Shines a Spotlight on the Air Max Flyknit Venture
Multi-Color Green-Accented Sneakers
New Balance Unveils the 'Black/Green' Warped Runner Colorway
Athlete-Designed Basketball Sneakers
UNINTERRUPTED and Lebron James Unveil New Nike Lebron 20
Retro-Futuristic Chunky Sneakers
adidas New Wonder Runner Model Has a Dynamic Structure
Stark Tonal Retro Sneakers
Drake's NOCTA Glides Get a Refreshing White Chrome Colorway
Dynamic Retro Running Shoes
Nike Brings Back the Air Pegasus 2005 Sneaker Model
Vibrantly Inspired Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Presents the Northern Lights Sneakers
Interchangable Sporty Golf Shoes
Nike and Eastside Golf Drop the Air Zoom Victory Tour 3 Shoe
Revived Collaborative Running Shoes
Joe Freshgoods Joins New Balance on the 1000 Sneaker Collab
Monochromatic Timeless Sneakers
Nike Presents the Air Jordan 4 in a White Thunder Colorway
Global Games-Inspired Sneakers
The New Air Jordan 6 Retro Shoes Get an Olympic Makeover
Italy-Inspired Textural Sneakers
Nike Presents a Blue and White Air Max Plus Sneaker
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
Crimson Tonal Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 13 Comes in a Retro Dune Red Colorway
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
AI-Enabled Sneaker Marketplaces
Neatsy.ai Has Shoppers Scan Their Foot to Find the Perfect Fit
Sci-Fi-Themed Rubber-Like Sneakers
Native Shoes Launch Sci-Fi Sneaker Collection with Star Wars
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
Shiny Fashion-Forward Sneakers
Ganni Joins Forces with New Balance on a New Fresh Foam Shoe
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
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
Breathable Eco-Friendly Sneakers
The National Geographic Launch the Contour Zero Sneakers
Bold-Colored Accented Sneakers
The Curry Brand x De’Aaron Fox Debut the 'Fox 1' Sneakers
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Beer Brand-Inspired Tonal Sneakers
Nike Launches a New Dunk Low in a Heineken Colorway
Dynamic Fashion-Forward Basketball Shoes
Balenciage Presents its First Basketball Sneaker Model
Revived Lifestyle Running Sneakers
Beauty & Youth Breathes Live Back to the NB 878 Sneaker Model
Emoji-Style Sneakers
Josewong's Shoe 1 Mimics the Look of an Iconic Emoji
Knitted Breathable Dynamic Sneakers
Nike Introduces the Air Max Flyknit Venture Sneaker
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
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
Greyscale Leather Speckled Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New Air Jordan 4 in a Fear Colorway
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
Minimal Collaborative Basketball Shoes
New Balance Unveils the KAWHI IV Sneaker for the Athlete
Lemonade-Inspired Waterproof Sneakers
Nike's Air Force 1 Low Sneakers Take Cues from Off-white™
Stealthy Monochromatic Court Sneakers
Nike Unveils a Look at the Minimal Killshot 2 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
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
Basketball-Shaped Sneakers
The Baller Silhouette by Off-White Mimics the Look of a Sports Ball
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
Hip-Hop-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Unveils Its Latest 'Run The Jewels x Nike SB Dunks' Sneakers
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
Basketball Team-Inspired Sneakers
Nike Debuts its Dunk Low Silhouette in Celtics Coloring
Sports-Infused Breathable Footwear
Robert Kraft is Celebrated with the New Nike Air Force 1
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
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
Men's Mesh Running Shoes
Nike Released Its Nike Air Max Plus Featuring a Flame-like Caging Design
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
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
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
Athlete-Joint Basketball Sneakers
Trae Young Launches the Trae Young 2 Shoe with adidas
Fall-Centric Minimal Sneakers
Nike Introduces a New White and Maroon Tonal Dunk Low Shoe
Pink Logo Lifestyle Footwear
Nike Continues to Grow its Since 82 Collection of Sneakers
Sports Teams-Inspired Sneakers
adidas Unveils New Sneakers Honoring New York Sports Teams
Basketball Crackled Leather Sneakers
Nike Delivers the New Dunk High EMB Sneaker Model
Premium Leather Retro Sneakers
The Air Jordan 7 Sneaker Model Gets a White Infrared Colorway