EuroBasket 2022 is over, but its impact on German basketball will be felt for years to come. Hosting the tournament here in Germany and the presence of all the top international stars made this tournament a one-of-a-kind experience for ballers worldwide!
Throughout EuroBasket 2022, we made note of the hottest performance shoes of the tournament. See which shoes Dennis Schröder, Luka Dončić', and co. rocked!
8. NIKE PG 6
No matter whether you're a mobile big, a wing, or guard, the NIKE PG 6 is a versatile performance shoe with great traction and padding for a comfortable fit and good support.
It was rocked by Johannes Voigtmann and Niels Giffey (both Team Germany), among others.
Read the full review of the PG 6 here on KICKZ.com.
7. NIKE KD 15
Here we've got KD's 15th signature shoe. Not every NBA player can tweet as much as he does and then knock down six threes in his defender's face all in the same night! Whether he will stay with the Brooklyn Nets next year is still up in the air. That we'll see 16. and 17. edition of this shoe – basically a certainty
Juancho Hernangomez aka Bo Cruz made a real statement against France in the final. With seven of nine threes and a total of 27 points, Juancho, proved that Spain deserves the title, all while wearing the newest edition of the KDs. Congratulations to Juancho and Spain for the 1st place finish!
Read a complete performance review of the KD15 here.
6. NIKE AIR ZOOM G.T. JUMP
Big men, this one's for you! Nikola Jokić, arguably the best in the world at his position, went with the G.T. Jump throughout the tournament. With strong ankle support and the elevated heel, you won't have to worry about busting through the support. Whether you're a shifty Big Man or a classic post-up Center, this performance basketball shoe from Nike will suit your style of play!
5. NIKE KOBE 6 PROTRO
Iconic. Not much more needs to be said about this silhouette. Legendary traction and a beautiful design make this shoe a long-time standout. The KOBE 6 PROTO was primarily worn by the Spanish national player Lorenzo Brown. In the Challenge Red colorway, you'll definitely stand out and turn heads. Whether positive or negative – you can decide for yourself ;)
4. NIKE ZOOM FREAK 3
Even if it is an older model, it's still a serious performer on the court, which is why it was still in heavy rotation at EuroBasket. Giannis put UP 31 points on Germany in the ZOOM FREAK 3, to go along with eight assists and 7 rebounds.
The Zoom Freak 3 is available in a number of colorways on KICKZ.com!
3. PUMA FUSION NITRO
Worn by Dennis Schröder, the captain of the German national team, this one's perfect for speedy guards like Dennis. It provides both superior mobility and enough stability to keep those ankles safe and steady. FIBA selected Dennis Schröder for the All-Star Team of this year's tournament! Well deserved! In 2023 he'll be dropping his first signature shoe with Puma – stay on the lookout for that one!
Get the Puma Fusion Nitro here!
2. NIKE ZOOM FREAK 4
Giannis' latest signature shoe, the NIKE ZOOM FREAK 4 is a looker! Together with his brothers, Thanasis and Kostas, Giannis was able to impress at EuroBasket 2022 and made it all the way to the quarterfinals with Greece.
The new Zoom Freak provides incredible lightness on the court and allows you to give your game a boost in terms of acceleration and change of direction. Eurosteps galore!
1. JORDAN LUKA 1
Luka Dončić took the floor for the Slovenian national team at Eurobasket 2022, where he put up crazy numbers in his first signature shoe, the JORDAN LUKA 1. Against the French national team alone, he put up 47 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
The shoe is tailored to suit his game exactly. Perfect for euro-stepping to the hoop and playing games with your defender.
Stay on the lookout for the next Luka drop on KICKZ.com!