THE MOST POPULAR BASKETBALL SHOES OF THE 2023 NBA SEASON

We’re just about at the halfway point of the 2022-23 NBA season, which has featured an onslaught of offensive talent. 40 and 50-point games are the new norm and we even got to witness a 71-pointer by Donovan Mitchell. 

The question is, which shoes are NBA hoopers rocking while putting up these ridiculous numbers?

That’s what this top 10 list is all about. But first, let’s check out these fun facts:

• Montrezel Harrell continues to be the player to switch up his shoes most often, with 34 different pairs rocked so far during his 42 games played. He wore 53 pair last year, so he’s on pace to beat his personal record.  He’s trailed by Tyrese Haliburton and P.J. Tucker at 17 pairs each. 
• No surprise here, Nike continues to dominate the NBA sneaker landscape. 66% of NBA minutes played are in Nikes. Adidas is second in the competition with 11 percent, followed by Jordan and Puma. 
• Up-and-comers like New Balance, Converse, Under Armour, Anta, and the innovative basketball performance brand Li-Ning round out the rest of the top 10 basketball shoe brands of 2023. 

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10. NIKE AIR ZOOM G.T. CUT 2

Minutes Played: 8,744

The G.T. Cut was one of the most popular shoes of 2022, now we have the G.T. Cut 2. It’s got great support and even softer cushioning than last year’s edition. Pick up your pair on KICKZ.com!

9. NIKE ZOOM FREAK 4

Minutes Played: 9,681

Once again we find Gianni’s signature line featured at the number nine spot on the list. It’s a good all-arounder. It has solid traction and cushioning, an improved fit, and is very lightweight. Cop it here on KICKZ.com!

8. ADIDAS DAME 8

Minutes Played: 10,254

Unlike last year, we have an Adidas featured on the top-10 list this time around: It’s the Dame 8! This one’s very supportive and has great cushioning and comfort. Check out the Dame 8 here! 

7. NIKE KYRIE LOW 5

Minutes Played: 10,290

Kyrie’s low-cut signature is once again featured at the number seven spot on our list. They’re lightweight with excellent court feel and responsiveness perfect for ballhandlers, who don’t want to feel any sort of restriction on the court. Check out our selection of the Nike Kyrie Low 5 here.

6. NIKE KD 15

Minutes Played: 13,376

KDs are a mainstay on lists like these. KDs are great all-arounders and one of the best performance basketball shoes to come out in the past few years. Traction, cushioning, lightweight design – the shoe’s got everything a hooper could want. Check out our selection of the Nike KD15 in our online shop.

5. NIKE KOBE 5

Minutes Played: 13,592

The Kobe 5 kicked off a revolution in the NBA – putting low-cut performance sneakers back on the map. It’s an incredible basketball shoe that does it all: cushioning, traction, and court feel. We can’t wait for these babies to make a comeback. 

4. NIKE AIR ZOOM G.T. CUT

Minutes Played: 13,622

Dropping just out of the top 3, the Nike Air Zoom G.T. Cut is one of the most popular non-signature shoes out right now. It contains a full React drop-insole, an Air Zoom Strobel, and a Zoom unit in the heel – making for some great cushioning. It’s also got a low-to-the-ground build, giving you excellent court feel. This model was never launched in Europe, but you can find the newest version of it – the Nike G.T. Cut 2 – here!

3. NIKE LEBRON 20

Minutes Played: 16,159

No LeBron was featured on last year’s list. Known for being somewhat on the heavy side and high-cut, the LeBron XX definitely switched things up and pro ballers as well as amateurs are loving the new design, traction, and cushioning system. Be sure to pick up your pair of LeBrons here!

2. NIKE KOBE 6

Minutes Played: 21,374

The Kobe 6 dropped one spot. Nonetheless, it remains one of the most popular basketball shoes worn by NBA players today and it has been for a while: it originally dropped in 2010 after all! 13 years later and it’s still a clear favorite. It’s one of the lightest basketball shoes around (309 g) but still offers great support. On top of that, it’s known for having some of the best traction ever. 

1. NIKE PG 6

Minutes Played: 22,962

The PG series delivers one of the best all-around basketball experiences. It has great traction, cushioning and overall delivers everything you want out of a basketball shoe. It’s great for just about every playstyle and position, which is why it’s such a popular option in the NBA. Its predecessor, the PG 5, was featured at the number 2 spot in last year’s list.

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All stats courtesy of Kixstats