The 30 Best Sneakers Worn In The NBA Playoffs
What’s On Your Feet: The 28 Best Sneakers Worn In The NBA Playoffs
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1. Air Jordan 12 "Flu Game" (Michael Jordan, 1997 Finals)
Jordan’s 38 point performance while visibly sick made these sneakers one of the most iconic in NBA history.
2. Nike LeBron Soldier 10 (LeBron Hames, 2016 Finals)
Worn during Cleveland’s historic 3-1 comeback, capped off by “The Block.”
3. Nike Kobe IV (Kobe Bryant, 2009 Playoffs)
Revolutionized the idea of low-top basketball shoes, leading Kobe to his fourth championship.
4. Reebok Question Mid (Allen Iverson, 2001 Playoffs)
AI’s fearless run to the Finals was punctuated by him rocking his signature Reeboks, including the famous “step-over” moment.
5. Foamposite One "Royal" (Penny Hardaway, late '90s Playoffs)
A futuristic design that symbolized Penny’s explosive style of play and became a cultural classic.
6. Air Jordan 14 "Last Shot" (Michael Jordan, 1998 Finals)
Jordan hit his final shot as a Bull in these sneakers, securing his sixth title in legendary fashion.
7. Nike KD IV "Nerf" (Kevin Durant, 2012 Playoffs)
KD’s rise to stardom was highlighted by these bold sneakers, blending creativity with on-court dominance.
8. Converse Weapon (Magic Johnson & Larry Bird, 1980s Playoffs)
9. Nike Air Zoom Generation (LeBron James, 2006 Playoffs)
LeBron’s first signature sneaker. representing the beginning of his playoff greatness.
10. Adidas Crazy 8 (Kobe Bryant, 1997 Playoffs)
A young Kobe showed flashes of brilliance in his first signature Adidas kicks.
11. Nike Hyperdunk (Kobe Bryant, 2008 Playoffs)
Advanced design and lightweight feel, Kobe pushed these into the spotlight during his Finals run.
12. Nike Air More Uptempo (Scottie Pippen, 1996 Finals)
Pippen’s bold “AIR” sneakers were as unforgettable as the Bulls’ 72 season.
13. Air Jordan 3 (Michael Jordan, late 1980s Playoffs)
The show that saved Nike’s partnership with MJ, seen in some of his earliest playoff dominance.
14. Adidas T-Mac 2 (Tracy McGrady, 2003 Playoffs)
T-Mac’s scoring explosions were paired with these clean, futuristic sneakers.
15. Nike Air Flight Huarache (Chris Webber, early 1990s Playoffs)
The Huarache design became a classic, worn by Webber and other stars during deep playoff runs.
16. Air Jordan 11 "Concord" (Michael Jordan, 1995 Playoffs)
A sneaker icon, brought out when MJ returned from baseball and reestablished dominance.
17. Nike Kyrie 2 (Kyrie Irving, 2016 FInals)
Irving hit the clutch Game 7 dagger over Steph Curry wearing these.
18. Nike PG 1 (Paul George, 2017 Playoffs)
George debuted his first signature shoe during competitive playoff battles.
19. Reebok Shaqnosis (Shaquille O'Neal, 1900s Playoffs)
Shaq’s larger-than-life game matched perfectly with the hypnotic design of these shoes.
20. Nike Air Garnett III (Kevin Garnett, 1999 Playoffs)
KG’s intensity and style were embodied in his signature kicks.
21. Under Armour Curry 1 (Steph Curry, 2015 Playoffs)
Curry’s first championship and MVP season made these sneakers instant classics.
22. Nike Zoom Freak 1 (Giannis Antetokounmpo, 2019 Playoffs)
Giannis debuted his signature line while solidifying his superstar status.
23. Air Jordan 7 "Olympic" (Retro'd for Playoffs)
Originally worn in ’92, MJ’s Olympic sneaker became a playoff staple for later generations.
24. Puma CLyde (Walt Frazier, 1970s)
The original signature shoe, bringing style and swagger to the court.
25. Nike Air Penny II (Penny Hardaway, 1997 Playoffs)
26. Adidas Dame 4 (Damian Lillard, 2019 Playoffs)
Dame Time’s iconic wave goodbye shot over OKC happened in these.
27. Nike Air Max Uptempo (Various Players, 1990s Playoffs)
A staple of the ’90s, rocked by stars like Scottie Pippen and Kevin Garnett.
28. Nike KD 13 (Kevin Durant, 2021 Playoffs)
Durant’s near 50-point masterpiece agains the Bucks in Brooklyn made these memorable.
What’s On Your Feet: The 28 Best Sneakers Worn In The NBA Playoffs was originally published on cassiuslife.com