New Article: Top 50 Basketball Sneakers of All Time

Coming off that great game 4 of the NBA Finals between the L.A. Lakers vs Boston Celtics I was inspired to put up this new post. So which basketball sneaker do you think is the GREATEST of all time???? Well the folks over at Complex Magazine got together with Nicekicks.com and put together a list. The list is based on performance, style, and each shoe's overall effect on sneaker culture. The list consists of 50 kicks but I'm only posting the top ten, to get a look at the rest go to the Complex Magazine Website, CLICK HERE FOR LINK Check out if your sneaker made the cut!!!!

1) Air Jordan III
Originally released in 1988, this sneaker was Tinker Hatfield's first creation within the Air Jordan series. The Air Jordan III was a groundbreaking sneaker for many reasons. It was the first Air Jordan to feature the iconic Jumpman logo, the first Air Jordan to possess a visible Air sole unit, and the first Air Jordan to own elephant print. It was backed by one of the most successful advertising campaigns with Spike Lee's Mars Blackmon character.



2) Converse Chuck Taylor
The Converse Chuck Taylor became the first mass-produced basketball shoe in North America in 1917. Since then, over 750 million pairs have been sold in 144 countries. Although the Chucks are worn as a casual, fashion sneaker today, it first started as a basketball sneaker when Chuck Taylor himself rocked them 93 years ago. No shit-talking—this is one of the biggest basketball shoes of all time.



3) Nike Air Foamposite One
The Air Foamposite One was ahead of its time—a seamless, space-age shoe with a flowing, nearly indestructible Foamposite upper, polyurethane sole, and Zoom Air cushioning. It molded to the feet of quick slashers like Penny Hardaway, but many balked at the $200 sticker price. Although the original had the "1-Cent" logo, it was never officially part of the "Air Penny" signature line. Diehard Nike heads remember watching Mike Bibby and Miles Simon rocking them when they led Arizona to a NCAA title.



4) Air Jordan XI
Many sneaker enthusiasts have labeled Michael Jordan's 11th signature sneaker the best shoe ever created. Tinker Hatfield designed this sneaker while MJ was playing baseball in hopes of him wearing it if he came back to the NBA. Design cues like the clear rubber sole, the patent leather strip, and the condura nylon upper make this shoe a flat out classic. The Air Jordan XI is easily still one of the most sought-after sneakers each time it releases.



5) Nike Air Huarche
This Tinker Hatfield design is lightweight and responsive, with a leather upper that features an interesting cut-out overlay and TPU support strap in the back of the heel. The inner part of the shoe includes a Dynamic-fit sleeve and the sole is cushioned with Flight technology to offer comfort and stability for the wearer's foot. Most remember the Fab 5 rocking these at Michigan in 1992. Still one of the greatest basketball silhouettes today, the Huarache is still evolving today.



6) Reebok Pump
Reebok created one of the best and most-recognized technologies ever in the form of the Pump. Designed by Paul Litchfield, this shoe had everybody repeating one slogan in 1989: "Pump Up, Air Out." Dominique Wilkins put this shoe on the map by winning his second Slam Dunk crown in 1990 while wearing the Reebok Pump.



7) Converse Weapon
The Converse Weapon undoubtedly put Converse Basketball on the map. It was worn by both Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, two of the most recognizable stars in the NBA during the 1980s. Both Bird and Magic wore this sneaker during the 1985 NBA Finals, in which the Lakers beat the Celtics. Weapon = Chosen.



8) Nike Hyperdunk
The Nike Hyperdunk is the predecessor to most of Nike's current basketball lineup. It launched in time for Kobe to rock it at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and this extremely lightweight sneaker was the first sneaker to feature Nike's current darling, Flywire technology. The Nike Hyperdunk was labeled the future of basketball footwear and is still worn by many players in the NBA today.



9) Reebok Question
Originally released in 1996, the Reebok Question is one of, if not the, best-selling Reebok sneakers ever created. Upon its release, the Reebok Question broke sales numbers for Reebok, allowing Reebok to sign A.I. to a long-term sneaker contract that is still active today. Allen Iverson broke ankles with his handles and broke necks with the Reebok Question, his first signature sneaker.



10) Nike Air Force 1
Many call the Nike Air Force 1 the best sneaker ever created. Designed by Bruce Kilgore in 1982, the Air Force 1 became the first sneaker to use Nike Air technology. It was worn by players in the NBA during the 1980s, including Moses Malone, Michael Cooper, Jammal Wilkes and Calvin Natt.