By: Fatima Roshni Image credit: Sneaker News
Shoe endorsements have been an important part of the popularity of NBA players for a long time. Be it brands like Nike, Reebok, or Adidas, they have been greatly recognized in the league.
REEBOK QUESTION - Struggling against brands like Nike, Reebok's collaboration with Philadelphia 76ers player Allen Iverson made a strong comeback with the other brands.
NIKE AIR ZOOM GP - With numerous collections of shoes under his belt, Gary Payton's Nike Zoom GP was the most striking one, with a unique design in a classic black and white pair.
CONVERSE AERO JAM - Collaborating with NBA stars like Larry Johnson, the signature sneaker of 1993 featuring a detachable lace cover became popular after being re-released in 2014.
NIKE ZOOM FLIGHT 95 - With detailing like flowing lines, premium leather, and a futuristic "bug eye" look, the shoe launched in the era of players like Jason Kidd earned great recognition.
NIKE FLIGHTPOSITE - The 1999 launch was not initially popular, but after its release in 2008, for the second time, it became a popular choice with a front zip closure, giving it a futuristic look.
FILA 96: Grant Hill's second signature model in a white and black colorway, produced in 1996 in collaboration with the FILA shoe line, was a popular one for both the NBA player as well as the brand.
AIR JORDAN I - One of the first collections from the Air Jordan brand in 1985, the sneaker was an instant hit and a popular choice even for Michael Jordan, who donned it in a 1984 game.
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