Ranking the NBA’s Top Ten Shoes in December

Happy New Year’s Eve to all our readers. We’ve spent most of the past week recapping the year in sneakers. But before we officially close the book in 2022, we have a final list. Below are the top ten shoes worn in the NBA over the past month.
10. Adidas Trae Young 2
A detailed look at Trae Young’s shoes.
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Player: Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks point guard
Product: adidas Trae Young 2
How to buy: Fans can choose from several colorways of Trae Young’s second signature shoe on the adidas website for $140.
9. Jordan Lucas 1
A detailed look at Luka Doncic’s shoes.
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Player: Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks point guard
Product: Jordan Luka 1
How to buy: Fans can purchase the Jordan Luka 1 for $110 on Nike’s website.
8. Nike Zoom Freak 4
Zoom on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s shoes.
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Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks forward
Product: Nike Zoom Freak 4
How to buy: Fans can purchase the Nike Zoom Freak 4 at a discount in most colorways on Nike’s website.
7.Nike Kobe 5
A detailed look at Trey Lyles’ shoes.
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Player: Trey Lyles, Sacramento Kings forward
Product: Nike Kobe 5 “Aston Martin”
How to buy: The Nike Kobe 5 “Aston Martin” was released in limited quantities in 2016. Fans can try their luck on sneaker resale sites like StockX, eBay and GOAT.
6.Nike Kobe 2
A detailed look at Naji Marshall’s shoes.
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Player: Naji Marshall, New Orleans Pelicans forward
Product: Nike Kobe 2 ‘Prelude’
How to buy: Unfortunately, the Nike Kobe ‘Prelude’ collection sold out many years ago. Fans willing to pay extreme resale prices can shop on StockX, eBay, and GOAT.
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5. Curry Stream 10
A detailed look at Stephen Curry’s shoes.
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Player: Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry
Product: Curry Flow 10 ‘Northern Lights’
How to buy: Fans can purchase the Curry Flow 10 for $160 on the Curry Brand website.
4. Nike Ja 1
A detailed look at Ja Morant’s shoes.
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Player: Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies point guard
Product: Nike Ja 1 ‘Chimney’
How to buy: Ja Morant caused a stir when she launched her first signature shoe on Christmas Day. The Nike Ja 1 will officially launch later this spring.
3. Nike KD 15
A detailed look at Kevin Durant’s shoes.
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Player: Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets forward
Product: Nike KD 15 “Oregon”
How to Buy: This player-exclusive colorway will never be released to the public. The good news is that fans are choosing between several options of the discounted Nike KD 15 on Nike’s site.
2. New Balance Two WXY v3
A detailed look at Jamal Murray’s shoes.
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Player: Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray
Product: New Balance Two WXY v3 ‘Gingerbread’
How to buy: Fans can purchase the New Balance Two WXY v3 ‘Gingerbread’ for $120 on the New Balance website.
1. Nike LeBron 20
A detailed look at LeBron James’ shoes.
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Player: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James
Product: Nike LeBron 20 ‘Stocking Stuffer’
How to buy: The Nike LeBron 20 ‘Stocking Stuffer’ is still available in most sizes. Even better, fans can choose from other exciting colorways on Nike’s website.
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