It’s not too late to do some last-minute holiday shopping, and if you have a basketball player on your shopping list, this is the solution to your woes. Whether you’re shopping for an elite-level shooter, someone who wants to make a statement on the court or a flat-out picky player, you’ll find what you need here.
The Air Jordan franchise lives on with the XXXI, a performance hoops sneaker with retro character. Its combination of style and substance makes it one of the smartest buys available now.
CREDIT: Nike
Air Jordan XXXI, $185; nike.com
<a href="https://footwearnews.com/t/stephen-curry/" id="auto-tag_stephen-curry" data-tag="stephen-curry" >Stephen Curry</a>‘s signature sneaker line continues to evolve this year, and this attention-grabbing colorway is a great gift for the basketball player looking to make a statement.
CREDIT: Under Armour
Under Armour Curry 3, $139.99; underarmour.com
Nike’s Hyperdunk franchise has become an annual release dating back to 2008, and for good reason: It’s consistently been one of the premier choices for small forwards. This year’s installment is more of the same, and the Flyknit version is a great choice for elite level ballers.
CREDIT: Nike
Nike Hyperdunk 2016 Flyknit, $200; nike.com
James Harden’s first signature sneaker is worth the wait, and its Primeknit and Boost construction brings Adidas’ top technologies to the forefront.
CREDIT: Adidas
Adidas Harden Vol. 1, $160; adidas.com
Although it’s not part of his official signature sneaker line, the Zoom LeBron Soldier 10 is approved by <a href="https://footwearnews.com/t/lebron-james/" id="auto-tag_lebron-james" data-tag="lebron-james" >LeBron James</a> himself. If it’s good enough for the “King,” it should satisfy even the staunchest of shooters.
CREDIT: Nike
Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier 10, $130; nike.com
