8 Best NBA Sneakers of 2017

When it comes to basketball, sneakers are the most important part.It is like a dream to wear the best basketball shoes of our favorite stars.For years now companies like Nike and Adidas have collaborated with many superstars and have released amazing designs which not only look great but improve in performance year by year.This year too, the shoes which hit the market were awesome, with the amazing technology behind them and of course the name of our best basketball stars attached to it.

As this year comes to an end, let us take a look at the top 8 basketball shoes of this year which made the headlines.

Honorable Mention:

Nike Hyper Dunk 2017

Nike Hyper Dunk 2017

I want to give a special mention to the Nike Hyper Dunk shoe here because it is one of the premium basketball shoes by Nike and it is not included in the countdown as it does not have the name of any basketball player attached to it.

It is a high-quality shoe by Nike and covers everything in a single shoe.It has Nike's react Technology used for Cushioning which gives a great support and reduces stress while landing.The Pressure-Mapped outsole is an amazing addition and it reacts to the pressure of the feet to deliver target cushioning and traction in the desired areas.It has a Responsive approach which saves your effort and gives you extra speed and power.

This shoe is one of the best shoes of 2017.

#8 Nike PG 1

Nike PG 1

The wait was finally over when Paul Goerge finally got his own shoe lining.If you are looking for something which makes you feel your feet on the court and also not spending much on it then this is a perfect shoe for you.It gives you a lot of things at a given reasonable price.

Forefoot bottom loaded Zoom Air gives an amazing cushioning and is suitable for people who want amazing reaction speed. It has just Phylon on the heels so nothing special there.The forefoot is free feeling with the open mesh and it’s protected by a layer of fuse in the high wear areas. This is great for players that stay on their toes and do not enjoy breaking in shoes.It offers a little bit of everything and provides a great support.

I would say not the best shoe of the year but at a limited price offers a lot of features.It will be interesting to see what Nike does with the next version of PG.

#7 Nike Kevin Durant 10

Nike Kevin Durant 10

KD 10 is one hell of a shoe which released this year after KD 9.It allows your feet to be the part of the grip and thus gives you a feel of the court.You can feel the court and the movements are faster and smoother.It's Zoom Air Unit prevents shock and removes the stress of the feet while landings.It also gives cushioning, prevents harsh landings and thus prevents injuries.Foam heel Counter is also an amazing feature which provides cushioning and supports the heel.It is easy to wear and remove the shoe.The only problem with the shoe is that it is almost same as KD 9 with minimal improvements.

#6 Adidas Harden Vol 1

Harden Vol 1

This is James Harden's first ever shoe and is a great hit.It is a shoe for people who value speed.It has minimal ankle support and is for people who want maximum rotation, flexibility and speed.Its Energy Returning Boost technology gives you more power and reveals your true potential.It's Wrapped midsole help you react fast, generating as much speed as you can.

#5 Adidas Dame 4

Dame 4

Dame 4 is the fourth edition of the dame series by Adidas.One of the best features of the shoe is the fused mesh upper.Usually, the upper build is made only of mesh which is not that supportive.In Dame 4 the mesh is fused with Neoprene which makes it highly supportive and resistant.Bounce Cushioning Technology is used in the midsole which gives you the maximum power on the court. So the more effort you put in, the more results you get.Neoprene collar gives an amazing support and prevents the shoe from sliding upwards, giving it an amazing fit.

#4 Air Jordan 32

Air Jordan 32

No matter how long ago back Michael Jordan might have retired from basketball, people will still do anything for his signature shoes.The shoe is better than Jordan 31 and is a super hit. Air Jordan is the most successful series by NIKE.

Coming to its design now, It is lighter than the previous version.The Flyknit Fabric is very light and adjusts according to the size of the feet.It allows the air to flow freely within the shoe and is like a soft thin sock.The Air Cushioning System is amazing and provides a great support to the heel and is comfortable as ever.The ForeFoot FlightSpeed Technology gives you great explosion and adds to your effort.

#3 Nike Kyrie 3

Nike Kyrie 3

Released on 25th December 2016, Kyrie3 is one of the most popular basketball shoes of the year. One of the most important features of the shoe is Advanced Traction which gives you an amazing grip on the floor and no matter on what type of courts you are playing on.It really is designed with Kyrie style of play.

You can easily move in any direction and control your momentum.The strong and elastic band on the top gives your feet the exact amount of elasticity required for your feet.The Flywire Technology gives amazing support and holds the shoe together.The shoe is a must wear and can be used by any position player.

#2Nike LeBron 15

Nike LeBron 15

Best performance shoe by Nike till date.The improved Flyknit is more stable and resistant.It gives a great support and is particularly designed based on the game style of LeBron.Both Nike Zoom and Max Air technologies are used in a single shoe for the first time in the history which provides great cushioning to the player and the hard landings are made easier by the shoe.Best design for injury prevention.It contains a thin sleeve inside which gives a comfortable fit.It is very easy to wear and take off.

Overall the shoe is a must!

#1 Under Armour Curry 4

Under Armour Curry 4

2017 is the year of Stephen Curry. He not only has ruled on the court by winning the 2016-2017 NBA season but he also ruled off the court. His shoe line released Curry 4 this year which has been quite a hit this year.

If you are looking for deep cushioning then this is not the type of shoe you would want.Curry 4 is about stability, court feel, and control. Cushioning is minimum and just enough to work as protection.It has a great fit and is very comfortable.The support is good overall and is a must to wear shoe.

Under Armour is improving its design of the shoe version after version and can't wait for Curry 5!