Top 10 NBA Sneakers Worn in January 2024

Highlighting the top ten sneakers worn during NBA games throughout January 2024.

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Just as there are no days off for top athletes, the same is true for the world's most popular sports apparel companies. After finishing the holidays last month, many sneaker brands kept their foot on the gas to start the new year.

Throughout January, NBA players showed off an impressive mix of new and retro sneakers in never-before-seen colorways. Below is the FanNation Kicks' list of the ten best basketball shoes worn during NBA games in January 2024.

The NBA's Best Sneakers of January

Ranking the top ten sneakers worn in the NBA in January.

10. UA FUTR x ELITE

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Player: Atlanta Hawks guard Patty Mills.

Shoe: The Under Armour FUTR x ELITE in a yellow and black colorway.

How To Buy: The Under Armour FUTR x ELITE is launching on February 2 before making its official debut at the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. You can read more about the shoe's design process here.

9. adidas Trae 3

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Player: Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young.

Shoe: The adidas Trae 3 in the 'Alcorn State' colorway.

How To Buy: The 'Alcorn State' colorway is a player-exclusive, but fans can buy Young's third signature sneaker at a discount on the adidas website.

8. Air Jordan 38

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Player: New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram.

Shoe: The Air Jordan 38 in a 'Bugs Bunny' colorway.

How To Buy: Online shoppers can choose from multiple colorways of the Air Jordan 38 on the Nike website.

7. Jordan Tatum 2

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Player: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum.

Shoe: The Jordan Tatum 2 in the 'Wild Child' colorway.

How To Buy: Tatum's second signature sneaker launches in March. Online shoppers can buy the Jordan Tatum 1 at a discount in select styles on the Nike website.

6. New Balance TWO WXY v4

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Player: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland.

Shoe: The New Balance TWO WXY v4 in a player-exclusive colorway.

How To Buy: Athletes and fans can choose from several general release colorways of the TWO WXY v4 on the New Balance website.

5. Nike Sabrina 1

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Player: Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic.

Shoe: The Nike Sabrina 1 in an unreleased pink colorway.

How To Buy: Online shoppers can choose from general release colorways or customize their own Sabrina 1 on the Nike website.

4. Jordan Zion 3

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Player: New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson.

Shoe: The Jordan Zion 3 in a player-exclusive 'Marquette' colorway.

How To Buy: The 'Marquette' colorway is not releasing, but online shoppers can shop for Williamson's third signature sneaker on the Nike website.

3. Nike Ja 1

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Player: Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant.

Shoe: The Nike Ja 1 in a player-exclusive 'WNBA' colorway.

How To Buy: The 'WNBA' colorway will not be released, but fans can shop other colorways of Morant's first signature sneaker on the Nike website.

2. Adidas AE 1

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Player: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards.

Shoe: The Adidas AE 1 in the 'Best of Adi' colorway.

How To Buy: The Adidas AE 1 'Best of Adi' will be released on March 1 on the adidas website.

1. Nike Kobe 8

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Player: Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier.

Shoe: The Nike Kobe 8 Protro in the 'Radiant Emerald' colorway.

How To Buy: The Nike Kobe 8 Protro 'Radiant Emerald' will be released on February 8, 2024. Fans should keep an eye on our Nike Kobe release calendar to make sure they do not miss a drop.

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