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The Top 23 New Basketball Shoes of 2023

The 23 best basketball shoes launched in 2023 ranked.
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The week between Christmas and New Year's Day is one of the best on the calendar. Not only does the week have a relaxed feel, like wearing business casual to the office, but it serves as an excellent time for reflection. In the world of sneakers, there is much to look back on this year.

2023 was an excellent year for new basketball shoes. Not only did seven new signature lines launch between NBA and WNBA players, but several hoops legends have extended their prime on the basketball court and the sneaker industry. Below are the top 23 new basketball shoes that launched in 2023.

View of Kawhi Leonard's black and white New Balance shoes.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann's white and black Skechers sneakers.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson's teal and blue Jordan brand sneakers.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram's black and blue Air Jordan sneakers.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker's orange Nike sneakers.
Breanna Stewart's black and white PUMA sneakers.
Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray's green and yellow New Balance shoes.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson's pink and green PUMA shoes.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves' purple and teal sneakers.
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young's yellow and black adidas sneakers.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo's pink and white Nike sneakers.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James' purple and gold Nike sneakers.
View of LeBron James' grey and white Nike shoes.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic's blue and white Jordan Brand sneakers.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards' blue and black adidas shoes.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball's green and yellow PUMA shoes.
View of red and black Adidas shoes.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell's purple and black adidas sneakers.
View Ja Morant's white and black Nike shoes.
Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant's orange and purple Nike sneakers.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry's blue and white Under Armour shoes.
View of Sabrina Ionesci's multicolor Nike sneakers.
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum's white and orange Jordan Brand shoes.