The 10 Most Popular Shoes in the 2025 WNBA Season

Kix Stats calculated the ten most-worn shoes during the 2025 WNBA season. Here is what to know about each shoe.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers wears the Nike Book 1.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers wears the Nike Book 1. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The 2025 WNBA regular season is in the books, and the postseason tips off on Sunday. As always, only eight teams make the cut, which means some of the biggest stars (and their sneaker brands) in the league are done until next summer.

Before we turn our focus to the playoffs, it is important to look back at the shoes that defined the regular season. One of the best traditions is reviewing the list of the top ten most-worn shoes calculated by Kix Stats.

The legendary website is rigorous in its daily documentation of sneakers worn in games and year-end calculations. Below are its findings, along with our takeaways on what it means for each brand, and shopping information for fans.

10. Jordan Heir Series

Napheesa Collier wears multi-color Jordan sneakers.
Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier wears the Jordan Heir Series. | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Minutes: 3,463.
What It Means:
Jordan Brand signed Napheesa Collier before the start of the season, and she is already the face of its first-ever women's basketball shoe.
Shopping Information:
Online shoppers can buy the Jordan Heir Series for under $100 after discounts at Nike.com.

9. Nike Ja 2

Ja Morant's giraffe-print Nike sneakers.
The Nike Ja 2. | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Minutes: 3,572.
What It Means:
Ja Morant's signature Nike sneaker line are popular at every level of basketball.
Shopping Information:
Online shoppers can shop Morant's signature sneaker line at Nike.com.

8. adidas Dame 9

Damian Lillard's red adidas sneakers.
The adidas Dame 9. | Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Minutes: 3,731.
What It Means:
Damian Lillard is a strong supporter of WNBA players and his signature sneakers are always popular in the league.
Shopping Information:
Online shoppers can check out Lillard's signature sneaker line at adidas.com.

7. adidas D.O.N. Issue #6

Donovan Mitchell's purple and pink adidas sneakers.
The adidas D.O.N. Issue #6. | David Richard-Imagn Images

Minutes: 3,858.
What It Means:
Donovan Mitchell's signature sneaker line continues to grow in popularity with each new model every year.
Shopping Information:
Online shoppers can check out Mitchell's signature sneakers at adidas.com.

6. Nike Kobe 4 Protro

Kobe Bryant's green and black Nike sneakers.
The Nike Kobe 4 Protro. | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Minutes: 4,041.
What It Means:
Kobe Bryant's influence is still felt in the WNBA, and his fourth signature sneaker remains a favorite among hoopers.
Shopping Information:
Online shoppers can find the Nike Kobe 4 Protro on sneaker resale websites like eBay, StockX, and GOAT.

5. Nike A'One

A'ja Wilson's white Nike sneakers.
Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson wears the Nike A'One. | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Minutes: 5,399.
What It Means:
A'ja Wilson's first signature basketball shoe was a smash hit. The Nike A'One kept fans excited all summer and now she has more stats to back it up.
Shopping Information:
Online shoppers can choose from multiple colorways of the Wilson's debut hoop shoe for $115 at Nike.com.

4. Nike Kobe 5 Protro

Caitlin Clark's blue and orange Nike sneakers.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark wears the Nike Kobe 5 Protro. | Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Minutes: 7,072.
What It Means:
Kobe Bryant's fifth signature sneaker is quickly becoming synonymous with Caitlin Clark (even if she missed most of the season).
Shopping Information:
Online shoppers can find the Nike Kobe 5 Protro on sneaker resale websites like eBay, StockX, and GOAT.

3. Nike Kobe 6 Protro

Caitlin Clark's red and black Nike sneakers.
Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark wears the Nike Kobe 6. | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images


Minutes: 9,250.
What It Means:
Kobe Bryant's sixth signature shoe is easily his most popular model among hoopers and fans.
Shopping Information:
Online shoppers can find the Nike Kobe 6 Protro on sneaker resale websites like eBay, StockX, and GOAT.

2. Nike G.T. Cut 3

Paige Bueckers' white and blue Nike sneakers.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers wears the Nike G.T. 3 Cut 3. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Minutes: 9,645.
What It Means:
It's no surprise that WNBA players know footwear. The Nike G.T. Cut line is consistently the most underrated performance basketball shoe on the market.
Shopping Information:
Online shoppers can check out the Nike GT Cut line at Nike.com.

1. Nike Book 1

Paige Bueckers' purple Nike sneakers.
Paige Bueckers wears the Nike Book 1. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Minutes: 10,915.
What It Means:
Devin Booker's first signature shoe was a hit on and off the court. The Nike Book 1 has dominated basketball courts everywhere over the past two years.
Shopping Information:
Online shoppers can find the Nike Book 1 at a discount in most styles at Nike.com.

Five Key Takeaways

  • Kobe Bryant's retro Nike basketball shoes are still incredibly popular in the NBA and WNBA.
  • Most brands have work to do. PUMA, Skechers, and Under Armour must continue to expand their roster and lace them up in popular shoes.
  • Adidas and Jordan Brand need a signature athlete in the WNBA. Both brands have an impressive roster of deserving players who could market shoes.
  • It is surprising to see so few players wear Sabrina Ionescu's signature Nike shoes.
  • A'Ja Wilson will not be a one-hit wonder. A lot of Wilson's peers are buying into her shoes since the Nike A'One is so high on the list.

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PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Kicks On Sports Illustrated. As a leading voice in footwear journalism, he breaks news, spotlights important stories, and interviews the biggest names in sports. Previously, Pat has reported on the NBA and authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)." You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

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