Adidas Basketball Shoes are always some of the best on the market. And the fact is, Adidas has been in the basketball game for a long time. The three stripes have been slinging basketball shoes since the 1970s. They’ve had some of the most iconic sneakers ever to hit the hardwood including the Adidas Superstar featuring the iconic shell toe. In fact, before signing with Nike, the GOAT himself (Michael Jordan) was set on becoming an Adidas athlete.
Now, over 70 years since the brand was founded, we still have a plethora of basketball shoes to choose from every year. If you’re a fan of the brand and its heritage or you just really like the look of those three stripes on your basketball shoes, this list is for you.
At WearTesters, we test a large amount of Adidas basketball shoes every year, and we’re here to help you find the best shoes for you. You can also check out our list of the best basketball shoes overall. So, with this in mind, here are the best Adidas basketball shoes on the market today.
Last updated 11.18.2024
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adidas AE 1
adidas has been having a bit of a resurgence in the performance basketball market. The Harden Vol 7 was fantastic, the Trae Young 3 was very solid, and now we have the AE 1, Anthony Edwards’ first signature shoe, and, it is a top-tier performance basketball shoe and one of the best first signature shoes we have ever seen. The AE 1 might end up being the best overall basketball shoe of 2024, but even if it doesn’t end up at that level, it’s an excellent basketball shoe and easily one of the best adidas basketball shoes you can buy. Read full review. Price $120.
adidas Harden Vol 8
adidas has created a more than worthy successor to their best basketball shoe in years, the Harden Vol 7. In terms of performance, the Harden Vol 8 should be equally as effective on court as the Vol 7. But, that’s just half of the story. In terms of overall design and overall build, the Harden Vol 8 maintained a common design language with the Harden Vol 7 while at the same time improving and refining several aspects. This is, admittedly, an odd-looking basketball shoe, but at the same time, it stands out. Truly memorable basketball shoes perform great and look different, and the Harden Vol 8 does just that. Read full review. Price $160.
adidas DON Issue 6
The DON Issue 6 is the brand’s light, speedy guard shoe, an excellent example of this shoe style. With the DON Issue 6 you’ll be getting top tier traction, a springy and agile cushioning system, and top-notch support features all packed into a light and breezy package. On top of that, the shoe retails for a very reasonable $120. Now, it’s not a good option for outdoor play and heavier hoopers, or those with a more powerful playing style might prefer a more substantial shoe with a more plush cushioning system. Still, the DON Issue 6 is a great, guard-orientated performance basketball shoe. Read the full review. Price $120.
adidas AE 1 Low
To keep things short and sweet, the adidas AE 1 Mid is an excellent shoe (one of the best of the year in fact) and the AE 1 Low is slightly better in almost every way. Although the AE 1 Low looks similar to the originals, this is a very different basketball shoe and a better one at that. Not only is it better, it’s cheaper. The first AE 1 retailed for $120, which was already a very reasonable price for such a high-performing signature model, and the low version will run you a mere $110. Read full review. Price $110.
adidas Dame 8 EXTPLY
The Dame 8 EXTPLY is a solid hoop shoe. There is nothing groundbreaking or flashy about it, but it’s a very well-rounded performance model that’s built tough. The fact that they can handle playing on the blacktop with no issues as well as the level of containment and support they provide make it a very versatile basketball shoe. Read the full review. Price: $130
adidas Trae Young 3
The adidas Trae Young 3 is a massive improvement in regards to Trae Young 2. It’s a quick, light, reactive, and grippy shoe that also boasts top-tier lockdown and stability. This makes it a very solid performance basketball shoe, but it also makes it one of those shoes that just won’t be everybody’s cup of tea. If you are an agile, springy player who doesn’t require much impact protection and enjoys a fast and secure ride on court, all packaged in a pretty outlandish design, the Trae Young 3 will be perfect for you. Read the full review. Price: $140
Adidas DON Issue 4
Donovan Mitchell’s adidas DON Issue 4 is a clear step up from the previous model. Everything is just a little better. The cushioning setup is reactive and bouncy, the traction is grippy and should hold up well outdoors, and the upper is really nice. It is built primarily with Jaquarde which is one of the best textiles adidas has it’s arsenal. Read the full review. Price: $120
Best Outdoor Adidas Basketball Shoes 2024
adidas Dame 8 EXTPLY
The Dame 8 EXTPLY makes another appearance on our list, as it is also an excellent outdoor basketball option. Read the full review. Price: $130
Best Signature Adidas Basketball Shoes 2024
adidas AE 1
The best adidas basketball shoe right now just happens to be Anthony edwards’ signature shoe. Read full review. Price $120.
Adidas Dame 8
The Dame 8 has a lot of the best tech from the brand, including Bounce Pro. What’s great about this shoe is that it can cater to all types of players and foot shapes. If you’re a guard who looks to be quick on your feet while running up and down the court, this can work for you. If you’re a bigger person who looks for impact protection and adequate support, these can do that, too. That’s what we have loved from the Lillard line for the past few years, the versatility. And his 2021 release is no different. Read the full review. Price: $120
Best Retro Adidas Basketball Shoes 2024
Adidas D Rose 1.5 Restomod
The adidas D Rose 1.5 Restomod is the reincarnation of a shoe that many basketball players from the early 2010s will remember. Derrick Rose was blowing past people in these and posterizing as many big men as he could. The upgrade comes in the midsole. The foam used here is Lighstrike, though still as thin as the basic EVA used in the original release. The PureMotion is still intact for this model. Read the full review. Price: $150
