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Luka Doncic Shoes
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Luka Doncic Shoes: Complete Guide

November 9, 2020November 26, 2020

On August 23, 2020, Luka Doncic had possibly the best game of his young career. The Slovenian wunderkind scored 43 points, grabbed 17 rebounds, and passed for 13 assists. He capped off his incredible Game 4 effort by beating the Clippers in overtime with an amazing game-winning step back 3 pointer. He did all of this after injuring his ankle in the 3rd quarter of the previous game, an injury that forced him to sit out the remainder of a game the Mavs narrowly lost. The incredible series of events showed the NBA that Doncic is now a superstar. 

A detail most sneakerheads probably noticed in that breathtaking Game 4 was how Luka switched out his trusty Jordan Jumpman Diamond Low, which he’d worn consistently after signing with the brand, for the Jordan React Elevation . After hitting the game-winner, he kept wearing these new “good luck shoes” for the remainder of the series. 
Both of these shoes are more similar than they might look at first glance. In particular, the cushioning setup of each shoe offers a comparable ride. The React Elevation feature bottom-loaded Zoom Air in the forefoot and a thick slab of React in the heel (also very similar to the Converse G4) and the Jordan Diamond is equipped with a top-loaded forefoot Zoom Air unit. If Luka was looking for some added support alongside similar cushioning within the Jordan line, the React Elevation was a logical choice.

Luka in Game 4

 
 
 
 
 
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WE believe! #mffl #thisteam 💙

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Aug 23, 2020 at 9:57pm PDT

Luka in Game 6 

 
 
 
 
 
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Luka Doncic Shoes

Luka Doncic and Jordan Brand

Luka’s choice of which Jordan Brand shoes to wear since becoming a Jordan athlete is puzzling. Luka signed a lucrative  5-year contract with Jordan Brand in December 2019. Instead of consistently rocking Jordan’s flagship model (the excellent Jordan 34), Luka seemed to prefer the Jumpman Diamond. 

In 2019-20, Jordan Brand did a good job of putting out some really solid, non-flagship models, but the Jordan 34 was a standout. Which makes Luka’s footwear choices more interesting to sneaker fans. 

We saw Luka wear the Jordan 34 on occasion, but they never became his go-to choice. 

Jordan Jumpman Diamond Low

 
 
 
 
 
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Great win !!🙌💪 #mffl

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on

Jordan 34

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Great W last night! ✊💥

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Jan 16, 2020 at 9:31am PST

Before signing with Jordan Brand, Luka had consistently been a Nike guy. He favored low-top, versatile guard shoes such as PG models (the PG 2.5,  PG 2, and PG 3 primarily), several Kobe shoes (mostly the Kobe 4), some Kyrie models, and the 2018 Hyperdunk X Lows, which makes sense, considering his shifty playing style. 

Luka in Kobes

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🎯

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Oct 11, 2018 at 9:55am PDT

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💥

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Nov 3, 2019 at 7:52am PST

Luka in PGs (Paul George's signature shoes)

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Great win last night! on to the next one✊🙌

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Nov 30, 2019 at 11:59am PST

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🏀🙏

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Jan 15, 2019 at 10:05am PST

Luka in Hyperdunks 

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1st one!🙏🏀

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Sep 30, 2018 at 11:15am PDT

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this face defines my game 😁 #allsmiles

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Feb 16, 2019 at 7:18am PST

Luka in Kyries

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always with the smile. 😃

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Apr 1, 2019 at 1:37pm PDT

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DREAMS come true!! #nextgame #getbetter #81

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Oct 17, 2018 at 10:08pm PDT

Luka in Under Armour

Right before signing with Jordan, Luka had a brief dalliance with Under Armour. Perhaps it was a negotiation tactic, or maybe Seth Curry was in his ear.

Luka had signed a 2 year deal with Nike during his last season with Real Madrid. When this contract ran out, Nike was on the clock and had 180 days of exclusive negotiating rights with Doncic. Once that grace period ran out it was anybody’s game. 

Luka wore a couple of different Curry 7 colorways, most noticeably a pair of the acid-green Sour Patch Kids colorway. This made sneaker fans wonder if he would jump ship and head over to Under Armour. But Jordan Brand’s offer was too good to refuse, especially considering that Luka was already an admitted Jordan Brand enthusiast. 

Luka Doncic’s Nikes -ACB and Euroleague shoes 

Before getting to the NBA, Luka was a Hyperdunk Low and KD guy, using many different 2017 Hyperdunk Low colorways and a wide array of KD 7 and KD 9 colorways that season.

As we mentioned, in this period Luka was signed to an endorsement deal with Nike. Many players from Real Madrid, even on their junior teams, have deals with Nike. This is despite the club’s official sponsor being Adidas. Nike realized they had to act quickly and sign the Slovenian star, who seemed destined for greatness since the age of 17. 

Luka's 2017 Hyperdunks

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A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on May 21, 2018 at 12:32pm PDT

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🏀🔥⚪️

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Feb 5, 2018 at 9:27am PST

Luka’s KD 9s 

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🏀💯

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Sep 3, 2016 at 8:23am PDT

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Special game🆚 @crvenazvezdakk !! 🏀🏀

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Dec 22, 2016 at 3:39am PST

Luka also brought some heat to the European hardwood when he hooked up with both Spain’s premier custom shoe designers, Melon Kicks and US-based customizer Kickstradomis. With their help, he broke out a collection of one-of-a-kind customs during league games: 

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HYPERDUNK X low "TETSUO" for @lukadoncic #lukadoncic #doncic #tetsuo #akira #nike #nikebasketball #hyperdunk #hyperdunx #customshoes #melonkicks #tarragoteam #tarragosneakerscare #fromalcobendas #qualityoverquantity #halleluka #manga #mangaart

A post shared by Melonkicks (@melonkicks) on Feb 9, 2019 at 4:05am PST

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My bro @kickstradomis hooked me up with some Majin Buu Fire! Follow him to see what else hes making for me!! 👉 @kickstradomis

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Feb 27, 2018 at 11:09am PST

It seems that Luka has always preferred low top guard shoes, despite having a 6’7”, 198 pound frame since he was 16.  When he was coming up in Spain’s EBA league and in Junior tournaments he would consistently opt for Kobes, KDs, and Hyperdunk Lows. The columnist, green #6 in the image, can personally attest.   

Kobes

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#Fly 😜

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Nov 27, 2014 at 8:33am PST

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#nikeid #kobeX

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Sep 1, 2015 at 11:28am PDT

KDs

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New shoes👌 #nike

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Mar 21, 2014 at 3:47am PDT

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A las 18:45 final vs barça!! Vamoos!!:)

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Jan 6, 2015 at 6:47am PST

Luka Doncic Shoes for 2021 

Going into the 2021 season, it’s possible that Luka will choose Jordan Brand’s flagship model, the Jordan 35,  but you never know. It would be nice to see some Dallas colorways for the Jordan 35, but to be honest, there’s a good chance Luka goes for a team or takedown model. Who knows, we might even see a signature Luka line. You never know. 

Whatever he decides, it will be something for fans to look forward to. That, and seeing him dominate the league for a pandemic-shortened 72 game slate. Both would be good. 

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The #AirJordan XXXV is here, gonna have some fun with this one 😁 @Jumpman23. #JUMPMAN

A post shared by Luka Doncic (@lukadoncic) on Sep 24, 2020 at 8:18am PDT

Evan Miranda

Evan is a basketball and kicks fanatic based in Madrid, Spain. He's worked as a marketing director for Spain’s ACB pro team, BCA MoraBanc Andorra, and for the Spanish Basketball Federation during the 2014 Basketball World Cup. As a life-long hooper, Evan is all about on-court performance.

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