Greatest NBA Finals Sneakers Since 1987
From Air Jordan 11s to Converse SHAI 001s, an overview of the top silhouettes seen on the hallowed hardwood.
The NBA Finals are where the biggest stars in basketball cement their status, where the league’s best battle it out to bring the Larry O’Brien Trophy back home. From Michael Jordan to Kobe Bryant, LeBron James to Stephen Curry, the NBA Finals are where All-Stars become all-time greats—and their sneakers follow.
As another season comes to an end, we take a look back at the most memorable sneakers worn during the NBA Finals, starting from 1987.
THE GREATEST NBA FINALS SNEAKERS
When were the 2025 NBA Finals?
The 2025 NBA Finals started on June 5 and ended on June 22, with the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the championship over the Indiana Pacers in a seven-game series.
What sneakers were Tyrese Haliburton wearing when he hit the game winning shot in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals?
Tyrese Haliburton was wearing the PUMA Hali 1 'Hibiscus,' his first signature sneaker with PUMA.
What shoes were players wearing for the 2025 NBA Finals?
- Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers): Puma Hali 1 ‘Hibiscus’
- Pascal Siakam (Indiana Pacers): KD 17 PE
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder): Shai 001 ‘Masi Blue’
- Alex Caruso (OKC Thunder): Caitlin Clark Kobe 5 ‘Indiana Fever’
- Chet Holmgren (OKC Thunder): KD 18 'Soft Pearl'
- Jalen Williams (OKC Thunder): Jalen Williams x Harden Vol. 9 'White Lucid Lime Pink'