Euroleague 2025/26 most popular basketball shoes

The Nike Kobe 6 Protro is the modern version of the Kobe 6, which first debuted in 2011, and was the most-worn shoe in the 2025/26 EuroLeague . It’s a minimalist shoe featuring Nike’s new ZoomX technology for shock absorption and a soft ride, while also providing a slight boost during explosive drives to the basket.
It’s primarily destined for players in positions 1 through 3, but also for lighter power forward players.

The Nike Book 1 is the first edition of Nike’s signature shoes for Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns and the better of the two models released so far. With a wide sole and excellent grip, it features Air Zoom for shock absorption in the heel, and the forefoot also delivers impressive responsiveness. Suitable for players of all positions, it also works well as an everyday casual shoe.

The seventh edition of Donovan Mitchell’s shoes is perhaps the best of the entire series. It features a Lightstrike midsole for shock absorption, which performs exceptional in this shoe. If your foot can easily fit in the shoe—as it has a somewhat narrow fit and a few small ridges on the inside around the ankle to keep your foot secure—definitely give them a try. They are suitable for players in all positions.

Featuring a striking design and ZoomX throughout the entire length of the shoe for a lightweight feel , the third edition of the Nike shoes for Memphis Grizzlies’ star Ja Morant is a big hit amongst EuroLeague players. It’s especially well-suited for players with narrow feet and for all positions on the court.

NOTE: Cushioning in a basketball shoe may be desirable for some players but not for others who prefer a more direct court feel, so be sure to try them on before you buy.

Adidas’s classic Dame line—named after Damian Lillard’s nickname—came to an end with the Dame X, the latest shoe in the series that took over from the Dame 9. As a budget shoe that launched at around €90—a price that has been steadily dropping—the Dame X has found its way onto the feet of many athletes who previously wore the timeless Dame 9 (Nicolo Melli, Marko Gudurić, Devon Hall, etc.), as they are more versatile and suitable for all basketball positions.

For hoopers looking for a lightweight, low-to-the-ground shoe with excellent traction and support, Nike’s Sabrina series is the right choice. The third version of the shoe (Nike Sabrina 3) also offers a slightly more plush cushioning than the second version, with a thicker Air Zoom unit in the forefoot and Cushlon foam placed throughout the entire length of the shoe.

Jean Montero and Brancou Badiou of Valencia, the players admired by the entire European basketball community, played the entire season in the Adizero Select 3.0. A budget-friendly shoe that cost between €55 and €80 depending on the colorway, the Adizero Select 3.0 is Adidas’ lightest basketball shoe. Suitable mainly for guards, give them a try if you don’t mind the minimal cushioning and the thin-paper tongue —you’ll need to lace them up tightly to keep your foot secure.