The Top 10 Basketball Shoes for Holiday Gifts

Player: Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

Why You Need It: The Nike LeBron 21 is a lightweight, low-cut sneaker built for a king. The dimensional mesh upper helps with ventilation, while the Zoom Air Units provide ample cushioning.

How To Buy It: Online shoppers can buy the Nike LeBron 21 at a discounted price in select colorways on the Nike website.

Player: Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant.

Why You Need It: The Nike KD16 is all about comfort. Hoopers are treated to a combination of Nike Air and Zoom Air units while they get buckets on the court.

How To Buy It: Athletes and fans can choose between several colorways of the Nike KD16, many of which are available at a discounted price, on the Nike website.

Player: New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu.

Why You Need It: The Nike Sabrina 1 has both an Air Zoom unit and React foam. But hoopers love its aggressive traction pattern and midfoot support.

How To Buy It: Online shoppers can choose between countless colorways of the Nike Sabrina 1 at or below the retail price on the Nike website.

Player: Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum.

Why You Need It: The Jordan Tatum 1 is ultra-lightweight because the design team removed all excess rubber. Meanwhile, the foam cage adds extra stability for changing directions.

How To Buy It: Athletes and fans can choose between several colorways of the Jordan Tatum 1 in full-family sizing on the Nike website.

Player: Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic.

Why You Need It: The Jordan Luka 2 is designed to support the craftiest players on the court. Best of all, the model is made with at least 20% recycled content as a nod to Doncic's native Slovenia's sustainability efforts.

How To Buy It: Online shoppers can shop the Jordan Luka 2 in full-family sizing on the Nike website.

Player: Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell.

Why You Need It: The adidas D.ON. Issue 5 was designed to look good on and off the court. The model features Lightstrike cushioning, an elevated traction pattern, and an upper made of at least 50% recycled content. 

How To Buy It: Online shoppers can shop Mitchell's fifth signature sneaker in full-family sizing on the adidas website.

Player: Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden.

Why You Need It: In addition to being fashion-forward, the adidas Harden Vol. 7 features a JET BOOST midsole combined with Lightstrike cushioning for a responsive ride. 

How To Buy It: Athletes and fans can choose between several colorways of Harden's signature sneakers at a discounted price on the adidas website.

Player: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry.

Why You Need It: The Curry 11 features the cutting-edge UA FLow technology, which doubles as a midsole and outsole. It's like wearing a supportive running shoe on the hardwood.

How To Buy It: Online shoppers can choose between several fire colorways of Curry's newest signature sneaker on the Under Armour website.

Player: Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball.

Why You Need It: The PUMA MB.03 is just as exciting as Ball's game. It is eye-catching on the court and performs well thanks to its NITROFOAM cushioning and non-slip outsole.

How To Buy It: Athletes and fans can choose between several wild colorways of Ball's signature sneakers in full-family sizing on the PUMA website.

Player: New York Liberty forward Breanna Stewart.

Why You Need It: The PUMA STEWIE 2 is inspired by Stewart's force on the court. The lightweight and supportive hoop shoe comes in several stylish colorways.

How To Buy It: Online shoppers can choose between a plethora of colorways of Stewart's second signature sneaker at a discounted price on the PUMA website.