{"id":294947,"date":"2013-05-06T16:16:33","date_gmt":"2013-05-06T21:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=294947"},"modified":"2022-09-16T14:54:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T19:54:14","slug":"the-best-basketball-shoes-by-year-of-the-2000s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/the-best-basketball-shoes-by-year-of-the-2000s\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Basketball Shoes of the 2000s by Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a market dominated by \u201890s nostalgia, the 2000s get next to no love. Postseason <a title=\"Kick On Court\" href=\"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/tag\/kicks-on-court\/\"><em>Kick On Court<\/em><\/a> sightings have helped peak interest in the decade of forgotten footwear, with the likes of the adidas The KOBE and the AND1 Tai Chi getting recent wear. Focused strictly on hoops, we take a look back at the best basketball shoes, by year, of the 2000s.<\/p>\n<h2>2000<\/h2>\n<p><strong>AND 1 Tai Chi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From a sneaker standpoint, 2000 was Vince Carter\u2019s year. Between Michael Jordan\u2019s second retirement and the lockout season, NBA star power and morale was lacking. Enter Vinsanity and the infamous Dunk Contest. Rewriting the laws of physics and flight, the sophomore standout took home the title in jaw dropping fashion in the <strong>AND1 Tai Chi<\/strong>. Smart design, streetball steeze, and VC\u2019s flight made the Tai Chi an instant classic that\u2019s still recognizable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nike Shox BB4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>If owning ASW wasn\u2019t enough, VC took his high wire act overseas for the summer. Making the move to Nike, Vince would become the face and feet of the new Shox franchise in the Sydney Olympic Games. The <strong>BB4<\/strong> would become synonymous with the \u2018Dunk of Death\u2019 against France and become the shoe of the sports spectacular. Coming in to the 2000-01 season, Vince would rock the Shox in T. Dot while top performers in the amateur ranks would unofficially endorse team bank colorways.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2001<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Reebok Answer V<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tV032giXqzg\" height=\"555\" width=\"740\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In 2001, saying Allen Iverson was the best player in pro basketball wasn\u2019t a bold statement, it was a fact. After taking the Sixers to the Finals and winning the NBA MVP Award, Allen Iverson was a household name and his signature line was the biggest in basketball. A zone in the league wasn\u2019t enough to stop <strong>Reebok Answer V<\/strong> from being the hottest hoop shoe in stores and the slickest in the game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nike Air Jet Flight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>While Allen Iverson was at the top of the game from a star power standpoint, another footwear movement was taking place. The <strong>Nike Air Jet Flight<\/strong> was a cult classic that was ahead of its time. Built for the smartest and speediest of guards, the Jet Flight relied on a sock-like fit, low top cut, and lightweight build. Years later, Kobe Bryant would get the credit for making low top basketball shoes en vogue in the NBA. Though this is true, the Jet Flight was well regarded by perimeter players in the pros and among the preps long before.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2002<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Air Jordan 17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>Michael Jordan was back in basketball. New team and new shoes, the <strong>Air Jordan 17<\/strong> marked a new look for the industry and Jordan Brand. The $200 price-point was enough to own the conversation, moving the Air Jordan franchise from sport innovation to basketball luxury. Mid and low versions were successful and anticipated upon launches.<\/p>\n<p><strong>adidas TMAC 2<\/strong><\/p>\n image via <a title=\"Getty Images\" href=\"http:\/\/gettyimages.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Getty<\/a>\n<p>On the other end of the two-guard spectrum, Tracy McGrady was fastly rising to fame as the game\u2019s best scorer. His adidas signature line proved more popular than Kobe\u2019s before him and every endorser after, embodying the smooth style that made him a fan favorite. The <strong>adidas TMAC II<\/strong> improved on the design and fanfare of the original, getting endorsement from a teenage LeBron and translating well to low top form.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2003<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nike Air Zoom Flight 2k3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before Nike made LeBron James the $90 Million man, they made him a gift in the form of the <strong>Nike Air Zoom Flight 2k3<\/strong>. While the shoe doesn\u2019t ring off in collector circles, the model is championed by hoopers and fans of design. Its sleek styling was just as much focused on function, resulting in a lightweight look and feel. Kobe Bryant and Jason Kidd were among the many NBA endorsers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nike Air Zoom Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>Nike\u2019s interest in LeBron James would come to fruition with the <strong>Nike Air Zoom Generation<\/strong>. By today\u2019s standards, the shoe was not a smash hit upon unveiling. Never the less, it is apparent that the shoe will be the most memorable basketball sneaker of 2003. The shoe still gets brought out by Kicks On Court favorites and is guaranteed to have retro reign.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2004<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k4 &amp; Nike Air Force Operate<\/strong><\/p>\n image via vans shoe shop\n<p>For the second straight year, Nike dominated the hardwood. With the streetball craze slowly fading away, Nike looked to the past and future in seemingly opposite manners on the <strong>Air Zoom Huarache 2k4<\/strong> and <strong>Air Force Operate<\/strong>. While the Huarche 2k4 was extremely progressive at the time, its ethos were based on the brand\u2019s best basketball shoes from the last two decades. Conversely, the Air Force Operate derived directly from the Barkley line. Retro attributes would influence performance basketball models for years to come, while the lower cut build seen on the Amar\u2019e-endorsed Operate would take well to the hybrid post players that depict today\u2019s game.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2005<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k5<\/strong> followed in the footsteps of its innovative predecessor, proving that the OG was no fluke. Kobe Bryant continued to wear the franchise on foot with the model even crossing over to the baseball diamond. From a performance standpoint, the Huarache 2k5 is still held at a high regard by basketball players.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reebok Pump ATR<\/strong><\/p>\n image via Sina\n<p>In regard to retros, the Air Jordan XX will likely be the biggest basketball shoe released in 2005. In terms of impressions, the <strong>Reebok Pump ATR<\/strong> can\u2019t be ignored. High school hoopers rocked with the latest and greatest from RBK, while Yao Ming and AI gave the Pumps juice in the NBA.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2006<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Starbury 1 &amp; Converse Wade 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>Were the mid-2000s the dark days of basketball footwear? Well, yes. Fans were still warming up to the signature styles of LeBron and Melo while MJ was officially retired. The Vince Carter line had ended and team shoes had taken off. Oddly enough, the <strong>Starbury 1<\/strong> and <strong>Converse Wade<\/strong> stand out as the biggest basketball shoes of 2006. A $15 price point saw the Starburys everywhere, while Flash\u2019s kicks found Converse basketball back on the big stage and back in stores.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2007<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nike Zoom BB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>By 2007, Shox and team shoes were beginning to overstay their welcome. The <strong>Nike Air Zoom BB<\/strong> won over the NBA\u2019s best backcourts thanks to superior performance and PE colorways. Its sequel scored well a year later and received wear in the college game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nike Zoom LeBron IV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Though the biggest push in 2007 was for the Air Force 25, the <strong>Nike Zoom LeBron IV<\/strong> gets the nod for its innovation and colorways. LeBron had more than arrived in the NBA and his tank-like footwear was starting to see some fanfare. A Foamposite upper was enough to get ekins excited, while limited colorways added a new energy to the performance basketball sector.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2008<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nike Hyperdunk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nike used the 2008 Olympics as the launching pad for its biggest basketball shoe in years, the <strong>Nike Hyperdunk<\/strong>. While worldwide endorsement and an awesome viral marketing campaign made them buzzworthy, futuristic design and playability made them a hit. Hoopers of all positions took to the Hyperdunk then and still do today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nike Zoom Sharkley<\/strong><\/p>\n image via kukuten\n<p>The <strong>Nike Zoom Sharkley<\/strong> was everything the Hyperdunk wasn\u2019t. Dated in design and built for the rigors of the outdoor game, the shoe was more celebrated in a performance sense than any fused-retro before or after. Guards were getting in on the fun of the Barkley x Rodman mashup, with iD options and pro-level PEs carrying the silo into the next season.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2009<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nike Air Max LeBron VII<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Flywire made the <strong>LeBron VII<\/strong> look fast on court, but a patent leather mudguard and Air Max support made them undeniable off court. The shoe served as the breakout model of the LeBron line and ranked reasonably well in regard to performance. While NBA endorsement may have not been as widespread as other models of note, the shoe played a prominent part in the re-popularization of the signature shoe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nike Kobe IV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LeBron\u2019s style points weren\u2019t enough to own the conversation. The <strong>Nike Kobe IV<\/strong> was radical to most, looking like a soccer shoe upon first glance. Its low top look was considered a risk for the demands and demeanor associated with a basketball shoe, but its Black Mamba endorsement was enough to intrigue wearers. An injury free season and title take home would hush all talks of how tall a basketball shoe should be.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2010<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nike Zoom Kobe V<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2010 would see NBA peers jumping on the Black Mamba bandwagon. The <strong>Nike Kobe V<\/strong> was a performance smash, improving upon the flaws of its predecessor. Kobe would wear them en route to his second straight ring while teammates and opponents would lace up the low top sig.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nike Zoom Hyperfuse<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Going global, the <strong>Nike Zoom Hyperfuse<\/strong> drew from China\u2019s outdoor game and outfitted international stars in the FIBA tournament. Rajon Rondo would rock this model during a breakout playoff run, while fans would have to wait until the fall to score this shoe. Performance was approved by wearers and innovation was evident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<h2>2000<\/h2>\n<p><strong>AND 1 Tai Chi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From a sneaker standpoint, 2000 was Vince Carter\u2019s year. Between Michael Jordan\u2019s second retirement and the lockout season, NBA star power and morale was lacking. Enter Vinsanity and the infamous Dunk Contest. Rewriting the laws of physics and flight, the sophomore standout took home the title in jaw dropping fashion in the <strong>AND1 Tai Chi<\/strong>. Smart design, streetball steeze, and VC\u2019s flight made the Tai Chi an instant classic that\u2019s still easily recognizable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nike Shox BB4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>If owning ASW wasn\u2019t enough, VC took his high wire act overseas for the summer. Making the move to Nike, Vince would become the face and feet of the new Shox franchise in Sydney Olympic Games. The <strong>BB4<\/strong> would become synonymous with the \u2018Dunk of Death\u2019 against France and become the shoe of the sports spectacular. Coming in to the 2000-01 season, Vince would rock the Shox in T. Dot while top performers in the amateur ranks would unofficially endorse team bank colorways.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2001<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Reebok Answer V<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tV032giXqzg\" height=\"555\" width=\"740\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In 2001, saying Allen Iverson was the best player in pro basketball wasn\u2019t a bold statement, it was a fact. After taking the Sixers to the Finals and winning the NBA MVP Award, Allen Iverson was a household name and his signature line was the biggest in basketball. A zone in the league wasn\u2019t enough to stop <strong>Reebok Answer V<\/strong> from being the hottest hoop shoe in stores and the slickest in the game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nike Air Jet Flight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>While Allen Iverson was at the top of the game from a star power standpoint, another footwear movement was taking place. The <strong>Nike Air Jet Flight<\/strong> was a cult classic that was ahead of its time. Built for the smartest and speediest of guards, the Jet Flight relied on a sock-like fit, low top cut, and lightweight build. Years later, Kobe Bryant would get the credit for making low top basketball shoes en vogue in the NBA. Though this is true, the Jet Flight was well regarded by perimeter players in the pros and in the preps long before.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2002<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Air Jordan 17<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Michael Jordan was back in basketball. New team and new shoes, the <strong>Air Jordan 17<\/strong> marked a new look for the industry and Jordan Brand. The $200 price-point was enough to own the conversation, moving the Air Jordan franchise from a focus on innovation to a focus on luxury. Mid and low versions were successful and anticipated upon launch.<\/p>\n<p><strong>adidas TMAC 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the other end of the two-guard spectrum, Tracy McGrady was fastly rising to fame as the game\u2019s best scorer. His adidas signature line proved more popular than Kobe\u2019s before him and every endorser after, embodying the smooth style that made him a fan favorite. The <strong>adidas TMAC II<\/strong> improved on the design and fanfare of the original, getting endorsement from the next-big-thing on the high school stage and translating well to low top form.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2003<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nike Zoom Flight 2k3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before Nike made LeBron James the $90 Million man, they made him a gift in the form of the <strong>Nike Air Zoom Flight 2k3<\/strong>. While the shoe doesn\u2019t ring off in collector circles, the model is championed by hoopers and fans of design. Its sleek styling was just as much focused on function, resulting in a lightweight look and feel. Kobe Bryant and Jason Kidd were among the many NBA endorsers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nike Air Zoom Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nike\u2019s interest in LeBron James would come to fruition with the <strong>Nike Air Zoom Generation<\/strong>. By today\u2019s standards, the shoe was not a smash hit upon unveiling. Never the less, it is apparent that the shoe will be the most memorable basketball sneaker of 2003. The shoe still gets brought out by Kicks On Court favorites and is a guaranteed retro.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2004<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k4 &amp; Nike Air Force Operate<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the second straight year, Nike dominated the hardwood. With the streetball craze slowly fading away, Nike looked to the past and future in seemingly opposite manners on the <strong>Air Zoom Huarache 2k4<\/strong> and <strong>Air Force Operate<\/strong>. While the Huarche 2k4 was extremely progressive at the time, its ethos were based on the brand\u2019s best basketball shoes from the last two decades. Conversely, the Air Force Operate derived directly from the Barkley line. Retro attributes would influence performance basketball models for years to come, while the lower cut build seen on the Amar\u2019e-endorsed Operate would take well to the hybrid post players that depict today\u2019s game.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2005<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k5<\/strong> followed in the footsteps of its innovative predecessor, proving that the OG was no fluke. Kobe Bryant continued to wear the franchise on foot with the model even crossing over to the baseball diamond. From a performance standpoint, the Huarache 2k5 is still held at a high regard by basketball players.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reebok Pump ATR<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In regard to retros, the Air Jordan XX will likely be the biggest basketball shoe released in 2005. In terms of impressions, the <strong>Reebok Pump ATR<\/strong> can\u2019t be ignored. High school hoopers rocked with the latest and greatest from RBK, while Yao Ming and AI gave the Pumps juice in the NBA.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2006<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Starbury 1 &#038; Converse Wade 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Were the mid-2000s the dark days of basketball footwear? Well, yes. Fans were still warming up to the signature styles of LeBron and Melo while MJ was officially retired. The Vince Carter line had ended and team shoes had taken off. Oddly enough, the <strong>Starbury 1<\/strong> and <strong>Converse Wade<\/strong> stand out as the biggest basketball shoes of 2006. A $15 price point saw the Starburys everywhere, while Flash\u2019s kicks found Converse basketball back on the big stage and back in stores.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2007<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nike Zoom BB<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By 2007, Shox and team shoes were beginning to overstay their welcome. The <strong>Nike Air Zoom BB<\/strong> won over the NBA\u2019s best backcourts thanks to superior performance and PE colorways. Its sequel scored well a year later and received wear in the college game.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nike Zoom LeBron IV<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Though the biggest push in 2007 was for the Air Force 25, the <strong>Nike Zoom LeBron IV<\/strong> gets the nod for its innovation and colorways. LeBron had more than arrived in the NBA and his tank-like footwear was starting to see some fanfare. A Foamposite upper was enough to get ekins excited, while limited colorways added a new energy to performance basketball footwear.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2008<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nike Hyperdunk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nike used the 2008 Olympics as the launching pad for its biggest basketball shoe in years, the <strong>Nike Hyperdunk<\/strong>. While worldwide endorsement and an awesome viral marketing campaign made them buzzworthy, futuristic design and playability made them a hit. Players of all positions took to the Hyperdunk then and still do today.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nike Zoom Sharkley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2009<\/h2>\n<p>Nike Air Max LeBron VII<\/p>\n<p>Nike Kobe IV<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>2010<\/h2>\n<p>Nike Zoom Kobe V<\/p>\n<p>Nike Zoom Hyperfuse<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2415,"featured_media":295147,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[618],"tags":[1225700,1205011],"cultivate_rss":[],"class_list":{"2":"type-post"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.0 (Yoast SEO v24.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Best Basketball Shoes of the 2000s by Year | Snkrs Day<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Snkrs Day takes a look back at the best basketball shoes to release from 2000 to 2010.\" \/>\n<meta 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