With the NBA season starting in one year and ending in the next, it can be hard and sometimes confusing to say what the best basketball shoes of the year were.
But as we prepare for the NBA Finals, we’ve selected the models that reigned supreme during the 2018-19 season. While peripheral issues such as hype or exclusivity usually influence our opinions when it comes to footwear, this time we’ve gone for the picks that will actually serve you on-court. As such, attributes such as fit, traction, and reliability, as well as the overall look, go into the mix.