In 2022 finals we had Golden State Warriors going up against Boston Celtics. The likes of Jayson Tatum and Andrew Wiggins, to name a few, wore Kobe’s in memory of the late legend Kobe Bryant. Let’s take a look at the top ten most popular sneakers worn in the 2022 NBA Finals.
Curry 4 FloTro
The Curry 4 FloTro made its debut during the 2022 NBA Finals, leaving many fans eagerly anticipating their release. The shoe’s heel collar has UA’s IntelliKnit technology, which increases breathability, provides the ideal amount of stretch, and makes it simpler to put on and take off. It features a simple but vintage design and is made out of leather and suede. The most recent model is currently offered in black, pink, lilac, and grey. The shoe is the first of several newly designed styles available. These were worn in the NBA Finals by Stephen Curry.
Nike Kobe 11 EM Low “Barcelona”
Kobe Bryant was a soccer fan growing up because he spent the majority of his youth in Italy. Given that FC Barcelona was one of Kobe’s favorite clubs, he released the Nike Kobe 11 EM Low “Barcelona” colorway in honor of the club. The Engineered Mesh upper of the sneaker is a mixture of vibrant mango and black, and the outsole is icy. Released in October 15, 2016, with the suggested retail price being $160. These were worn in the NBA Finals by Jordan Poole.
Kobe 5 Protro Chaos
The Kobe 5 Protro Chaos was brought back by Nike to celebrate the holidays. The legendary Joker role played by the late Heath Ledger in “The Dark Knight” was the inspiration behind the 2009 Kobe 5 Chaos colorway. Nike updated the Kobe 5’s original design with the latest technology and materials as part of the Kobe Protro range. A chameleon FlyWire upper with white and charcoal overlays makes up this pair. The design is completed by a lime green outsole, a white midsole with red specks, and a lime green Swoosh. These were worn in the NBA Finals by Jaylen Brown.
Anta KT 7 Low
Klay Thompson signed a contract with ANTA in February 2015, and the company has since helped him continue to thrive as one of the successful players in the game. The Low top Anta KT 7 Light is made to be lightweight and highly efficient on the basketball court, as suggested by its name. They come in a variety of colorways and are appropriate for both daily casual wear and summer basketball courts. These were worn in the NBA Finals by Klay Thompson.
NIKE ZOOM RIZE 2
These were worn in the NBA Finals by Al Horford and they helped Horford outlast his rivals throughout the entire series. The Nike Zoom Rize 2 team edition combines lightweight and durable materials. The outsole is divided into pieces and joined together using a piece of plastic that has been molded. This keeps the shoe flexible and contributes to weight reduction. The padded tongue and collar offer a tight, comfortable fit all over the top of the foot and around the ankles.
Under Armour Curry 9
The Under Armour Curry 9 are made with UA Flow; this technology is amazing and unique. UA Flow is completely rubber less, and that is why it is both lightweight and incredibly grippy. This pair has a breathable mesh tongue with a pulling loop that makes it easy to wear the shoe. These were worn in the NBA Finals by Stephen Curry himself.
New Balance Two WXY
These were worn in the NBA Finals by Aaron Smith. With a midsole made of FuelCell, the Two WXY are a very comfortable pair. Additional stability and comfort are provided by ABZORB heel cushioning. There is a “Play Longer” graphic by the toe and a smiley face by the tongue label. They’re light. You can do a lot of different things with it. I pride myself on being a TWO WXY player, “says basketball superstar Jamal Murray.
Air Jordan 36 TACO JAY
These are inspired by Tatum’s love for tacos as a pre-game family dinner. The Air Jordan 36 includes colors such as orange and green all over, relating to various taco ingredients. This colorful pair stands out loudly in both subject and shades. These sneakers are engraved, “TACO” and “JAY” on the left side of the shoe. These were worn in the NBA Finals by none other than Jayson Tatum.
Nike Kobe A.D
These sneakers have a full-scaled grey top with suede highlights on the tongue and contrasting Swooshes stitched in bright red, orange, and yellow on the sides. The entire look is completed by an icy translucent outsole and a white midsole. The Kobe Bryant’s Nike Kobe A.D. Mid colorway were meant to be his post-retirement shoe. These were worn in the NBA Finals by Andrew Wiggins.
Air Jordan 36 Low Jayson Tatum PE Melody Ehsani
Another pair of Jordans worn by Jayson Tatum at the NBA finals. These sneakers caught the eye of a lot fans and sneaker lovers. The side panels, tongues, heel straps, midsole molds, and even the laces of the Air Jordan 36 Low all display snakeskin prints. As hints of green suede add to the majestic appearance of the sneakers, the pattern varies between tones of white, yellow, blue, and beige to give them character. These shoes are strictly player exclusive; they are not for sale as their name suggest. These are designed by Melody Ehsani.
