Aside from the extra effort required from NBA players, the playoffs is a huge stage for those athletes seeking to reveal new color ways and models of their signature sneakers. Athletes signed to Nike, Adidas, Jordan Brand have some of the fans' favorite sneakers and many of them have worn unreleased models or player edition models that have sneaker communites on the Internet buzzing with anticipation.

Ahead of the NBA Eastern and Western conference finals, continue on for a look at the best shoes worn during the 2024 NBA playoffs.

Adidas AE 1 Low

MX Grey

During the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs and ahead of the release of Anthony Edwards’ signature low top sneaker, he rocked a cool grey suede pair against the Denver Nuggets.

Photography: Adidas

Air Jordan XXXVIIII

Sol

Jordan brand chose Orlando Magic rising superstar Paolo Banchero to debut the 39th iteration of Michael Jordan’s signature shoe. The Air Jordan 9 inspired sneaker releases in July 2024.

Photography: Nike

Nike KD 17

Penny

Kevin Durant has launched a signature shoe with Nike during every single one of his 17 seasons in the NBA. Durant unveiled a few color ways of his newest model during round 1 of the 2024 NBA playoffs. This colorway was inspired by former Orlando Magic star, Penny Hardaway.

Photography: Nike

Jordan Luka 3

Photo Finish & Midnight Racer

To debut his third signature sneaker, Luka Dončić pulled up to the Dallas Mavericks’ stadium to play the Los Angeles Clippers in a customized 1968 Chevrolet Camaro designed to match the new shoes. The midnight racer color way was inspired by the dashboard lights inside of a sports car at night.

Photography: Nike

ANTA Kai 1

Playoffs

Fellow Dallas Maverick Kyrie Irving’s newest sneaker venture with ANTA is going great. The playoffs edition of the KAI 1 comes in home and away themes, and includes Dallas Mavericks blue and green in the design.

Photography: ANTA

Adidas D.O.N. Issue #6

Camp

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell’s sixth signature sneaker was unveiled during a sneaker swap with fellow Adidas athlete Anthony Edwards. The sneak peek at this shoe came very early, as it’s not expected to debut until late 2024 or early 2025.

Photography: Adidas

Nike LeBron 21 PE

The Shop

LeBron’s sneaker lineup during round 1 of the 2024 NBA playoffs included some heat like this gold suede player edition LeBron 21. The colorway was inspired by LeBron’s TV series The Shop: Uninterrupted, which airs on Max.

Photography: Instagram/@NBAKicks

Nike LeBron 21 PE

Diamond Turf Max ‘96

Inspired by NFL legend Deion Sanders’ turf shoe, LeBron’s most ambitious version of the 21 is a sight to behold. It features elements from the Nike Air Diamond Turf ’96 to create the perfect blend of the past and present.

Photography: Instagram/@NBAKicks