Below are Sports Illustrated's Kicks On SI's rankings for the ten best new basketball shoes of 2025. 10. Rigorer AR2. The Rigorer AR2 in the 'Snowman' colorway. / KICKS CREW.

Regarding basketball, it’s best to stick to sneakers made explicitly for the sport. “You definitely can’t just throw on any pair of sneakers and expect to play well — or safely,” says Kemp.