Over the past decade-plus, brands based in China have made their presence known in the basketball space. In 2012, Dwyane Wade signed a then-groundbreaking signature shoe deal with Li-Ning, with whom he has since established his own brand: Way of Wade. Other brands, such as Anta, Peak, and 361 Degrees have signed notable NBA players away from major brands like Nike and adidas. <\/p>\n
Today, many of the best performance basketball shoes come from Chinese brands, who consistently pack tons of tech and performance features into their footwear. The list below contains our favorite basketball shoes from Chinese brands. <\/p>\n
Way of Wade 12<\/p>\n
The Way of Wade 12 is an unexpected beast of a basketball shoe and, in my opinion, a top contender for the best shoe of 2025. It successfully blends the best aspects of the Way of Wade 10 and 11, offering a lightweight, form-fitting upper with an incredibly smooth and responsive Super Boom cushioning system. The traction is fantastic and the support is nimble yet stable, making it ideal for virtually all players. Despite the synthetic materials, the on-court performance and 1:1 fit are superb. Read the full review.<\/a> Price: $225<\/p>\n Buy from Way of Wade<\/a><\/p>\n Li-Ning Gamma 2<\/p>\n It\u2019s maybe the most expensive shoe on the market right now, but the Li-Ning Gamma 2 packs an insane amount of performance into one of the lightest silhouettes we\u2019ve ever seen. The Super BOOM cushion and carbon fiber spring plate make these ultra-explosive, and the fit is killer (as long as you don\u2019t have wide feet). Read the full review.<\/a> Price: $400+<\/p>\n Buy Li-Ning Gamma 2<\/a><\/p>\n Anta Kai 3 <\/p>\n The Anta Kai 3 is Kyrie Irving\u2019s best shoe with Anta \u2013 and maybe the best shoe of his career, period. It\u2019s a well-rounded shoe that has all the features you should expect from a Kyrie sneaker: a rounded outsole, tons of court feel, and a lightweight construction. The cushion is also solid in its own right, and the fit is one of the best to hit the market in years. Read the full review.<\/a> Price: $135<\/p>\n Buy Anta Kai 3<\/a><\/p>\n Way of Wade All City 14<\/p>\n The Way of Wade All City 14 is a fantastic alternative to the Way of Wade 12, if you\u2019re looking for similar performance for less money. This is an all-around banger of a shoe with excellent fit, cushion, and traction \u2013 and it\u2019s great for outdoor use as well. Read the full review.<\/a> Price: $149<\/p>\n Buy Way of Wade All City 14<\/a><\/p>\n Anta KT 10<\/p>\n This is perhaps the most well-rounded shoe of 2024. Traction is elite, the cushioning is bouncy yet stable underfoot, and the modern synthetic build gets the job done. Then there is the price. $130 is very reasonable for a basketball shoe nowadays; in this case, it is a steal. It\u2019s Chris\u2019 <\/a>favorite shoe of the year for a reason. The worst that can be said about the Anta KT 10 is that it will require some break-in time, but once it has loosened up a bit and molded to your foot, it is an elite performer on court. Read the full review<\/a>. Price: $130<\/p>\n Buy Anta KT 10<\/a><\/p>\n Serious Player Only Game 1 Low<\/p>\n The Game 1 Low takes all the good stuff from the Game 1 Mid \u2013 excellent traction, fit and support \u2013 and sheds the excess weight. These are lean, mean, and feature SPO\u2019s awesome Quick 2.0 drop-in midsoles. Read the full review.<\/a> Price: $180<\/p>\n Buy SPO Game 1 Low<\/a><\/p>\n 361 Joker 2\/Joker 2 GT<\/p>\n The Joker 2 makes improvements upon the Joker 1, and the GT version is an elite, explosive performer. The GT features upgraded cushion and breathability, along with carbon fiber and an added forefoot spring plate. Read the full review.<\/a> Price: $149<\/p>\n Buy Joker 2<\/a><\/p>\n EQLZ 247 NXT<\/p>\n The EQLZ 247 is a good shoe in its own right, but the NXT version turns things up a few notches. These have excellent traction, fit, and support, and the cushion is low to the ground with an incredibly smooth heel\u2013to-toe transition. If you want a shoe that feels quick without compromising support, this is the shoe for you. Read the full review.<\/a> Price: $120<\/p>\n