With the first and second seeds facing off in the East and the third and fourth in the West; The Hoop Doctors brings you a comprehensive breakdown of the sneakers that will hit the hardwood for the remainder of the season. From signatures shoes of the likes of Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose, to Expect to see special PEs and colorways made for all involved in this post-season; maybe even a look at the upcoming signature shoes from players before next season.
West
Nike Hyperdunk 2010
While after the All-Star break most players who wore the Hyperdunk switched to the Air Max Fly By or the 2011 model, Mavericks front-man Dirk Nowitzki stuck to what he knew and its worked out for his so far.
Peak Kidd III
When Jason Kidd left Nike and the New Jersey Nets, China-based Peak treated the future Hall of Famer to a couple signature silhouettes. If he were to capture a NBA title this year this shoe will definitely be in many sneakerheads’ minds.
Zoom Hyperfuse 2011
Aside from Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook has been the face of the Hyperfuse line. Now that the Celtics are finished with their season its on the Oklahoma City point guard to bring the 2011 Hyperfuse to the court.
Zoom KD III
When most shoes hit NikeiD the consumers are mainly players from other teams who want to sport another players’ model in their native team colors. Kevin Durant took another approach by giving his own model the iD treatment; all color blocked in Thunder colors.
Reebok Zig Slash
Jason Terry has been killing from deep in these this year in Reebok’s new basketball rejuvenation line.
East
adidas adiZero Rose 1.5
Don’t expect any other shoe to adorn the feet of this year’s MVP.
Jordan Fly Wade
Dwayne Wade’s first signature shoe as a Brand Jordan member has been hit-or-miss with many. If he and the Miami Heat were to capture a ring then I’m sure sneakerheads would be more respective to the shoe.
Air Max LeBron VIII PS
With the LeBron VIII PS living up to its ‘post season’ title; expect new colorways to come if Miami makes it to the finals.
Zoom Soldier IV
Though released almost a year ago, Zydrunas Ilgasuskas has been wearing the Zoom Soldier line since his days in Cleveland.
