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Sabrina Ionescu‘s signature line with Nike has been consistent over its first three models, with small refinements year over year. The newest entry into the Sabrina line, the Nike Sabrina 4, makes some changes compared to previous models, with the biggest one being the addition of Nike’s Flyplate. Does it translate to an upgrade in performance over the Sabrina 2 and 3?

Last year, Donovan Mitchell’s signature line ascended from relative mediocrity to one of the best hoop shoes on the market with the release of the DON Issue 7. Its follow-up, the adidas DON Issue 8, might be even better – while also keeping the price point at a lean $120. The launch colorway of the DON Issue 8 is Spider-Man themed, in an official collab with Marvel.

After the excellent release of the White/Red “Cherry” (or “Chicago”) Air Jordan 13 earlier this year, we were excited for the release of the “Flint” colorway. Sadly, while these still look great, the quality of the materials used on this iteration of the Air Jordan 13 Flint are just not worth the $215 price tag. Release Date: August 1, 2026 Price: $210 Sizing: Runs large; go 0.5 size down for 1:1 performance fit. True to size for wide feet/looser fit.

Gary Payton’s iconic sneaker, originally known as the Nike Zoom Flight 98, is back in retro form for the second time, now dubbed the Nike Zoom Flight The Glove. While these do look a lot like the original Zoom Flight 98, if you were expecting these to be a true recreation of the original pair, you may be disappointed with how they came out.

Back for the first time in a decade, the 2026 Air Jordan 3 Retro “True Blue” may be the most true-to-the-original version of this shoe we’ve seen since the originals themselves. Release Date: July 18, 2026 Price: $230 Sizing: Runs large, go down 0.5 size for perfect fit Summary: The Air Jordan 3 Retro “True Blue” returns true to its original form, with quality leather and hit-or-miss craftsmanship. The Air Jordan 3 Retro True Blue has a standard Air Jordan 3 outsole, complete with Nike branding.

Jordan Brand has a history of releasing excellent team shoes, going back to the release of the Jordan Jumpman Pro in 1997. The brand’s latest offering, the Jordan Triangle (named after the triangle offense run by Phil Jackson and the Jordan-era Chicago Bulls) has a Release Date: 07/02/2026 Price: $145 Sizing: TTS for most, down 0.5 size for narrow feet Summary: The Jordan Triangle has excellent traction and cushion, with an accommodating fit and outdoor-friendly performance features.

The Nike Air Force 1 is one of the greatest, most iconic sneakers of all time, and back at the beginning of the millennium, they were having a moment. This iteration, dubbed the Nike Air Force 1 ’01, features a refined shape and material changes that reflect the styling from 2001. Release Date: 07/01/2026 Price: $130 Sizing: Go down .5 size for perfect fit Summary: The Nike Air Force 1 ’01 takes things back to the early 2000s, with high-quality leather and a refined shape on the uppers.

The first Women’s Air Jordan is back for just the second time since their original release in 1998. Simply named the Air Jordan OG, they’re pretty much identical to the 2020 retro, which was a nearly perfect release in its own right (at least from a visual standpoint). These have a strong resemblance to the Air Jordan 13, and the original pair actually had the same tech specs as the 13. While this retro looks similar to the original, the tech specs have changed, just like with the 2020 retro.

Chinese brand Volanti has entered the basketball world, and their debut hoop shoe, the Volanti Rocket Air, is an overall performance beast. Release Date: 05/2026 Price: $159 (use code WearTesters10 for 10% off) Sizing: True to size Summary: The Volanti Rocket Air is an awesome all-around hoop shoe, with excellent cushion, traction, and fit. Outstanding traction Top-tier cushion Great fit and support Lack of in-store availability The Volanti Rocket Air has excellent traction.

Kevin Durant’s newest signature shoe is here, and it’s a big departure from his previous two models. Despite upgrades in cushion and fit, there’s one issue with the Nike KD 19‘s construction that holds them back. Release Date: 06/13/2026 Price: $155 Sizing: True to size Summary: The Nike KD 19 features a bold, double-lasted design and an excellent cushion setup. Lack of flexibility makes them a tough sell.