
Back in 2024, ESPN.com put together an NBA sneaker database with all the players who had ever had their own signature shoes, including the great Bob Cousy. It was beautiful, featuring both the very popular Michael Jordan and LeBron James models, as well as sneakers from very obscure brands and players you would have never guessed had their own shoe.
We've used ESPN's research as a starting point and updated the list with the signature shoes released since then. So here's our ranking of the players with the most signature shoes in NBA history. The usual suspects are at the top, but there are plenty of surprises once you get further down the list.
1. LeBron James: 42 signature shoes

Brand: Nike
First signature shoe: 2003
Last signature shoe: 2025
2. Michael Jordan: 41 signature shoes

Brand: Jordan
First signature shoe: 1984
Last signature shoe: 2026
3. Kobe Bryant: 35 signature shoes

Brand: Nike, adidas
First signature shoe: 1997
Last signature shoe: 2018
4. Kevin Durant: 28 signature shoes

Brand: Nike
First signature shoe: 2009
Last signature shoe: 2025
5. Dwyane Wade: 21 signature shoes

Brand: Li-Ning, Jordan, Converse
First signature shoe: 2005
Last signature shoe: 2024
6. Allen Iverson: 18 signature shoes

Brand: Reebok
First signature shoe: 1996
Last signature shoe: 2022
7. Derrick Rose: 16 signature shoes

Brand: adidas
First signature shoe: 2010
Last signature shoe: 2022
8. Kevin Garnett: 15 signature shoes

Brand: Anta, adidas, And1, Nike
First signature shoe: 1998
Last signature shoe: 2016
9. Stephen Curry: 13 signature shoes

Brand: Li-Ning, Ander Armour
First signature shoe: 2014
Last signature shoe: 2026
9. Carmelo Anthony: 13 signature shoes

Brand: Jordan
First signature shoe: 2004
Last signature shoe: 2017
9. Chris Paul: 13 signature shoes

Brand: Jordan
First signature shoe: 2008
Last signature shoe: 2020
12. Kyrie Irving: 12 signature shoes

Brand: Anta, Nike
First signature shoe: 2014
Last signature shoe: 2026
12. Shaquille O'Neal: 12 signature shoes

Brand: Reebok, Li-Ning
First signature shoe: 1993
Last signature shoe: 2004
14. Klay Thompson: 11 signature shoes

Brand: Anta
First signature shoe: 2015
Last signature shoe: 2026
14. Shane Battier: 11 signature shoes

Brand: Peak, Oakley
First signature shoe: 2002
Last signature shoe: 2014
16. James Harden: 10 signature shoes

Brand: adidas
First signature shoe: 2016
Last signature shoe: 2026
16. Damian Lillard: 10 signature shoes

Brand: adidas
First signature shoe: 2015
Last signature shoe: 2024
18. Dwight Howard: 9 signature shoes

Brand: Peak, adidas
First signature shoe: 2010
Last signature shoe: 2017
19. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 8 signature shoes

Brand: Nike
First signature shoe: 2019
Last signature shoe: 2026
19. Metta World Peace: 8 signature shoes

Brand: Panda's Friend, Peak, Ball'N, Protege, KTX, LA Gear
First signature shoe: 2004
Last signature shoe: 2011
19. Charles Barkley: 8 signature shoes

Brand: Nike
First signature shoe: 1993
Last signature shoe: 1998
22. LaMelo Ball: 7 signature shoes

Brand: Puma, Big Baller Brand
First signature shoe: 2017
Last signature shoe: 2026
22. Tony Parker: 7 signature shoes

Brand: Peak
First signature shoe: 2014
Last signature shoe: 2020
22. Scottie Pippen: 7 signature shoes

Brand: Nike
First signature shoe: 1996
Last signature shoe: 2015
22. Vince Carter: 7 signature shoes

Brand: Nike, Puma
First signature shoe: 1999
Last signature shoe: 2006
22. Tim Duncan: 7 signature shoes

Brand: adidas, Nike
First signature shoe: 1998
Last signature shoe: 2007
22. Gary Payton: 7 signature shoes

Brand: Nike
First signature shoe: 1997
Last signature shoe: 2002
22. Grant Hill: 7 signature shoes

Brand: Fila
First signature shoe: 1995
Last signature shoe: 2001
22. Clyde Frazier: 7 signature shoes

Brand: Puma
First signature shoe: 1971
Last signature shoe: 1976
30. Luka Doncic: 6 signature shoes

Brand: Jordan
First signature shoe: 2022
Last signature shoe: 2026
30. Aaron Gordon: 6 signature shoes
Brand: 361º
First signature shoe: 2020
Last signature shoe: 2025
30. Russell Westbrook: 6 signature shoes

Brand: Jordan
First signature shoe: 2018
Last signature shoe: 2023
30. Paul George: 6 signature shoes

Brand: Nike
First signature shoe: 2017
Last signature shoe: 2022
30. Rajon Rondo: 6 signature shoes

Brand: Anta
First signature shoe: 2014
Last signature shoe: 2019
30. Hakeem Olajuwon: 6 signature shoes

Brand: Etonic, Spalding, LA Gear
First signature shoe: 1984
Last signature shoe: 2014
30. Bob Cousy: 6 signature shoes

Brand: Randolph Manufacturing, PF
First signature shoe: 1960
Last signature shoe: 1964
37. Jayson Tatum: 5 signature shoes

Brand: Jordan
First signature shoe: 2023
Last signature shoe: 2026
37. Ja Morant: 5 signature shoes

Brand: Nike
First signature shoe: 2023
Last signature shoe: 2026
37. Kawhi Leonard: 5 signature shoes

Brand: New Balance
First signature shoe: 2020
Last signature shoe: 2026
37. Gordon Hayward: 5 signature shoes

Brand: Anta
First signature shoe: 2020
Last signature shoe: 2024
37. Langston Galloway: 5 signature shoes

Brand: ETHICS, Q4
First signature shoe: 2018
Last signature shoe: 2022
37. John Wall: 5 signature shoes

Brand: adidas, Reebok
First signature shoe: 2010
Last signature shoe: 2015
37. Chris Webber: 5 signature shoes

Brand: Dada Supreme, Fila, Nike
First signature shoe: 1995
Last signature shoe: 2002
37. Dennis Rodman: 5 signature shoes

Brand: Converse, Nike
First signature shoe: 1996
Last signature shoe: 1999
37. Shawn Kemp: 5 signature shoes

Brand: Reebok
First signature shoe: 1994
Last signature shoe: 1998
37. Patrick Ewing: 5 signature shoes

Brand: Ewing Athletics, adidas
First signature shoe: 1986
Last signature shoe: 1993
47. Jimmy Butler: 4 signature shoes
Brand: Li-Ning
First signature shoe: 2022
Last signature shoe: 2026
47. Zion Williamson: 4 signature shoes

Brand: Jordan
First signature shoe: 2021
Last signature shoe: 2025
47. Spencer Dinwiddie: 4 signature shoes

Brand: 361 Degrees, K8RIOS
First signature shoe: 2018
Last signature shoe: 2022
47. Julius Erving: 4 signature shoes

Brand: Converse
First signature shoe: 1976
Last signature shoe: 2011
47. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 4 signature shoes

Brand: LA Gear, adidas
First signature shoe: 1977
Last signature shoe: 2001
47. Xavier McDaniel: 4 signature shoes

Brand: Xanthus, Spot-Bilt
First signature shoe: 1987
Last signature shoe: 1995
53. Anthony Edwards: 3 signature shoes
Brand: adidas
First signature shoe: 2023
Last signature shoe: 2026
53. De'Aaron Fox: 3 signature shoes
Brand: Under Armour
First signature shoe: 2024
Last signature shoe: 2026
53. Scoot Henderson: 3 signature shoes
Brand: Puma
First signature shoe: 2023
Last signature shoe: 2026
53. Austin Reaves: 3 signature shoes
Brand: Rigorer
First signature shoe: 2023
Last signature shoe: 2025
53. Andrew Wiggins: 3 signature shoes
Brand: Peak
First signature shoe: 2023
Last signature shoe: 2025
53. CJ McCollum: 3 signature shoes

Brand: Li-Ning
First signature shoe: 2022
Last signature shoe: 2024
53. Trae Young: 3 signature shoes

Brand: adidas
First signature shoe: 2021
Last signature shoe: 2023
53. Lonzo Ball: 3 signature shoes

Brand: BBB
First signature shoe: 2017
Last signature shoe: 2019
53. Jamal Crawford: 3 signature shoes

Brand: Brandblack
First signature shoe: 2014
Last signature shoe: 2016
53. Baron Davis: 3 signature shoes

Brand: Li-Ning
First signature shoe: 2010
Last signature shoe: 2011
53. Jason Kidd: 3 signature shoes

Brand: Peak, Nike (prior)
First signature shoe: 1997
Last signature shoe: 2008
53. Latrell Sprewell: 3 signature shoes

Brand: Dada Supreme, And1, Converse
First signature shoe: 1994
Last signature shoe: 2003
53. Jerry Stackhouse: 3 signature shoes

Brand: Fila
First signature shoe: 1996
Last signature shoe: 1999
53. Karl Malone: 3 signature shoes

Brand: Apex, LA Gear
First signature shoe: 1991
Last signature shoe: 1997
53. Magic Johnson: 3 signature shoes

Brand: Converse, MVP
First signature shoe: 1986
Last signature shoe: 1996
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