The Best Basketball Shoes of the 2000s by Year

2005

Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k5

The Nike Air Zoom Huarache 2k5 followed in the footsteps of its innovative predecessor, proving that the OG was no fluke. Kobe Bryant continued to wear the franchise on foot with the model even crossing over to the baseball diamond. From a performance standpoint, the Huarache 2k5 is still held at a high regard by basketball players.

Reebok Pump ATR

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In regard to retros, the Air Jordan XX will likely be the biggest basketball shoe released in 2005. In terms of impressions, the Reebok Pump ATR can’t be ignored. High school hoopers rocked with the latest and greatest from RBK, while Yao Ming and AI gave the Pumps juice in the NBA.