NBA 2K26 will officially tip off Friday. Ahead of the global release, players with the game’s Leave No Doubt or Superstar editions have been able to enjoy early access to this year’s edition. That means some fans have already been grinding away on their MyCareer players, building up their fantasy MyTeams and perusing the game’s vast selection of sneakers. Before the launch, we’re taking a look at the footwear you can expect to see in the game.
Like last year’s NBA 2K25 installment, NBA 2K26 offers many different ways to interact with its digital sneakers. NBA and WNBA players can have their footwear customized, current sneaker models can be edited and gamers can apply shoes from top brands to their personalized players in the game’s popular The City mode.
In total, 17 different sneaker brands are in the game, more than have ever been featured in the NBA 2K series. This year sees the addition of Jaylen Brown’s 741 brand ands expands the options from other labels.
Nike is once again the brand with the most digitalized pairs. This year’s highlights include lifestyle classics like the Air Force 1, Air Foamposite One and Pro, Air More Uptempo, Air Max 90, Air Max 2 CB 94 and Dunk. On the NBA performance front, the entire LeBron James line is included along with signature sneakers from Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant and Paul George. Signature shoes from Nike’s WNBA stars, Sabrina Ionescu and A’ja Wilson, are also featured.
The Air Jordan line is well represented with every Air Jordan from 1 through 40 in the game along with more modern signature lines belonging to Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, Jayson Tatum, Russell Westbrook and more.
Converse gets a boost this year with the new addition of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Shai 001 model. Other brand staples like the Chuck Taylor All-Star, Pro Leather and Weapon are also included.
Adidas is featured in NBA 2K26 in a big way through Anthony Edwards’ AE 1 and AE 1 Lows, although the newly revealed AE 2 is not yet in the game. The brand’s Damian Lillard, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Trae Young and Derrick Rose lines are also included.
For Puma, Tyrese Haliburton’s new Hali 1 signature model is a highlight as well as LaMelo Ball’s MB line and Breanna Stewart’s Stewie series.
New Balance is represented on-court with its Kawhi Leonard models along with the Fresh Foam BB and Hesi Low series. Off court, the brand’s lifestyle favorite 990, 1906R and 9060 models make appearances.
Reebok’s shoes include Allen Iverson and Shaquille O’Neal’s signature lines, but surprisingly do not yet include the Angel Reese 1.
Other brands with an in-game presence include Under Armour, Anta, Li-Ning, And1, Peak, Rigorer, Qiaodan, 361, Skechers and 741.
NBA 2K26 will be released globally Friday. Readers can find more information at Nba.2k.com.