20 Best Nike shoes for running sport for man in 2022,for basketball, football
Looking for the best Nike running sport sneakers can be downright grueling given the dozens, or should we say hundreds of options. Well, fret not because we’re here to back you up.
1. Air Jordan 2 Retro J Balvin
Like a breath of fresh air, this AJ2 refreshes its ’86 design with plenty of energetic details and the sky’s-the-limit style of the Prince of Reggaeton. Puffed-up panels on the upper and cloud graphics around the heel, collar and insole are paired with rainbow stitching accents and J Balvin’s signature smiley face to steal the hearts of passers-by. Premium materials and Air cushioning in the heel will keep you dancing. And when the lights go out, you don’t have to stop—just power up the tongue logo to let your glow-in-the-dark outsoles shine.
2. Nike Air Max 1 Premium QS 2
Casual flair 101: Hemp canvas, check. Suede mudguard, check. Crepe outsole aesthetic, check. Turning back the clocks to 2004, we’re reissuing the coveted Air Max 1 “Crepe Hemp“. For a high-end finish, its distinct (and super-soft) outsole adds an air of sophistication that’ll keep heads turning. Step on in, there’s no containing your next move.
Complete Your Look
Mint Foam accents pulse against the easy-to-style Medium Brown and Natural upper, while textured materials put you a step above the rest.
Casual Meets Comfort
The Max Air unit in the heel provides great cushioning and impact absorption, while the durable rubber outsole offers traction on varied surfaces.
Air Max 1
Sure, Air Max 1 started as a running shoe, but you can’t keep innovation contained. Adopted by hip-hop culture, this runner with a controversial exposed Air unit could be found anywhere from the heart of Brooklyn to the streets of London. Its cutting-edge design and striking colourways, to this day, are celebrated year after year.
3. Jordan Delta 2 x CLOT
With a design sensibility that bridges East and West, CLOT founder Edison Chen brings his expressive style to a fresh collab. Pairing DNA from the AJ13 with the coveted ‘Flint’ colourway, he delivers an original look that remains rooted in Jordan heritage. Full of intricate detailing (check out the holographic Jade hangtag and the 2-layer mesh-foam upper), Chen effortlessly merges icons so you can step into the future of off-court style. Insole graphics and rubberised tongue logos seal the deal—this is an undeniably impeccable look.
4. Nike Air Max Flyknit Racer
Paying homage to both heritage and innovation, we’ve blended 2 icons (old and new) to go beyond what’s expected in the Nike Air Max Flyknit Racer. Incredibly light and airy Flyknit is paired with oh-so-comfy Air Max cushioning. Lace up and let your feet do the talking.
5. Nike Infinity Run 3 A.I.R. x Hola Lou
Bring the bold to your route with Hola Lou’s simple, yet abstract take on memories, feelings and music draping our most tested shoe. She brings her minimal approach to our Artist in Residence (A.I.R.) series, giving a unique look to this soft and stable ride. This design is about the art of the run, with colourful shapes printed over a smooth, stretchy material that adds some extra glide to your stride.
A Secure, Breathable Flex
We added Flyknit throughout the upper, creating specific zones geared towards optimal breathability, flexibility and containment. The result is a cool feel that helps your foot feel secure and move freely. It still has Flywire technology for support through the midfoot.
Smooth and Steady
Nike React technology is a lightweight, durable foam that delivers a smooth, responsive ride. Shaped like a rocker, the foam provides support for the 3 phases of a runner’s stride. It offers flexibility when your foot rises off the ground, a smooth ride when your foot is moving forwards and cushioning at ground contact. Its wide shape provides a more stable ride, helping release energy with every step.
Cushioned Feel, Higher Heights
Less material between the insole and midsole means you’re closer to the foam. This helps create a more responsive experience. The foam itself has a higher height, providing a plush feel.
More Benefits
- A hybrid tongue combines a sock-like feel with the adjustability of a traditional design.
- Soft padding along the collar provides a cushioned touch point.
- Increased rubber on the outsole helps deliver traction and durability.
Keep the Run Alive
Still our most tested shoe. Still designed to help keep you running. The soft, stable feel with the smooth ride that will carry you through routes, long and short. A breathable upper is made to feel contained, yet flexible. We even added more cushioning to the collar for a soft feel. Keep running, we’ve got you.
6. Air Jordan 7 Retro SE
Kick it back to ’92 with this latest iteration of the AJ7, reviving the championship legacy for a new generation of sneakerheads. Come for the throwback style, stay all day for the premium construction and signature Air cushioning.
Benefits
- Full-length Nike Air technology provides lightweight cushioning.
- Leather and textile materials in the upper add durability.
- Rubber outsole gives your style traction.
7. Air Jordan 11 Retro Low IE
LEGENDARY LOOK.
The Air Jordan 11 Retro Low IE Shoe offers a fresh take on one of the most beloved Jordan designs ever. It’s built with lightweight and breathable materials. Full-length Air cushioning combines with premium details for the ultimate fusion of style and comfort.
Benefits
- Real and synthetic leather and textile material in the upper for durability.
- Full-length Air-Sole unit provides soft cushioning.
- Lightweight composite midsole component provides stability.
- Rubber outsole features a modified herringbone traction pattern.
8. Zoom Freak 4
Giannis is an incessant storm of stamina and skill that keeps coming at opponents for 4 quarters or more. The forward-thinking design of his latest signature shoe helps propel you down the court in a lightweight fit that moves with you. It can handle quick changes in direction on both sides of the floor, giving you side-to-side stability and multi-directional traction as you Euro step to the hoop.
Drive Downhill
The lightweight midsole is hollowed out under the forefoot, where 2 Zoom Air units are positioned. This allows the Zoom Air units to compress under the weight, then expand and help return energy. Also, they’re slightly tilted and primed for your forward motion, like a 100-metre sprinter emerging from the starting blocks, so that you can keep attacking the rim.
Attack the Rim from All Angles
The computer-generated outsole has multi-directional traction in a pattern that resembles a topographical map. It helps optimise ground contact and change-of-direction opportunities.
Stability for Moving Quickly
An external piece of lightweight, durable foam is built into the outer-side midsole. It helps keep your foot stable over the footbed when making quick side-to-side changes.
More Benefits
- Cut-outs in the foam under the toe and heel help reduce overall weight.
- Moulded grooves in the rubber outsole allow the shoes to bend and flex.
- Moulded backwards Swoosh logo is a signature of Giannis’s Freak shoes.
9. Zion 2 PF
Channel new levels of speed and power in shoes designed for Zion and built for ballers at any level. An adjustable strap up top helps lock your foot in while a firm midsole supports high-paced play. Make this your number 1 pick for the court.
Benefits
- Zoom Air unit in the forefoot provides lightweight cushioning.
- Phylon in the midsole for durability and reduced bulk.
- Encapsulated air cushioning under the heel provides springy, responsive support.
- Leather creates a luxurious look and feel.
Product Details
Zion Williamson’s name displayed on the tongue and outsole
Strap over laces for a secure fit
10. Nike LeBron 9 Low
Hold your head up high and celebrate your passion for the pitch in this fresh football take on the LeBron 9. Vibrant Liverpool F.C. colours and striking visuals like the club’s crest honour the King’s favourite squad. Plus, airy mesh and Max Air cushioning let you excite the streets with this flashy new addition to your kit.
Regal Comfort
Fit for a king, Max Air cushioning has just the right amount of support.
Durable Design
A rich mixture of materials (like engineered mesh) add structure, breathability and off-court style.
Marked for First-Class Travel
Signed, stamped and approved, it features LeBron’s insignia on the heel and John Hancock’s on the tongue.
More Benefits
Foam midsole provides lasting comfort.
Rubber outsole adds traction and durability.
11. Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Academy FG/MG By You
Embrace the big stage in this custom Vapor 15. Express your creative side with a wide array of vibrant, eye-catching colors that are dialed for your distinct, brash style. With special design details like flamboyant color options to nods to the game’s biggest global event to personalized messages, there’s no limit to your creativity on or off the field. Now loaded with a Nike Air Zoom unit in the heel, you can put the pedal down in the waning minutes of a match — when it matters most. Fast is in the AIR.
Embrace the big stage in this custom Vapor 15. Express your creative side with a wide array of vibrant, eye-catching colors that are dialed for your distinct, brash style. With special design details like flamboyant color options to nods to the game’s biggest global event to personalized messages, there’s no limit to your creativity on or off the field. Now loaded with a Nike Air Zoom unit in the heel, you can put the pedal down in the waning minutes of a match — when it matters most. Fast is in the AIR.
MAKE IT YOURS
You can select the color of the Swoosh logo outline, the fill of the Swoosh, the hue of the laces, the glow of the chrome outsole, the color of the cuff and even the color of the Zoom unit in the forefoot. Plus, there are different color options for the “Air” logo on the inside of the boot as well as the “Mercurial” logo on the heel. You can keep it uniform across both boots or go bold and mix up the color from left to right.
WORLD STAGE
Choose between graphics like the striking desert night sky representing the stars over the host’s sky and a geometric graphic representing the architecture inside the stadiums that nod to the host of the game’s biggest global event on the upper or the fill of the Swoosh logo.
ALL ABOUT YOU
Add your own words on top of the lateral Swoosh logo with up to 6 characters in a big, bold font.
WELCOME TO THE FIELD, ZOOM
For the 1st time in our history, Nike has developed an all-new Zoom Air unit in the heel. It sits in the outsole and provides an additional level of springy underfoot feel that helps you play faster on the field and create separation when it matters the most – whether scoring goals or being first to the ball or go by defenders.
IMPROVED FIT
A redone design improves the fit, so that it better simulates the foot. We did this by conducting multiple wear tests on hundreds of athletes. The result is a more contoured toe box and better lockdown in the heel.
MAKE IT POP
With silver and gold chrome accents and 3 traction choices, including turf for the first time in NBY, you can look like the pros. Firm-ground and artificial-grass cleats can pick chrome or iridescent for their plate color. If you go with turf, you have the option to color the midsole and outsole.
MORE BENEFITS
The speed cage inside of the structure is made of a thin but strong material that secures the foot to the outsole without adding additional weight for optimal lockdown.
NikeSkin is a soft and flexible mesh material, which is linked together by a thin coating. It’s an upper that truly gives you a feeling of barefoot soccer.
12. Nike Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite FG By You
Custom Firm-Ground Football Boot
Put the soccer world on notice with this custom Vapor 15 Elite. Express your creative side with a wide array of vibrant, eye-catching colors that are dialed for your distinct, brash style. With special design details like flamboyant color options to nods to the game’s biggest global event to personalized messages, there’s no limit to your creativity on or off the field. Now loaded with a Nike Air Zoom unit in the heel, you can put the pedal down in the waning minutes of a match — when it matters most. Fast is in the AIR.
MAKE IT YOURS
Choose your colors for the upper skin, laces and collar, and even the glow of the chrome outsole. Plus, there are different color options for the “Mercurial” logo on the inside of the cleat as well as the Swoosh logo and its outline. Customize your Swoosh with metallic options like silver and copper. Play it wild, not mild and make that outsole shine with an iridescent finish. You can keep it the same across both cleats or go bold and mix up the color schemes from left to right.
WORLD STAGE
Back your big game with the power of 1,000 suns by customizing your cleats with specialized graphics on the upper that map out the night sky over the world’s biggest field. Or choose stadium graphics with metallic accents over the Swoosh that make you feel like you’re moving at lightspeed. Get ready to break the rules of rational physics anyway you choose to fly.
PERSONAL PRIDE
Make this Mercurial even more personalized by including your name or inspirational words onto the midfoot above the Swoosh with up to 6 characters in a big, bold font.
WELCOME TO THE FIELD, ZOOM
For the 1st time in our history, Nike has developed an all-new, soccer-specific 3/4 Zoom Air unit. It sits in the outsole and provides an additional level of springy underfoot feel helps you play faster on the field and create separation when it matters the most – whether scoring goals or being first to the ball or go by defenders.
FEEL THE BALL
The upper is made of Vaporposite+, which combines a grippy, grid mesh with a premium lining for optimal ball control at high speeds. The material provides a tactile feel across the surface of the upper. It’s soft, but stable and wraps tightly around your foot, giving you a more natural on-ball feel when dribbling, passing or scoring.
IMPROVED FIT
A redone design improves the fit, so that it better simulates the foot. We did this by conducting multiple wear tests on hundreds of athletes. The result is a more contoured toe box and better lockdown in the heel.
MORE BENEFITS
The speed cage inside of the structure is made of a thin but strong material that secures the foot to the outsole without adding additional weight for optimal lockdown.
13. NOCTA Hot Step Air Terra
Take your game anywhere. From hoops to trails to the street, the NOCTA Hot Step Air Terra brings opportunity. Quilted panels are crafted with premium leather. Trusted Air cushioning delivers performance comfort. Rugged tread on the rubber outsole adds traction.
NOCTA Team
NOCTA features a range of essential pieces built on the underlying ethos of adaptive, functional style while incorporating innovative, high-performing technologies.
Premium Construction
Quilted panelling on the upper (think your favourite puffy jacket) is made with crisp, easy-to-clean leather. Reflective design accents on the tongue, heel and under the perforations add flash.
Performance Comfort
Nike Air technology absorbs impact for cushioning with every step.
More Benefits
NOCTA logo on the tongue and sockliner.
Rubber outsole adds traction and durability.
Perforations keep it airy and comfortable.
Product Details
Not intended for use as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Mini Swoosh with chrome finish
Foam midsole
14. Air Jordan XXXVII PF
You’ve got the hops and the speed—lace up in shoes that enhance what you bring to the court. The latest AJ is all about take-offs and landings, with multiple Air units to get you off the ground and Formula 23 foam to cushion your impact. The upper is made from strong, reinforced leno-weave fabric that’ll keep you contained and leave your game uncompromised, no matter how fast you move.
Light and Secure
The strong, lightweight upper—designed to mimic the support given by a taped-up ankle—is made from layers of leno-weave fabric and TPU ribbon that hold tight without weighing you down.
Air on Air
Double-stacked Air—a forefoot Air Strobel unit and a Zoom Air unit—give you energy-returning responsiveness, letting you stop and start on a dime.
Assisted Crash Landing
Formula 23, Jordan’s signature foam, is stacked thick in the heel so you can come down as hard as necessary, without aftershocks—and bounce right back.
More Benefits
PF edition is wider and optimised for play on outdoor courts.
Top-line shape and Jordan Air on the tongue nod to the AJ7’s iconic design.
Upper design is a throwback to the exoskeleton style of the AJ7.
15. Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage
VINTAGE STYLE.
In the ’70s, Nike was the new shoe on the block. So new in fact, we were still breaking into the basketball scene and testing prototypes on the feet of our local team. Of course, the design improved over the years, but the name stuck. The Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Vintage—classic since the beginning.
Benefits
- Leather and synthetic upper keeps the classic look of the original while adding comfort and support.
- Vintage treatment on the midsole provides an old-school look.
- Autoclave construction fuses the outsole to the midsole for a streamlined look that echoes the ’70s design.
- Exposed foam on the tongue provides a throwback look.
- Non-marking, solid-rubber outsole has had the same herringbone pattern from the start, because why change what works? It’s excellent traction and durability that leaves the imprint you love.
16. Nike Air More Uptempo ’96
Bring original hoops style back to the streets with the Air More Uptempo. Crumpled leather accents and energetic pops of Action Grape put a fashion-forward twist on the ’90s icon whose graffiti-styled graphics have always been a bold, off-court fave. Visible Air cushioning delivers the comfort you need, while elastic straps over the tongue keep your style sharp whether you rock them laced or unlaced.
Benefits
- Oversized, layered AIR branding celebrates the streets you walk and the Air you walk on.
- Originally designed for performance hoops, the Air unit adds lightweight, durable cushioning.
- Soft nubuck with perforations keep a premium look that’s incredibly airy.
- Elastic straps run across the top of the foot, letting you wear your sneakers without lacing up.
- Round laces match the round pull tabs for added style points while making it easy to get on and off.
17. Nike LeBron 2 “Maccabi”
What’s better than a glass slipper? The LeBron 2 “Maccabi” Rarity no more, it brings back one of the most coveted kicks of all time. Worn during an exhibition game in ’06 and then tucked away in the vault, the gold and white colourway puts something exquisite on your feet. From its laser-etched graphics to its ballistic fabric and crisp leather in the upper, it delivers your fairytale ending.
Get Yours
Straight from the vault, this never-before-released player exclusive was first seen during a 2006 preseason game. Now it’s yours for the taking. A metallic gold and white upper features crisp leather and woven textile.
Royal Cushioning
Visible Air cushioning in the heel and forefoot deliver comfort fit for a king.
Details that Wow
A first for Nike Basketball, the laser-etched graphic under the strap pairs with a repeating “LJ” pattern on the outsole for a premium off-court look.
Personalised Style
A removable hook-and-loop strap—with an embossed Swoosh on the right shoe and “NIKE” on the left shoe—lets you customise your fit.
Product Details
Rubber in the outsole
Padded collar
18. Nike Air Force 1 ’07 LV8
Bring your flair for the theatrical and let these wrestling-inspired AF-1s do all the talking. The extravagant design pairs smooth leather with cracked leather, and the championship-belt dubrae gives any outfit the edge while you rep your “never-give-up” mentality.
Benefits
Raw, ready for the streets and taking you to the top, these AF-1s include a championship-wrestling-belt dubrae and premium-ringside materials.
From tough stitching to pristine materials to the cupsole design, it delivers durable style that’s smoother than backboard glass.
Originally designed for performance hoops, the Air cushioning delivers lasting comfort while the padded ankle and tongue add to the soft ride.
Padded, low-cut collar looks sleek and feels comfortable.
Rubber outsole adds traction and durability.
Air Force 1
Debuting in 1982 as a basketball must-have, the Air Force 1 came into its own in the ’90s. The clean look of the classic white-on-white AF-1 was endorsed from the basketball courts to the street and beyond. Finding its rhythm in hip-hop culture, releasing limited collabs and colourways, Air Force 1 became an iconic sneaker around the globe. And with over 2,000 iterations of this staple, its impact on fashion, music and sneaker culture can’t be denied.
19. KD15 EP
Kevin Durant thrives on big games. When the stakes are high, he’ll play every minute if it means getting a crucial victory. The KD15 is ready to go the distance. Lighter than his previous signature shoe, it helps you stay bouncy and comfortable at crunch time. The ride is as smooth as KD’s pull-up jumper and the cushioning is as plush as his right-to-left crossover in traffic, so that you can feel contained when your team needs you the most. This version is made for outdoor court use with its extra-durable rubber outsole.
Soft and Responsive
The full-length Air Zoom Strobel unit is stitched directly to the upper. It helps cut unnecessary weight and provides full-foot responsiveness. Full-length foam adds a soft, comfortable sensation and gives back optimal energy for lasting performance. The combination upgrades the underfoot sensation with a softer, more responsive ride.
Leaner and Lighter
We removed the strap from the KD14 and installed a modified midfoot containment system that you’ll feel directly as you tighten your laces and around your foot. The lightweight structure wraps the foot, so the upper works in harmony with the propulsion system.
Game-Ready from the Jump
Multi-layered mesh in the upper is lightweight and provides a broken-in feel. It makes for a comfortable, breathable fit that helps you stay cool. Added thickness in strategic areas helps to keep your foot in place by reducing small movements, so you can check into the game and hit the hardwood running.
More Benefits
Grooves and ridges in the sole help provide multi-directional traction and court feel.
A supportive piece under the arch helps keep the shoe stable.
The heel is crafted in a way to help lock in and add support to your Achilles tendon.
Product Details
Not intended for use as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
20. Air Jordan 3 Retro
Clean and supreme, the AJ3 returns with all of its classic style and grace. Quality leather in the upper—with that luxurious elephant print texture—is combined with visible Air in the sole to make a comfortable, everyday icon. Fire-red details burn through, giving you one hot look.
Benefits
Comfy collar feels soft around the ankle.
Flexible foam midsole gives you plenty of support.
Air-Sole units in the heel and forefoot provide lightweight cushioning.
Solid rubber outsole provides traction where you need it.
