by B.J. Tolentino

Created on: November 17, 2009   Last Updated: February 05, 2010

If you want to make a short list of the hottest hoop shoes for 2010, then you just simply look at what the NBA greats are wearing. It is through the basketball shoes of these NBA superstars that innovations in designs and materials are geared into. As we enter into the New Year, the big sporting brands are making their rounds introducing their latest collection. Here are the hottest basketball shoes for 2010:

Air Jordan 2010

If there's one major sporting outfit that will be making the biggest splash this 2010 season, then it must be the Air Jordan brand. In commemoration of Michael Jordan's 25th year anniversary, the Air Jordan brand launched Air Jordan 2010 with Dwayne Wade reportedly sporting Michael Jordan's anniversary special.

The Air Jordan 2010 features a revolutionary layered toe construction that has an independent forefoot support cover. This innovative design allows the Air Jordan 2010 to mimic the actual foot's flexibility, stability and movement while assisting a player's agility in the game.

Suggested Retail Price: $170

Air Jordan CP3.III

The Air Jordan brand will also release the third installment of Chris Paul's signature line, the Air Jordan CP3.III for the 2010 season. The shoe features a patented combination of leather/leather or leather/nubuck for the uppers with an exposed horizontal stitch line that goes from the outrigger and wraps around the heel. If you're one of those who prefer to wear the not so flashy color combinations and design, then this shoe is definitely for you.

Suggested Retail Price $118

Nike Air Max Lebron VII

Not to be outdone, Nike has also unveiled its latest Lebron James basketball footwear in Air Max Lebron VII. Sporting Nike's most advance technology to date, the Air Max Lebron VII boasts of the new custom Max 360 Air sole with 80 percent more air than the previous model. The shoe is specially contoured with a thinner forefoot and deeper heel for more strategic cushion effect. It features Nike's Flywire Tensile Fiber technology with full-grain leather upper and patented leather details.

Suggested Retail Price: $160

Adidas TS Commander LT

Adidas through three of the best big men of the NBA in Dwight Howard, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett has also unveiled the new TS Commander LT as part of their 2010 collection. This latest model is notably 6oz. lighter than previous Commanders. It also features an innovative dual midsole construction and superior cushioning on top with added support on the bottom. It has a perforated mid-foot design which ensures that the foot stays cool during competition. It prominently retains the Adidas' fat stripes design which actually enhances mid-foot support and overall stability.

Suggested Retail Price: $90

Adidas TS Cut Creator

To package the idea of increasing speed while enhancing a player's natural movements, Adidas presents the TS Cut Creator. With top NBA guard like Derrick Rose, Chauncey Billups and Gilbert Arenas, sporting this other Adidas stalwart for 2010, the TS Cut Creator features the advance Foremotion technology to highlight improved handling and stability designed for speedy players. But instead of three vertical stripes, it opts for three horizontal stripes with plastic netting near the heel for extra ventilation.

Suggested Retail Price: $110

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