Sneakers have left a lasting mark on movies and TV shows, becoming iconic symbols of style, character, and storytelling. From Adam Sandler’s Nike kicks in Happy Gilmore to Uma Thurman’s Onitsuka Tigers in Kill Bill Vol. 1, these footwear choices are more than just fashion statements. They help define characters, enhance action sequences, and sometimes even drive the plot. Whether it’s Michael J. Fox’s futuristic Nike Mags in Back to the Future Part II or Will Smith’s classic Converse in I, Robot, each pair carries a legacy. Every sneaker featured in this list comes straight from our database, highlighting the most memorable product placements in entertainment history. Keep reading to see which pairs made an impact on the big and small screen.
Adam Sandler sports black Nike sneakers while perfecting his golf game in “Happy Gilmore” (1996).
Martin Lawrence, as the time-traveling Jamal Walker, rocks Puma sneakers in “Black Knight” (2001).
Jim Carrey wears Nike sneakers while playing a journalist-turned-God in “Bruce Almighty” (2003).
Erin Moriarty, as Starlight, shines in Golden Goose GGDB sneakers in “The Boys” Season 3 Episode 8 (2022).
Denzel Washington opts for New Balance USA sneakers while dishing out justice in “The Equalizer” (2014).
Ryan Reynolds, playing an NPC with newfound awareness, sports Under Armour Forge RC sneakers in “Free Guy” (2021).
Glenn Howerton, as Dennis Reynolds, wears On sneakers during his self-care day in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” Season 16 Episode 8 (2023).
Omri Katz, as Max Dennison, runs from witches in Nike sneakers in “Hocus Pocus” (1993).
Sadie Sink, as Ziggy Berman, rocks a retro pair of Nike sneakers in the horror film “Fear Street Part Two: 1978” (2021).
Tom Hardy, portraying Eddie Brock, pairs his symbiote-fueled chaos with Adidas sneakers in “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” (2021).
Paul Walker, as Brian O’Conner, races in black Puma leather sneakers in “Fast & Furious” (2009).
Nicolas Cage brings his signature eccentricity to Vans sneakers in “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” (2022).
Anthony Ramos, as Usnavi, dances through the streets in Nike Air Force 1 sneakers in “In the Heights” (2021).
Brendan Hunt, as Coach Beard, sports New Balance sneakers on the sidelines in “Ted Lasso” Season 3 Episode 4 (2023).
Elisabeth Moss stays on the move in Nike sneakers while escaping an unseen enemy in “The Invisible Man” (2020).
Puma sneakers make an appearance in the spy-thriller “Alex Rider” Season 2 Episode 8 (2021).
Jasen Fisher, as Luke Eveshim, wears Reebok sneakers while battling witches in “The Witches” (1990).
Jason Sudeikis, as the ever-optimistic Ted Lasso, sports Nike Air Pegasus 92 sneakers in “Ted Lasso” Season 1 Episode 1 (2020).
Millie Bobby Brown and Sadie Sink lace up in Reebok and Converse sneakers, respectively, in “Stranger Things” Season 3 Episode 3 (2019).
Joe Keery, as Steve Harrington, rocks blue Adidas sneakers in “Stranger Things” Season 3 Episode 4 (2019).
Gaten Matarazzo, playing Dustin Henderson, sports Reebok sneakers in “Stranger Things” Season 3 Episode 1 (2019).
Michael J. Fox, as Marty McFly, makes history in Nike sneakers in “Back to the Future” (1985).
Nike shoes make a futuristic fashion statement in “Back to the Future Part II” (1989).
The entire “Friends” main cast—Chandler, Rachel, Monica, Ross, and Joey—step out in Nike sneakers in Season 3.
Jerry Seinfeld brings his signature casual style with Nike sneakers in “Seinfeld” Season 2 Episode 6 (1991).
Will Smith, as Detective Del Spooner, sports Converse sneakers while fighting AI in “I, Robot” (2004).
Lizzy Caplan, as Janis Ian, rocks Converse shoes in the cult classic “Mean Girls” (2004).
The iconic Adidas Zissou team shoes get their moment in “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” (2004).
Uma Thurman, as The Bride, fights her way to revenge in Onitsuka Tiger yellow shoes in “Kill Bill Vol. 1” (2003).
Michael Biehn, as Sgt. Kyle Reese, races against time in Nike sneakers in “The Terminator” (1984).
Jonathan Ke Quan, as Data, sports Nike sneakers while adventuring in “The Goonies” (1985).
Ashton Kutcher, as the clueless Jesse, wears blue Adidas sneakers in “Dude, Where’s My Car?” (2000).
Tom Hanks, as Forrest Gump, takes his famous run in Nike sneakers in “Forrest Gump” (1994).
Michael Jordan brings style to the court with Nike Air Jordan XI sneakers in “Space Jam” (1996).
Nike and Reebok sneakers are worn by the basketball players in “Space Jam” (1996).
Leonardo DiCaprio, as Jordan Belfort, steps into Nike sneakers in “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013).
