John Cena has worn several different types of sneakers over the years, both in the ring and in public appearances. The exact pair depends on the era or specific show you are asking about.
In-ring and current favorites
In recent years, John Cena has frequently worn APL TechLoom Pro sneakers during major WWE appearances, including Elimination Chamber 2025 and other late-career matches. These are lightweight performance trainers with a woven upper and cushioned midsole, which fit his more athletic, modern ring style.
On WWE Raw after WrestleMania 41, he drew attention for wearing Travis Scott–related Jordan sneakers, such as the Jordan CJ1 T-Rexx or Travis Scott’s Jumpman Jack “Bright Cactus” colorways, tying into his storyline with Travis Scott. These shoes feature bright green “Bright Cactus” accents, reversed Swooshes, and strap details that make them stand out on TV.
Classic John Cena shoes
During his “Doctor of Thuganomics” era in the mid‑2000s, Cena became strongly associated with Reebok Pumps, which matched his throwback jerseys and jorts look. Fans still often mention the Pumps as the iconic “John Cena shoes” from his peak run in the Ruthless Aggression era.
He has also worn various Nike Air Jordans, Under Armour models, and even budget sneakers from Kmart that tied into his “Never Give Up” branding. At one point he had “Never Give Up” branded sneakers sold through Kmart and WWE as replicas of his in-ring footwear for kids and fans.
His personal sneaker preferences
In at least one older Q&A/web show appearance, Cena mentioned liking Nike Air Max 95s as a favorite sneaker model. Beyond that, his public and TV choices show a mix of performance trainers (APL), classic basketball silhouettes (Jordans, Reebok Pumps), and his own branded “Never Give Up” shoes.
