Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Kicks of the Past and Present



So Airfiqo and I were discussing a sick topic as to what were our favourite bball shoes of all time. From the Jordan 9's to the Kobe's basketball shoes have made a sufficient impact around courts all over the world, whether it be to look good on the court or just to feel comfortable while playing the sneakers you wear make you who you are. So here we go top 10 sneakers of all time:

#10
Huarache 2k4

One of the best basketball shoe ever made, as far as performance and style are concerned. An interesting story behind this shoe is it was actually supposed to be Kobe Bryant’s first signature shoe with Nike, but with the rape allegations Kobe faced right before the shoes' release, Nike decided to not publicly declare it was Kobe’s shoe.

#9
Nike Air Jordan I

Jordan started the shoe era and made it what it is today. This shoe was so revolutionary that it was outlawed by the NBA. Released during Jordan’s rookie season, the typical shoe was white with very little color.

#8
Air Penny I

Good PG but better shoe designer.

#7
AIR JORDAN XIII

Michael's most famous shot took place in Game 6 of the Finals against Utah while wearing these shoes.

#6
Air Zoom Generations (LeBron’s first Shoe)

Reason why this is in this spot is because as a rookie Lebron signed a 90 million dollar shoe deal that is still going on today one of the highest shoe deals of all time.

#5
The Converse All-Stars Hi

This shoe clearly redefined the way people looked at shoes from being worn on ball courts to being worn in everyday life these shoes revolutionized how we look at ball shoes now a days.

#4
Reebok Omni Lite Pump

Dee Brown made the pumps famous when he did the “No Look” dunk back in the 1991 Slam Dunk Contest. When Dee Brown pumped up his sneakers and beat Shawn Kemp for the title.

#3
Nike Air Force I

The first shoe with Nike Air technology in 1982, the forces made playing ball comfortable cause of the high top design. People may have bought it later on just because of Nelly's song Air force 1.

#2
Air Jordan XIV

Inspired by Michael's love of cars, the XIV takes on the stylish design of Michael's very own Ferrari 550 M.

#1
Air Jordan Retro 11 Space Jam

Just because Space Jam was my Favourite movie!!!!!

2 comments:

  1. This is gonna be a hit

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  2. Thumbs up for the top 2 picks but the 6s or 5s should have been up there.. all his championship shoes should have.

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