Sneakerheads have changed the way many of us see sneakers, and fashion has changed how we use them. Many famous sneakers are iconic pieces of fashion right now. Also, the story behind them is as interesting and fun as their looks. So, prepare yourself because we will share with you the ones with the most exciting stories.
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Air Jordan IX
These kicks are famous because they weren’t worn by Michael Jordan when he was supposed to. They are more valuable for collectors than anyone else because MJ never uses them on the hardwood. The Air Jordan IX was designed for Jordan just before he resigned from the Chicago Bulls to pursue a baseball career. Even though this doesn’t sound like much, these were the last pair meant to be for Jordan, and that’s enough.
Nike Lebron Soldier 10
LeBron James is a king, both for some vines and the recent Space Jam film. Before he was this big, he already had his own shoe from a special line made by Nike just for him. He delivered by winning the 2015-2016 NBA title, making the line famous. The James’ Soldier is a line with already 10 years in the market but is a legendary line of shoes.
Common Projects Achilles Low
Luxury sneakers brands have a common ground when it comes to their minimalistic approach. However, this wasn’t always the case, and Common Projects was one of the firsts that started this trend. Common Projects entered the market with the Archilles Low, and many sneakerheads think it’s the perfect, plain, low-top sneaker.
Puma x Undefeated Clyde Gametime Gold
Nike and Adidas are the brands that are the sweethearts for almost every designer or celebrity. However, Puma did a collaboration with Undefeated, paying homage to the US Men’s Basketball team. The sneaker is a Clyde by pumas with gold perforations. So if you want to look fancy, this sneakers are the ones for you and they are a homage to sports.
Adidas x Run-DMC 25th Anniversary Superstar
We already know the Adidas Superstar, but there are some special editions like this one. After an executive saw a presentation at the Madison Square Garden of Run-DMC, the collaboration was born. The same executive offered a contract almost in the spot, and they were the first non-athletes to receive a sneaker contract.
