Year: 2013
Listing Price: $269
Size: 11

Gary Payton was a trash-talking pest (who could back it up) on the basketball court. He could just as easily break you down off the dribble as he could with his slick tongue. The former Defensive Player of the Year and perennial All-Star was equipped with a Nike basketball shoe during his playing career befitting of his nickname “The Glove.” Known for his all-encompassing defensive prowess, Nike’s version of The Glove brought those characteristics to life with a zippered shroud that covered the entire shoe’s entire upper. This particular pair, the “Sole Collector” QS release, calls on classic Seattle Supersonics (the team Payton played his best years with) green and yellow colors, with a sonic wave pattern throughout the shroud, and features Payton’s number 20 stitched by the heel.

Year: 2016
Listing Price: $262
Size: 13

Michael Jordan wasn’t the only member of the Bulls rocking serious heat during the legendary 1995-96 season, which saw the Bulls run roughshod through the league and win a 4th Championship behind a 72-10 regular season record. His teammate, Scottie Pippen, was outfitted with the bulky and brash Nike Air More Uptempo. Known for its humongous “AIR” branding throughout the upper, this beast features a black nubuck upper and comes complete with a full-length visible Air unit and black rubber sole. Pippen’s classic shoe would see a much-needed re-release in 2016, but with all the hoopla surrounding The Last Dance, we wouldn’t be complaining if there was another retro soon.

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Year: 2018
Listing Price: $243
Size: 10

It’s no secret that Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson had a relationship based on mutual respect for one another, both on and off the basketball court. Over the years, they’ve praised the other for their competitive nature and for always bringing out the best in each other as opponents. Back during Kobe’s sneaker free agency period in the 2002-03 season (post-adidas, pre-Nike), Reebok gifted Kobe PE versions of Iverson’s legendary Reebok Question and Answer IV models. His Answer IV PE, which is featured in this listing, saw a proper retro release in 2018. Featuring tumbled white leather on the upper, the “Kobe Bryant” PE sports a Lakers-inspired purple leather along the mudguard, toe box and on the pull tab. Even though Kobe is no longer with us, he lives on in so many classic sneakers, across multiple brands.

Year: 2018
Listing Price: $275
Size: 11.5

By now, everyone knows the deep-rooted connection between Will Smith and the Jordan V. During Smith’s run on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, his character always rocked the signature bright looks of the decade, from flashy tracksuits, to his inside-out blazer, to, of course, his collection of Air Jordans, none of which saw more screen time than the “Grape” Jordan V. From the pilot to posters, the V and The Fresh Prince have been inextricably linked for 30 years, cementing the V’s place in pop culture forever. In 2018, to celebrate Smith’s 50th birthday, Jordan Brand released this “Fresh Prince” version of the “Grape” V, completely laceless, which is how Smith often wore them on set. The eyestays are completely sealed off and the shoe features Nike Air branding on the back, as well as a Fresh Prince-style graffiti design on the insole.

Year: 2003
Listing Price: $299
Size: 9.5

Never one to shy away from wild nicknames and inspiration, Nike SB released this multi-colored Dunk back in 2003, dubbed “Barf,” presumably due to its random, clashing color scheme. This Dunk features a combination of colors and materials, starting with the navy blue leather upper. Brown nubuck overlays can be found throughout, and it’s all accented by a green Swoosh and midsole. Not the prettiest SB Dunk you’ll ever see, but a rare one from SB’s heyday, nonetheless.

Year: 2008
Listing Price: $240
Size: 5

Inspired by skateboarding pro Randy Colvin and, specifically, his funky “Space Tiger” deck, comes this SB Dunk of the same name. The deck, which originally featured black velvet flocking and glowed in the dark, provides a lot of inspiration for the shoe, which pulls all types of colors and patterns together in a really cool way. The black upper features neon yellow accents on the outsole and laces, with hot pink along the collar and an orange Swoosh. The icing on the cake is the tiger-striped design on the tongue tag and heel, as well as the starry patterns along the upper. Truly a one-of-a-kind design.

Year: 2016
Listing Price: $250
Size: 8

In 2016, Massachusetts-based boutique Concepts crafted this well done rivalry-inspired pack of sneakers. Releasing two sneakers with New Balance (a 997 model and the 998 model featured in this listing), the shoes drew inspiration from the legendary Yankees/Red Sox baseball rivalry, arguably the most recognizable rivalry in all of sports. For the 998, the upper is clad in a rusty red and green suede, which pays a subtle homage to the baseball diamond, and all the green structures around Fenway Park and on Yawkey Way. The sneakers come in a ballpark-approved popcorn box. Concepts was once again upping the ante when it came to creative collaborations.

Year: 2004
Listing Price: $600
Size: 11

Originally released in parts of Asia and just a few stores stateside, the “Shanghai” Dunk was a tough get right out of the gate and remains so to this day. Sporting a white leather base, this Dunk features a golden Swoosh and red suede overlays. Along the overlays, you’ll find a textured design, which is inspired by the temples of Shanghai. One other cool feature is the graphic along the tongue tag, which means good luck and fortune.

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