Year: 2016
Listing Price: $379
Size: 10

The Kobe 11 was an excellent sneaker for Kobe to wrap up his Hall of Fame career in. Ever the perfectionist, the 11 was fine-tuned to fit Kobe’s intense game perfectly, from the flexible Flyknit upper to the full-length Lunarlon for optimal cushioning, not to mention the Zoom Air by the heel. He never hooped in this “White Horse” pair, but that doesn’t take away from its beauty, as it features a white upper with a multicolor gradient within the Flyknit strands behind the Swoosh. It was released in March 2016, exactly one month before Kobe’s legendary final game against the Utah Jazz when he dropped 60 points in a come from behind victory in front of a raucous and star-studded Staples Center crowd.

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Year: 2016
Listing Price: $359
Size: 10

In his final All-Star appearance, Kobe would don the electric “Northern Lights” Kobe 11 during the festivities in the host city of Toronto. The sneaker was released during All-Star Weekend and draws inspiration from the Northern Lights—the spectacular natural light show, which can be best seen in places like Alaska and Norway. It is also a subtle nod to the host city of Toronto, the self-proclaimed “North.” The shoe features a predominantly black upper with “Green Glow” and “Persian Violet” accents throughout the sole and Flyknit strands. An 18-time All-Star, Kobe is tied with Hall of Famer Bob Petit for the most All-Star Game MVP Awards with four, and is also the all-time leader in points scored in NBA All-Star Game history.

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Year: 2018
Listing Price: $500
Size: 9.5

After dabbling in sneaker free agency back in 2003, Kobe signed a lucrative contract with Nike. The landmark deal saw him play out the rest of his illustrious career under the Swoosh and is responsible for some of the most beloved basketball kicks of his era. After rocking Air Flight Huarache PEs, Air Zoom Flight 2K3 and the Air Zoom Huarache 2K4 and 2K5 his first few seasons, the time finally came for the Nike Kobe 1 in 2005. The Kobe 1 began to see retro versions as early as 2013 and “Protro” versions would soon follow. As opposed to a normal “retro” model, the Protro Kobes, while remaining relatively untouched design-wise, would feature all the modern performance upgrades. In 2018, Nike linked up with legendary LA-based retailer Undefeated for its take on the Kobe 1 Protro release. Releasing at All-Star Weekend 2018, these “White Gum” Kobe 1s feature a tumbled leather upper with a gum sole. Black accents along the Swoosh and ankle collar stand out, while Undefeated branding can be found along the side and on the back heel. Numbers “8” and “24” can be found stitched on both shoes as well, the two acts of the Black Mamba’s legendary career.

Year: 2003
Listing Price: $300
Size: 8.5

Released way back in 2003, this pair of “Vamps” SB Dunks is your simple, understated red and black sneaker. Despite the shoe’s nickname, the inspiration for this design was actually the Chicago Bulls and their classic red and black color palette. Crafted with a mix of suede and leather, the “Vamps” feature a cushioned leather tongue and were originally released alongside the “True Red” Dunk. The “True Red” Dunk’s colorway is an inverted variation of the “Vamps” color blocking.

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Year: 2012
Listing Price: $250
Size: 9.5

The Jordan IV’s greatest moment on the court is unequivocally “The Shot” against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1989 NBA Playoffs. The buzzer-beater from Michael Jordan over the outstretched arm of Craig Ehlo has been a fixture on NBA highlight reels over the last 30 years, with the acrobatic shot-making and passionate celebration becoming a signature piece of Jordan folklore. In 2012, 23 years after that magical moment, Jordan Brand paid homage to “The Shot” by releasing a retro version of the IVs in a Cavaliers colorway. The shoe features a black nubuck upper with Safety Orange and Royal Blue accent colors along the midsole, netting, heel tab and eyestays. It’s unlikely Cavaliers fans ever want to relive that moment, but in case they do, these are the perfect sneakers for them.

Year: 2015
Listing Price: $175
Size: 11.5

In 2005, Nike SB released a De La Soul-inspired Dunk High. The eclectic hip-hop group’s classic album 3 Feet High and Rising served as the design inspiration, with graphic vinyl overlays of the cover spread throughout the shoe. 10 years later, Nike SB doubled down on the De La love and dropped a low-top version for the anniversary of the original release. Featuring green elephant print and those 3 Feet graphic overlays, the low-tops are rounded out with a green midsole and brown outsole. Nike SB has never been afraid to pay homage to some of hip-hop’s cult acts, having collaborated with De La Soul and MF Doom over the years to great success.

Year: 2005
Listing Price: $275
Size: 9.5

One can only have so many Bulls-inspired Jordan colorways in his or her closet before one just yearns for something else. It’s only a matter of time before Jordan Brand starts pulling some of its more obscure colorways out of the woodwork for retro releases, and this Ice Blue XIII Low is a good place to start. It’s not the first time we’ve featured an out-of-the-box XIII Low on this list, as it remains one of the better low-top Jordan iterations, with really interesting colorways to boot. This White/Navy/Ice Blue number is clean and this particular pair is really well maintained. They come in the classic silver 20th Anniversary box as well. Probably flying under the radar during its 2005 release, this is one of those shoes you simply never see.

Year: 2008
Listing Price: $750
Size: 12

Never one to shy away from weird inspirations, this “Mosquito” Dunk from 2008 makes all sorts of odd color, design and material choices. Let’s start with the bottom and work our way up. The bright green midsole features red paint splatter and a mosquito graphic can be found on the insole. Vanilla panels are accented by green suede overlays, while a red patent leather Swoosh and black patent leather tongue, eyestay and heel patches round out this epic concoction. If you look at it long enough, you can definitely see some disgusting mosquito eyes start to stare back at you.

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Year: 2002
Listing Price: $145
Size: 8

This “Splatter” Dunk from 2002 is a relative unknown. While this Dunk was released during the beginning of the SB boom, this is not an SB Dunk. Featuring grey and white paint splatter throughout the upper, with a burgundy Swoosh, tongue tag and heel branding, the inspirations for this “Splatter” Dunk remain shrouded in mystery. Nike brought back the “Splatter” effect in 2008 for a super-limited hyperstrike collaboration with Undefeated. Only 24 pairs were made (but never released to the public) and it remains one of the rarest Dunks of all time.

Year: 2010
Listing Price: $207
Size: 12

Pulling inspiration from Minnesota’s state bird, the loon, this Dunk released back in 2010 exclusively at Familia Skateshop in Minneapolis. The sneaker is constructed with white leather on the toe box and side panels, while black suede can be found on the overlays. The green Swoosh and sole give the sneaker some pop. Within the black suede, you’ll find white markings throughout. That pattern is representative of the loon and its appearance. If you read the name and were expecting sneakers inspired by former Puff Daddy protege Loon, you’ll be disappointed. But if you’re looking for sneakers with a unique Minnesota flair, then we’ve got you covered.