After popularizing low-cut basketball shoes, Bryant went in the opposite direction. Drawing inspiration from Manny Pacquiao's boxing shoes, the Nike Kobe 9 was first released as a high top.

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Walmart Is Selling Basketball Shoes for Only $14, and Buyers Say They’re ‘Just as High Quality as Nike, Reebok, or Even Adidas' “They are cheaper than most name-brand shoes and have more ...

Nike’s ‘Rare’ Air Jordan Shoes Are on Sale Now for $60 Off “The OG silhouette remains, while fresh updates make these sneaks a standout today, tomorrow, and for years to come.” ...

One of Nike’s most popular-ever shoes, the Air Force 1, is currently on sale in the Nike Air Force 1 ‘07 version. The style is marked at $115 but is eligible for the 25% off discount with ...

Nike Is Selling a Pair of $100 KD Basketball Shoes for Just $51, and They're Loaded With Ankle Support "Great for indoor basketball…super comfortable." Michael Charboneau Apr 1, 2025 5:00 AM EDT ...

Back in 1994, when Nike decided to re-release the Air Jordan 1 (along with the II and III) to commemorate the brand’s tenth anniversary, they didn’t sell very well. For whatever reason, the ...

High-Top Sneaker History The first high-top sneakers, according to several style sources, were Converse’s Chuck Taylor All-Star, a sneaker designed for the basketball court. It had diamond tread and a ...

When Michael Jordan made his NBA debut on October 26, 1984, the budding basketball legend wore a pair of white and red sneakers. According to Nike, they were the now famous Air Jordan 1, Jordan’s ...