With high tops for protection, and rubber soles that allow for seamless pivots, these shoes are built to dominate the ring ...

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.

Elvis Presley' s iconic blue suede shoes have sold at auction for $152,000, the top end of what auction house Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd. had expected to fetch for the lot.

The ankle protection provided by high-top shoes may not be enough to reduce sprain risk significantly. In fact, this design may reduce athletic performance, and increase risk of ankle sprain for some.