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Jason Kidds first signature show with Nike revealed an unmistakable bubble on the outside of the shoe. The originals came out in colorways to match Kidds team at the time, the Dallas Mavericks. Later they would release colorways to match his New Jersey Nets uniforms. Kidd is no longer with Nike and his logo has been removed but the model can be customized on NikeID. Kidd is now sponsored by Peak Footwear.

Shawn Kemp broke out the Kamikaze IIs to start the 1995-96 NBA Season and had the best year of his career, wearing the signature shoe. He averaged a double double and was a starter in the All-Star Game. He also was able to take his Seattle Supersonics to their first NBA Finals appearance, while wearing the Kamikaze IIs.

Converse launched its signature shoe campaign for 1992 rookie of the year Larry Johnson with this shoe. The shoe was hard to miss with the hornets colors and large laces cover. The shoe featured a style of cushioning in the heel and an enhanced support system with what they called REACT JUICE.

Kevin Garnett got his first signature shoe in 1997 but it wasnt until his IIIs came out that they got it right. The shoes were made with a carbon fiber midfoot plate and Tuned air in the heel to make the shoe lightweight. The shoe also used Zoom Air in the front of the shoe and introduced a sleek looking upper.

This was the shoe that started it all. Jordans rising popularity along with the release of his signature shoe, created hype around a basketball player, like the world had never seen before. These shoes will be a classic until the end of time and many would have it atop their list.

The 1995 release of Shaqs 5th signature shoe was not any indication of the iconic popularity it would later gain. The spirally appearance of the shoe was a risk and wasnt received all that well at first. That changed though and it is one of the most highly recognizable shoes in history.

Grant Hill shared NBA Rookie of The Year honors with Jason Kidd in 1995. After the season, FILA announced that it had sold 1.5 Million pairs of Hills signature shoe. It was the fastest selling shoe since Air Jordans were released and is the best selling FILA shoe to date.

Lebron James 11th signature shoe featured all the new bells and whistles including a new armored look on the upper called the hyperposite. James did not wear this shoe very much during games but that didnt stop it from being one of his best selling shoes. It was designed by Jason Petrie who took over LBJs line when he did his VII(7)s.

Charles Barkley was known for many things, but shoes were not one of them until 1994 when he and Nike released the Air Max2 CB 94s. The shoe was an instant classic and actually provided his good friend Michael Jordan with some competition (sneaker wise) during the mid 90s.

Penny Hardaways first line of shoes with Nike introduced to the world Foamposite shoes. The shoes were remarkably comfortable and the style changed the sneaker game forever. Tim Duncan among other players have since gone the way of Foamposite shoes.