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NBA Feet: NBA Slam Dunk Contest Sneaker Retrospective

NBA Feet: NBA Slam Dunk Contest Sneaker Retrospective
The NBA All-Star Weekend is one of the most exciting weekends in contemporary sports. For three days, we get to see the best and brightest of the NBA showcase their talents in a wide array of events. My personal favorite? The Dunk Contest (i’m sure i’m not alone on this). As shoeheads, we always notice the heat on the players’ feet, so here’s a short list of Sneaker News’ favorite Dunk Contest kicks over the years. Check out the additional images after the jump and tell us which your fave is!
1988 – Michael Jordan – Air Jordan III
1991 – Dee Brown – Reebok omni Pump
1996 – Brent Barry – Nike Zoom Flight 95
1997 – Kobe Bryant – adidas EQT
2000 – Vince Carter – AND1 Tai Chi Mid
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The NBA All-Star Weekend is one of the most exciting weekends in contemporary sports. For three days, we get to see the best and brightest of the NBA showcase their talents in a wide array of events. Our personal favorite? The Dunk Contest (we’re sure we’re not alone on this). As shoeheads, we always notice the heat on the players’ feet, and we’ve seen some great kicks and Player Exclusives in the spotlight during those exciting contests. From the Nike Foamposite Lite Kryptonate, to the Air Jordan III Cement, there’s something for everyone. Check out this collection of kicks from three decades of NBA Dunk Contest action, and let us know which is your favorite.

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