10 Celebrities And The Sneakers They Made Popular

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You have to admit celebrities have more than a little bit of influence over our style choices — why else are you stalking our Spotted section trying to see Cudi's latest leather jacket and Jordan combo? Athletes have traditionally had the most clout in terms of showcasing footwear and making us feel like we need that in our lives, but a few celebrities have had similar ties to shoes that made us want to grab a pair to be like our idols. We decided to break down 10 Celebrities And The Sneakers They Made Popular — be sure to let us know who influenced you in the comments.  

Nelly - AF1

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Kurt Cobain - Converse One Star

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Biz Markie - Safari

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Wale - Foams

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Pharrell - Bape

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DJ AM - Nike Dunk Retros

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Lil Wayne - Supra

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Run DMC - adidas

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A$AP Rocky - Jeremy Scott

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Kanye West - Nike Air Yeezy

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