The 25 Best Sneakers to Appear on SLAM Covers

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Hard to believe it has been almost 20 years since the debut issue of SLAM—the magazine that changed the game and inspired the editorial style and writing of so many other sports and lifestyle publications. Besides writing up basketball in a manner that felt like you were talking to your boys, it always had some of the best images and covers year after year. Some of the greatest shoes of all time have graced the cover, from classic Jordans to '90s signature Reeboks. Hit the jump to check out The 25 Best Sneakers to Appear on SLAM Covers and let us know your favorite. Be sure to also check out the Slam Archives to see which kicks didn't make the cut.

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Allen Iverson - Reebok Answer IX

Dwyane Wade - Converse Wade I

John Starks - adidas Intruder

Jerry Stackhouse - FILA Stackhouse

Chris Paul - Jordan CP3.IV

LeBron James - Nike Zoom LeBron IV

LeBron James - Nike LeBron 9

Kevin Durant - Nike Zoom KD IV

Ricky Rubio - Nike Hyperdunk

Derrick Rose - adidas adiZero Rose 2.5

Vince Carter - AND1 Tai Chi

Kobe Bryant - Nike Zoom Kobe VI

LeBron James - Nike LeBron X Elite

Shawn Kemp - Nike Air Flight Lite II Mid

Russell Westbrook - Air Jordan XX8

Larry Johnson - Converse Aero Jam

Kobe Bryant - Nike Zoom Kobe IV

Shawn Kemp - Reebok Kamikaze II

Michael Jordan - Air Jordan II

Michael Jordan - Air Jordan XIII

Gary Payton - Nike Zoom Flight 98

Penny Hardaway - Nike Air Up

Stephon Marbury - New Balance 801

Damon Stoudamire - Nike Zoom Flight 95

Michael Jordan - Air Jordan III