25 Iconic Sneakers Done in Rival Brand Colorways

What if?

Photo Removed
Complex Original

Blank pixel used during image takedowns

Photo Removed

Images by Erin Kelly 

When it comes to sneaker design, there are many important elements involved, but perhaps none are more important than color. Not only can a proper colorway make (or break) a shoe, but when one is done exactly right, it can complete the story that the design itself starts. Further to that point, a specific sneaker in a specific colorway can come to represent more than just what's printed on the the box. Whether it's through what an athlete accomplished in the sneaker or just the time period of its release, a sneaker like the "Pearlized Red" Reebok Question or burgundy Half Cab can bring back very specific memories and feelings. So it only follows that, if one were to do another brand's shoe in those same colors, those memories and feelings might be transferred. Have no idea what we're talking about? Check out 25 Iconic Sneakers Done in Rival Brand Colorways and see.

 

RELATED: 10 Yeezy II Colorways We Wish Would Release

RELATED: 10 Air Jordan XI Colorways We Wish Would Release

Air Jordan I

Photo Removed

Nike Air Max 1

Photo Removed

Reebok Answer I

Photo Removed

FILA T1

Photo Removed

Vans Half Cab

Photo Removed

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

Photo Removed

Reebok Shaqnosis

Photo Removed

Air Jordan XI

Photo Removed

Nike Air Trainer SC II

Photo Removed

Nike Air Max 90

Photo Removed

adidas Conductor

Photo Removed

New Balance 574

Photo Removed

Nike Air Max 97

Photo Removed

Reebok Shroud

Photo Removed

Nike Terminator

Photo Removed

adidas Forum

Photo Removed

ASICS GEL Lyte III

Photo Removed

Nike Air Revolution

Photo Removed

Ewing 33 Hi

Photo Removed

Nike Air Max 95

Photo Removed

Air Jordan VI

Photo Removed

PUMA Suede

Photo Removed

Nike LeBron 7

Photo Removed

Converse Weapon

Photo Removed

Reebok Question

Photo Removed