The 30 Coolest Sneaker Inspirations of All-Time

From fighter planes to teddy bears, you might be surprised by the places sneaker designers find their ideas.

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Puma Clyde

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Nike Waffle Racer

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Nike Air Force 1

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Nike Air Max 1

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Air Jordan III

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Nike Air Flow

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Air Jordan V

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Nike Air Huarache

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Air Jordan VII

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adidas Mutombo

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Reebok Shaqnosis

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Air Jordan VIII

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Nike Air Max 2 CB 94

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Nike Air Max 95

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Converse Voltage

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Nike Zoom Flight 95

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Air Jordan XI

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Air Jordan XII

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Nike Zoom Flight 5

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Air Jordan XIII

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Nike Air Pippen 2

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Air Jordan XIV

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And 1 Tai Chi

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Air Jordan XV

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Adidas Kobe I

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Air Jordan XVII

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Nike Shox VC II

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adidas Originals by Originals Jeremy Scott JS Wings

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Nike Zoom Kobe VI

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Air Jordan 2011

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