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NIKEiD Showdown: Batman v Superman

Which superhero inspires better sneaker designs?

NIKEiD Showdown: Batman v Superman

Today marks the long-awaited arrival of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in theaters worldwide. As the title suggests, the film pits the two most iconic superheroes of all-time against each other on the big screen for the first time. Thus far, reviews have been mixed, but the movie is expected to debut atop the box office with a $160+ million opening weekend.

The influence of the Caped Crusader and the Man of Steel is stronger than ever, even when it comes to sneaker design. Using the NIKEiD customization platform, sneaker and comic enthusiasts express love for their favorite superheroes with colorways that match their attire. Batman and Superman are among the most popular sources of inspiration for these styles, but which of the two makes for a better scheme? We've rounded up a group of opposing designs that you can vote between to determine which hero stands tall in the end.

Today marks the long-awaited arrival of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in theaters worldwide. As the title suggests, the film pits the two most iconic superheroes of all-time against each other on the big screen for the first time. Thus far, reviews have been mixed, but the movie is expected to debut atop the box office with a $160+ million opening weekend.

The influence of the Caped Crusader and the Man of Steel is stronger than ever, even when it comes to sneaker design. Using the NIKEiD customization platform, sneaker and comic enthusiasts express love for their favorite superheroes with colorways that match their attire. Batman and Superman are among the most popular sources of inspiration for these styles, but which of the two makes for a better scheme? We've rounded up a group of opposing designs that you can vote between to determine which hero stands tall in the end.

Air Max 1

Designer: itsbrucewayne

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Designer: mykicksfly​​

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Air Max 90

Designer: tressyferd

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Designer: kentskicks

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Dunk High

Designer: freehandprofit

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Designer: ctmcflyy

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KD 3

Designer: jc.ro

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Designer: e_jones_music

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KD 4

Designer: mikecity720

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​Designer: mykicksfly

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Kobe 5

Designer: dlo20

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​Designer: jdmralliart

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Kobe 6

Designer: maximeculito

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Designer: theshoeperman

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Kobe 8

Designer: colin_alexander

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Designer: sanchovito

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Kobe 9

Designer: rlwayne141

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Kyrie 1

Designer: j_n0d0

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​Designer: kickstagasm

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Kyrie 2

Designer: nrmancruso

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Designer: witnessdaking

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LeBron 9

Designer: migonecorp

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LeBron 10

Designer: itsbrucewayne

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LeBron 11

Designer: johnaslarona


Designer: mez0ne

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LeBron 12

Designer: darkknight34

Designer: killindeezhoez

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