Signature Sixes: Comparing the Sixth Signature Sneakers of NBA Superstars

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Favorite VI: Nike Zoom Kobe VI

Nike KD VI: When designer Leo Chang started to work on the KD VI, his focus was on creating a shoe that worked with Kevin Durant's style of play. Taking a look back, it seems like Leo started to divert from the standard basketball shoe with the KD V Elite. The low cut model featured an elongated toe which made its way to the KD VI and the addition of the off-center tongue shows Leo's thinking. Though it may be off-putting at first, the lock down and comfort the style decision provides is incredible. With a little more time, it could become my favorite of the signature sixes, but I need to give it some more time on the court.

Air Jordan VI: I was still pretty young when the Air Jordan VI came out, and it wasn't really a model that was on my initial radar. There are two parts to that. For one, the older guys in my neighborhood weren't as excited about them as they were about the IV and the V. I specifically remember them going nuts for the IV and they rocked the V like it was made of gold. However, when the VI came out, they didn't really show the same enthusiasm which made me think it wasn't as cool. Secondly, my parents would not even consider buying me a pair so I didn't even ask. In my older years, I have grown a new appreciation for the sneaker, though it isn't one of my favorite Jordan signatures.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI: The Nike Zoom Kobe VI still remains one of my favorite from the Kobe signature line. Nike Basketball put together a nice collection of colorways and the shoe was marvelous to play in. I actually skipped the first Maize/Black colorway which I now regret, but I did get the black/red colorway that I still wear to this day. I honestly wish that I purchased more pairs when they released, especially after the design of the VII, which didn't match up to the look and feel of the VI. Of all the VI's on this list, the Kobe VI is by far my favorite.

Reebok Answer VI: At first glance, the Reebok Answer VI brings back memories of the Answer IV, but unfortunately this is about the most I can say about this sneaker. My first love with Allen Iverson will always and forever be the Question and nothing after that really spurred my interest the way it did.

Nike Lebron VI: I am not sure if it was just my taste in sneakers at the time or if the way people around me dressed at the time, but the LeBron VI to me just seemed basic. Yes, some cool colorways did eventually drop, but none that made me want to rush out and grab a pair. One cool thing about the LeBron VI was that it was the last model before everything changed. The soon to be released LeBron 7 was a massive hit and led to the hysteria that we now associate with the LeBron line.

Jordan Melo M6: I'll be honest. I am a Laker fan. Because of that, it would take an absolutely amazing shoe to grab my attention. While the Jordan Melo M6 ended up being a great shoe to play in, I was never really impressed with the design or the colorways. The upper seemed a bit blocky in retrospect and the transition from the quarter panel to the midfoot to the toe seemed disconnected. I did pick up a pair on sale just because and as a basketball player, I liked playing in them.

Jordan CP3.VI: I wasn't a big fan of the CP3.V, but the CP3.VI was a clear winner in my book. I played almost an entire season in the shoe in my local rec league and the traction and comfort are excellent. The CP3.VI was also stage two of Jordan Brand getting more adventurous with color and though I didn't grab all of them, Jordan Brand really made strides with the line. Though I am sure it is inevitable, I hope that Jordan Brand brings a lot of the traction, lock-down, and cushioning in the CP3.VI to the CP3.VII and don't switch to an entirely new look. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

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Favorite VI: Air Jordan VI

Nike KD VI: The Nike KD VI looks like the first signature model for Kevin Durant that will complement his style of play. Minimalist approach but still on the forefront of technology and style. Launching the shoe on NikeID is another HUGE leap forward vs saturating the market (See: Kobe VI) with colorways while maintaining the "KD" signature price points

Air Jordan VI: At first glance the Air Jordan VI is one of those shoes were you're like... what were they thinking when they designed this... and years later you're like... Thank God they thought it. They dropped when I was 11 so pretty much Jordans were peaking in terms of popularity and placement on TV. Who knew they were a timeless classic that has (and probably will) outlive me.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI: The Kobe VI is an interesting shoe, the snake-themed upper was very trippy and a lot of people stated it was missing a few things on court support (that were later added to the Kobe VII) but it was a crossover for a line that was more of a sportswear shoe then a basketball shoe. Colorways on colorways, on colorways on colorways, they felt like the neverending shoe. With that being said.. it's the first time I can recall that a PLAYER nickname (Black Mamba) was so well incorporated into the ACTUAL exterior of the shoe (3D snakeskin).

Reebok Answer VI: The Reebok Answer VI dropped the ball on a line that started off like AI's career. People don't remember how many offshoot brands were out at the time of these: And1, etc. Sadly major brands were letting the streetball brands direct instead of trendsetting like the original models of AI's line did.

Nike Lebron VI: The Lebron VI had zero appeal to me, it almost had a XXL Nike Air Trainer 1/1.3 look to it. It just didn't have that WOW factor that a lot of his signature shoes did. Now with that being said, I think down the line if the shoe retro'd with some newer tech on it, it could have some curb appeal

Jordan Melo M6: The Jordan Melo M6 was a shoe that was plagued by a few things... first off the design was extremely busy & tried a little too hard to put some clean lines in the wrong places while keeping things like contrast stitching on the midsole where it could have been eliminated. Also given Melo was still on the Nuggets, unless you are lucky enough to be a fan of them, the Steelers or maybe even the Tar Heels ... there wasn't much in terms of bang for your buck... Unless they were an outlet come up!

Jordan CP3.VI: The CP3 VI is one of the cleanest "busy" shoes, in my opinion, that Jordan has ever produced. It had great colorways, some good incorporation into the signature athletes "themes" and at the same time people who played in them stated it was a sleeper all around. Another benefit of the CP3 VI was that due to the MASS flooding of basketball shoes on the market at the same time, 90 percent of them could be found (if patient) slightly discounted.

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Favorite VI: Air Jordan VI

Nike KD VI: Ever since those first few pictures and pairs leaked of the KD VI, It was hard to not recognize how dope the sneaker is. The low-cut design was the obvious eyecatcher, and its nice to see that KD has returned back to low-cut sneakers. After seeing what was done with KD's sneakers via NIKEiD and customizers, it will be very dope to see what people can come up with.

Air Jordan VI: A shoe designed with a spoiler; First Finals MVP; First Championship—really, what's there not to love about the Air Jordan VI? There is too much greatness with this shoe—including the fact that this shoe sealed his path to greatness (arguably). With all the Vs coming out this year. I hope next year will be the year of the VI and we get to see a lot of great and classic colorways return.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI: As someone who loves artistry and design, the Nike Zoom Kobe VI was one of those sneakers that caught my eye at first glance. The incorporation of the snakeskin on the upper was very amazing to me and further told the story of Kobe and his alter ego—the Black Mamba. So many incredible colorways for this shoe, especially the "Grinch". Never owned a pair, but that will soon change.

Reebok Answer VI: The Reebok Answer VI was such a great and comfortable shoe. Definitely broke a few ankles back in high school in this shoe. Hands down one of my favorite players in the league and favorite shoe to ball in. While everyone still wanted to be like Mike, I wanted to learn how to drive to the hole and score with the same tenacity as Iverson.

Nike Lebron VI: To me, I didn't really like the Nike LeBron VI at the beginning. It may be the weird midsole or even the overall look but I just wan't feeling them (like many of LeBron's early designs). It's obvious to see that he came pretty far from then and why not? It would be dope to see this one retro in some new colorways. And I can't front, that Cleveland colorway with the patent leather toe box was very dope.

Jordan Melo M6: The Jordan M6 was one of those sneakers that just came and went. The simplistic look works better on most other shoes but didn't really hold my attention with this one. Despite that I'm sure it was a really good basketball shoe due to the whole 'Cuse squad rocking the M6. Jordan Brand recovered quite nicely after this one but the M6 was one of those sneakers the world could have done without In my opinion.

Jordan CP3.VI: When I first saw the Jordan CP3.VI in person I really like what they did with the shoe. Its sleek low-top design definitely attracted me to this shoe. As interesting as the design was, JB's colorway choices for this model made the sneaker stand out. I also really like what Jordan did with the AE version of this shoe. One of my favorites to release this year, it will be interesting to see where they go with the VII

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Favorite VI: Nike Zoom Kobe VI

Nike KD VI: The Nike KD VI is a great-looking sneaker to me. I am a fan of low-cut sneakers, solid or somewhat solid uppers, and asymmetrical lacing systems. Outside of the sneaker's aesthetics, I really like the fact that Nike incorporated a great amount of Flywire as it is one of my favorite technologies introduced by them in quite awhile. And while we have only seen a few colorways I really think that NIKEiD will turn out my favorite colorway.

Air Jordan VI: I grew up watching Michael Jordan play in the 1990s and although I was only around six years old when MJ laced up the Air Jordan VI, I did, in later years, see many highlights and images of Jordan doing work in them. While I am not a huge fan of their design I do think the "September Blue" and "Midnight Navy" colorways are amazing.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI: I liked the Nike Zoom Kobe VI the second I laid my eyes on it. The unique polyurethane "islands" upper is amazing and I feel makes the Kobe VI a standout within his signature line. Nike sure loved the ZKVI as well as they released over 50 colorways; my favorite being the Nike Vault 1 Year Anniversary exclusive.

Reebok Answer VI: I love Iverson and Reebok but when it comes to the Iverson signature line I am really not interested in it outside of the Question, Answer I, and Answer IV. The Reebok Answer VI is simply not appealing to me and as a result I have never read about them, I never went to the store to see them, and have never wanted to own a pair.

Nike Lebron VI: The Nike LeBron VI to me is very ugly sneaker. The thick, leather-wrapped, midsole featuring three rows of stitches made me really lose interest in the LeBron signature line all the way up until the Nike LeBron 8 V/2. With that being said it might very well be obvious that I do not have a favorite colorway of the Nike LeBron VI.

Jordan Melo M6: The Jordan Melo M6 is another "VI" sneaker that I think is completely displeasing aesthetically. While the silhouette is great, I think the paneling, the color-blocking, and the contrast stitching on the midsole are awful. I have been hesitant to like or purchase a Melo since the 1.5 but the M8 Advance and M9 have brought me back to liking the Melo line.

Jordan CP3.VI: The Jordan CP3.VI is a great sneaker in my opinion. I love the fuse upper, the diamond-esqe cutouts, and the Podulon technology in the forefoot. I also love that Jordan Brand has really invested in CP3. In addition to seeing an upgraded version in the Jordan CP3.VI AE, we have been treated to many different colorways of both versions.

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Favorite VI: Kobe VI

Nike KD VI: I am happy to see the KD VI get back to the low-top design, although the colorways showcased thus far have been a little underwhelming to me. I do like the new tongue design as well as how the schemes detailed so far are connected to a story from KD's past. I'm more apt to rock a low-top basketball sneaker on the street over a high-top any day, so overall I'm pleased with the opportunities to wear the lows.

Air Jordan VI: Virtually any time that I think of the Jordan VI, a shot of MJ donning the silhouette pops into my head (go figure, right?). This comes for two reasons, though—the clear, iconic nature of the man himself and shoe and the fact that I never really got into any of the colorways other than the Black/Infrareds. The history is obviously rich, but I'm a picky Jordan/high-top sneaker wearer. Sorry.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI: Love the low-top model. Love the overall design. Love most of the colorways that dropped. Love the snake-inspired texture. Yeah, these were an overall win for me—something I could hoop in and wear somewhat casually. The Barcelonas were the clear favorite for me, though.

Reebok Answer VI: Um yeah, loved AI, got down with much of his signature line, but these in no way ever appealed to me. For whatever reason, they somewhat remind me of the Porsche Pumas and that is not a good thing (no shots).

Nike LeBron VI: Looking back, I think I actually like the LeBron VI now more than back then. A number of clean colorways were released, and it's really just a nice-looking basketball shoe, in my opinion. Definitely worthy of a few runs on the court, but still couldn't rock these elsewhere.

Jordan Melo M6: To be honest, the Melo M6 from JB got a big lulz from me. Aesthetically, I don't really even think it looks like much of a basketball sneaker. The colorways were also pretty lackluster, in my opinion, especially considering the shades JB and Melo had to work with.

Jordan CP3.VI: To me, these look much better in action than not. There were also some good college colorways of the CP3.VI that of course helped the line in my mind. I like the cut on the sneaker, as this is of course a performance-only option for me. I'll take that UNC PE, but then again, I am from North Carolina.

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Favorite VI: Air Jordan VI

Nike KD VI: I can't say I am in love with this shoe yet. I have only seen photos of them and since I have yet to experience them in person I don't want to over critique it but I am having a hard time with a few of the elements. It just doesn't feel like a signature shoe to me. Something about it says team or lifestyle to me. I think it has some serious potential though in the form of color-blocking. A lot of dope opportunities since the clean upper is a virtually a clean slate.

Air Jordan VI: My first experience with the Jordan VI was drawing it over and over again when I was in the third grade. Between the Air Jordan VI, III and XI I filled up many notebooks with those shoes. As I look back at the design elements of this shoe I feel that the Jordan VI was the first sophisticated Air Jordan that we eventually came to know the brand for. It really set itself apart from the previous five Jordans. The silhouette was very strong, yet refined and the use of the molded rubber parts on the tongue and heel added technical details that hadn't been seen in basketball footwear. I think this was the first athletic shoe that was based in black but was not just another "black" shoe. The combination of the black nubuck, black rubber and black embroidery gave the colorway so much depth it couldn't just be viewed as a "black" shoe, especially once you added the Infrared midsole paint. All of those elements took the Air Jordan line in a new direction and ultimately the athletic footwear industry.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI: I think when we look back on the Kobe line in years to come the VI is going to be the one that expressed everything that the line was about. While it didn't usher in the low that the Kobe series has become known for, it did master it. The combination of the premium collar liner and external heel counter made the fit amazing. I also think this was the first shoe to really tap into Kobe's personality in a dynamic way. The Kurim printed upper in the form of scales was visually stunning and would set the tone for where the future of the line was heading. This may be the best Kobe ever, especially in the FC Barcelona colorway.

Reebok Answer VI: I really was never a huge a fan of the Iverson line. The Question was dope but outside of that I couldn't get with them. I will say that I respected all of the Iversons though. I felt like they always had their own original take on what signature basketball shoe was. That is until the VI. I felt like the VI was relatively lazy and went backwards from where they were going. I didn't like the zipper and I didn't like "Iverson" being branded across the forefoot in TPU. It just killed the whole graphic of the shoe. Then remove DMX from the shoe and the Answer VI was easily forgotten by me.

Nike LeBron VI: The LeBron VI was an interesting shoe to me because I was able to follow all of the drama that surrounded it via the online sneaker community. If you recall the version that hit retail was not what was initially planned. The original one was a Foamposite shoe that for whatever reason was scrapped at the last minute. Because of the change of plans the version of the VI that came to market had to be made on the fly. Whether it is me knowing too much about the background of the shoe or not, I have always felt that the Lebron VI looked unfinished. While the upper was clean and minimal, it didn't have anything that took it to the next level. It felt like a design that had been considered for the Air Force 25 but didn't make it all the way through and since they were in a crunch they turned it into a LeBron. For whatever reason, it just doesn't fit in with the rest of the line. While it is a good shoe and would be a solid entry on its own, it just doesn't feel like a LeBron. It is a fantastic performer but for me it lacks the visual punch that is necessary to be deemed a signature shoe.

Jordan Melo M6: I am not a fan of the M6, in fact most of the Melo line I am not too fond of. Something about it just doesn't work for me. It has never had a standout shoe or element that really pulls me in. In the case of the M6, it was a really boring shoe to me. There was just nothing spectacular about the aesthetics. The performance of the shoe was great, which is the most important thing when it comes to signature shoes but that couldn't save this shoe for me.

Jordan CP3.VI: I absolutely love this shoe. The execution of this shoe and the SuperFly is what I want to see more of from the Jordan Brand. The materials, proportions and performance elements are on point and make for a very solid shoe. At times the brand has relied too much on personal logos and storytelling to sell their signature shoes, the current direction of the CP line really removes itself from that and focuses solely on performance elements. It is a breath of fresh air from the brand.

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Favorite VI: Air Jordan VI

Nike KD VI: People seem really happy to see Nike go back to the low-cut model with the KD VI. So far the Supreme release last week was really impressive, if Indianapolis had a raffle for them I would have definitely been all over that. It feels like they are going to go back to the great concepts that separated the IV from the first three models and rep KD right.

Air Jordan VI: Growing up in Northern Illinois I still remember watching Michael Jordan in his first NBA Finals—switching hands mid-air in the Jordan VI like it was yesterday—one of my first memories of Jordan, period. The Jordan VI will always represent the history behind Jordan's struggles and ability to overcome them and take the throne that was rightfully his. Thankfully hip-hop has done a great job keeping the Air Jordan VI at the forefront of fashion even 22 years after the original release. Personally it's not my favorite model but if the "Carmines" do drop next year I will be picking up a pair. 

Nike Zoom Kobe VI: Low-cut basketball shoes have always appealed to me. I hate feeling like I'm being held back from quick (and by quick I mean any average) lateral movements when I hoop. If I wanted extra ankle security, I'd break out my old McDavid ankle braces that Iverson made famous at Georgetown. The Kobe VI did a great job transitioning the line from the IV, V, into the VI—subtle changes but remaining true to the blueprint. The "Grinch" colorway from the Christmas game is by far the standout Kobe VI.

Reebok Answer VI: After Penny fell to injury, Allen Iverson quickly became the idol. As soon as he donned that Philly jersey I was quick to grab any model and colorway of his Reeboks that Eastbay allowed me to cop on my mom's credit card (thanks mom). The VI was actually the first Iverson shoe I passed on, after such a great streak it felt like a more disappointing drop-off than when Lindsay Lohan went from hot to batshit crazy over night. The design was a little awkward and they dumped the DMX technology that made the shoe one of the most comfortable to hoop in.

Nike Lebron VI: Nike kind of lost me with the LeBron IV and V but after the first photos of the VI dropped you knew The Swoosh was back on its game. Other models had great colorways but it seemed like the VI is the shoe that really pushed 'Bron's shoe to a Jordan-like status where dudes really were copping his shoes just as much for aesthetic reasons as performance. The Big Apple VIs are one of the hottest LeBron's to date, I actually tried hunting a pair down earlier this year but the prices were insane. I'm sure I'll catch the retro in 2033.

Jordan Melo M6: Not going to front—not my favorite signature series and this model didn't do much to make me feel differently about it. Melo always had the greatest PEs with Jordan Brand but his own shoes really left a lot to be desired with the design until the M8.

Jordan CP3.VI: Jordan Brand has struggled a little with its signature lines for players not named Jordan but Chris Paul's shoe seems to a great fit. The CP3.VI looked amazing in promo photos and on-foot alike. I haven't had a chance to personally get my hands on a pair but everything I have heard is that the CP3.VI is an awesome performance shoe that looks just as dope on the court. Bun-B's limited edition All-Star joints stand out the most. Waddup, Bun?

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Favorite VI: Nike KD VI

Nike KD VI: From everything I've seen so far, the KD VI, although it's extremely different than what we've come to love about the Durant signature line, is quite impressive. I think the offset tongue is a nice touch that you don't see often in the world of basketball sneakers. I'm looking forward to buying a pair and with all the glow-in-the-dark options on NIKEiD, I might just go full hypebeast mode and walk around lighting up the sidewalk at night. It's safe to say that the KD VI is speaking to me and right now, I'd take it over any of the other VI models—sorry MJ.

Air Jordan VI: The Jordan VI is a classic, I've been lucky to own a few versions over the years but to me, no colorway comes close to the black and Infrared edition. I had them back when they retroed in 2000 and got a lot of wear in. They've become more popular because of Kanye, but to me they are legendary because of that image of MJ switching hands mid-air to beat the Lakers. Beat L.A..

Nike Zoom Kobe VI: Kobe's low-cut, soccer-inspired sneakers seem to have heavily influenced the latest KD model. I was a big fan of the IV and V but when the VI came with the mamba-snakeskin upper as the only option, that's where I had to call it off. Though the shoe seemed to perform well, I just never liked that upper. To each his own.

Reebok Answer VI: I'm a huge fan and collector of Iversons but the Answer VI is one of my least favorite in the line. Not to say I don't like it, I just think moving away from DMX hurt the Iverson line in the long run. In hindsight it's always easy to see, but back then it didn't seem that crazy. Though if they retroed these I'd still probably grab a pair for memory's sake.

Nike Lebron VI: When the LeBron VI first dropped, I wasn't a fan. It grew on me quite a bit after a while and the Big Apple version tipped the scale in favor of liking the shoe. Though, I'd prefer the VII, the LeBron VI is one of the better King James signatures, and the marketing behind "The LeBrons" and all the colorways associated was brilliant. Those Beaverton PEs, though. Wow.

Jordan Melo M6: The Jordan Melo M6 was a pretty good shoe. I enjoyed playing in it but aesthetically, it wasn't really my thing. That is, until the Future Sole version came out. I never got my hands on a pair but I still keep an eye out on eBay for them. The Syracuse colorway, the ones presented to Carmelo at Future Sole, with the light elephant print, were one of the best shoes of that year in my opinion.

Jordan CP3.VI: I'm a big fan of the Jordan CP3.VI. I feel like the lower cut and Podulon cushioning has a similar feel to a Jordan III or Kobe IV. Nothing over the top with tech, just a good all-around shoe to play in. The AE version seemed to get better colorways but the fitment on the regular CP3.VI felt a little better. In fact, given the choice, I'd probably take the Jordan CP3.VI over the AE.

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Favorite VI: Nike Zoom Kobe VI

Nike KD VI: Having only seen the KD VI in photos it's hard to judge, although I like what I've seen so far. The KD V Elite introduced a lower cut back to the KD line, and the soccer-inspired KD VI takes that next step. While the D.C. "Pre-Heat" model is a bit much for my tastes, the primarily orange version looks like a winner. And the moved-up summer release date is perfect for a low.

Air Jordan VI: By the time the Air Jordan VI dropped in 1991, I was already buying my own sneakers. I bought the Air Jordan IV and the Air Jordan V—but not the VI. In part, I thought I was done spending a lot on basketball shoes (and what a joke THAT turned out to be) and in part I just didn't see the VI as an improvement over the V. Needless to say, in the ensuing 22 years, I've come to see the error of my ways. The Porsche-inspired "whale tail" is a piece of design genius, as is the fingerhole-perfed rubber and neoprene tongue. And the tonal "Nike Air" embroidery on the heels is understatement at its finest. Both the black/Infrared and Carmine colorways are not only the best VIs, but among the best Air Jordans ever made. My mistake.

Nike Zoom Kobe VI: My personal favorite of the Kobe line, the Zoom Kobe VI took the V's low-cut minimalism and added a bit more Mamba flair. Well, designer Eric Avar—with the help of Kobe Bryant—did anyway. The faux snake upper delivered the message loud and clear, and no makeup did it better than the initial Christmas "Grinch" one. The Kobe VII system was a move forward technologically, but the purity of the V and VI is what made them so great.

Reebok Answer VI: With the Answer VI, Reebok seemingly took a step backwards in hopes of moving forwards. They went back to a zip-up upper, as seen on the Answer IV, perhaps with the hope of recapturing some of that shoe's magic. It didn't quite work out. Doing away with DMX in favor of a TPU plate may have saved money, but it was also harder to justify the Answer's premium price without the premium tech. Iverson's own All-Star model, featuring red, white and blue on the heels, were apparently hand-painted.

Nike LeBron VI: The LeBron VI, to me, was the end of an (extremely short) era for LeBron's line. The final shoe before the line was turned over to Jason Petrie, it was also the last entirely Zoom-based shoe (until the Visible Zoom of the X, of course). Overbuilt for the needs of the average player, the VI worked some Air Force 1 DNA into the mix and was more of a traditional basketball silhouette than its gaudy predecessor. The color blocking, especially on the "Hardwood Classic" and regular black and white models, was outstanding.

Jordan Melo M6: The Melo M6 acually reminds me a lot of the LeBron VI, both in cut and construction, especially with the traditionally stitched midsole. It also came as a tremendous improvement over the oddly shaped M5. Overlasted in front and equipped with a wide lacing pattern, this was an entirely appropriate shoe for a big forward familiar with the paint. The "Syracuse" colorway was outstanding—and a sign of NBA trades to come.

Jordan CP3.VI: The CP3 is traditionally the lightweight low-ish cut of the Jordan line, and the VI—the current model, in case you forgot—is the lightest and lowest of the bunch. There have been a dizzying number of colorways, not even counting the AE (Artisan Edition) postseason makeups, but the white-based ones that downplay the ventilated upper—namely the Christmas and Team USA makeups—are favorites.