All-Star Sneaker Battle: Big Tigger vs. Greg Street

Big Tigger: Adidas Original Superstar (Run DMC 25th Anniversary) - This 2011 release celebrated the 25th Anniversary of “My Adidas” (1986) while paying homage to the late great Jam Master Jay.

Greg Street: Kobe Bryant Adidas - The Original Kobe Bryant Sneaker! Kobe was with adidas before Nike, which most  people don’t know that. From 1996- 2002, the adidas Kobe line served as the first signature Basketball sneaker collection for the five time NBA champion. The line featured classic and widely popular sneakers includingEQT Elevation, KB8, and Kobe “Sole Collector”

WINNER: Greg Street 

Big Tigger: Doernbecher Air Jordan 4 - Designed by Doernbecher Hospital cancer patient, Isaiah Scott and released on November 5th, 2011. The shoe was centered around a Superman theme, which was the nickname given to Isaiah during his cancer treatment.

Greg Street: Eminem Air Jordan 4 - Release in 2005 and considered to be one of the greatest collaborations in the history of sneakers. This special blue, red, and black color palette was a tribute to the Detroit-based hip-hop legend’s ENCORE album, with a rumored 50 pairs given to friends and family. Prices have continued to skyrocket since; NYC-based consignment shop Stadium Goods has an incredibly rare new pair for just under $70,000 “Sneaker News 2017”

WINNER: Big Tigger 

Big Tigger: Nike Yeezy “Red October” - Released All Star Weekend 2014, it was the last of the iconic collaborations between Nike and Kanye West.

Greg Street: Original Jordan 1 DS (with Receipt, Wrist Band & Tank Top) - Two Fun Facts, 1. This shoe didn’t sell well when first released. And 2.The NBA actually fined Jordan $5,000 per game every time he wore his signature sneaker. This pair from Greg Street’s collection was purchased on 4-7-86 for $34.99, on sale $29.99

WINNER: Big Tigger 

Big Tigger: Reebok Question - in production since its debut in 1996 as Allen Iverson’s Signature shoe. The shoe is currently celebrating its 25 year anniversary. This sample colorway (never been on sale - deadstock) was made in 1997. Extremely Rare!!!

Greg Street: Reebok S. Carter X Kanye West (Unreleased) - Unreleased 2008 Sample.

WINNER: Big Tigger

Big Tigger: Rare Air Nike Air Force 1s - 1 of 25 made... Custom embroidered crocodile Nike Air Force 1s. Made to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Air Force 1s. Big Tigger and 24 other people on this earth are the only ones that have a pair of these 1s.

Greg Street: Nike SB Paris Dunk - 1/4 of The City Series, released in 2003 along with The New York City Pigeon, The London and The Japan. In 2020 thanks to a resurgence in value of classic SB’s the Paris Dunks went from a price level of $7500-$15,000 to as high as $65,000- $125,000 and more. Greg Street has 2 pairs in his collection. He used to have three but Wale copped the third pair from him about 10 plus years ago.

WINNER: Big Tigger