words // Brandon Richard
Tonight, the biggest acts in music will gather at The Forum in Inglewood, California for the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards.
The show’s list of performers includes Nicki Minaj, Rita Ora, Usher and Beyonce, while Kim Kardashian, Trey Songz, Gwen Stefani and Jimmy Fallon are among those slated to present. Things get started at 8:00 p.m. EST on MTV.
To get you ready for the event, we’re taking a look back at some of the greatest sneaker moments in VMA history. From Eminem emerging as the real Slim Shady in Pennys, to Kanye debuting ‘Runaway’ in Louis Vuitton, we’ve got it covered.
Check out this special edition of Celebrity Sole Watch and stick with us for coverage on tonight’s VMA kicks.
Canibus -- Nike Total Air Foamposite Max (1998)
Eminem -- Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Cement' (1999)
Eminem -- Nike Air Penny IV (2000)
Eminem -- Air Jordan XV Low (2000)
Fred Durst -- Osiris D3 (2000)
Eminem -- Air Jordan 9 Retro Low 'Chrome' (2002)
Dame Dash -- Nike Dunk Low (2003)
Kaine of the Ying Yang Twins -- Air Jordan XIX 'West Coast' (2004)
Chris Brown -- Nike Air Force 1 Chamber of Fear 'Hater' (2006)
Pharrell Williams & Nigo -- BAPE Roadsta (2006)
Wale -- Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Bred' (2007)
Chris Brown -- Nike Dunk High SB 'Send Help' (2007)
Kanye West -- Louis Vuitton Don (2010)
Kanye West -- Nike Air Yeezy 2 'Platinum' (2011)