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Sneakerheads and comic book collectors are a lot more alike than most realize. Both groups are obsessively dedicated to their hobbies, misunderstood by “outsiders,” impatiently count down release dates, and don’t let aging deter them from a passion that likely began during childhood. And for these reasons, it’s not surprising that many sneaker collectors are also comic book enthusiasts.
The connection is also evident when scouring through the thousands of NIKEiD designs shared through social media. Sneakerheads often express their fondness for comics with colorways inspired by their favorite animated antagonists. Batman, Superman and Spider-Man are obvious favorites, but even supporting characters are immortalized on sneakers.
Here's the 30 best comic superhero (and supervillain) customs found on Instagram.
30. Air Max 1 "Batman"
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Designer: nicholasjensk
29. Roshe Run "Captain America"
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Designer: jooe_c
28. LeBron 10 "Wolverine"
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Designer: shonefan4
27. LeBron 11 "Superman"
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Designer: e_price_da_king
26. Free 5.0 "Nova"
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Designer: cbopp6
25. Free Trainer 5.0 "Batman"
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Designer: randythereckoning
24. Kobe 9 EM "Green Lantern"
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Designer: atlsolesurvivor
23. Kobe 10 "The Flash"
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Designer: relly_re11
22. Kobe 5 "Iron Man"
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Designer: xsnkrhedx
21. Kyrie 1 "Kryptonite"
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Designer: orangecrush17
20. Air Force 1 Low "Wolverine"
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Designer: gentry187
19. LeBron 11 "Aquaman"
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Designer: boghagon
18. LeBron 11 "Iron Man"
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Designer: dc_wangster
17. LeBron 12 "Spider-Man"
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Designer: danieleubanksss
16. KD 6 "Hulk"
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Designer: sneakerphile42
15. Air Max 90 "Wolverine"
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Designer: freehandprofit
14. LeBron 9 "Joker"
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Designer: so_soleful
13. LeBron 12 "Ms. Marvel"
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Designer: mike730
12. Kyrie 1 "Venom"
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Designer: air_steezy
11. LeBron 11 "Spawn"
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Designer: jeezy__
10. Air Max 1 "Robin"
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Designer: tracytubera
9. Kobe 6 "Superman"
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Designer: theshoeperman
8. KD 7 "Mr. Incredible"
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Designer: davidlanceolson
7. Kobe 8 "Magneto"
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Designer: gillydafish
6. Kobe 2 "Robin"
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Designer: neverwearthem
5. Air Max 1 "Bruce Wayne"
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Designer: itsbrucewayne
4. Kobe 8 SS "Mr. Freeze"
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Designer: custom_carl
3. LeBron 12 "Silver Surfer"
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Designer: kicks_4dayz
2. Kobe 9 Elite Low "Batman"
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Designer: rlwayne141
1. KD 6 "Spider-Man"
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Designer: man3yeld
