NIKEiD Showdown: Batman v Superman

Which superhero inspires better sneaker designs?

NIKEiD Showdown: Batman v Superman
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.

Air Max 1

NIKEiD Air Max 1 "Batman"

Designer: itsbrucewayne

NIKEiD Air Max 1

Designer: mykicksfly​​

 

Air Max 90

NIKeiD Air Max 90 "Batman"

Designer: tressyferd

NIKEiD Air Max 90

Designer: kentskicks

 

Dunk High

NIKEiD Dunk High "Batman"

Designer: freehandprofit

NIKEiD Dunk High

Designer: ctmcflyy

 

KD 3

NIKEiD KD 3 "Batman"

Designer: jc.ro

NIKEiD KD 3

Designer: e_jones_music

 

KD 4

NIKEiD KD 4 "Batman"

Designer: mikecity720

NIKEiD KD 4

​Designer: mykicksfly

 

Kobe 5

NIKEiD Kobe 5 "Batman"

Designer: dlo20

NIKEiD Kobe 5

​Designer: jdmralliart

 

Kobe 6

NIKEiD Kobe 6 "Batman"

Designer: maximeculito

NIKEiD Kobe 6

Designer: theshoeperman

 

Kobe 8

NIKEiD Kobe 8 "Batman"

Designer: colin_alexander

NIKEiD Kobe 8

Designer: sanchovito

 

Kobe 9

NIKEiD Kobe 9 Elite "Batman"

Designer: rlwayne141

NIKEiD Kobe 9

Designer: mattstormtrooper

 

Kyrie 1

NIKEiD Kyrie 1 "Batman"

Designer: j_n0d0

NIKEiD Kyrie 1

​Designer: kickstagasm

 

Kyrie 2

NIKEiD Kyrie 2 "Batman"

Designer: nrmancruso

NIKEiD Kyrie 2

Designer: witnessdaking

 

LeBron 9

NIKEiD LeBron 9 "Batman"

Designer: migonecorp

NIKEiD LeBron 9

Designer: sneaker_junkie_856

 

LeBron 10

NIKEiD LeBron 10 "Batman"

Designer: itsbrucewayne

NIKEiD LeBron 10

Designer: therealburningsole

 

LeBron 11

NIKEiD LeBron 11 "Batman"

Designer: johnaslarona


NIKEiD LeBron 11

Designer: mez0ne

 

LeBron 12

NIKEiD LeBron 12 "Batman"

Designer: darkknight34

NIKEiD LeBron 12

Designer: killindeezhoez