Kobe Bryant's on-court career has come to an end, but he's left more than a legacy of championships, All-Star appearances, and MVP trophies in his wake. He also had a major impact on basketball footwear. His influence helped change the direction not only of Nike, but the entire industry.
Both launching new technologies and introducing existing concepts to basketball, Bryant led one of the most significant lines in sneaker history with the Swoosh. In honor of Mamba Day, these are the most important innovations he helped introduce.
