Ugliest Sneakers Ever Made – What Were They Thinking?

UPDATED – UPDATED – UPDATED – UPDATED – UPDATED – Nov. 27, 2009

KicksOnFire.com has decided to compile an extensive list of the ugliest sneakers ever made and your input is needed. Till next week, an editor will skim through your comments and add all the sneakers suggested by you guys to this list. For starters, here are some that were nominated by readers on our Twitter (Follow us now!).

We invite YOU to help us as build the list of the ugliest sneakers ever made. We will add your suggestions as fast as we can. What are some ugly sneakers that you can think of? Do you agree or disagree with the ones listed? Let the hate begin…!

The Adidas Kobe 2 was the second model of the Adidas Kobe line. Its design took inspiration from the Audi TT and was a miserable disaster to put it kindly and was the last Adidas shoe that Kobe ever wore.

After instantly becoming the laughing stock for its unusual spinning wheel feature, the Dada Spinner never really attracted a huge following since its original release. Known to ever sneakerhead as a complete disaster, the Dada Spinner is actually making a comeback in 2010. No, we kid you not!

Yes, the motive behind the shoe was to create a sneaker which is affordable to everyone. But, we are talking about ugly sneakers and price is not the factor! The Starbury One which is boasted to be “exactly the same as the most expensive kicks on the market,” retails for $14.98.

Often referred to as the ugliest Jordan from the Air Jordan numbered series, the Air Jordan 15 seems to always create some groans among every Jordanhead. What were they thinking? The inspiration for these actually came from the X-15 fighter plane but execution was definitely a failure from the Jordan camp. Most hated Air Jordan anyone?

The Air Jordan 2010 were officially unveiled by Jordan Brand last month. The big news includes the fact that the model celebrates 25 years of the Air Jordan line, and will be debuted by Miami Heat’s D Wade. As soon as they were revealed, many Air Jordan collectors were extremely displeased about their asthetic design which is esentuated by the huge circular windows on the side panels.

For some reason, with all his fame and fortune, Shaq has yet to be blessed with a decent looking shoe besides maybe the legendary Reebok Shaqnosis. From Payless to Reebok to Li Ning, Shaquille O’neal has had his share of ugly sneakers. We couldn’t decide which one to put here so we just selected this random pair of Preacher Reebok Ice.

Often critiqued for his catchy tunes and lyrics, Soulja Boy’s introduction to the fashion/sneaker scene came with the release of his Yum sneakers. Raising some concerned eyebrows, the Yums Flytop is definitely ridiculed within the sneaker community. Whether its the flashy patent leather or the array of bright colors, Yums sneakers definitely asks the question: “What were they thinking?”

Just look at them… Air Jordan Fusions have had their fair share of ridicule by sneakerheads around the world. When we really thought it couldn’t get any worse, it definitely got worse. Often called fakes and the ugliest fusions to date, the Air Jordan 13 Fusion is definitely a disappointment.