Cool Grey 11: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant or LeBron James' Shoe Hippest?

Cool Grey 11 is out on the streets, they're the latest shoe from the Jordan brand and they're taking the sneaker world by storm—as Jordan shoes always do.

However, they are competing with the signature shoes of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for the most popular shoe on the market. To find out which one is the best, I break down all three shoes and tell you which one is the winner.

Which one do you like the best? Do you agree with my choice? Make sure to let me know in the comments.

Cool Grey 11

The first thought I had when I looked at this shoe is that I thought it was a shoe from years ago, not a new line.

This shoe has a retro feel to it, and doesn't it remind you of some of the older shoes in the Iverson line back in the day? This shoe feels like it could be seen in the late 90s or early 2000s by some of the players in the NBA.

That's not necessarily a bad thing, either.

Cool Grey 11

I know the line is Cool Grey and all, but doesn't this shoe just seem a little blah to you?

The shoe looks bland, appearing a little too drab and uninspiring. This might be just me, but when I wear sneakers, I sort of want them to be a statement, not an afterthought, which is the emotion I get when I look at these shoes.

I'm not entirely impressed, but I've certainly seen uglier shoes from the Jordan line.

Cool Grey 11

The one thing I can say about these shoes is that they look well-made.

Jordan and the brand have focused on putting out shoes that look handcrafted, which is an added level of emphasis that other shoe brands don't have. The color does grow on you after a bit, especially when you see people wearing them.

I guess that's why they cost nearly $200.

Kobe VI

The first impression I get looking at Kobe's shoes is the same one I get when looking at cars painted so that the paint changes colors in the light.

The way the black blends into the purple and gold in these is so slick and so cool to look at that it makes it look like the sports car of shoes. Not only that, but I really like the shape of these shoes as well. They look like you could take them to the court and tear it up right away.

That's always a big plus for me. I like to get basketball sneakers that are functional and stylish.

Kobe VI

Here's a different design of Kobe's shoe; what stands out to you in this one?

For me, it's how it almost looks like you're wearing armor for your feet. It looks like scales, and on top of that, it almost looks like more of a track shoe than a shoe for a basketball player. Either way, I never thought I'd like black, yellow and purple together.

It's a sleek looking shoe that would certainly turn heads.

Kobe VI

While there are the regular versions of the shoe that we've all seen since they've come out, we'll see a special version on Christmas.

There is a Grinch version of Kobe's shoe that we'll see on Christmas day when he and the Los Angeles Lakers take on LeBron James and the Miami Heat. We'll see if Kobe can steal LeBron's Christmas away from him, but I certainly won't be able to take my eyes off of the shoes.

Those are some strange shoes to say the least.

LeBron VIII

We all know this shoe because of the commercial that made them legendary.

What I like about these is that they have a real old school theme, and don't try to do too much in terms of flash. They remind you of something that Jordan might have worn back in the day, while also working in some modern elements.

I really like these shoes.

LeBron VIII

Here's another version of the shoe, and I think I might like this version better than the one we saw in the previous slide.

Yet again, these have an old school Air Jordan vibe around them and while that's cool, they're signature shoes, I feel like they should be representative of the person who's on the shoe. We all know that LeBron isn't Jordan.

Jordan wouldn't have joined up with Bird and Magic. Sorry, I had to.

LeBron VIII

Here's another look at the shoe from the first LeBron slide. The one thing I can say is that I like how the swoosh goes from the side onto the back of the shoe. That's a nice little touch and I like how the red sprinkles into the white near the bottom of the shoe.

Again, I like the shoes, I'm just not sure if there's enough for me to say wow when I see them. I've seen shoes like these before, that's not something I want from a signature line.

Everyone's different, but that's just me.

Conclusion

In the end, it's the Kobe VI's that wins.

These are the most signature, in my opinion, and they are one of a kind shoes that represent Kobe Bryant. I like the shape and design, and the color scheme is unique and eye-catching. All of that combines to create the best shoe of the three.

Second would have been the LeBron's. They had a chance to be first, but I don't think they're unique enough.