The Adidas Superstar, which was originally released in 1969, was first seen on the basketball courts. It was the first low-top basketball sneaker that featured an all leather upper. The "shell toe" was developed to protect the toes during a basketball game.
The Superstar enjoyed initial success but their reputation catapulted into legendary status when Run DMC recorded "My Adidas" in 1986. Today, this iconic shell toe style is arguably one of the best sneakers ever created.