What Happened To Starbury Sneakers : A Budget Sneaker Tragedy

How many remember Starbury Sneakers? In the late 90s and early 2000s, star point guard Stephon Marbury was doing his thing on the court, earning a spot on the All Rookie First Team in 1997 and 2 All Star appearances in 2001 and 2003.

When it comes to basketball sneakers, names like Air Jordans, Nike, and Adidas dominate the game. But in the mid-2000s, one sneaker brand dared to challenge the industry’s high prices and put affordable kicks on the feet of millions.

The Starbury Sneaker was Stephon's attempt to make sneakers that were both fashionable and affordable. But for one reason or another, they never took flight. Why exactly? What did they do wrong? Let's find out. I'm Nate the Great from Takeflight214.com and this is the rise and fall of Starbury Sneakers : A Budget Sneaker Tragedy.