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Stephon Marbury Sold His Signature Shoe For $14.98 To Ensure His Sneakers Were Affordable To All

Stephon Marbury didn't want to maximize profits while selling his signature shoes for $14.98 to make sure they were affordable for all.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Dec 13, 2024
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Retired NBA player Stephon Marbury was a very popular point guard in the early 2000s and is still considered one of the most memorable players of his era as a two-time All-Star. Marbury was a massive draw and received signature ‘Starbury’ shoes from 2006 onwards. 

He recently appeared on Vernon Maxwell’s Podcast and revealed why his shoes were intentionally priced to be as affordable as they were.

“I mean $14.98, access for all people who couldn’t afford. I come from where I come from. My mom, seven kids, she could afford to do it. We grew up…everything like everybody else from the hood. But I understood the importance of giving back, making sure that we created something that people would be able to attach themselves to.”

“My ideology is to treat people the way you want to be treated and win it back seven-fold. Once we created what we created and we did what we did with Starbury, it went all over the planet. It was cornering the market, selling shoes and clothes that are an affordable price for black people who can’t afford Michael Jordan shoes.”

The Starbury shoe brand was a flash-in-the-pan, with the popularity of his affordable shoes fading away almost instantly after Marbury decided to play the rest of his career in China. However, the launch of the Starbury shoes generated over a million sales, primarily due to the shoe’s affordability and enduring popularity in China.

Marbury played 13 seasons in the NBA, averaging 19.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 7.6 assists over a career where he represented the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Jersey Nets, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Boston Celtics. 

His signature shoe is nowhere to be found anymore despite his trying to price it low to ensure everyone had access to it. Meanwhile, the overpriced Jordans that Marbury has repeatedly called out in his career continue to sell millions of pairs and gross over a billion dollars annually. 


Shaquille O’Neal Also Wanted To Make Signature Sneakers Affordable

Making an affordable alternative to the $100 or 200 dollar sneakers is important as not every basketball fan can afford to spend that much on a pair of shoes. Marbury did that with his shoe, but even before him, one of the NBA’s biggest superstars Shaquille O’Neal did the same, selling his signature shoe for $29 to ensure they were affordable for all.

“No, no no… But everything happens for a reason. I think it was a blessing in disguise. She was right. We shouldn’t be charging these babies over $100, $200, $250. The babies that are wearing them, can’t afford them. Personally, as a 49-year-old man, I felt ashamed selling my babies shoes (for) $160, $180, $200. I know a lot of kids get teased for wearing my shoes. But if you look at my shoes, they don’t look like they cost $29 and I take pride in that.”

A player of Shaq’s stature and appeal making affordable shoes is far more impactful than what Marbury did, as wearing Shaq shoes still meant you were repping one of the best players in the NBA. But O’Neal’s success will selling affordable signature sneakers is what proved the concept for what Marbury would go on to do himself.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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