Last month, Kyrie Irving turned heads when he wore an exclusive colorway of his signature Kyrie 3 sneaker, one adorned with a rose on the side to honor his mother, Elizabeth, who died when he was 4 years old. However, the personal touch was nothing new for Irving, who has kept his mother's memory close to his heart -- and on his feet -- with each model of his Nike sneakers.
While many players write personal messages on their shoes from time to time, Irving has made his personal tributes an integral part of his signature line, providing unique insight into the person behind the basketball player.