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9. Sheryl Swoopes
Sometimes called the ‘female Michael Jordan’, Sheryl Swoopes had a bigger impact on women’s basketball footwear than any hooper before or since. Her signature line with Nike outlasted many other athletes of her era, thanks to consistent play and dope designs. Swoopes had guys wanting to rock her sneakers because they respected her game and her style.