Every pair Curry wore this season tells a story — and now the world can own a piece of it
Stephen Curry has always moved differently — on the court and off it. This season, the Golden State Warriors point guard turned his footwear choices into one of the most captivating storylines in basketball, and now that story is heading to one of the world’s most prestigious auction houses.
Sotheby’s has officially unveiled The Stephen Curry Collection, My Sneaker Free Agency, an online auction running from April 13 to April 28, 2026. The 75-lot sale features an extraordinary lineup of dual-signed, game-worn, and tunnel-worn sneakers from Curry’s 2025-2026 season.
How Curry’s Sneaker Free Agency Began
Curry split from Under Armour in November after a 12-year partnership, setting off an unprecedented period where one of the NBA’s most celebrated players had the freedom to wear any sneaker he pleased for the remainder of the season.
The brands Curry cycled through read like a global footwear directory — Nike, Jordan Brand, Adidas, Reebok, Li-Ning, Anta, New Balance, Puma, AND1, DaDa Supreme, On, Hoka, and more. Each appearance became an event. Each pair carried a message. Sneakerheads and basketball fans alike tuned in every game night just to see what he would lace up next.
The Pairs That Made Headlines
The collection is far more than a wardrobe dump. He used his sneakers as storytelling devices, generating buzz with his statement-making choices throughout the season. A few standout moments
- The Nike Kobe 6 Protro Mambacita Sweet 16 — worn during warm-ups on the very first night of his sneaker free agency, dual-signed and loaded with meaning.
- The Li-Ning Jimmy Butler 4 Dark Knight — game-worn during a 38-point, nine three-pointer performance.
- The Nike Kobe 4 Protro CHBL — laced up the night Curry dropped 48 points and 12 three-pointers, officially surpassing Michael Jordan for the most 40-point games after age 30.
- The Air Jordan 12 Flu Game — worn arriving in San Francisco, widely seen as a bold nod to Jordan’s legendary Finals performance against the Utah Jazz.
- The Nike Sabrina 3 By You — a custom colorway worn in support of Sabrina Ionescu, personalized with Curry‘s number 30, his initials WSC, and his mantra ‘I Can Do All Things.’
A Collection Built for Collectors
Top-tier lots carry estimates ranging from $30,000 to $50,000 USD, with highlights including the game-worn Puma Tyrese Haliburton Hali 1 Hibiscus and Curry’s dual-signed 2010 Christmas Day Debut Nike Hyperdunk PE — a rare piece of early career history.
By cataloging these moments through Sotheby’s, the auction introduces a framework that aligns sneaker collecting with established practices in art and historical archiving, where context and provenance carry as much weight as the object itself. This is not just sports memorabilia — it is cultural documentation.
The Bigger Purpose Behind the Bid
Every dollar raised from the auction goes directly toward a cause Curry holds close. All proceeds benefit the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, which Curry co-founded with his wife Ayesha to support children’s well-being through nutritious meals, quality literacy resources, and opportunities for organized play.
The foundation has made a tangible impact across Oakland, revitalizing schoolyards, cafeterias, libraries, and gymnasiums — giving children equitable access to the spaces they deserve.
For him, the auction is the full circle moment — a season spent celebrating sneaker history, now converted into fuel for the next generation. The bidding window closes April 28, 2026, on Sotheby’s official website.