Sneakerhead Ng Poh Hian, better known as Bob of @nobrainer.psd, looks back at some of Eminem’s most iconic studio album covers with a line of concept sneakers inspired by their distinct visual styles. From the moody aesthetic of “The Marshall Mathers LP” to the vibrant art of “The Eminem Show,” each design pays homage to the rapper’s evolution as an artist. Let’s look at the Eminem-inspired sneakers.
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1.”The Marshall Mathers LP” Air Jordan 1
The AJ1 sneaker, inspired by Eminem’s 2000 album, is a moody black-and-grey work of art—kind of like the album itself.
2. “The Eminem Show” Air Jordan 4
“The Eminem Show” album cover is reimagined as a striking red, black, and beige Air Jordan 4 design. However, our favourite details are the red “E” at the forefoot and the heel’s reference to the album’s hit single.
3. “8 Mile” Air Jordan 4
Despite its simplicity, the design of the Air Jordan 4 is anything but. The green, black, and orange colour scheme instantly reflects the influence of the “8 Mile” album cover art. But we won’t lie—the extra album-related textual allusions do help connect the shoe to Eminem’s well-known film and soundtrack.
4. The Death of Slim Shady (2024) Air Jordan 1
This Air Jordan 1 design captures Eminem’s wild and unpredictable side—or rather, the death of it—with its graffiti-style details and vibrant colours set against a dark black backdrop.
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Be sure to check out Bob Ng’s upcoming drop on November 17 if any of these designs catch your eye.