Basketball, more so than any other sport, leaves an imprint on popular culture beyond its field of play. Since Nike’s entry into basketball — with the Bruin and Blazer in 1972 — the brand’s on-court footwear has sparked the imagination of athletes, artists, designers, musicians, skateboarders and many more.

With 12 Soles, Nike celebrates its wide-ranging impact on the game through a collection of silhouettes that defines the past, present and future of basketball. Some of these sneakers are inexorably linked to moments — through transcendent tournament runs or turns on the silver screen; and through collaborative interpretations and championship drives. Others are poised for roles in future memory, equipping today’s hardwood heroes and outfitting a new generation of street style icons.

The link between all the designs is an undeniable sport DNA captured from a relentless focus on the needs of the athlete and an uncanny capacity to connect across cultures.

Sneakers within the 12 Soles Collection will be available beginning on December 3.