Steph Curry Auctions Sneakers to Benefit Oakland Youth

Curry wore a variety of tribute shoes during his 2025-26 sneaker free agent season.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:23am

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An extreme close-up of Steph Curry's feet wearing the Kobe 4 tribute sneakers, with the rest of the image rendered in a vibrant, expressionist style using rapid brushstrokes and neon colors to capture the dynamic energy of basketball and the charitable spirit of the sneaker auction.Steph Curry's sneaker auction celebrates his unique 2025-26 season and raises funds to support youth in Oakland.Oakland Today

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is auctioning off over 70 pairs of sneakers he wore during the 2025-26 NBA season, including a pair of Nike Kobe 4s that paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant. The proceeds from the auction will benefit Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, which supports children in Oakland.

Why it matters

Curry's sneaker collection represents a unique moment in his career as he explored different brands and paid homage to various NBA legends and current stars. By auctioning off the shoes, Curry can raise funds for his charitable foundation and continue making a positive impact in the Oakland community.

The details

After cutting ties with Under Armour in November 2025, Curry wore a wide variety of sneakers throughout the season, including models that paid tribute to players like Larry Bird, Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson, Anthony Edwards, Kyrie Irving, Klay Thompson, and WNBA stars Candace Parker, Angel Reese, and Sabrina Ionescu. The auction will run from April 13-28, 2026.

  • Curry cut ties with Under Armour in November 2025.
  • The sneaker auction will run from April 13-28, 2026.

The players

Stephen Curry

A star player for the Golden State Warriors who is auctioning off his 2025-26 sneaker collection to benefit his Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.

Kobe Bryant

The late NBA legend whose signature Kobe 4 sneakers Curry wore as a tribute.

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What they’re saying

“That's always been the bigger purpose for me. There's no better feeling than being able to celebrate the game and enjoy everything around it, while also opening doors and giving back. I hope these special pairs that were part of a key time in my sneaker journey can carry that same energy forward.”

— Stephen Curry

What’s next

The auction will run for two weeks, from April 13-28, 2026, with all proceeds going to Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation.

The takeaway

Curry's sneaker auction highlights his commitment to using his platform to give back to the Oakland community. By auctioning off his personal collection, he can raise funds to support important youth initiatives through his foundation.