Steph Curry, one of the most influential players of his generation, has turned one of the most unpredictable seasons of his career into true collector’s items. After spending months changing shoes every game, his sneaker free agency—the period in which an athlete, not being tied to any brand, is free to wear models from different labels—has now become an auction curated together with Sotheby’s. More than 70 pairs of sneakers worn during the 2025–26 NBA season are up for sale, with estimates reaching as high as $50,000. A project that is not just sports memorabilia, but the story of a unique chapter in the career of the Golden State Warriors’ number 30.

It all began in November 2025, when Curry unexpectedly ended his collaboration with Under Armour after more than a decade. From that moment on, the Golden State Warriors point guard became one of the most interesting free agents in the sneaker world, free to wear any model he wanted, turning every tunnel walk and every game into a surprise for basketball and sneaker fans alike.

During the last season, Stephen Curry alternated between heritage models and contemporary silhouettes, moving across brands and generations: Nike, adidas, Reebok, Li-Ning, ANTA, and Jordan Brand. It was not just about aesthetics, but about storytelling. He wore the Reebok Shaqnosis in Orlando as a tribute to Shaquille O’Neal, the Nike Sabrina 3 in front of Sabrina Ionescu, and even the Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game” against Utah, recalling Michael Jordan’s iconic moment in 1997.

Now that narrative takes shape in The Stephen Curry Collection: My Sneaker Free Agency, an online auction running from April 13 to April 28, in which each pair will be sold individually. All the sneakers were actually worn by Curry during tunnel walks, warm-ups, or official games, and many include signatures and personalized details.

Among the most interesting pieces are the Nike Kobe 4 Protro “CHBL”, worn in the 48-point game against Portland in which Curry passed Michael Jordan for the number of 40-plus-point games after turning 30. The custom Nike Sabrina 3, featuring the number 30 and the mantra “ICDAT”, are also among the most sought-after models, with estimates of up to $50,000.

All proceeds will go to the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, the organization founded by Stephen and Ayesha Curry that works to ensure access to food, education, and safe spaces for children. With this project, Curry turns a personal season into a cultural archive, where every pair tells a specific moment in his career, going beyond the idea we have of sports memorabilia. It is also about how sneakers have become an integral part of the language of contemporary basketball.