People are slamming sneakerheads who are jacking up the prices of Kobe Bryant shoes in the wake of his sudden death, and it reveals a darker side of sneaker culture

• Kobe Bryant branded merchandise has skyrocketed in value since news broke of the athlete's sudden death on Sunday.
• People are calling out resellers who are purposely raising the prices of pairs of Bryant's shoes on resale marketplaces like StockX.
• The athlete partnered with Nike and Adidas for various sneaker releases during his lifetime.
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Critics are calling out sneaker resellers for trying to turn a quick profit in the wake of Kobe Bryant's sudden death.

The former Los Angeles Lakers player, who died Sunday in a helicopter crash, released signature sneakers through collaborations with Nike and Adidas throughout his lifetime.

Prices for the basketball legend's shoes have skyrocketed on resale marketplaces like StockX as different resellers try to make the most from the merchandise that has become a hot commodity on the resale market following the tragedy that has shaken the athletic community.

These price-hiking sneakerheads are being criticized on social media by people who say they are using a tragedy to make a quick dime.

Critics - some sneakerheads, some not - have taken to Twitter to voice their discontent with the sellers: