Nice Kicks Staff Picks: Best of 2008

As 2008 comes to a close, we bring you a special edition of Staff Picks. It was a great year for kicks from b-ball shoes to runners, and there were a lot of releases that definitely cemented (no pun intended) their place in history. It was definitely tough with all the solid drops this year, but we all came up with our own “Top 5 of 2008” lists. Take a look after the jump and we’ll see you in the 09. Have a good new year’s and be safe.

Matt Halfhill

Air Jordan XX3 Premier “Titanium”

What a way to finish a legacy. The Air Jordan XX3 was just like the “last shot” going out with an incredible finish.

Nike Hyperdunk

Where do I start, how do I finish? This shoe helped spark new interest in shoes for me. Yes, I was bored with shoes for a while. The Hyperdunk’s Flywire and Lunar Foam are just a little spark in the new bang of a new sneaker Renaissance.

New Balance MT580

At last, the MT580 comes to the US without going through Japan or consignment resale shops. Hands down the best $85 I have spent all year was for these shoes.

Supra Skytop Red Patent

Supra had an incredible year again with some insane colorups, but none hold a candle to the red patent Skytops.

Nike Air Penny II

I couldn’t convince my parents to throw down for the Penny II when I was in middle school, but there was no way I was missing out on the second chance.