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10. Nike Air Foamposite Pro “Pearl”
Worn by Jesus Shuttlesworth = Worn by Ian.
9. Nike Zoom Huarache Trainer
One of the nicest performance models and the coolest trainer IMO. If STAT takes home an MVP playing in these it will really change the way we think about sneaker genres.
8. New Balance A20
I really dig the moccasin feel. In 2011 I think old western/Native American influence will be the fashion counter culture to retro inspired streetwear.
7. Nike LeBron 8 “South Beach”
In my opinion this was the best release of 2010. Not my personal favorite, but the best. Great colorway, created a chase/hunt, and solid materials. When was the last time a non-retro product created this much hysteria? Props Nike.
6. Under Armour Micro G Black Ice
If these would have dropped a year ago I think they’d be the new Question. All in all an impressive roll out from UA. B-Jennings is one of my favorite players in the league; this shoe definitely has casual/court crossover appeal.
5. adidas Originals Samba “Gold Snake”
Growing up in the suburbs every kid played indoor soccer and thus had a pair of Sambas. These are incredible.
4. Air Jordan 1 KO White/Black-Red
If these would have released five years ago the forums would have lost it. I think a lot of the sneakerheads that would’ve loved these probably got out if it. Regardless, these came out great and will get better with time. Thanks to Premier!
3. adidas Originals by Originals “Teddy Bears” by Jeremy Scott
These ain’t even real shoes, homie I’m pajama rich. Well they are real shoes, and no I’m not pajama rich. In fact I don’t have a pair (size 11 please). Awesome job Jeremy Scott.
2. ASICS Gel Lyte III “Nice Kicks 2.0”
This year saw a host of great Gel Lyte 3 releases with the Nice Kicks 2.0 being my personal fave. I give Matt and Ronnie a lot of credit for taking chances with this silo. It’s an incredibly comfortable and wearable model that the culture has embraced and will last due to quality.
1. Nike Zoom Kobe V White/Varsity Purple-Black
The Zoom Kobe V is my favorite shoe to date. These saw low tops go from the outlier to the new standard. So many great colorways but I like these best.
