Zaul Zamora // Stylist
10. adidas Y-3 Qasa Low II
I was always a fan of the Qasa but always felt the laces threw it off, until these came out and into my rotation.
9. Nike ACG Air Mowabb
I had these in Junior High and played tennis in them, so when I saw these were coming back in the OG colorway I was so hyped! A true ACG classic almost true to the originals.
8. Nike Sock Dart “Independence Day” White
These are the definition of clean! Nike got it right with this instant classic, I loved the Presto and these are a nice updated version to me. It wasn’t overdone this year and has a lot of iD potential.
7. Hypebeast x adidas Ultra Boost
Uncaged or caged, any Ultra Boost is going to be an amazingly comfortable shoe. Once you tie in the Hypebeast anniversary and a new version of the shoe, the clean black look is perfect.
6. NikeLab Carnivore Huarache “White”
A sportswear classic updated with new technology. A premium leather upper with cutout panels, a removable bootie and the added Nike Free sole construction make for the ultimate comfort.
5. Premier x New Balance 998
New Balance is great at telling a story and materials are never short on quality. Simple color blocking make these a must have for any outfit.
4. Palace x adidas Pro Boost “Black”
photo via Hypebeast
The king of product descriptions, Palace Skateboards, teamed up with adidas Skate to create the best soccer inspired shoe this year. Adding Boost technology to a classic futbol boot is a great way to fuse old and new.
3. WTAPS x Vans Syndicate Authentic
When WTAPS teams up with Vans, you know you’re gonna get something good. Rumors have been that this is the last Syndicate shoe to drop but I think Vans has something up their sleeve for next year.
2. ACRONYM x Nike Lunar Force 1 Zip “White”
I know a lot of AF1 fans were on the fence with the zipper addition to a classic silhouette, but I really like how these came out and they look even better on foot.
1. adidas Yeezy Boost 350 “Moonrock”
You already know! Plus it was the only ones to date I’ve been able to get.
