Mike Parsley- Assistant Store Manager
10. Nike Free Run 2 “Challenge Red”
I haven?t checked the numbers, but the Free Run 2 had to be one of, if not THE top selling shoe in 2011, and all for good reason. I picked up the Challenge Red colorway, which is practically sold out everywhere now.
9. Nike Air Max 90 Vac Tech Premium Haystack
I was stoked when we got these in at the shop. They are just super clean, and super smooth, and look great under some raw denims. Top 5 90?s colorway to date, in my opinion.
8. Nike Air Max 2011 Black/Volt
Go-to shoe for shipment days at the Nice Kicks shop. These hold the title for the most comfortable shoes I own, and my favorite modern Air Max to date, but those 2012?s do look like they are going to be a winner.
7. Nike Blazer Mid SB ?A Tribe Called Quest?
I got caught sleeping when these dropped earlier this year, and I am regretting it so much now. If anyone still has these sitting on the shelf in an 8.5, let me know!
6. Vans Vault x Taka Hayashi Derby TH LX Black
When I need a break from The Dirty 6th Street and head over to the Warehouse District, I need something a little dressier than sneakers on my feet. These Derby TH LX?s do the job perfectly, and the natural gum sole looks so dope.
5. Nice Kicks x New Balance 1500
Matt did an amazing job with these, and they were automatically added high to my rotation list. They are clean, eye catching, and comfy as hell!
4. Nike SB Dunk Low Pro SB ?Space Jam?
Space Jams are my favorite 11, and Dunk Low SB?s are possibly my favorite shoe to wear, so I knew I had to cop these when pictures first surfaced. My boys at No Comply Skateboards in Austin hooked it up, and I have gotten much wear out of them in 2011.
3. Jose Parla Converse Chuck Taylor Product Red
Aesthetically speaking, my favorite shoe to drop this year. It is clean, artistic, and very pleasing to the eye. Unfortunately, I was unable to grab these, but had I, they probably would have been even higher on the list.
2. LDRS x adidas Forum Moccasin Mid Red
Probably my craziest pickup of 2011, but these are guaranteed to turn heads. The details on this shoe are amazing, and the leather is softer than any other leather shoe I snagged this year. Great job Leaders.
1. Air Jordan 3 ?True Blue?
I have worn this shoe exponentially more than any other shoe in 2011, so I had to put it at the top of my list! The True Blues have the elephant print on the panel by the lace wholes, which is why I pick them over White Cements or Black Cements.
