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This Friday, we will unveil our picks for the 50 best sneaker releases of 2013. In a year that seemingly saw 50 releases a month, narrowing down the list was tough, but also fun. Before we launch this year’s installment of the #NK50, we highlight, in no particular order, 20 pairs that didn’t make the list but deserve extra recognition in their own right. Enjoy.
Air Jordan 5 “Bel-Air”
Air Jordan 5 “Bel-Air”
Love or hate the “Bel-Air” 5s, the attention to detail and composition of this retro impresses. Fresh Prince flavor proved a perfect fit on the Air Jordan 5, and even took well to performance models from Jordan Brand. Will “Seinfeld” 6s or “Martin” 11s follow in 2014? All jokes aside, if the quality and colorway were this good we’d tune in.
Big Sean x adidas Originals Pro Model II “All-Black”
Big Sean x adidas Originals Pro Model II “All-Black”
Need more fire? Following the red-hot release of the “Detroit Player” Pro Models in 2012, Sean Don and the Three Stripes followed up their successful debut with this “All-Black” installment. Far more available than the first run of red Pro Models, this Detroit tough take released to rave reviews and sold strong nationwide.
