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10. Nike Huarache Free 2012 Runner White/Gold-Teal
Free technology dominated the marketplace this year and with the addition of a classic, huarache upper you have the best of old and new.
9. Missoni X Converse Chuck Taylor Hi “Blue”
Solid follow up to their previous collaborations with Converse.
8. Ronnie Fieg X Asics GT-II “Ultra Marine”
Ronnie killed it with these in my opinion. I like that he chose the GT- II for this collab as the perforations on the tongue as well as the label with contrasting print are such a subtle yet important details on the shoe.
7. Air Force One Low “Denim”
The combination of the denim, contrast stitching and gum sole make this shoe one for the record books.
6. Zillion X Asics Gel Lyte III
Without the picture of this shoe, most people will have no clue what the F*** I’m talking about (even in the office no one remembered this overseas release). But take a look at it, a good long look, and I think you will appreciate the beauty in the simplicity of this shoe.
5. Air Jordan I “Banned”
A classic. Nothing else needs to be said.
4. Air Jordan III White/Cement
This is hands down my personal favorite Jordan of all time (followed by number 5 on this list). Design, wearability, heritage and history make this shoe so great.
3. Nice Kicks X New Balance 1500
I swear this is not shameless self promotion as I honestly believe these were one of the best releases of the year. The way the final product turned out far exceeded our expectations and the combination of the high grade pig skin with the 3M makes this shoe second to none (well I guess third by this list, but you know what I mean).
2. Air Jordan XI “Concord”
Eagerly awaited by HUNDREDS of thousands worldwide, this shoe satisfied many who begged for it to be brought back.
1. Nike Mag
True, this shoe was not available to everyone, but you cannot deny the impact it has made on the sneaker community. The amount of anticipation it had in the hearts of sneakerheads and moviegoers alike is unparalleled. The greatest shoe that never released, finally did.
