Top 5 Shoes

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1. Nike Air Jordan 1

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The Air Jordan 1 “Banned” aka “Bred” is a black and red version of Michael Jordan’s first signature shoe. It was designed by Peter Moore in 1985 and banned from the NBA for breaking uniform regulations. Every time the shoe was worn, Jordan was fined $5,000 per game, but Nike paid for all the fees. The sneaker later re-released in 1994, 2009, 2011, and 2013. The latest Remastered Air Jordan 1 “Banned” releases on September 3rd, 2016 for an MSRP of $160. This is one of the most iconic sneakers and if you’re a sneaker head you have to have this shoe in your collection.

 

2. Yeezy Boost 350 V2

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The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 released in 2016 as the fifth piece of footwear from the Adidas and Kanye West partnership. The second generation of the original Yeezy Boost 350, the V2 version featured a higher cut and patterned Primeknit upper with a contrasting stripe that read “SPLY – 350.” The reworked upper sat on a larger volume Adidas Boost sole. This shoe is iconic and is the best shoe that Kayne has ever released. Kanye promised that he would make yeezy’s more affordable to the consumers and he has kept his promise . This shoe retails for $220 people who usually buy this shoe resale it for about $500.

 

3. Pharrell Nmd

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The adidas NMD has undoubtedly been one of the most sought after models of Summer 2016 for its comfortable Boost outsole, breathable sock-like finish, and unique colorways. Pharrell Williams has since collaborated with adidas Originals on a number of adidas NMD Human Race releases, each featuring a bold ‘Human Race’ text callout in an effort to promote all of mankind’s connectivity, love, passion, and energy. Now we have some good news for those of you who likely missed out on the rather limited adidas NMD “Human Race” – adidas Originals has announced an entire “Hu” NMD Collection with Pharrell featuring 5 new colorways slated to release on September 29th. The adidas NMD returns featuring options in red, black, light blue, yellow, and green – each utilizing brand new graphic uppers and alternative text for a unique twist to one of 2016’s must-have models.

4. SNS Ultra Boost

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After Hypebeast ended 2015 with the “uncaged” collaboration, we’re not looking intently at the adidas Ultra Boost for more sick partnerships with the world’s most influential shops and figures. Today, we get a first look at a cooperative project between adidas and one of the most respected sneaker stores in the world – SneakersNStuff; inspired by the refined, outdoor sport of golf, SNS takes the Ultra Boost as well as the adidas EQT Guidance 93 and gives it a swift upgrade with white/black colors (a nod to saddle shoes), with the EQT adopting the signature brogue-style details on the upper. This shoes goes for about 1000 bucks.

5. Yeezy 750

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