Top 25 Sneakers in 2009 - Part I

For more than a century, athletic shoes have been basically the same. Yet every year, such companies as Nike and adidas produce thousands more designs, but which are the most welcomed and popular designs? Find no more, Sneaker Freaker, one of the world's foremost shoe magazines, has teamed up with Business Week, bring to you the top 25 sneakers of 2009. Here they are:-











Supra Skytop II

The original Skytops were so popular, the sequels had a lot to live up to. Sneaker fans weren't disappointed. The updates have a fancier level of paneling, a super-tall tongue, and a stunning gradient color scheme.



Currently available in Amazon with price tag of $103.99



Saucony Shadow 6000 Varsity

The Saucony Shadow 6000 may not get proper respect from sneaker lovers—it lacks the decades of heritage marketing of other classic shoes—but to some that only enhances the appeal. Saucony's grid cushioning system makes these shoes especially comfortable, and the simple color schemes are a minimalist's dream.



Puma Solebox R698 Light Ups



One of my favorite design. A modern twist on the classic R698 runners, these kicks feature Puma's bouncy Trinomic soles and light-up laces that blink when you start moving à la LA Gears from the 1980s. The light blue and pink touches are also 1980s send-ups.



Vans Taka Hayashi Collection

Vans' collaborations this year brought much fanfare, but its partnership with Japanese-American Taka Hayashi was the collection that really caught the eye of aficionados. Adopting American-Indian stylings is hardly new, but Hayashi delivered a fresh tweak to some old classics, riffing on the Akat, Velocita, and No Quarter models.





Adidas House of Pain Campus 80

Adidas classic design, contributed by Danny Boy O'Connor, a member of hip-hop's House of Pain. Elegant touches such as the gold lettering on the side and green and orange heel flourishes reflect adidas' handiwork, and the emerald green suede and clovered tongue patch were typical House of Pain-style Irish tributes.



You can find this classic design in Amazon  at only $56.99





Adidas Ransom The Never Ending Path

Another of my top pick design. Teamed up by Canadian retailer Ransom and Adidas to create this footwear collection born and bred for the outdoors. The ruggedly handsome exteriors are composed of sleek suede and lack adidas' iconic triple stripes. With the original sneaker generation growing up and out of their training wheels, these mature kicks found an eager audience.





Louis Vuitton Kanye West Signatures

At the very same time Nike dropped the Yeezy with Kanye West, another footwear project arose—this time matching West with designer Louis Vuitton. Surprisingly, the shoes deftly mix the styles of both. The $1,000 price seems outrageous, of course, but not to collectors who routinely spend four figures on exclusives and rarities.



Stay with us for the Part II of Top 25 Sneakers in 2009.

Shoe of the Month: Nike Sneaker Air Max 97

The Nike Air Max 97 Mens Running Shoes is as classic a shoe as it could possibly get. This is a really nice colorway of the Air Max 97 which most sneaker heads will jump on. These feature a white base with red and green accents throughout the shoe. Red is placed on the Nike swoosh and out sole while green is seen on the inner lining and tongue tag. If you really feeling these you can pick them up now at City Sole.

Sneakers of the Week: ALIFE

From sneaker heads to celebrities, men love ALIFE for kicks that range from pop color trainer to tumbled leather chukka boots. Bold and fun, these kicks are all about eye-catching color and fresh design.







Over years, Alife has transformed themselves from being a premier apparel brand into a full fledged clothing and sneaker line. The sneakers feature basic silhouettes, taking quality into mind and focusing on differentiating their shoes through use of materials and colors.

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Man Fashion: Sneaker of the Day

Adidas Samba for Men's. The most popular indoor football shoe, established for high performance and leisure use for more than 30 years.  

Upper: K-leather for excellent ball feel and fit.  

Lining: Synthetic.

Outsole: Non-marking outsole for use on polished indoor surfaces.

Man Fashion: Adidas Y3 Sneakers

Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas are back at it with one of my favorite collaborative collections of the year! Once again, Yamamoto has added his own inventive touch to a fully comprehensive collection of sport and style-fused sneakers alike, as we see a great mix of textures, fabrics, heights and potential uses. As always, the Adidas Y-3 collection can be found in select higher-end menswear accounts and they can often teeter well over the $200 pricing tier.

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Man Fashion: Sneakers for the Month

To me, to own crosstrainers and running shoes and hightops are not excessive, because I know I will need them for my routine jogging and gym. But I will hardly mix these shoes with my street fashion shoes, which I always keep a pair or two of sneakers, that are simple in design and yet classic. In my last post, I have shared the top 10 pick of sneakers by Amazon.



Here are my top 3 pick of the month. Reason is simple. I find that they work with everything, including suits as well. :) What do you think?

 

Adidas Samba Millenium Inspired by the famous Samba Classic, this indoor shoe features high-quality materials and the latest technologies. Upper: Full-grain leather upper for comfort and soft feel.

Adidas Originals Superstar Ii Bsc Shoe Undisputedly stylish and an instant classic, this Adidas Superstar became a fashion icon the moment it was released in 1960

Converse Jack Purcell Canvas Low Top Navy Great shoes! The look of this pair is never go out and go with jeans, just like peanut butter and jelly. Do you agree?

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