10. SUPRA SKYTOP 2
This one sneaked into my top 10, the Skytop has been one of the most successful designs and the follow up was always going to be a challenge, they look great on the page i'm not sure what they will be like in the flesh but I just wish I had a pair...
9. KANYE WEST X LOUIS VUITTON
I had sleepless nights deciding wether to put these in my top 10, but despite Kanye losing his mind and despite the haters these look so good especially when I tried them on in the shop, the colorway is perfect and the detailing such as the lace tassles is bonkers but beautiful, wish i'd had the cash...
8. NIKE STEPHAN JANOSKI
This is my undercover champion of the year, so perfectly styled for this year bringing the boat shoe, outdoor and vulcanised sole aspects together yet still keeping its SB identity. They have flown off the shelves and expect this is be a staple SB for many years to come...
7. ADIDAS ZEITFREI
Fixed gear became a force during 2009 and this new model with its super clean, simple and futuristic design with 3M materials was a perfect match for its use, plis with a release of only 50 pairs to the public super limited, ive got my pair have you...
6. PATTA AIR MAX SERIES
Patta has not put a foot wrong all year, with so many colaborations it was easy to slip up but they were on point every single time, this series shines above the other Max's this year...
5. JORDAN III TRUE BLUE
CLASSIC, Nuff said...4. TC AZ NIKE DUNK
If someone had told me they put a vulcanised sole on a Dunk I would have probably slapped them, until I saw these, this dunk is proof to all the haters this year, simple colorways still turn heads...
4. REEBOK PUMP 20'S
Reebok are back, and what better way than to prove it than celebrating argueably their best ever the Reebok Pump, 20 years, 20 companies, 20 designs, best campaign of the year...
2. SNEAKER FREAKER X NEW BALANCE 'SKIPPY'
Skippy bounced in at number 2 for me this year, this design is stunningly beautiful, they say its all in the details and this one has it all, even down to the extra padding in the tongue and the outmeal/white sole SF hits the spot...
1. NIKE AIR YEEZY
The Dream, The Hype, The Queues, The Excitement, 2009 was the Year of the Yeezy. Despite the inevitable Marmite effect over the design NO ONE can argue that this trainer has changed the game... Sorry...
Such a great looking trainer deserves a huge release party and UNDFTD know how to throw one, with a soundtrack from King Solomon and DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill they came in droves to tryand get their hands on the next in the Poorman Weapon series, with the addition of the MA-1 Flight Jacket and Helmet Bag all in matching blue/orange nylon this collection was sweet, I just wish I could get my hands on a pair...
Its here you all already know about it, so there is not alot to say other than it is a pointlessly beautiful gadget...
The rise of the SB's, the Bruin, Janoski and Blazer Models were huge last year and that made them sure fire early 2010 releases. Needless to say the Janoski Army inspired theme looks great but I think there will be plenty more colorways hitting the shelves during 2010, you can never go wrong with the Bruin its a classic shape and in the mean green I might think about these. And finally Black/Red is my favourite colorway and this Blazer already has fiends drooling...
After launching into my Top 10 of 2009 the Stefan Janoski pro model gets its own microsite. Nice to navigate and explore, with plenty of shoe info and videos from Janoski's SB travels...
Balmain is obviously not the most affordable brand but looking at their SS10 collection the military theme seems to be sticking around for a while, the collection is great, especially the Long Parka that is quality, see more here...
These 3 come from the new OT Tech range for Adidas Spring 2010, I cant help thinking that this year could be the best yet for the 3 stripes, the Nizza low looks mean in black...
This one sneaked into my top 10, the Skytop has been one of the most successful designs and the follow up was always going to be a challenge, they look great on the page i'm not sure what they will be like in the flesh but I just wish I had a pair...
I had sleepless nights deciding wether to put these in my top 10, but despite Kanye losing his mind and despite the haters these look so good especially when I tried them on in the shop, the colorway is perfect and the detailing such as the lace tassles is bonkers but beautiful, wish i'd had the cash...
This is my undercover champion of the year, so perfectly styled for this year bringing the boat shoe, outdoor and vulcanised sole aspects together yet still keeping its SB identity. They have flown off the shelves and expect this is be a staple SB for many years to come...
Fixed gear became a force during 2009 and this new model with its super clean, simple and futuristic design with 3M materials was a perfect match for its use, plis with a release of only 50 pairs to the public super limited, ive got my pair have you...
Patta has not put a foot wrong all year, with so many colaborations it was easy to slip up but they were on point every single time, this series shines above the other Max's this year...
If someone had told me they put a vulcanised sole on a Dunk I would have probably slapped them, until I saw these, this dunk is proof to all the haters this year, simple colorways still turn heads...
Reebok are back, and what better way than to prove it than celebrating argueably their best ever the Reebok Pump, 20 years, 20 companies, 20 designs, best campaign of the year...
Skippy bounced in at number 2 for me this year, this design is stunningly beautiful, they say its all in the details and this one has it all, even down to the extra padding in the tongue and the outmeal/white sole SF hits the spot...
The Dream, The Hype, The Queues, The Excitement, 2009 was the Year of the Yeezy. Despite the inevitable Marmite effect over the design NO ONE can argue that this trainer has changed the game... Sorry...
