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Coolest High Top Sneakers
Looking for high top sneakers? Here is a list of cool ones out in the market today. There's something to appeal to every taste in this selection.
Nike 6.0 Women's Dunk Low
Nike 6.0 Women's Dunk Low
Hot Sneakers For the Nightlife
One of the best places to study style trends is at the nightclub. Some common sneakers are found visible worldwide, while some are seen around certain countries, cities, or scenes. Here is a quick rundown of the most popular sneakers found on a night out -- everywhere.
Men: Business Casual Sneakers
A listing of great business casual sneakers for work.
Classic Retro Sneaker Styles
You can't go wrong with any of the following classic sneaker styles. These five picks have been around for nearly two decades and are still top sellers in casual sneakers. Just pick a style and you can find it available in almost any color combination imaginable.
Vans Classic Old Skool Sneaker
The Vans Old Skool is one of the longest running skateboard shoe models ever made. Before the X-Games and ollies, there was Vans shoes. The first wave of skateboarders needed a shoe that would grip to the skinny wooden planks they were riding on. From this demand, Vans was born. These kicks are slick, flexible and extremely versatile. Women and girls of all ages should keep a pair of these in their closets. They're great for those days when you just feel like jumping around.
Cool Sneakers Under \$50
MENS SNEAKERS: Cool Sneakers Under $50
Customizing Sneakers
A simple step-by step guide on how you can create your own customized sneakers.
Sneaker Styles For Men
The coolest and most popular sneakers styles on the streets - period!
Sneaker of the Year
The first and official Sneaker of the Year for consumers and brands alike. The streets, catalogs, and rows upon rows of sneakers around the world have been scanned. Look and see which kicks made the 'Slickest of the Slick List' for 2008. Criteria for this year was slickness in simplicity. The winners are...
Nike Wu-Tang Dunks
If you can't find these near you, then I would suggest Nike's Reverse Bic Highs. They are the exact same kicks minus the Wu-Tang logo and the swoosh is in silver.
Top 7 Sneakers For Kids
Here are seven hot sneaker styles that can be found in toddlers, kids, and teenage sizes.
Vans Authentic Core Classics
Vans Core Classics are the most versatile kicks around. They're simple, multi-functional, and go with everything - if you keep them clean. Here are 3 reasons why they rule!
Sneakers For Women Under \$50
Cool sneakers for women under fifty bucks! There is no reason to put a hole in your purse for footwear. Check out these cool sneaker style finds.
The Ugliest Sneakers of 2008
The worst and craziest sneakers of 2008 are screaming to come out and be recognized. So let's tell it like it is, shall we?
Slip-On Sneakers
Slip-Ons are the hot thing for spring and everything. Find yourself a cool pair to throw on those lazy feet then sit back prepare for the heat.
25th Anniversary Adidas Forum
Adidas celebrates 25 years of its classic Forums by creating gems for your feet.
Puma Argentina
Puma Argentina
Kooky Sneaker Knock-Offs
Sneaker knock-offs and counterfeit designs have become a large problem. Nike and Adidas, the two highest-grossing sneaker brands in the world (Nike as number one), also are the two most counterfeited sneaker brands. As a result, the counterfeits have become increasingly difficult to spot. Yet, it's not always so hard to distinguish the authentic sneakers from the phonies. The following is a list of laughable sneaker copy attempts.
Adidas Superstar
Review for Adidas Superstar Shelltoe sneakers
The Ugliest Sneakers of 2009
Let's face it, some sneakers should have never made it out of production and into the stores. Adidas takes home the cake for creating the ugliest sneakers of 2009! See why right here.
Nike Blazer Highs
Nike Blazer Highs are sneakers for slicksters.
Ash Virgin Hi Top
Ash has created a very sleek spin on what are essentially your average Chuck Taylor. These edgy high tops can be worn with pretty much anything and make a great pair of daily kicks. If you want to upgrade your Chucks, these Ash Virgin Hi Tops would be a golden choice.
Hot Animal Print Sneakers
Featured here are some of the hottest animal-print sneaker styles designed for the concrete jungle.
Summer Sneakers For Women
Flexible sneakers and slip-ons are the hot thing for spring. Here is a list featuring a type for every breed of woman. Find yourself a cool pair to throw on those lazy feet then sit back and prepare for the heat.
Nike
Profile for Nike
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star
These classic kicks are timeless and super versatile. If you do not feel like dropping a couple hundred on sneakers, a pair of Chucks is your safest bet. These will always be in style and you never really have to wait for new releases because every color imaginable is already out there if you look hard enough. The Converse kicks pictured here are made of soft leather and perfect for those who easily rip up their shoes.
Cheap Nike Jordans
Air Jordans are one of the most replicated sneakers on the web and in the streets.
British Knights
profile for british knights sneakers
Shin Tanaka
shin tanaka and his paper custom sneakers
Adidas Forum His
The Adidas Forum builds upon classic Adidas styling to produce a slightly heavier and chunkier kick. Also listed as one of the hottest high tops on the streets, you can find these in all sort of colors and cool anniversary editions.
Shin Tanaka's Paper Sneaker Em
shin tanaka and his paper custom sneakers
PumaFirstRound
Puma First Round Skate sneaker
Vans Hosoi LTD SK8-Hi
Vans x Hosoi Part 1 to 3
Top Sneaker Styles
This section features lists of styles of the hottest sneakers in every category.
Puma Suede First Rounds
Alife x Puma Collaborative kicks. Super nice suede uppers and the perfect blue combo makes these a stellar must-have.
Nike Dunk Lo Pro SB Tiffany
Nike Dunk Lo Pro SB Tiffany
Nike Dunk Low Pro SB Buck
The Nike Dunk SB Low Buck was made after Nike's founder, Phil Knight, who was nicknamed Buck after his father. The color scheme is tributed to the University of Oregon which is the state Nike is currently headquarted. The Dunk Bucks first released in Hong Kong on December of '03, then in the States in January of '04. One of the hottest colorways to date, namely because those that didn't know 'Buck' was simply the founder's nickname, assumed the sneaker name and green colorway symbolized cash.
Adidas Campus
Review for Adidas Campus
Puma Reptile
Puma Reptile Sneakers
Lakai Suede Telford
Lakai is known for making durable skate shoes but you don't have to be a skater to wear these. With a retro look and bold color, you will get more than just a few looks wearing these out on the streets. In my opinion, these would be great kicks for the dance floor.
Supra TK Society
Review of the Supra TK Society
Nike Dunks SB
Nike Dunks SB
Adidas Dakota
Adidas Dakota
Adidas
Brand profile for Adidas.
Converse
Profile of Converse sneakers
Balance Cool with Sneakers
Looking cool is all about balance. Learn how to balance your style with your sneakers for a slick look.
Sneaker Tributes to Basquiat
5 Sneaker Tributes to Basquiat
Nike Isolate
Nike Isolate
The Best Paint Markers
The best paint markers for customizing sneakers and artwork.
Hot Sneakers For Fall
Hot Sneakers For Fall and Winter
Nike Air Max Skyline
Review of Nike Air Max Skyline
Nike Air Force 1
Review for Nike Air Force 1
Terminator Highs by Nike X Stussy X Neighborhood
The Terminator Highs are superbly designed, ultra fresh in simplicity, and super sharp in overall style. Not to mention, the clean detailing throughout the upper and even in the replacement of Nike's standard swoosh logo. Though these sneakers are offered in more than one colorway, the black and white ones are what really make the grade.
Jump Sneakers by Taboo of BEP
Taboo from Black Eyed Peas starts his own sneaker line. Check out his latest goods here.
Buy Blazers
review for Nike Blazer
Guide to Buying New Sneakers
Shopping for new sneakers? Check out this Smart Guide to Buying New Sneakers. This sneaker site is loaded with the coolest sneakers styles, sneaker news and reviews.
Sneaker Factories
Many knock-off sneaker factories can simply replicate a shoe just by looking at it.
Sneakers For Kids Under \$50!
Cool sneakers for kids under $50!
Puma Basket II
Review of Puma Basket II
Multifunctional Kids Shoes
In an uncertain economy, buying several shoes to serve multiple purposes is rarely doable these days. Here is a list of versatile sneakers that work well in your kid's school gym, in the field, around the mall and in your neighborhood.
Start a Custom Sneaker Shop
You love sneakers and you love to paint and draw. Why not try to sell your masterpieces to all the sneakerheads out there and make a living doing it?
Vans
profile for vans sneakers
Weekly Scan - January 6, 2008
Here is a random camera scan of what kind of sneakers people are wearing out on the streets. Stay tuned for new pictures as new ones are listed here every week.
Cleaning Dirty Sneakers
3 Easy Steps to Make Your Dirty Sneakers Look New Again
Nike Dunk Low Pro SB Boca Junior
The Nike Dunk Low Pro SB Boca Juniors are very simple, versatile and sleek. The colorways are perfect and you can add instant style to any outfit, whether you choose to dress them up or down. Blue with yellow is hot and adding these to your feet with create some spark to your overall presentation.
Vans Public Enemy High Tops
Vans offers a flashback design reminding us why we fell in love with the whole sneaker craze in the first place. Honoring Public Enemy, rap icons of the early 90s, this limited edition hit is sure to be seized from the shelves before slumbering hip-hop fanatics even knew it hit the stores. Scour for your special pair today!
Supra Comakazi Skytop
supra comakazi skytop review
Review for Nike 6.0 Womens Dun
Review for Nike 6.0 Womens Dunk Low
The Perfect Sneaker
The most important factor in buying sneakers is something other than design and price. It could save you a big bunch of money and all that wasted space in your closet and storage.
Nike Tennis Classic CL
Nike Tennis Classic CL
Chunky Sneaker Styles
Lifestyle sneakers fit into 2 types of style catergories, Skinnies or Chunkies. To decide your type, read this reccomended article, [link url=http://sneakers.about.com/od/sneakers101/ss/BalanceCool.htm]"Balance Cool with Your Sneakers" [/link].
Daves Quality Meat
Dave's Quality Meat New York City
Sneakers 101
Tip and rules every sneakerhead should know.
Airwalk
Profile for Airwalk
Adidas Decade Hi
Review of the Adidas Decade Hi
colorway
Here is a glossary of terms for 'sneakerheads.' These are common words used in sneaker culture.
casual office sneakers
Many offices have adapted a more casual environment for their employees. Dress codes have become more relaxed. Wearing what makes you feel comfortable is alright with many companies if it helps get your job done. Many major sneaker brands have embraced the growing casual work environment and have designed a number of sneaker suitable for the office.
Alife Everybody Mid Parachute
Review for Alife Everybody Mid Parachute Sneakers
Adidas Aditennis Lux Hi
Review of the Adidas Aditennis Lux Hi Leather
Womens Nike 16" High Air Force
Nike 16" High Air Force 1
Air Yeezy
Review of Nike Air Yeezy
Adidas Vulcan Superskate
Review of Adidas Classic Vulcan Superskate
PUMAAMQ
Alexander McQueen and Puma
Adidas TRX Runner
Review of the Adidas TRX.
The Ugliest Sneakers of 2007
Let's face it, some sneakers should have never made it out of production and into the stores. Adidas takes home the cake for creating the ugliest sneakers of 2007! See why right here.
A Bathing Ape
profile for bathing ape sneakers.
Reebok
profile for reebok sneakers
ASICS
Profile of Asics shoes
Creative Recreation
Creative Recreation
Diadora
profile for diadora sneakers, diadora story, diadora history
Sneaker Trends of Today
What Sneaker Trends Say About Us
Pony
Profile for pony sneakers
Vans Half Cab LX
Sneaker review of the Vans Half Cab LX
Etnies
Etnies
Sneakerhead Obession: Checkere
Find out why I think checkered slip-on Vans are the true hot kicks of the decade.
Nike Delta Force A Low
Review for Nike Delta Force sneakers
Sneakerheads Exposed!
Characteristics of a True Sneakerhead
Nike Air Max 1
Review of Nike Air Max 1 sneakers
Adidas ZX Racer
Review of the Adidas ZX Racer
Puma
profile for puma sneakers.
Diesel Freezys
Diesel Freezy sneakers
Reebok Lifestyle - BB 5600 Low
Reebok Lifestyle - BB 5600 Low Kolors
Saucony
Saucony brand profile
Duffs
Profile for Duffs
PF Flyers
profile for pf flyers sneakers.
An Interview With Airwalk
Airwalk, a skate legend returns.
Prokeds
Profile for pro keds sneakers
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Here is a glossary of terms for 'sneakerheads.' These are common words used in sneaker culture.
Puma Mid S
Review of the Puma Mid S
Reebok Freestyle Review
Sneaker review for the Reebok Freestyle
An Interview with Airwalk
An Interview with Airwalk
Greedy Genius
profile for greedy genius sneakers.
DVS Munition CT
Review of DVS Munition CT
Nike Jordan AJF 6
The Jordan AJF 6: hype or gold?
Burn Rubber Detroit
Burn Rubber Detroit
Eazy Does It
Review of the Nike Big Nike High
Adidas Tennis TC
Adidas Tennis TC
Vans TNT II Mid
Teview of Vans TNT II Mid
Nike Big Nike High
Review of Nike Big Nike High
Run Athletics
profile for run athletics sneakers
New Balance A09BK
Limited New Balance A09BK - One Piece sneaker review
Sneaker of the Day
Sneakers of the Day puts the spotlight on the coolest sneaker finds every day of the week.
Nike Dunk Low 6.0
Review of the Nike Dunk 6.0
New Balance
Profile of New Balance shoes
Bape Ape Sta II
Review for Bape Ape Sta II
Sneaker Traveler Guide
Looking to travel? Find out where to go and where to look for the best sneakers around the world.

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