TOP 10 SNEAKERS OF 2019

2019 is already being hailed as one of the most hyped sneaker years of the last decade. To close out the 2010's Nike and Adidas went head to head. They both released a slew of classics and new styles that pushed the boundaries of wearable and stare-able. Puma wasn't far behind; they brought us a new sporty look for 2019.

We're going to list the top 10 sneakers of 2019 listing the most anticipated and sought after sneakers of 2019.

1) The Nike Sacai Waffle Racer was one of the most sought after sneakers of 2019 by fashionistas and sneaker-heads. The four colorways dropped at 2 different times through out the year. Once in the spring and again in the fall. They were accompanied by a mid Blazer that was equally as loved.

2) With the rise of Travis Scott in the sneaker space he brought along with him a grail that will never be forgotten. The Air Jordan 1 Hi Cactus Jack was probably the most sought after sneaker of 2019. This shoe alone is the most expensive Cactus Jack sneaker on the resell markets currently and will probably continue to be so.


3) Enough could not be said of the Yeezy Boost 350. This shoe made another list on this blog and is considered one of the biggest influences on the sneaker industry in the last decade and is probably the most iconic sneaker of the second half of the 2010's. The colorway that changed everything for the shoe was when it was released in a static black colorway. Even people not into sneakers wanted this shoe.


4) This shoe is going to get a lot of shit talked about it but it deserves to be on this list because it makes sense. Drake and the Jordan team may not be on the best of terms but they still managed to make one of the most meaningful sneakers of 2019. The Jordan 4 Raptors Drake OVO was so important because the shoe was perfectly timed for the NBA Championship in which the Raptors won. This is what Jordan sneakers are supposed to be about.


5) Nike just seems to be a talent agency because they've scouted some of the best talent in design and style. One of their best acquisitions was the deconstructed design elements Virgil Abloh brought to the brand. Virgil was able to take one of the most desired OG Jordan 1's and make it a holy grail to sneaker investors and collectors alike. That sneaker in question is of the course the Jordan 1 Off--White and specifically in the Chicago colorway.


6)Virgil was also able to give us his take on the classic Nike Air Force 1. He gave us the most classical UNC blue and a striking silver Nike swoosh tagged with his signature hang tag and zip-tie. This shoe was so limited not even celebrities could get their hands on retail pairs. Nearly everyone with a pair has paid for them on the after market where prices have reached a staggering $2000+.


7) An unexpected entry in 2019 was the Puma RS-X. This shoe showed us what is next to come out of that camp and where their taking looks. This shoe represents a new bold design that Puma hasn't ever really shown before this last year. With endorsements from Meek Mill and other worthy celebrities Puma is shaping up to be a top contender as we move into the next era and decade.

8) Jerry Lorenzo, hailing from the same camp as Virgil, was able to capture the same magic at Nike as his counter part Virgil. Taking a completely different approach, Jerry designed a one of a kind sneaker that was reminiscent of the Nike Air MAG. Jerry was able to translate that fun futuristic shoe into a real world storm trooper appealing street wear collectible. Although this shoe came in 5 other colors we decided to choose the Oatmeal iteration as our top 2019 Jerry Lorenzo sneaker.


9) This year was a good year for Jordan 1s. We saw over 15 different styles released this year but none was more desired than the Satin Black Toes from August of this year. Featuring a beautiful red satin upper sole and an awesome black leather finish on the toe of the shoe; this is one of the best Chicago themed Jordan 1s to release in 2019.
 

10) Already a fan favorite the Yeezy Boost 350 has settled in the hearts of consumers. Whether you've seen people wearing them and wonder if they're comfy or if you own a pair and want to get your hands on the color you actually want; everyone is eyeing Yeezy's right now and specifically 350's. When the static black 350's dropped everyone quickly realized they weren't getting a pair. When they realized they had a chance to get a black pair of yeezys with a little color in them, people went nuts. This is probably one of the most desired Yeezy's that no one even realizes happened. Probably because there have been like 35 pairs of 350's in total and no one knows the order of their release dates. The Yeezy Boost 350 Yecheil is that shoe. With the classic 350 design but with an all new multi-color prime-knit, this shoe has re-sparked the 350 flame.