Browsing the "Complex.com Lists" Tag
November 17th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Complex.com’s lists have given us an insight into how celebrities and other noteworthy sneakerheads view the scene and its history, but what happens when you ask a guy known for being among the thriftiest serious hobbyists for his best-of list? Andy Oliver’s Top 25 Sneakers of All Time doesn’t bear any tell-tale signs that this is a guy whose claim to fame is bargain hunting, but you do indeed pick up on the kind of experience and passion that’d lead him to establishing KicksDeals.com. And though it’s not laugh-out-loud funny, there’s a certain undeniable irony in the fact that most if not all of the kicks on this list would run you significantly more than their original MSRP, much less be available for the kind of deal Andy’s known to hunt. Check out a smattering of what’s in store after the jump, then head over to Complex for the entire feature.
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November 8th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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When you take the time to move through the entire half-a-century, you’ll realize Complex was accurate in their assessment that, “When it comes to Top 50 Sneaker Lists, none have been diverse as DJ Greg Street‘s. Just imagine a direction this thing could go and Street has you covered. Air Jordans, Air Maxes, Air Yeezys, adidas Superstars, Nike Air Force 1s and Dunks, Vans Slip-Ons, crazy Visvim boots; the list goes on. You name a style of sneaker, and it’s represented here on the Atlanta Sneaker Friend’s best-of countdown. As always, we’ve got a smattering of what’s in store awaiting your click on the jump below; head over to Complex for the full list and then let us know what you thought about DJ Greg Street’s Top 50 Sneakers of All Time.
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November 2nd, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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There aren’t too terribly many sneakerheads who’ve become so established in the community that they’re known by a nickname. Mayor comes to mind as one of the great Air Force 1 historians, so when another dedicated collector gets a nod from the list publishers over at Complex, you know dude’s behind a sneaker closet few can rival. Fran ‘Franalations’ Marchello‘s Top 25 Sneakers of All Time reads like a ’90s baby list, nearly all the entries having released in the past decade with the few notable exceptions Air Jordan Retros plus the Nike Air Mag he showed off not too long ago. There are several collaborations involved and quite a few Nike SB Dunks, so click through to get a sampling of what’s in store, then head over to Complex for the list in its entirety.
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October 26th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Is it just nostalgia from the sneakerhead old guard or were the 1990s really a golden age in sneaker design? There’s no doubting that huge leaps were made in performance, marketing and the sheer enjoyment of sneaker culture during the last decade of the 20th century, and while you also can’t deny recent developments in synthetic materials and lifestyle-oriented casual designs in recent years, there’s no doubting that the ’90s laid the foundation for the movement as it’s currently situated. Interestingly enough, even if you’re not into arguing one decade against another, there’s still quite a bit of ranking work to be done within each, and that’s where the latest Complex.com list comes in. The Greatest 90 Sneakers of the ’90s attempts to wrap up this monumental decade in a number that represents its 10-year reign; are there any notable omissions or shoes you would have ranked higher? Click through to see a preview of the list in its entirety, head to Complex for the feature in full and let us know which is your top ’90s sneaker design.
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October 20th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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It takes all kinds of sneakerheads to make up our little subculture, but few can match the sheer passion for the game demonstrated by New York’s Premium Pete. The founder of SneakerTube.TV recently sat down with Complex.com to discuss what he’s seen over the past couple decades of sneaker culture, namely Pete’s Top 25 Sneakers of All-Time. And as you might expect from one of the community’s elders, this ranking consists of a bunch of classic models that have proven their timeless value and a couple of surprises you might not have expected (is the Captain America-inspired Doernbecher x Nike Air Max 95 on your list?!). Check out a sampling of what’s in store from the full list and then head over to Complex for the feature in its entirety.
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October 14th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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When one attempts to analyze the history of basketball sneakers, a variety of brands come to mind: Converse for their groundbreaking Chuck Taylor All Star and later for supplying Weapons to both sides of the Magic-Bird War; Reebok for their Pumps and the legendary Allen Iverson signature series; Peak with their signing of aging NBA stars paving the way for more Chinese brands to get into the game. Nike, of course, stands out above all of these thanks to a resume so long it’d make this post unreadable, but it’s not like their biggest competition in recent years got near the top by releasing the same old stuff. adidas has arguably been the most brazen in its overall approach to basketball shoes over the past two decades or so, models like the Mutombo, KB Crazy 8 and The KOBE among the wildest on record. And you can’t forget about classics like Patrick Ewing’s Attitudes and Conductors (Jeremy Scott sure hasn’t) that make narrowing it down to the 25 Best adidas Signature Basketball Shoes of All Time quite the difficult task. But as we’ve come to expect, Complex has nailed this one, and you can see a smattering of what’s in store before you head over there to check out the full feature.
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October 6th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Complex.com’s latest compendium contains twenty-two entries for number thirty-three, but only the worst of luck kept it from being some other, much larger multiple of eleven. The sheer fact that Grant Hill is still active in the NBA in 2011 seems shocking when you consider how many problems the 39-year old forward has endured to his ankles. Much like Penny Hardaway, Hill filled the void during Michael Jordan’s first retirement and seemed poised for a Hall of Fame career until the injury bug relegated him to role player status. And though Hill’s footwear legacy isn’t as rich as the Nike Air Penny series and its offspring, he did help resurrect Fila in the mid ’90s with a couple memorable signatures. He’s back to the same brand he wore as a Duke Blue Devil now in models like the Nike Hyperize, and you can see a fairly complete history of his sneaker stylings on the full list at Complex.
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September 14th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia remains one of cable’s edgiest shows entering its seventh season this Thursday, but one show will always maintain its place in Brotherly Love lore thanks to the opening bars of one of the most unforgettable themes in TV history. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air opened with a story all about how one young man’s life got flipped, turned upside down, and we’d like to take a minute, just sit right there, we’ll tell you how many dope kicks showed up on the air. Will Smith was depicted in a rotating throne rocking the ‘Black Metallic’ Air Jordan V that just saw a retro release this summer, and also happens to be the first in a list of forty-three sneakers in Complex’ latest compendium. The selections range from those to the Fire Red Vs and of course the ‘Grapes’ that many still to this day call the ‘Fresh Princes’, but there’s also a ton of other early ’90s standouts on display and you can see a smattering of the selections after the jump before you head over to Complex for the entire feature.
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