{"id":296607,"date":"2013-05-15T15:09:50","date_gmt":"2013-05-15T20:09:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/?p=296607"},"modified":"2022-09-16T15:16:30","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T20:16:30","slug":"10-sneakers-ahead-of-their-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/10-sneakers-ahead-of-their-time\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Sneakers That are Still Ahead of Their Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>History tells us that some of the most radical, daring designs are often scoffed at upon unveiling but end up becoming favorites over time. The original Air Jordan 1 was at one point considered clownish by its endorser due to the dual color concept and the space age Nike Air Foamposite One didn\u2019t exactly fly off the shelves in \u201897. With both models enjoying successful runs as retros, we take a look at ten sneakers that are still forward-thinking in design, but could be considered classics later on.<\/p>\n<h2>adidas The Kobe II<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 2002<\/p>\n<p>The clothes are getting weirder, will the shoes too? Even after a decade, the Kobe II appears as a space age oddity. From a footwear standpoint, its styling is unlike anything before or after. Astronaut status then could be fresh in the future.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Nike Air Kukini<\/h2>\n image via <a title=\"A Bit of Independence\" href=\"http:\/\/abitofindependence.blogspot.com\/2011\/01\/una-de-historias-nike-air-kukini.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Bit of Independence<\/a>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong>\u00a02000<\/p>\n<p>Cage construction and an aqua upper were a bit much for most when the Nike Air Kukini first launched. With no need for laces, this Alpha Project runner was certainly a standout but definitely not for everyone. We\u2019ve seen the styling carried over to Free adaptations in recent times, while other progressive low tops are catching on. Could the Kukini be a favorite in the future?<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Nike VC Shox<\/h2>\n image via <a title=\"Foot Locker Unlocked\" href=\"http:\/\/unlocked.footlocker.com\/blog\/2012\/01\/11\/the-sample-closet-nike-shox-vc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foot Locker Unlocked<\/a>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 2002<\/p>\n<p>The signature shoe cycle is somewhat stuck in the &#8217;90s. While we\u2019ve seen select models from Iverson and T-MAC return, the VC Shox series is an afterthought to most. As of now, the once innovative styling of such shoes register more as tacky or dated, but when the &#8217;90s wave runs dry these could make leaps.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Under Armour Charge BB<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 2012<\/p>\n<p>Since getting into the shoe business, Under Armour has made performance a top priority. Such demands put casual crossover wear on the back burner, making the brand\u2019s footwear far different than of its competitors. The Charge BB plays to such principles, proving more progressive and out there than anything on the market today. Maybe such styling will make them sought after later on.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Air Jordan 13 Low Chutney\/Black<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 1998<\/p>\n<p>While other makeups make the list for their shape, this OG Air Jordan makes it based on its colorway. A chutney upper was unheard of on basketball shoes then, but has later lent itself to other Air Jordan offerings, outdoor adidas models, and the first LeBron signature. Could the &#8220;Chutney&#8221; 13 Lows be the next generation&#8217;s &#8220;Grapes&#8221;?<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Reebok Reignman III<\/h2>\n image via <a title=\"Mis Zapas\" href=\"http:\/\/miszapas.net\/shawn-the-reignman-kemp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mis Zapas<\/a>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 1998<\/p>\n<p>The late \u201890s saw more basketball shoes borrowing attributes from running shoes. Shawn Kemp\u2019s Reebok Reignman III featured swooping lines similar to such styles, with an exaggerated midsole keeping it on the court. If the baggier sportswear of that era ever comes back, these kicks could too.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Air Jordan XV<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 1999<\/p>\n<p>Every Air Jordan signature is progressive in its own right. The only trait the AJ XV lacks from the first dozen and a half models is that it never received on court endorsement from Michael Jordan. Designed by Tinker Hatfield, could the woven movement and a possible change in trends see the XV in fashion in the future?<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Nike Free Run<\/h2>\n image via <a title=\"Book of Joe\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bookofjoe.com\/2004\/09\/nike_free_like_.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book of Joe<\/a>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 2004<\/p>\n<p>Over the past couple years, the Nike Free series has caught on in the mainstream. When the line launched in 2004, it wasn\u2019t quite as embraced. Looking back, the first Free Run sports a clean aesthetic that could be considered classic in the future. Do these benefit in the long run for being the original?<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Jordan Spizike<\/h2>\n image via Kixclusive\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 2007<\/p>\n<p>The Jordan Spizike was panned upon initial unveiling. A shoe for someone other than an athlete was still unusual, hybrid theory was relatively new, and the use of green on both colorways was strange to some. Over time, the model has grown on many and sold well in a plethora of colorways. With current consumers buying Jordan releases for casual wear over performance function, is it possible the Spizike could be as or more popular than signature series Jordans in the future?<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Nike Zoom Flight 95<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Released:<\/strong> 1995<\/p>\n<p>For as innovative as the Nike Zoom Flight 95 is, it doesn\u2019t get the same acclaim or retro releases of comparable Nike models. Maybe that\u2019s a good thing. While the OG Black\/Grey colorway performed well when re-released in \u201808, the rest of the releases haven\u2019t sold as strong. In the next decade, could the Flight 95 be to wearers then what the Flight 89 is to wearers now?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>History tells us that some of the most radical, daring designs are often scoffed at upon unveiling but end up becoming favorites over time. The original Air Jordan 1 was at one point considered clownish by its endorser due to the dual color concept and the space age Nike Air Foamposite One didn\u2019t exactly fly off the shelves in \u201897. With both models enjoying successful runs as retros, we take a look at ten sneakers that are still forward-thinking in design, but could be considered classics later on.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Nike VC Shox<\/h2>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Under Armour Charge BB<\/h2>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Reebok Reignman III<\/h2>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Air Jordan 13 Low Chutney\/Black<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"author":2415,"featured_media":297136,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[618],"tags":[],"cultivate_rss":[],"class_list":{"2":"type-post"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.0 (Yoast SEO v24.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Sneakers That are Still Ahead of Their Time | Snkrs Day<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Snkrs Day gives a nod to ten pairs 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