Looking back, 2016 will go down as one of the most notable years in sneaker history. While the statement seems a bit bold, we had the opportunity to see big brands make strong showings and foreshadow what is to come in the near future.
Adidas continued its streak with great releases such as new Ultra Boost, Yeezy Boost from Kanye West and James Harden’s first signature sneaker. Nike literally went into the future and brought the Nike Mag back to life, while also introducing the Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 power lacing sneaker. Jordan Brand dug deeper than ever into its nostalgic history, releasing some of its most notable retro sneakers, such as the Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan III, and Space Jams.