Each week in the Friday Faceoff, the editors of Complex will have an open debate with one of the other websites in the Complex Media Network on a timely topic. We encourage everyone to chime in with comments about our choices, whether you agree or disagree. Don't worry, we can take a sneak-diss or two.
For the first installment of our Friday Faceoff column, we challenged NiceKicks.com Founder and Editor in Chief Matt Halfhill to pick what he thinks are the best sneaker releases of the year thus far. After picking our own Top 5, we went back and forth with Nice Kicks about each others' choices. Let the battle begin...
NICE KICKS #5 PICK: Nike Air 1/2 Cent
Nice Kicks Says: Combine all of the shoes from the second best signature line and what do you get? The best hybrid yet.
Complex says: We're not mad at this choice, but the best hybrid yet? Hmm. Isn't .5 Cent Curtis's son's name? They're cool, and the Lil Penny marketing plan never fails.
COMPLEX #5 PICK: Huf x DVS Doughboy
Complex Says: Four different colorways, and Huf's stamp of approval never hurts. In a time where cool shoes are consistently over $100, these clocked in at $50.
Nice Kicks Says: I can't hate on these at all. Unique hues in canvas for $50 is a good look. On the hip-hop tip, aren't there going to be a few members of the Three 6 Mafia hating on the name? Or was that "Dope Boy Fresh"?
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shy April 24th, 2009 at 03:12 PM
foamposite all day
1 April 24th, 2009 at 03:18 PM
Converse x UNDFTD can't wait for more.
Joey April 25th, 2009 at 12:27 AM
Oh Hell Yes! Those were super sick!
michael April 24th, 2009 at 05:28 PM
Are you kidding me, those foamposite shoe's are the ugliest things i have ever seen, I wish they would just disappear. They look like they were designed be the Alien.
freshprinceofbelair April 24th, 2009 at 08:44 PM
thank you!
syced April 27th, 2009 at 11:24 AM
you're a hater!
aka11.5 April 24th, 2009 at 07:14 PM
foam haeds!!! penny all day every day.. next pearl white foams may 23!! retro 4 life..
Winse April 28th, 2009 at 07:18 PM
The 1/2 Cents & Eggplants are the sickest shoes ever, both are super Comfy. Yeezys are Sick too, but way overpriced!
Memememe April 30th, 2009 at 01:58 AM
#1 is somethin a can-collecting crazy old lady would wear while pushing her cart....
Sha May 2nd, 2009 at 11:29 PM
Nike Griffey Max 1's for sure.
DeeRay May 31st, 2009 at 12:39 PM
What about the Puma x Undftd collabo from earlier this year. I think should have been in consideration for someones top 5...
J From MD, But Born In D.C. June 16th, 2009 at 02:23 PM
i don't really like those "Nylon Dunk Vandals" or w.e but i do agree with getting the 1/2 Cent's, Fresh Water Griffeys, Eggplant Foams, and Yeezy's on the list.