The 25 Best Sneakers of 1988

Bringin' '88 back.

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When you talk about the greatest years in sneaker history, 1988 is one that tends to get overlooked. Nike's Air Max had been introduced the year before, Reebok's Pump was still a year off. Despite the introduction of what may be the single best sneaker of all-time, 1988 is viewed primarily as a bridge year. Not so. Maybe it wasn't a year of huge leaps, but 1988 featured more than its fair share of amazing kicks. Check out The 25 Best Sneakers of 1988 and let us know what you think. 

[Props to Gary Warnett and Nick Santora for their invaluable assistance] 

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25. Avia 855

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24. Brooks Chariot CC

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23. ASICS GEL Runner

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22. adidas ZX 930

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21. ASICS GEL Extreme Hi

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20. Reebok SXT

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19. Nike Air Walker Max

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18. adidas Brougham

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17. Fila Original Fitness

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16. Nike Air Tech Challenge

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15. Nike Alpha Force

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14. Nike Air Force III

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13. adidas ZX 5000

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12. Nike Air Assault

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11. Reebok Commitment

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10. New Balance 576

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9. Airwalk Prototype

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8. Nike Air Trainer SC

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7. Converse ERX-400

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6. Nike Air Revolution

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5. New Balance 1500

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4. Nike Air Ace

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3. Nike Air Stab

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2. New Balance 996

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1. Nike Air Jordan III

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