The 25 Most Surprising Things In Sneakers Of 2012

Didn't see that coming.

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Over the last few years, sneakerheads have become accustomed to knowing anything and everything there is to know about upcoming releases. And not just releases, either — signings, commercials, even what athletes are gonna wear in any given game. To some it's good to be in the know, to others, it's a reminder of how much things have changed. Nevertheless, there were a number of surprises in 2012 — everything doesn't leak. Take a look at The 25 Most Surprising Things In Sneakers Of 2012.

25. Teyana Taylor Gets A Sneaker Deal With adidas

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24. The Resell Hustle Goes Mainstream

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23. Nike Gives Darrelle Revis A Signature Sneaker

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22. Blake Griffin Signs to Jordan Brand

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21. Jordan Spiz'ike Hits Nike iD

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20. Rajon Rondo Steps Up His Sneaker Game

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19. Knitting The Future

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18. To The Moon

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17. The Return

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16. Customs Found A Whole New Audience

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15. Supreme Reworks the Nike Air Force 1

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14. Big Sean Gets A Signature Sneaker From adidas

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13. Russell Westbrook Becomes the New Face of Jordan Brand

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12. The Many Faces of the Converse Pro Leather

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11. Nike Air Penny V

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10. Supreme x Vans Half Cab

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9. Dwyane Wade Signing With Li-Ning

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8. The Proper Re-Launch of Ewing Athletics

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7. Reebok Welcomed Back Shaq

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6. The Air Jordan XX8 Never Leaked

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5. The Cult of the Nike Roshe Run

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4. Nike Air Foamposite One "Galaxy" Hype

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3. Air Jordan IV "Black/Red" Quality

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2. Nike Air Yeezy II "Cement"

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1. Air Jordan XI "Concords" Restock at Finish Line

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