10 Sneaker Trends We'd Like to See Come Back

Don't call it a retro, though.

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When was the best time to be a sneakerhead? Was it back in the '80s before the rise of signature basketball shoes? Was it in the mid-'90s, when seemingly every single release was an instant classic? Or is it right now? Regardless of when you think the best time was, though, you have to live in the present. And in order to help now be the best time, here are 10 Sneaker Trends We'd Like to See Come Back. Let us know if we missed any.

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Outdoor Basketball Sneakers

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Multi-Sport Training Sneakers

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Tennis Shoes As Status Symbols

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Fat Laces

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Signature Sneakers For Everyone

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Wild Cushioning Systems

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Fewer Release Dates

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The Use of Real Leather

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Fewer Colorways

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