The 10 Greatest Years in Sneaker History

The best of times.

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The history of the sneaker extends back longer than you may think — the first canvas and rubber shoe was put together over 70 years before Chuck Taylor (yes, that Chuck Taylor) was even born. Obviously sneakers — and the way people feel about them — have changed a lot in the nearly two centuries since, much of the evolution taking part in the past 50 years. We decided to page back through all of it and pick out The 10 Greatest Years in Sneaker History. See whether you agree and let us know what you think in the comments.

10. 2000

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9. 1923

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8. 1972

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7. 2012

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6. 1992

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5. 1965

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4. 1995

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3. 1985

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2. 1996

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1. 1987

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