Best of 2013: The Nike LeBron X EXT "Cork" is the #7 Sneaker of the Year

It's the end of the year, which means it's time to reflect on the best sneaker drops of 2013. These shoes were the #7 sneaker of the year, according to Complex.

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It's the end of the year, which means it's time to reflect on the best sneaker drops of 2013. It's been a year filled with memorable footwear moments and to determine the Top 10 Sneakers of 2013Complex TV's Quickstrike gathered a panel of experts for a round-table discussion.

Quickstrike's DJ Clark Kent and Russ BengtsonSNKRBST editor-in-chief Jay CorbinCrooked Tongues writer Gary WarnettRonnie Fieg of KithSole Collector editor-in-chief Nick DePaula, Four-Pins editor-in-chief Lawrence Schlossman and Complex director of content strategy Joe La Puma all gathered to debate the best kicks of 2013.

Although it wasn't the most functional sneaker that came out this year, the LeBron X EXT "Cork" was still one of the most coveted releases of 2013. The shoes paid homage to Miami Heat's last championship and had Lebron James-fans and sneakerheads going crazy. Hit play to see more about how it made the cut.

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