The Best Sneakers at ComplexCon Chicago

A pillar city in the story of sneaker history, Chicago didn't disappoint with its range of footwear choices for ComplexCon.

Best Sneakers CompexCon Chicago Day 1
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Best Sneakers CompexCon Chicago Day 1

One of the hubs of sneaker culture, Chicago is host to ComplexCon this weekend. From the rise of Air Jordan in the 80s to emergence of Kanye West and Virgil Abloh, the Windy City has played a pivotal role in shaping sneaker culture as we know it today. So, it wasn't surprising that the kicks on the floor were next level. Below is a rundown of the best pairs we spotted.

Nike SB Dunk Low "What the Dunk"

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers: Nike SB Dunk Low What the Dunk

Nike Mars Yard Overshoe

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers Nike Mars Yard Overshoe

Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu "N.E.R.D"

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers: Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu NERD

KAWS x Air Jordan 4

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers: KAWS x Air Jordan 4

Dave White x Air Jordan 1 "Wings for the Future"

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers: Air Jordan 1 Wings for the Future

Girls Don't Cry x Nike SB Dunk Low

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers: Girls Don't Cry x Nike SB Dunk Low

Mark Smith x Nike Air Force 1 Low "Laser"

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers Mark Smith Nike Air Force 1 Low Laser

Nike Air Fear of God 1 "Amarillo"

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers: Nike Air Fear of God 1 Amarillo

Reebok Answer 5 "Bethel" PE

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers Reebok Answer 5 Bethel PE

MMW x Nike Free TR 3 SP

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers MMW Nike Free TR 3 SP

Nike Air Max 97 "Swarovski"

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers Nike Air Max 97 Swarovski Gold

Aleali May x Air Jordan 6

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers Aleali May x Air Jordan 6 Pink

Just Don x Air Jordan 2

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers Don C x Air Jordan 2

Pharrell x Adidas NMD HU "N.E.R.D"

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers: Pharrell x Adidas NMD Hu NERD

Nike SB x Air Jordan 1 "LA to Chicago"

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers Air Jordan 1 Nike SB LA to Chicago

Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Low "MCA"

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers: Off White x Nike Air Force 1 Low MCA

Nike Air Yeezy 1 "Net"

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers Nike Air Yeezy 1 Net

OG Air Jordan 1

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers Air Jordan 1 OG

Nike N110 DIMSIX

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers Nike N110 DIMSIX

Chinatown Market x Converse "UV Chuck"

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers: Chinatown Market x Converse UV Chuck

Atmos x Nike Air Max 1 "Leopard"

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers Atmos x Nike Air Max 1 Animal 3.0 Leopard

Reebok Answer 5

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers Reebok Answer 5

Nike Air Tailwind '79, Reebok Question & Eric Emanuel x Reebok Answer 5

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers: Nike Air Tailwind '79, Reebok Question & Answer 5

Kaws x Bapesta

ComplexCon Chicago Sneakers: Bapesta