Top 10 Sneakers Of 2016

Hello Sneakers heads welcome to another blog about sneakers and today we are all about the best sneakers that came out in 2016. Yes 2016 was a great year we saw the coming of "Adidas Yeezy 750 boost glow in the dark." Damn this shoe really caught my eye and am really working hard to get a pair. Well as always Nike and Adidas are always the big two that will always make the list but yes we also have some from other brands that are really blew our mind with the designs they dropped in 2016.

With no further due here is the list of top ten sneaks that made it in 2016.

10. Air Jordan IV Retro "White Cement"

Air Jordan IV Retro 

The Air Jordan IV was Micheal Jordan's signature model to take flight. Going back to its 1989 debut the new Air Jordan IV features iconic Nike branding on both the heel and out-sole.
The air Jordan IV has full-grain leather upper for durability and comfort. It also features a PU mid sole with Air-sole units in the forefront and the heel delivers soft, light weight rubber out-sole with herring-bone pattern for durable multi-directional traction.
The White Cements were re-released on 13th Feburary 2016 and they went for $175 USD, but now you can cop them for about $200-$1000 depending on where you buy them.

9. NikeLab AirMax 1 Royal "Air To The Throne"

NikeLab Airmax 1 Royal "Air to the Throne"

 NikeLab celebrated Airmax day with the introduction of the NikeLab AirMax Royal 1. The Silhouette is the first of NikeLab new royal preposition, which elevates Nike icons with premium materials an construction.

A luxurious take on the retro runner, the new design keeps the look of the original intact, but gives it a touch of luxury in the form of monochromatic deconstructed suede uppers, matching waxed cotton laces, a leather heel cup on the interior, and a matching welt that unites the upper and stark white mid-sole.

They were released on 26th march 2016 and you can cop them ranging from $100-$200 USD

8. Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Beluga

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  The Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 debuted in 2016 and yes this shoe got everyone talking. It is designed by Kanye West and its the fifth shoe from Adidas and Kanye West Partnership. The second generation of the original Yeezy Boost 350, the V2 version featured a higher-cut and patterned Prime-knit upper with a contrasting stripe that read "SPLY - 350." The reworked upper sat on a larger volume adidas Boost sole. It was released on 24 September 2016. You can get the ranging from $250-$300 USD.

7.Nike Kobe XI "Black Mamba"
 

 

Nike Kobe XI "Black Mamba"

 The Nike Kobe XI "Black Mamba" is the shoe that  bid the legendary Kobe Bryant. Dressed in a full Black color scheme with Gold accents on the Nike Swoosh logo and back heels, with the date 4.13.16 printed on the right heel as a nod to Bryant’s final game. The sneak came out on 13th April 2016 Kobe's last game. The sneak goes for $200USD.

6. Air Jordan XXXI 

Air Jordan XXXI

It has been over three decades since the original Anti-Gravity Machines forever changed footwear. Pure, minimal and raw, the new Air Jordan XXXI is a reflection of the original. Worn by Russell Westbrook, the modern Anti-Gravity Machines are built for Westbrook to attack the paint with Nike Zoom Air and Flight-Speed technology, coupled with innovative, flexible Fly-weave and a supportive, synthetic leather heel. An inner-sleeve and foam pods enhance comfort and fit. This sneak was released on 3rd September 2016 an you can get this babies at $200

5. Rebook Question X Major.

Rebook Question X Major

 One thing about this sneak is that its awesome, and yes its a major as it states. It is the iconic Allen Iverson signature shoe. The bold colorway combines an all-reflective material for the upper—inspired by Iverson’s flashy style of play—with the recognizable kente cloth graphic print from the Georgetown uniforms of Iverson’s era with the team. Below the icy blue outsole, you’ll find a graphic of AI’s bulldog tattoo, his first of many more that decorated his frame over the years. Further special detailing includes insoles printed with the zip codes of the Georgetown area of D.C. and Georgetown University. The shoe debuted in the 1990s and it was re-release on 13th March 2016 and you can cop them at a price ranging from $200- $250 USD.

4. NikeLab Air Force 1 Mid “Vachetta Tan”

NikeLab Air Force 1 Mid “Vachetta Tan”

Nike just made everything clear on the naturally tanned leather craze, and made sure to throw their hat in the ring with this NikeLab Air Force 1 Mid “Vachetta Tan.” Not the only Vachetta execution we’ve seen from Nike, but certainly one of the best. The soft palette combined with a classic silhouette definitely hit home for many sneakerheads, especially the female demographic. It was released on 9th January 2016 an yes you can cop them at only $200-$250 USD.

3. Rihanna x PUMA Creeper

Rihanna x PUMA Creeper

 Well this had to just make my number 3, yeah the Rihanna x PUMA Creeper. I surely love this sneaks, there looks bang! mind blowing am really working had to get a pair. In late 2015, Rihanna added a platform sole to PUMA’s iconic Suede, creating the new, so-called Creeper silhouette for girls. Later in May 2016, the collaboration was reprised with another round of colorways, featuring two tonal black and white versions, as well as a Gucci-inspired makeup. Although this updated sneaker is strong enough to stand alone as a general release, the extra endorsement from Rihanna made the Creeper a must-cop for many. It was released on 26th May 2016 and it has been re-released on 3rd April 2017, so that means they are still in stores better cop ASAP ladies. This sneaks only go for a price ranging between $140-$160 USD.

2. Nike Air More Uptempo

Nike Air More Uptempo

This Scottie Pippen favorite – 1996’s Nike Air More Uptempo -made a reappearance this year in its original colorway, as well as several new color schemes for the modern sneakerhead. Despite the retro basketball shoe’s chunky, aging look, many embraced the 2016 re-issue. The shoe’s overstated “AIR” branding is a reference to the aesthetics of ’90s graffiti and pop art. This is a must have shoe for most of the sneakerheads out there an I bet you already love it just by seeing it. These babies were released on 22nd March 2016 and you can cop them at only $180 USD and yes more colorways are coming out these year so to get them updates check Wopsis Sneakers on Facebook.



  
1. Adidas Originals YEEZY Boost 750 “Grey/Gum”

adidas Originals YEEZY Boost 750 “Grey/Gum”

 Well yes these are the sneakers that made my 2016, the Adidas Yeezy Boost 750. This is sneak actually blew my mind when I first saw it. The design and finishing come on what more can I say, isn't it so appealing? and Yes I worked got one of the 750s but am praying hard I cop em' this year.  This was the third YEEZY 750 iteration from Kanye West and adidas Originals, they arrived on June 11. Setting it apart from the previous two 750s, the “Grey/Gum” version featured a luminescent outsole, in addition to a grey upper saddled on top. You already know the bots ate this one up within seconds. They were released on 6th July 2016 and you can cop them at price ranging from $2000-$3000 on resale price. So if you really wanna have them then you gotta have your pockets swollen or you can go for them fakes......! Stay original guys don't go for fakes ever yes its better you don't have them than getting some fake sneaks.

So guys those were the top sneaks that blew my mind in 2016 and am really working to get a pair or two in my closet and yes you can cop them East Africa that's Kenya (Nairobi), Uganda (Kampala), Tanzania (Dare salaam) and Rwanda (Kigali) I'll be giving you the stores that sell them plus there prices and discounts if they have any, so you shouldn't have to worry on how you can get them.

I just wanna Know what sneakers made your 2016 so in the comment any sneaker that you really shouldn't have left out.

As always guys go for Originals don't go for fakes, great look comes with originals not fakes.

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