Retail Pros Name their Favourite Sneakers of 2019, So Far
Few know sneakers better than the retailers turning over racks and racks of them. They’ve pored over pre-release catalogues, guided civilians through the finer points, and spent time with pairs in front of them IRL rather than just scrolling past.
And you know what time in the sneaker industry gives you? Opinions. When it comes to the best sneakers of 2019 so far, we’ve already given you ours. So we decided to ask some retail pros. We posed the question to retail pros ranging from managers, to buyers, to owners, to see what they’ve liked so far this year – and what they’re still looking forward to.
What sneaker (or sneaker-related event) are you looking forward to in the second half of 2019?
There’s no particular sneaker that I’m looking forward to in the second half of 2019. I’m pretty hyped about the Air Jordan 5 “Fire Red” Retro but that one’s scheduled for 2020. Of course there’s always something cooking at Overkill and there are some projects in the making I’m already excited about.
What sneaker or event are you looking forward to in the second half of 2019?
Maybe it will be unpopular, but I’m definitely waiting for the next retro release of the ZX 8000 ‘Aqua’. Prices of previous releases are enormous; it’s almost six years since the last retro edition, and it is the best time for new release. I hope to see them on the store shelves within the next six months.
What sneaker or event are you looking forward to in the second half of 2019?
There is a lot going on for Q4, with some amazing colabs both new and returning past partnerships, but I’m most looking forward to the reintroduction of Nike Dunk. It was the sneaker that cemented my love of sneakers long before the SB revolution. We’ve seen the Off-White Futura leaks, which get me excited with some mid-90s nostalgia.
What sneaker or event are you looking forward to in the second half of 2019?
Without a doubt, it is Sneakerness in Paris from September 7 to September 8! Good vibes, lime scooters, and more.