adidas Superstars live up to their name as the top-selling shoe in the United States. Who else makes the cut?
For more than a decade Nike has had the highest selling sneaker in the United States, but 2016 data from research firm NDP Group shows that the iconic shell-toe sneaker from adidas has snatched the crown in a historic move.
Snatching crowns is a contact sport
The monochromatic Superstar from adidas was a style staple in 2016, with bloggers, taste-makers and celebrities all ditching Nike and sporting the retro sneaker with three stripes.
Nike Who?
But don't chuck out your Nike's just yet! They may have been usurped by adidas for the no. 1 spot, but Nike still remains a global footwear force to be reckoned with. As the biggest player in the sneaker market, Nike still features heavily in the Top 5 sneakers that dominated sales in the States.
So let's count it down, shall we?
5. NIKE HUARACHE
An example of the 90s trend that is dominating footwear fashion, the Huarache from Nike was first released in 1991.
4. NIKE ROSHE RUN
The Roshe Run from Nike exploded onto the footwear scene in 2014, and its position as 4th top-selling shoe in 2016 shows that this sweet sneaker isn't going anywhere just yet.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BL8KppwA9FH/3. CONVERSE CHUCK TAYLOR LOW
Starting life as The basketball shoe worn by professional players, Chuck Taylor All Star's transitioned into legitimate fashion statement territory by the 1980s. Kurt Cobain, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran have all shown their penchant for Chucks.
https://www.instagram.com/p/61NQyCmEDw/2. NIKE JORDAN XII
Another 90s release that has experienced a recent resurgence, 2016 marked the 20 year anniversary for the Air Jordan 12.
1. ADIDAS SUPERSTAR
adidas snatches the crown
Winners are grinners! 2016 was the "Year of the Superstar", and sales prove that.
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