Sneaker Freaks: This Year's Best Buys and Next Year's Next Buys | feature

We asked five sneaker freaks about this year's best buys and next year's next buys!

The sneaker scene in 2023 saw a variety of topics. From skate shoes undergoing a revival, to tech-inspired products incorporating the latest technology, to collaborations with a twist, the choices are endless. What kind of shoes did the five sneaker lovers purchase? We all have as many memories as the number of times we've worn them, and as many times as we've walked in them, we've grown attached to them. So we asked each of them to pick out their best buys for this year and two next-buy pairs that they are aiming for next year.

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PROFILE

Takuya Hata

In 2017, he became a press officer for BEAMS. His hobby of dancing led him to work with the D-League. His favorite baseball team is the Hanshin Tigers. Muscle training is a routine, and his favorite part is his chest.

BEST BUY

BEST BUY

Bodega × BEAMS × adidas Originals CAMPUS

I am very impressed with the material and color scheme.

I have always loved low tech sneakers, and that hasn't changed this year. There are many masterpieces of low-tech sneakers that are different from the so-called trends, so I can wear them anytime. I particularly like the low profile and unique volume of the "CAMPUS" by adidas Originals, and since they are easy to match with any style, they are on the board more often than not. This model, which has joined the shoe box at home, was released under the triple name of "Bodega," a select store in Boston, and "BEAMS. The long-fur suede upper is gray, brown, and gold. The casualness of the "CAMPUS" style and the classiness of the collaboration are combined in a way that is irresistible!

NEXT BUY

NEXT BUY

es x SSZ Sneakers

Voluminous skeeshoes that go well with wide pants.

S" debuted in 1995 and gained a huge following among skaters at the time. I myself have not been a fan of this brand, but a collaboration with "S.S.Z." appeared in December of this year, and this is the pair that I am now aiming to try. The color scheme is a combination of navy upper and white midsole, a versatile color that goes with everything. I also like the voluminous silhouette created by the thick shoe tongue and fat laces. I wear wide pants all year round, so I'm sure these will fit in well with my style. The embroidery on the shoe tongue and heel gives a subtle sense of class, and the notepad motif on the insole is also very "S.S.Z." like.
Price: ¥17,050

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