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We asked five sneaker freaks about this year's best buys and next year's next buys!
SNEAKERS : 2023 BEST BUY & 2024 NEXT BUY

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

Hiroto Kondo

After working at a sneaker store, he became independent in 2018 and opened MFC STORE in May of the same year. His interests include sneakers, fashion, food, camping, and houseplants.
Instagram @hiroto_kondo

BEST BUY

BEST BUY

Travis Scott x Nike WMNS Air Jordan 1 Low OG

First matching with my favorite model.

On a personal note, my daughter was born this past July. To commemorate the birth, my family bought a pair of the Travis and Nike collaborations. The Travis collaboration first appeared in December 2017, and at the time I was shocked by the novel idea of reversing the Swoosh, and I've been following this collaboration ever since. The base model this time is my favorite "Air Jordan 1 Low OG". The black and white base color scheme seemed easy to match, so I figured there was no reason not to buy them. My daughter is still too big to wear them, but my wife and I have been wearing them for a while now.

NEXT BUY

NEXT BUY

adidas Originals CAMPUS 80S

Sophisticated classic style.

I have always loved classic models, and I am currently thinking of purchasing a pair of "CAMPUS 80S" by "adidas Originals. As you know, the "CAMPUS" made its debut as a basketball shoe, a pair that had a huge impact on the fashion scene as well as the sports scene. Even now, more than 40 years after its release, it is still a representative model of "adidas Originals" that has not faded away. The "CAMPUS 80S" has a sleek and slim silhouette, and has a more refined and classic feel than the regular model. It is a versatile shoe that can be worn with any style, and now that it has arrived at the MFC STORE, I am planning to purchase a pair.
Price: ¥15,400

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