-16 Air Jordan XII (12) Black/University Blue & Rising Sun

The Jordan 12 is hands down my favorite Jordan so therefore these had to make the list. Back in 2003 I worked at Athletes Foot and we got the Black/University Blue 12s, but we only got sizes 11.5 and up to a size 14. I wear a size 10.5 so obviously I was cut out but I still bought the 11.5 because i was in the 9th grade and figured I would fit them one day. Well, long story short, I'm still a 10.5 so it warmed my soul to see that these were being re-released. As for the "Rising Sun" I just thought this was a beautiful twist on an already beautiful silhouette.

-17 Air Jordan V (5) "Toro Bravo" Pack

In early 2009 pictures surfaced of an all red suede and an all 3M version of the Air Jordan V(5) together. Shortly after pics surfaced buzz started to build so much that there were several nicknames floating around including, the "Defining Moments 2" and the "Raging Bull". For me it was love at first sight. And on May 23, 2009 the wait was over. The "Toro Bravo" Pack checks in at number 17.

-18 Nice Kicks x David Z x Asics Gel Lyte 3

Earlier this year Nice Kicks teamed up with David Z and Asics bringing to life the Nice Kicks x Asics Gel Lyte 3, which would prove to be one of the most anticipated releases of the fall season. The collaboration, which was released in limited quantities at David Z retailers and the David Z online store, was the cause of an October uproar in the sneaker community.

-19 Nike Foamposite Lite "Kryptonate'

On February 14, 2009 many of us were locked in to what ended up being an epic slam dunk battle between the undersized Nate Robinson and the over sized Dwight Howard. Though I was personally in favor of Nate taking the crown, he was clearly the underdog considering Dwight was much taller and a fan favorite. But in true David vs Goliath fashion Nate conquered Superman draped in Kryptonite green with a striking pair of mysterious green, glowing shoes. This Foamposite Lite was later fittingly nicknamed the Kryptonate to commemorate the night and was later released in limited quantities causing many sneakerheads to get out the camping gear.

-20 Kobe IV (4)

Though this shoe seems to be built more for function than style I'm sure no one would hesitate to agree that this shoe is an example of Nike revolutionising the game once again. And though I'm not a huge fan of lowtop shoes I am, in fact, a huge fan of Kobe Bryant and the Lakers. Therefore its no surprise that the shoe of choice for many Lakers and various players across the league is the same shoe that I've grown to love. The Zoom Kobe IV is checking in at number 20.

-21 Spiz'ike Winterized Boot

In 2009 Jordan Brand came with a solution for all the people out there, like me, who rock kicks rain, sleep, or snow by producing a shoe equipped for just that.

-22 Griffey Max 1

In the era before performance enhancing drugs were prominent in baseball and when many of us were blowing into our Super Nintendo cartridges to make them work, Ken Griffey Jr. was the man. In 96' his Nike legacy truly began when he was granted his first signature shoe and in 2009 Nike finally answered the call with the re-release of the Air Griffey Max 1.

-23 Nike 1/2 Cent

For all the people out there who have a fondness for Penny's and the Foamposite One, this is the hybrid that gives you all the bang for your buck.

-24 Nike Livestrong Pack

I'll start the list with a set of sneakers that could have made it strictly based on it's cause. The Livestrong Series was released earlier this year to commemorate and help support the fight against cancer.

-Shoe Game Year In Review

This great year is finally coming to an end and since its been a while since I've updated I figured it's only right to close out the last 24 hours of the decade in dramatic fashion. So I will be counting down MY top 24 sneaker releases of the year, posting one per hour up until the new year. So buckle up and take a look at my honorable mentions that just barely missed the list... Leave Your 2Cents!