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And just like that, in a blink of an eye, another year has passed. Without a shadow of a doubt, 2018 has been one of the best years in terms of sneakers, and to commemorate the end of an amazing 365 days, shopping aggregate platform Lyst has revealed the ten hottest sneakers of the year. Their results are based on what has been searched, sold, and viewed through their site, and it features a few surprise releases that you may not have expected.
The king of chunky sneakers, the Balenciaga Triple S, takes the number one spot, while hyped silhouettes such as the Nike Air VaporMax and adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 also feature.
More traditional models make a comeback as the Reebok Club C, Gucci Ace, and Golden Goose Superstar round off the top ten most popular sneakers, signalling a shift from chunky dad shoes to the more classic models. That being said, the most surprising result was the Giuseppe Zanotti Kriss high-top, which we did not expect at all, especially since the Italian luxury brand hasn't made headlines since 2015. The full list is as follows:
1. Balenciaga Triple S<br /> 2. Nike Air VaporMax<br /> 3. Golden Goose Deluxe Brand Superstar<br /> 4. adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2<br /> 5. Balenciaga Speed<br /> 6. Nike Air Max 97<br /> 7. Gucci Ace<br /> 8. adidas Originals NMD<br /> 9. Giuseppe Zanotti Kriss<br /> 10. Reebok Club C
Lyst also found that men are spending more money on goods than ever. Men spent an average of $259.07 on a single item, with sneaker spending up from an average $120 last year to $253.18 now. Let us know what you think of Lyst's ten hottest sneakers down in the comment section below! While you're here, check out these 12 Christmas gift ideas for the sneakerhead who has everything!
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