High-top

High-top

The high-top is a shoe that extends significantly over the wearer's ankle. It is most common in an athletic shoe, particularly basketball shoes. It is sometimes confused with the mid-top. Examples of basketball shoes more frequently seen as high-tops are the Converse Chuck Taylor All-Stars, Nike Air Force 1 (and 2 and 3), Reebok Freestyle and 4600BB, and Adidas Superstar High.

Further reading

"The Sneaker Book: 50 Years of Sports Shoe Design", 2005, ISBN 0-7643-2188-9

External links

* [http://sneakers.pair.com/g-h.htm#HighTop Charlie's Sneaker Pages]


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