Complexcon 2018 Drops

Thanks to technological advancement, new shapes, and haute couture collaborations, 2018 was a massive year for sneakers. Damaging down the year's releases with a variety of panelists like DJ Clark Kent, Trinidad James, Allen Iverson, host Joe La Puma moderated ComplexCon's 2018 Tennis shoe of the Year panel.

Taking this year's offerings and assembling a list of the leading 10 drops was no simple job, as well as rating those tennis shoes was even harder-- specifically live, before an opinionated crowd. Featuring prominent launches like the Comme des Garçons x Nike Air Max 180, Air Jordan collabs, as well as the Yeezy 500, each panelist had plenty to claim about the tennis shoes and where they arrived Complex on their individual top 10 checklists.

Discussing social importance, historical relevance, and attempting to divide the art from the artist-- when it pertains to Kanye West's sneakers-- the panelists bounced about from full contract to healthy and balanced debate. Take a look at the video above to listen to the full conversation and also to find out exactly how this year's ideal releases placed. Go here for a chance to win each of the 10 tennis shoes, thanks to Stadium Product.