The classisc athletic shoe has turned into quite the icon in recent fashion seasons and with the promise of continued success, shoe designers are grabbing onto the nastalgia - the way they seem to capture the soul - and feeding off the world’s obsession with sneakers. Sneakers have become their very own pop culture icon with classic and limited-edition items being collected like art. Fans will wait in line for hours to get their hands on a newly released shoe. But, what is it that makes a sneaker an icon? In the last 90 years, which styles have defined the iconic sneaker? Footwear News wanted to know and after surveying the sneaker-heads of the world, here’s what they came up with. Look below the photos for the Footwear News list of the top 25 sneakers that made history.

Here are a few of our favorite Re-Issues:

Converse - Chuck Taylor All Star Seasonal Hi (Black/Cloud Grey) - Footwear

Men: Saucony Jazz Original - Tan and black. Available in several color variations for both men and women.

Vans - Classic Slip-On (Dark Green) - Footwear. Available in many color options in both women’s and men’s sizes.

PF Flyers - Center Hi Re-Issue (Natural Canvas) - Footwear.

Pro-Keds - Royal CVO (Black/Black) - Footwear. Also available in navy and black.

The top 25 sneaker icons in fashion history: Air Jordan, Air Jordan III, Converse Chuck Taylor All Star, Puma Clyde, Adidas Stan Smith, New Balance 990, Vans Classic Slip-on, Nike Air Force One, Saucony Jazz, Reebok Freestyle, Keds Champion, K-Swiss Classic, Asics Gel-Lyte III, Nike Cortez, Fila F-13, PF Flyers, Adidas Superstar, Vans Era, Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66, Nike Air Max 1, New Balance 574, Reebok Pump, Pro-Keds Royal, Converse Weapon, and Air Jordan IV.

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