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The adidas Top Ten is the high-top basketball shoe from 1979 that, with its sturdy leather upper and chunky profile, provides a retro counterpart to lower classics like the Superstar. The model has returned regularly in recent years as part of adidas’ basketball heritage. The Top Ten has a high leather collar, a wide, sturdy sole and a clearly visible rubber outsole with textured tread. That construction gives the model a firmer, more robust character than many lower adidas models from the same period. The silhouette therefore reads more like a sporty basketball shoe than a subtle casual sneaker, which distinguishes the Top Ten from calmer classics like the Stan Smith or the Gazelle. The high collar also contributes to that sturdy, sporty character of the silhouette, making the model immediately recognizable among other retro basketball shoes. Who does the Top Ten work for? This model suits those who want to wear a high, sturdy silhouette with clear basketball influences. Pair the Top Ten with shorts or straight-leg trousers for a sporty, retro look that shows off the high collar, or wear it with simple jeans for a bit more contrast. Which colorway do you choose? The Top Ten appears in classic white-with-color-accent combinations and in darker, bolder versions. On this page you can see which Top Ten colorways are currently hottest according to the Hypescore, from what price you can find them and in how many shops they are in stock.