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Dennis's signature shoe was a bloody brilliant design - simple in its execution and cunning in its melding of two classic adidas performance classics, laced with a spot of unobtrusive quirkiness , it was ideal for your favourite skater's favourite skater. With the GeoFit collar lining and that moulded footbed, plus the option to create your own 'Busenitz Lights' by trimming that tongue there's a good balance of references, creative direction and real-deal scope for performance crammed into something that looks so innocuous. In a year when the big-name skate brands wisely decided to release new pro models for riders with Catholic tastes when it comes to their notion of the ideal skate shoe, the Busenitz was the highlight.

Like the Janoski it's got commercial appeal without any compromise on the technical side of things, so don't expect any bright orange patent versions any time soon. Compared to the first drop, the lemon yellow detailing is pretty outrageous, but we think that's Busenitz's notion of a wild colourway, because it still looks deeply restrained, despite highlighting the heel cup - a detail that was hugely effective but kept tonal before. Now it's out and proud but most certainly not pauseworthy, while the rest of the upper is that simple black and white isht. As you may have noticed, we really, really like this shoe. Even the crew members whose tastes veer to the hi-topped side of things have embraced the low-profile appeal of this makeup.