adidas Tokio Hi

Not to be mistaken for the Tokio that coincided with the '64 Tokyo Olympics - an infinitely simpler and more streamlined affair, the late '80s (first brought to our attention circa '88) Tokio seemed to be another of the reduxes that adidas excelled at. A running design, with infinitely more performance capabilities than its '6-V' ancestor, laced with GORE-TEX, this shoe had, in both its 'H' and 'L' variations, is perfect for more extreme conditions. Materials are impeccable, the use of mesh and panelled reinforcement looks great, and the ghilly lacing is in full effect. Resurrecting masterpieces like these is a shrewd move for adi, and in this high-cut makeup, it remains unsurpassed.