Complex Magazine's 50 Most Influential People in Sneaker History by jeffstaple

The internet lends itself to ranking items; whether that be based on fact or opinion. As part of

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The internet lends itself to ranking items; whether that be based on fact or opinion. As part of Complex Magazine‘s ongoing project that pairs tastemakers with their specialty fields, they recently asked jeffstaple to compile a list of the 50 Most Influential People in Sneaker History. Featuring a host of athletes, designers, CEO’s and renaissance men, the list is thorough – yet completely open to interpretation based on personal preference. In a list full of heavyweights, it should be noted that HYPEBEAST Editor-in-Chief Kevin Ma sits comfortably between Hiroshi Fujiwara and Tinker Hatfield. Check out the list here.

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