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With the major move towards more retro sneaker styles lately, it's no surprise that high-top sneakers have had something of a resurgence. The popularity surrounding the extra height is no doubt going to stretch into spring/summer too.

With the help of Browns, we've rounded up 10 of the best high-top sneakers to wear this year. From familiar names like Converse through to less obvious selections from the likes of Yume Yume, our selection runs the gamut of high-collar kicks.

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Balenciaga Runner

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BalenciagaRunner High Top Sneakers
$1350
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Balenciaga's Runner Sneaker takes after classic retro runners — hence the name. This new high-top variation gives the style a new angle, though.

New Balance 650

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New Balance650 High-Top Sneakers
$168
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The popularity of the New Balance 550 is part and parcel of the aforementioned move towards a more retro sneaker landscape. Walking hand in hand with the 550 is the 650, which follows the same silhouette but with a raised collar.

Salomon XA Alpine 2 Advanced

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SalomonXA Alpine 2 Advanced High-Top Sneakers
$235
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Salomon's XT-6 is undoubtedly still one of the most popular sneakers on the market. While we still have a soft spot for the style, we've been looking for new ways to rep our Salomon love. This pair of XA Alpine 2 Advanced Sneakers should do the job.

Converse Chuck 70

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ConverseChuck 70 Sneakers
$123
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Made in collaboration with South of Houston, this pair of Chuck 70s features a minimal off-white color palette that's ideal for spring and summer styling.

Miharayasuhiro Blakey

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MiharayasuhiroBlakey High-Top Sneakers
$367
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Miharayasuhiro combines familiar silhouettes with his signature clay-like sole unit for an unmistakable finish.

Yume Yume Camp Buckled Sneakers

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Yume YumeCamp Buckled Sneakers
$245
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Yume Yume's Camp rules caused quite a stir earlier this year, especially when Lil' Yachty wore them for his Poland video. This buckled version brings even more attention to the bold silhouette.

JW Anderson Anchor Sneakers

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J.W. AndersonAnchor Logo High-Top Sneakers
$335
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JW Anderson presents a shoe that treads the line between sneaker and boot with finesse.

Jil Sander Basket Sneakers

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Jil SanderBasket High Top Sneakers
$590
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Jil Sander applies its typically understated aesthetic to a retro basketball silhouette.

Nike Terminator

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NikeTerminator High-Top Sneakers
$265
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Teaming up with COMME des GARÇONS, Nike updates its classic Terminator silhouette. It's unusual to see CDG apply anything but an all-black or all-white palette to a Nike silhouette, but we're loving it.

Rick Owens Geobasket Sneakers

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Rick OwensGeobasket Sneakers
$1275
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Last but not least, the Rick Owens Geobasket. This sneaker returns every year and we're always on board. It's a bold, head-turning classic.

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