I think it's safe to say that 2008 was the year of unique footwear. I don't know where it came from but footwear designers worldwide felt a need to step up the way that they approach footwear. We have seen unique styles from Raf Simons, Ato Matsumoto, Yves Saint Laurent, K-Swiss and now Japanese clothing line Diet Butcher Slim Skin has produced some innovative high top patent leather trainers. They are true to size seeing as most high tops are only physically mid tops, the thick laces give them a classic look, the tongue is huge and the details in the upper part really define it. There is even a zipper at the side for easier access. It went on sale on a Japanese website this morning for $350 and by 10am it was sold out. If you care to watch this site like the stock market to see if they get another shipment of them then be my guest: CLICK HERE