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He wore bangs in his eyes, cargo pants, high-tops, and a stretched-out white T-shirt with the words MR. PINK on the front.
Shore Thing Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi 2011
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Unless special servicer LNR Partners, which is overseeing the mall's $62 million mortgage, decides to sell it to the college, the space will likely remain retail, which means the mallrats among Austin Community College's student body can still cut class and buy studded belts at teeny-bopper retailer Hot Topic or try on high-tops at Foot Locker.
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As for shoes or trainers, I really think the latter undermine the smart, cozy chic premise of New Lounge though Miu Miu's patent-leather high-tops, £275, or Lanvin's suede and shearling high-tops, £400, might do the job.
The New Loungewear Goes Luxe Tina Gaudoin 2011
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Trouble Funk circa "In Times of Trouble": Breaking from their usual high-tops/tank-tops/sweatpants thing, Trouble are looking like the forebears to Dungeon Family on this 1983 album cover.
Lists: Washington's best dressed musicians Chris Richards 2010
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Products include Ron Paul high-tops in four colors, stereo speakers, three-ring binders and a skateboard.
Candidates Supply the Quips, the Trinkets Follow Immediately Elizabeth Williamson 2011
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In his first season in New York, Stoudemire posed for Vogue and watched runway shows next to Anna Wintour, who said earlier this year that she couldn't think of many men "who could pull off a collegiate cardigan, bow tie and Nike high-tops."
Knicks Fans: Get Ready to Meet 'Jorts' Ben Cohen 2011
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I like to vacuum naked wearing only my Keds high-tops.
Slices of Life: Housework, The Black Sea, Bed Post Robert Vaughan 2011
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Cleats come in three different styles, high-tops that fit above the ankle, mid-cut which fit at the middle of the ankle and low-cut which fit below the ankle.
Dr. Steve Rosenberg: Foot Supports in Baseball Cleats Are the Keys to Staying Balanced Dr. Steve Rosenberg 2012
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She was a little in awe of him, confused by his easy charm and by the fact that he was squeezing out the contents of a can of Cheese-Whiz on her Converse high-tops.
Mark C. Miller: The Story of the World's Strangest Romance Mark C. Miller 2011
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All eyes were on the San Francisco Giants closer as he walked down the red carpet in a full-body spandex tuxedo, complete with black high-tops and a cane.
ESPY Awards 2011: Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Brian Wilson <![CDATA[&]]> More (PHOTOS, POLL) 2011
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