We’re reticent to proclaim anyone the new anything, but we’ve noticed that Raf Simon’s sneaker options have been looking better and better while Lanvin, the previous holder of the designer high-top title, have been in a slump. We’re also sure that there’s a ’stay strapped’ hip hop reference to be made somewhere, but we’re too lazy to think of one. (Oki-Ni)

We’re starting to feel like unofficial high top ambassadors these days with our constant coverage of them. This time it’s a Rick Owens pair that we can find no fault with. Aside from the price obviously. But hey, it’s not like rent has to be paid, is it? (Farfetch)

Check these Dior Homme hi-top sneakers from their Spring 2010 collection. Originally seen on the Dio Homme runway, the hi-tops are available in creme or black with the expected front and rear laceups as well as easy access zip in fit. They have K.V.A. written all over them. Available now at Riccardi for 850$US.

More looks at the Dior Homme Hi-Top Sneakers after the click.

This is about as simple as it gets. Black canvas on white vulcanized rubber. This is what the Converse All Star Hi Top Sneaker in black looks like without those special makeups, without the co-signing from an artists or musician. This is pure and original style. Price. 45$. And best of all you can find them just about anywhere. A gift that you can never go wrong with. Need Supply sells them. Accepted by all.

More looks at the Converse All Star Hi Top Sneaker in black after the click.

Here’s a banger from Neil Barrett’s Spring/Summer 09 footwear collection (which we covered a while back). This dove grey leather baseball high-top is finished in suede leather with patent leather accents and sole. The lacelocks pull from the outdoor boot with clip in fasteners. They’re made in Italy and are one of my favorite high-tops of the season. Well done. (forward)

More views of the Neil Barrett Baseball High-Top Sneaker after the jump.

We remember as if it was yesterday, when Camper entered the market. They came from nowhere and in the matter of a couple of months you saw the shoes all over the place. At the time we could not understand the hysteria. The shoes looked weird, with that round toe box and overall strange silhouette. Fast forward and you find today a Camper flagship store in pretty much every major city around the globe, and we still ask ourselves who buys into the brand, especially these days you do not see many people wearing them anymore.

Today we came across the Camper Fall/Winter 2008 Pelota Persil and we have to admit, we like it. It’s a solid high top sneaker, featuring premium leathers on the upper and the touch of perforated leather makes for a perfect balance. Nevertheless it looks different from all other brands out there. The leather has a special look to itself that we like a lot.

The Camper Pelotas Persil are now available worldwide.

We continue the preview of the newly launched Creative Recreation Italian Collection. The high end sneaker collection speaks to a more grown-up customer and offers subtle high quality sneakers, made in Italy.

Here you see the Corozzo, a high top sneaker, featuring two ankle straps. The Corozzo comes in an all white and all black colorway. Via Evil Monito.

Have a look at both colorways of the Creative Recreation Corozzo after the jump.

Ever since Kris Van Assche launched his own label and took over the reigns at Dior Homme, after Hedi Slimane left, we have been watching him and especially his work. Dior Homme collections still look good and also his own line is nicely developing.

Here we give you a look at his Spring/Summer 2008 high top sneakers. The sneaker comes in various metallic colorways and and also in solid white and black with patent accents. We especially like the lacing on these, it’s different from any other sneaker out there. Pics via Skeleton Legs.

Check out the entire line-up after the jump.

This is a Raf by Raf High Top Sneaker available this season from oki-ni.com in black and white. The style is executed in all one colour including the lace and the sole. There is an embossed RAF logo on the tongue and an application on the heel. The sneaker comes in black and white and is available now. If you are looking for something simple, yet in premium quality, these might just be perfect.