high tops 

Shoes that are higher than your ankle that can be worn with a strap. Made for when you play basketball so you won't get your ankles broken but you can also were them for any occassion now.

Gurl, you saw D.J's new Louis Vuitton high tops. I want those in black.

high tops by This Chick U Can't Mess Wit January 13, 2006

High tops 

Any basketball type shoe made high enough to protect the ankle, but usually nowadays refer to Chuck Taylors, by Converse.
Usually have no traction whatsoever.

Trendy Kid: "Hey look at my high tops!"
Me: "You got black ones... Jesus christ, man, get some other color."

Thug: "Yo, look at ma Reeboks!"
Me: "Sick, dawg."

High tops by Artifishalfish January 20, 2007

high tops 

rims that are in excess of 22"

Jamal got them high tops nigga!

high tops by big money pimpin to the max April 4, 2005

High-tops 

A flat-footed shoe, usually worn among skaters and high school douchebags. Compared to most other skating shoes, they usually are high enough to hit the top of your ankle.

“Hey Kyle! Your shoes are so fucking weird!”

“Yeah Devan, these are my new high-tops.

High-tops by BruhMoment4090 August 1, 2021