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There’s no denying that this year has been unlike any other. On the footwear side of the world, 2020 presented a plethora of sneaker collaborations that we simply couldn’t ignore. From …
There’s no denying that this year has been unlike any other. On the footwear side of the world, 2020 presented a plethora of sneaker collaborations that we simply couldn’t ignore. From creative storytelling to the blending of luxury and performance, 2020’s sneaker collaborations had it all.
Take a look at the top 10 sneaker collaborations of the year below. Stay tuned at Nice Kicks and the Nice Kicks Awards for more.
10. Stussy x Nike
Stussy could do no wrong this year. The Californian-based brand tapped into comfort by releasing a trio of collaborations. Recently, the Stussy x Nike Air Force 1 was on everyone’s radar as the “Fossil” and “Triple Black” colorways accentuated the premium materials and the stitched Swoosh. Stussy also reworked the Nike Air Zoom Spiridon Caged 2 and the Spiridon KK as a nod to Nike heritage.
In essence, simplicity and functionality took over on every single silhouette Stussy reworked.
9. Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance
Teddy Santis’s Aimé Leon Dore is commonly referred to as the modern Ralph Lauren as the Queens staple serves as a beacon for timelessness aesthetic paired with premium quality.
The brand aimed and executed a three-peat of collaborations with New Balance. The Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 827, the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1300, and the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 550 encompass the ethos of both ALD and New Balance as comfort and quality are combined in a tasteful manner.
The colorful 827 speaks to the modern trend as runners continue to transcend streetwear, fashion, and the everyday sneakerhead. The New Balance 1300, which was up for preorder a few months ago and will see a wider release in 2021, features a textured upper and an aged midsole for a classic look. Finally, the New Balance 550 collaboration brought vintage basketball NB heritage to the forefront as ALD continues to bring the best of its partnerships.
8. Dior x Air Jordan 1
We know what you’re thinking. We ranked the “sneaker of the year” too low. Despite its resell allure and premium quality, the Dior x Air Jordan 1 collection didn’t hit like it was meant to. There’s no denying that the collaboration speaks volumes about the reach sneakers can stretch to.
The Dior x Air Jordan 1 is a symbolic representation of the sneaker world and the future it beholds. Luxury is no longer a foreign concept as the power and gravitational pull of sneaker culture, and the Air Jordan 1, is found all over: influencers, pop-culture, and now prestigious fashion houses. The Dior monogram on the Swoosh and the subtle hues that speak toward Dior followers is a great entry point for the future of sneaker collaborations.
If COVID-19 had gone differently, Dior’s planned release experience could’ve moved the collaboration up the ranks. Nonetheless, the Dior x Air Jordan collection is a glimpse of what the future holds.
7. OFF-WHITE x Air Jordan
Virgil Abloh certainly made headlines all year long. As far as sneakers go, the OFF-WHITE partnership progressed exponentially as Abloh worked his signature magic on the Air Jordan 4 and the Air Jordan 5.
The OFF-WHITE x Air Jordan 5 kicked the year off as the sneaker was one of the main events at All-Star Weekend in the Windy City. The deconstructed style of Abloh slimmed the Air Jordan 5 and made it more appealing to the eye.
Abloh and Jordan Brand continued with the hits as the women’s exclusive-Air Jordan 4 “Sail” became the shoe of the summer. The neutral hue was a must for everyone. Abloh and SNKRS blessed a lucky number of women as a SNKRS Shock Drop exclusively for women was available ahead of the general release.
The Air Jordan 5 came full circle for the partnership as the OFF-WHITE x Air Jordan 5 “Sail” arrived as an homage to the Air Jordan 5 “Fire Red,” which celebrated its 30th anniversary by releasing with its OG Nike Air branding.
6. Union x Air Jordan 4
Chris Gibbs and Union LA captured everyone’s attention. Leaked images of the Union Air Jordan 4 raised eyebrows and even sparked up jokes across social media. However, everyone pulled a quick 180 come release day as the Union-exclusive Union x Air Jordan 4 “Guava Ice” and the Union x Air Jordan 4 “Off-Noir” were immediately embraced once the tongue’s intricate design was revealed.
Innovation and loud color combinations with premium materials elevated the Air Jordan 4 thanks to Gibbs and Union’s renowned ability to shake things up.
5. Salehe Bembury x New Balance 2002R
Salehe Bembury has taken the world of sneakers by storm. His passion for storytelling, tooling, and an appreciation of his surroundings continue to transcend across his projects. From his Yeezy days to his Versace day job, Salehe Bembury is making noise.
After months of teasing the sneaker, the antelope canyon inspired New Balance 2002R released in the fall. The colorful iteration captures the beauty found in the canyon while simultaneously reintroducing the New Balance 2002 to the general public, although modified on this collaboration.
4. StrangeLove x Nike SB Dunk Low
While many pre-COVID-19 sneaker releases have been forgotten, the StrangeLove x Nike SB Dunk remains at the forefront of everyone’s memory. The release of the Nike SB Dunk Low was a teaser of what the silhouette was slated for the rest of the year.
However, the high-quality execution of the collaboration from the translucent outsole to the buttery upper and even the subtle branding on the heel, tongue, and insole truly lived up to the skateboard shop and Nike SB partnership.
3. J. Balvin x Air Jordan 1 High OG
The J. Balvin x Air Jordan 1 High OG was more than a collaboration. The Colombian star became the first Latino to ever collaborate with Jordan Brand. Talk about one hell of a debut with the Air Jordan 1 as your first canvas. The multi-color and deconstructed-like pair is as vibrant as it gets as it matches Balvin’s style.
The sneaker was truly a cultural moment. Beyond the hype and discourse that flooded social media over the shoe, the shoe was loved and sought after like nothing else. From South America to Asia, J. Blavin and Air Jordan expanded their Wings with this stellar pair.
2. Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 992
The New Balance 992 had an impressive year. Joe Freshgoods had an amazing year. There’s no argument against the Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 992 ranking at the top of the sneaker collaboration list.
The Chicagoan put New Balance on the map for All-Star Weekend as he had people lined up in the middle of February for a chance to purchase the pair. That’s more than just influence.
Whether you’re a New Balance aficionado or a devoted follower of JFG, the collaborative pair had something for everyone. while many New Balance 992s have released this year, no one did it quite like Joe Freshgoods.
1. Ben & Jerry’s x Nike SB Dunk Low
Ben & Jerry’s brought the flavor this summer with the Nike SB Dunk Low “Chunky Dunky” release. The collaborative effort brought back the joyfulness in sneaker collaborations as wild colors and a range of materials such as cowhide created this pair.
The pair brought back the early-2000s nostalgia of Nike SB collaborations as creativity and risk-taking was mixed in with the iconic Nike SB Dunk low top.
Honorable Mention: Jeff Staple x Warren Lotas
Warren Lotas took the world by storm when he announced the collaboration of his Lotas Dunk with the almighty Jeff Staple and his signature Pigeon colorway that laid the foundation of storytelling, hype, and scarcity within sneaker culture.
Despite the applause it received on social media, Dunk purists and Nike didn’t receive the collaboration with open arms and resulted in Nike suing Warren Lotas.
Nonetheless, the Staple x Lotas Dunk sparked a conversation about creativity, originality, and much more. At the end of the day, all publicity is good publicity.
Amigas de longa data, NIKE e STÜSSY fecharão 2020 com mais uma de suas coleções colaborativas nas ruas. No centro dessa nova colab estão os dois AIR FORCE 1 de cânhamo …
Amigas de longa data, NIKE e STÜSSY fecharão 2020 com mais uma de suas coleções colaborativas nas ruas.
No centro dessa nova colab estão os dois AIR FORCE 1 de cânhamo que circulam extraoficialmente nas redes sociais há alguns meses. A dupla tem seu cabedal todo feito com o material orgânico, com Swooshes bordados e etiquetas nas línguas com o branding de ambas as marcas.
Monocromáticos, um deles é todo bege e o outro é preto, e a coleção que os acompanha conta com camisetas, algumas peças insuladas para os dias frios e, novamente, haverão chinelos BENASSI para os momentos de descanso.
Por enquanto, apenas as lojas da STÜSSY venderão a coleção, com distribuição dividida entre os dias 11 e 12 de dezembro, dependendo da localidade. A expectativa é de que também haja um lançamento em outros pontos, então ficaremos de olho no possível surgimento dessas infos.
We finally have a release date for the Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1 collab announced earlier this year. With the sneaker community highly anticipating this drop, this is definitely one …
We finally have a release date for the Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1 collab announced earlier this year. With the sneaker community highly anticipating this drop, this is definitely one that you do not want to miss. Following the Kukini and Spiridon Cage 2 releases earlier this year, the historic partnership between the two brands continues.
After providing detailed looks for both the “Fossil” & “Black” colorways last month, we now can share rumored release dates. While the details are yet to be officially confirmed by the Swoosh & Stüssy, we expect they will be soon. The expectation is that the “Fossil” colorway will be exclusive to Stüssy’s website, while the “Black” pair will be more widely available. Rumored to drop December 11th, the release date is just around the corner and is sure to have people scrambling to secure pairs.
Take a look at pictures of the pairs below and be sure to check out our in-depth look if you missed it. For all of the latest info on this drop, keep up to date with Nice Kicks!
We finally have a release date for the Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1 collab announced earlier this year. With the sneaker community highly anticipating this drop, this is definitely one …
We finally have a release date for the Stüssy x Nike Air Force 1 collab announced earlier this year. With the sneaker community highly anticipating this drop, this is definitely one that you do not want to miss. Following the Kukini and Spiridon Cage 2 releases earlier this year, the historic partnership between the two brands continues.
After providing detailed looks for both the “Fossil” & “Black” colorways last month, we now can share rumored release dates. While the details are yet to be officially confirmed by the Swoosh & Stüssy, we expect they will be soon. The expectation is that the “Fossil” colorway will be exclusive to Stüssy’s website, while the “Black” pair will be more widely available. Rumored to drop December 11th, the release date is just around the corner and is sure to have people scrambling to secure pairs.
Take a look at pictures of the pairs below and be sure to check out our in-depth look if you missed it. For all of the latest info on this drop, keep up to date with Nice Kicks!
NIKE e STÜSSY vêm colaborando ao longo de 2020 e trazendo, aos poucos, várias novidades para o mercado. O trabalho começou com o AIR ZOOM SPIRIDON CAGE 2, que já ganhou …
NIKE e STÜSSY vêm colaborando ao longo de 2020 e trazendo, aos poucos, várias novidades para o mercado. O trabalho começou com o AIR ZOOM SPIRIDON CAGE 2, que já ganhou algumas colorways. Depois, vazou que o próximo alvo seria o AIR FORCE 1, feito com o mesmo material usado na primeira versão do tênis anterior, em tom cru. Agora, o modelo que nasceu nas quadras de basquete retorna para a parceria, em uma versão preta.
Assim como a edição crua, o AIR FORCE 1 aparece em um têxtil de trama aberta, com Swooshes bordados e branding da STÜSSY na etiqueta da língua, no toebox e no painel traseiro.
Tanto a colorway preta quanto a divulgada anteriormente não têm, ainda, uma data confirmada para sua estreia. Contudo, especula-se que elas cheguem às lojas ainda este ano. Será que, assim como o AIR ZOOM SPIRIDON CAGE 2, essa etapa da colaboração inclui o Brasil na distribuição?
Stussy and Nike are having an incredible run this year. The streetwear brand and the footwear icon have been all over the place thanks to a handful of collaborations this year. …
Stussy and Nike are having an incredible run this year. The streetwear brand and the footwear icon have been all over the place thanks to a handful of collaborations this year. From the Kukini to the Spiridon Cage 2 and all of the apparel in between, the link-up has been one of the bright silver-linings from this year.
Luckily, more is on the way from the brands. A set of Stussy x Nike Air Force 1 Lows are releasing before the end of the year as the partnership extends onto one of the most iconic silhouettes in the game. After images of the Stussy x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Fossil” colorway emerged, we now get a closer look at the all-black pair that will likely release on the same day.
Take a look at the pair below as we await official release information. Are you feeling these or the “Fossil” iteration more? Let us know your thoughts.
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Surgiram há alguns meses o boato de que o AIR FORCE 1 seria um dos alvos da STÜSSY nesse ano, com duas colorways do modelo. Metade desse rumor já se materializou …
Surgiram há alguns meses o boato de que o AIR FORCE 1 seria um dos alvos da STÜSSY nesse ano, com duas colorways do modelo.
Metade desse rumor já se materializou através de imagens divulgadas nessa semana, onde o AF1 aparece com um cabedal todo feito de juta – ou seria cânhamo? -, logotipos de ambas as marcas bordados e o da Stüssy nas etiquetas das línguas.
Com base em seu material e cor predominante, o visual é semelhante ao de um dos AIR ZOOM SPIRIDON CAGE 2 lançados pela dupla nesse ano, o que nos leva a pensar que o outro suposto AIR FORCE 1 também pode carregar semelhanças com outras criações dessa parceria.
Não foi levantada nenhuma data de lançamento para essa novidade, mas a promessa é de que ele chegue às lojas ainda nesse ano.
Nike Sportswear and Stussy is connecting once again to release a new collaboration on the Nike Air Force 1 that will launch during the Holiday season. Two color options of the …
Nike Sportswear and Stussy is connecting once again to release a new collaboration on the Nike Air Force 1 that will launch during the Holiday season.
Two color options of the Stussy x Nike Air Force 1 Low will release with one dressed in Black and the other comes in Fossil Stone. Both will come with dual branding on the tongue tags along with embroidered Swooshes on the toe box.
Stussy Nike Air Force 1 Low Release Details
You can expect the two Stussy x Nike Air Force 1 Low color options to release at select retailers including Nike.com during the Holiday season. Retail price is set at $130. As soon as more information is available we will make sure to update.
Stussy x Nike Air Force 1 Low Color: Black/Black Release Date: Holiday 2020 Price: $130
Stussy x Nike Air Force 1 Low Color: Fossil Stone/Fossil Stone Release Date: Holiday 2020 Style Code: CZ9084-200 Price: $130
Update (8/27): We now have a first look at the Stussy x Nike Air Force 1 Low in ’Fossil Stone’. The pair features hemp across the upper along with embroidered Swoosh on the toe box and co-branding on the tongue label. At the time of writing, a release date has yet to be announced. Images via earlygvng.
Stussy x Nike Air Force 1 Low Fossil Stone CZ9084-200
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Enquanto muitas marcas esportivas tem adaptado alguns dos seus clássicos ‘cortando’ parte do cabedal para surfar a onda das mules, a BIRKENSTOCK segue sendo cirúrgica na escolha de seus parceiros. A …
Enquanto muitas marcas esportivas tem adaptado alguns dos seus clássicos ‘cortando’ parte do cabedal para surfar a onda das mules, a BIRKENSTOCK segue sendo cirúrgica na escolha de seus parceiros.
A marca alemã, que inclusive se gaba de ter recusado uma proposta de colaboração com a SUPREME, se juntou com a STÜSSY na criação da sua clássica mule, o BOSTON CLOG.
As tradicionais palmilhas de cortiça foram preservadas enquanto o material do cabedal é de veludo cotelê, disponível em duas opções de cor. O logo da STÜSSY aparece gravado em baixo relevo na lateral perto da entressola.
Cada par vai custar 188 dólares e será vendido nesta sexta feira, dia 21, no site da STÜSSY, BIRKENSTOCK e seletos revendedores autorizados.
Building upon the Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon collaboration is two color options of the Air Zoom Spiridon KK (Kukini). This pair by Stussy takes elements from the Kukini which …
Building upon the Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon collaboration is two color options of the Air Zoom Spiridon KK (Kukini).
This pair by Stussy takes elements from the Kukini which includes its webbing overlay while mesh takes over the base. In addition we have Stussy branding on the tongue while other tooling is taken from the Air Zoom Spiridon.
Stussy Nike Air Zoom Spiridon Kukini Release Details
You can expect the Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon Kukini color options to release at select Stussy chapter stores and online at Stussy.com on July 24th. A release is expected to take place soon at SNKRS soon. Retail price is set at $170. Below you can check out more images which will give you a closer look.
Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon Kukini Color: Black/White-Bright Cactus Release Date: July 24, 2020 Style Code: CJ9918-001 Price: $170
Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon KK Black CJ9918-001
Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon Kukini Color: White/Black-Habanero Red Release Date: July 24, 2020 Style Code: CJ9918-100 Price: $170
Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon Kukini White CJ9918-100
Update (7/24): Nike has unveiled official images of the Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon Kukini in White that is expected to launch soon via SNKRS.
Update (7/20): Stussy has announced that their Air Zoom Spiridon Kukini collaboration as well as matching apparel will release on Friday, July 24th at 10AM PST at chapter stores and on Stussy.com. Currently a Nike SNKRS release has yet to be announced.
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Update (7/13): Official images of the Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon KK in Black has leaked. Currently a release date is not available but more information will be available soon.
Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon KK Black CJ9918-001
Update 4/23: We now have on feet images of the Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon KK in White and Black via yankeekicks.
Stussy Nike Air Zoom Spiridon KK On Feet
Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon KK White Habanero Red CJ9918-100 On Feet
Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon KK Black Bright Cactus CJ9918-001 On Feet
Update 4/20: We now have detailed images of the Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon KK of both colorways that is expected to release this Spring. Via yankeekicks.
Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon KK Black Bright Cactus CJ9918-001
Stussy x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon KK White Habanero Red CJ9918-100
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