With high-end brands like Balenciaga and Gucci putting out uniquely designed silhouettes throughout the year, it’s no wonder that luxury sneakers are making their mark on the streetwear culture. While there are plenty of household luxury labels that have entered the market in the last few years by releasing their own shoes, we take a look at some of the more popular luxury sneaker collaborations that paved the way.
Dior x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG
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Air Jordan collaborated with the famous Paris fashion house Dior, releasing the beautifully clean Air Dior collection. The sneaker was a very exclusive release, with only about 8,500 pairs released. The shoe comes in a grey, white, and blue colourway, with certain splashes of black present on the Nike Swoosh. The upper of the shoe is constructed in premium leather, with an Air Dior wings logo on the heel. The midsole comes in a clean white and is covered by a translucent blue outsole. Traditional Dior monogram print on the Nike swoosh contrasts and stands out from the rest of the sneaker.
Prada x Adidas Superstar ‘White’
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Adidas and Prada collaborate on the ever-popular Superstar silhouette. The entire shoe comes in a white and off-white colourway, with black Prada text along the lateral sides of the shoe. There are perforations present in the midfoot that make the shoe breathable. The top of the white tongue also carries the Prada logo, with the Adidas logo at the rear heel.
Vans Old Skool Kenzo Floral Red
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If you’re a fan of bright, flashy designs, the Vans Old Skool Kenzo collaboration will be perfect for you. This beautiful sneaker has a green, red, white, and pink floral print that covers the entire upper, midsole, and outsole. The eyelets of the shoe are bright red, while the laces themselves come in a white colourway. The Vans logo is visible on the white insole in black, while on the back of the shoe, you can see the Off The Wall branding.
New Balance 327 Staud WMNS
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The upper of the sneaker comes in white with grey detailing. The silhouette and the overall colour blocking on the shoe are simple in design, with an added retro-minimalist appearance. On the lateral side of the shoe, a large N logo for New Balance is stitched stretching throughout the midfoot. The midsole of the shoe is rather chunky, with the sneaker supported by cleats. The sneaker has a sporty aesthetic that makes this shoe highly popular for more active, outdoor people.
Sacai x Nike LDWaffle ‘Black’
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The LDWaffle Black is a collaborative effort between Sacai and Nike. The upper of the shoe comes in shades of black and grey, while the midsole and the outsole of the shoe are white. The Swooshes have a unique quality compared to most Nike silhouettes, as there are two Nike swooshes, made of leather. The midsole sticks out from the back of the shoe past the heel and the outsole, adding to its futuristic aesthetic.
Adidas Ultraboost Clima Missoni ‘White’
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The Ultraboost Clima Missoni is a collaboration between Adidas and Missoni. The clean aesthetic makes the sneaker wearable on any occasion. The upper of the shoe is completely made up of a knit white material with splashes of red and blue near the midfoot and around the toe box of the shoe. The laces of the shoe are completely black, matching the heel collar of the sneaker. When it comes to branding, the Missoni signature is visible on the tongue, adding to the value of this luxury collaboration.