Collaboration

Since the earliest days of sneaker collecting, collaborations have been a surefire way to attract attention to upcoming releases. Be it with individual artists, designers or retailers, collabs have been and will remain one of the biggest drivers in the industry.

On tap for 2024, Travis Scott takes the biggest step in his relationship with Jordan Brand yet with the Jordan Jumpman Jack. JB has plenty on the docket outside of Houston, with pairs like the Nina Chanel Abney Jordan 3 and J Balvin Jordan 3 already attracting plenty of attention. The Aime Leon Dore New Balance 1000 highlights a stacked category outside of the Swoosh, with brands like ASICS, and adidas releasing new collaborative efforts on a very consistent basis as well.

In the articles below, you’ll find the latest on what sneaker brands are uniting with what outside collaborators.

Collaboration

The Muppets x adidas Originals AR 2.0 ‘Animal’ – Available

It wasn’t too terribly long ago that the phrase ‘cartoon sneakers’ conjured images of bargain-priced velcro-secured tiny kicks for toddlers.  And while everyone loves a...

By Aaron Hope October 20, 2011
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Usain Bolt x Puma – Holiday 2011 Footwear

The phrase “The Michael Jordan of . . . ” is one of the more common sports expressions you might hear, though some have seen...

By Aaron Hope October 20, 2011
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RANSOM x adidas Originals Strata

After their collaboration with Stussy provided punctuation to early 2011’s spring/summer collection, we haven’t heard all that much from the ongoing RANSOM by adidas Originals collection....

By Aaron Hope October 18, 2011
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The Muppets x adidas Originals AR 2.0 ‘Animal’

Looks like the Kermit the Frog Superstar IIs won’t be the only collaboration between adidas Originals and Jim Henson’s Muppets. From the crew’s leader to...

By Aaron Hope October 17, 2011
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David Beckham x adidas Originals Gazelle Vintage Mid – Holiday 2011 Colorways

The James Bond for David Beckham capsule from adidas Originals by Originals hasn’t been as promient this year as during the last, but luckily the...

By Aaron Hope October 8, 2011
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