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, and for our purposes, huge headlines every time.

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 that as well, with pairs like the Nina Chanel Abney Jordan 3 and J Balvin Jordan 3 already attracting plenty of attention. The Joe Freshgoods 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

Primitive x Vans Mountain Edition

It’s rare for certain classes of general release sneakers to arrive at stores without warning these days, and even more so when the new drop...

By Aaron Hope January 14, 2014
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Horween x Vans Vault Mountain Edition Decon LX “Catcher’s Mitt”

Vans made good on the promise displayed on a Taka Hayashi collabo tote bag and teamed up directly with Chicago’s Horween Leather for a buttery smooth pack...

By Aaron Hope October 3, 2012
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Horween Leather x Vans Vault – Available

A recent episode of Vans’ ‘The Collaboratory’ focused on an upcoming release that represents perhaps the pinnacle of materials for the entire 2012 Off the...

By Aaron Hope August 9, 2012
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Max Schaaf x Vans Syndicate Mountain Edition Asym 4Q

Max Schaaf’s contribution to society shouldn’t be overlooked.  He’s a guy who seamlessly blends several decades of masculine aesthetics into a timeless walking history of...

By Aaron Hope July 31, 2011
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