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
Vans To Release A “Year Of The Rabbit” Themed DIY Hi VLT LX
While done in seldom fashion, the blending of the Vans Sk8-Hi and Old Skool has most often been attributed to the hand of longtime Vans...
Timberland And Vans Craft The Half Cab Hiker, A Fusion Of Two Iconic Styles
Vans has paid quite the homage to the Half Cab in 2022, inviting collaborators the likes of Dime, WTAPS, Atlas, and many others to help...
Joe Freshgoods Teases Upcoming Vans Snow Boot
Joe Freshgoods is a collaborative powerhouse, responsible for crafting some of the best New Balance releases of the last few years. His partnership with Vans...
The Vans x Sci-Fi Fantasy Collection Invokes 90’s Nostalgia
Two years removed from their last collaborative effort, Sci-Fi Fantasy owner and renowned skateboarder Jerry Hsu has teamed up with the California-based action sports brand...
The Latest Needles x Vault By Vans Collab Can’t Decide Between The Era And The Slip-On
From Engineered Garments to South2 West8, the Nepenthes umbrella houses many a beloved name. Some would argue, however, that Needles reigns far above the rest,...
Atlas Helps Vans Celebrate 30 Years Of The Half Cab
Vans has crafted several collaborative nods to the Half Cab over the course of its 30th Anniversary. And to help close out the celebration with...
Utility And Sustainability Inform Christopher Raeburn’s First-Ever Collaboration With Vans
From Supreme to WTAPS, Vans has teamed up with numerous high profile names over the course of the Fall. This continues with their latest collaborative...
WTAPS And Vans Close Out The Year With 15th Collection Together
Having collaborated on a 25th anniversary collection back in February, WTAPS and Vans are back at it again with a four pair capsule. Starring the...
NEIGHBORHOOD And Vans Present Tonal Renditions Of The Old Skool And Era
We haven’t seen much from NEIGHBORHOOD since the start of 2022. But following a glimpse at some adidas ADIMATICS, the Japanese label has unveiled their...