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

WTAPS x Vans Syndicate ‘Burgundy Bones’ Pack – Release Info

Perhaps more than any other collaborator, Japanese streetwear label WTAPS has become the face of the Vans Syndicate collection.  This partnership has produced quite a few drops...

By Aaron Hope December 8, 2011
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Taka Hayashi x Vans Vault Sk8-Hi LX – Leather-Wrapped Soles

We hadn’t heard all that much of his plans after the spring 2011 collection dropped, so it’s always good news to learn of more new...

By Aaron Hope December 3, 2011
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Taka Hayashi x BILLYKIRK x Vans Vault Pack

Taka Hayashi expertly utilized Pendleton wool on a couple of his Vans Vault collaborations last winter.  For 2011, the third party material suppliers are known...

By Aaron Hope December 1, 2011
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