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 And HOKA Bring Surplus Aesthetic To The Anacapa GTX And Ora Luxe Slide
Since its founding in 1997, Tetsu Nishiyama’s WTAPS has conveyed its ongoing fascination with military garb, rarely deviating from on-field tones of olive greens, dark...
Vans Helps Disney Celebrate 100 Years With Collaborative Collection
Dating back to 2013, Vans and Disney have routinely collaborated for an extensive range of both footwear and products inspired the company’s fanciful amount of...
AAPE By A Bathing Ape Brings Camo Patterns To The Vans Bolt Collection
Two iconic institutions on opposite coasts of the Pacific have convened in the AAPE by A Bathing Ape x Vans collection, bringing the signature Ape...
Concepts And Vans Vault Launch “Smoke And Mirrors” Collection On September 8th
Concepts and Vans are no strangers to one another, having worked on 15 different projects over the last 27 years. As Fall 2023 approaches, the...
WTAPS Brings A Grayscale Finish To The New Balance 990v6 Made In USA
Japan’s affinity for New Balance product has been well-documented over the last 50 years. Country-exclusives and special collaborations have cemented the “Land of the Rising...
The Noah x Vans Vault Sk8-Hi “Corduroy Patchwork” Is Currently Available
After teaming up with PUMA for a duo of spring/summer collaborations, New York-based retailer Noah now returns to its longstanding relationship with Vans for a...
The INVINCIBLE x Vault By Vans “Gnarly Pack” Emulates The Look Of Skated-In Pairs
From crafting New Balances with N.HOOLYWOOD to camouflaging Converse Chuck 70s alongside Wacko Maria, INVINCIBLE has served as the third partner in many a different...
Mastermind World And Vault By Vans Ready A Five-Pack Of Black/White Classics
From their home base in Anaheim, Vault By Vans has linked up with some of the biggest names across the globe, such as Nigel Cabourn...
Midnight Studios’ Shane Gonzales Unveils Vault by Vans “Star Spangled Glamour” Collection
Midnight Studios’ Shane Gonzales has teamed up with Vault by Vans for a “Star Spangled Glamour” capsule. Comprised of the Old Skool VLT LX, Authentic...