9 hot new sneaker collaborations you need to know

Once upon a time, long before the hype pervaded popular culture, the major sneaker brands would typically deliver one, maybe two coveted releases a month, with a heavy emphasis on storytelling. Nowadays, it’s commonplace to see these different labels ditch the “who, what, where, when and how”, and instead drop multiple pairs of heat in just one weekend. A welcomed dilemma for most.

With that said, we continue our weekly round-up of the most sought after silhouettes for the week, hoping to make your ‘cop or drop’ decision as easy as possible. Check out the list below and chime in on the styles you’ll be picking up.

1. Nike “EQUALITY” BHM Collection

Release date: January 15

Release price: US$120-$185, via Nike SNKRS & select Nike retailers

Nike adds another year to its “BHM” commemorative line with the addition of a few specially-themed models. As a part of the Swoosh’s “EQUALITY” campaign, the Air Force 1 Low, LeBron 15, Kyrie 4 and KD 10 all share a uniform theme. The three on-court models mix black, green and red colouring while the Air Force 1 Low is coated in black colouring and premium leather. Each silhouette is stamped with a special date celebrating key moments in black history.

2. Jordan Brand x Levi’s® Air Jordan 4