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It’s been a weird year in sneakers so far. But that's not to say the sneakerverse has lost its footing – it’s simply going through a period of change.

Adidas Sambas are somehow both in and out (strong collaborative takes by the likes of Wales Bonner and Caroline Hu counteract the fact that former PM Rishi Sunak and his compeers have them on their shoe rack). Travis Scott Jordans – once exclusively produced in desert shades – now come in primary colours. Yeezys are discounted on the Adidas webstore. The fast-growing sneaker silhouettes on StockX include Asics models, like the Gel-1130 and the Kayano 14.

But over the next few months, the sneakerscape is set to look more familiar and feel more stable. The Jacquemus x Nike collab is currently restoring interest in the Air Max line; Pharrell Williams, Edison Chen and others are set to revive the Adidas Superstar; the Jordan 4 will reclaim its top spot with the launch of ‘white thunder’; and New Balance is looking to depend on its trustiest collaborators, Joe Freshgoods and Salehe Bembury.

Expect some nice celeb moments, too – more Bad Bunny x Adidas; the debut of Jack Harlow x New Balance – as well as the return of a Wu Tang-inspired grail and the long-awaited launch of the Nigo x Nike Air Force 3.

Here are all of the most exciting releases of the second half of 2024.

Stüssy x Nike LD-1000

Really, really retro Nikes are in. Just look at the Bode x Nike Astro Grabbers that launched earlier this year, or the brand-new Stüssy x Nike LD-1000 pack.

Release date: Today

Size? x New Balance 860v2

24-year-old sneaker boutique Size? melts Neapolitan hues into the buzzy New Balance 860v2 for summer ‘24.

Release date: Today

Bape Sta Line Camo

Bape

The Gen-Zs are spearheading the Bape Sta renaissance and the rest of us should be following foot.

An upcoming launch to keep your eye on, then: the Bape Sta Line Camo.

Release date: 13 July 2024

Puma Mostro – Black/White

Puma

The Puma Mostro has been enjoying a bit of a moment this year off the back of the world’s nostalgia for the noughties. We’ve enjoyed the uncanny velcro sneak in ‘pink delight’, ‘ignite blue’ and various other fun yet tasteful colourways, and it won’t be long until we can rock them in monochrome, too.

Release date: 13 July 2024

Kiko Kostadinov x Asics Gel-Flammae – ‘Grey/Black’ and ‘Blue/Ironclad’

Asics

Supported by fashion-insiders and Asics devotees alike, the Kiko Kostadinov x Asics collab continues to serve up heat. New in: a brand-new silhouette called Gel-Flammae that's being introduced in two sure-fire colourways.

Release date: 19 July

Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 RM – ‘Grandma’s Driveway’

A Jordan for the cyclist, designed by Pro BMX athlete Nigel Sylvester. As the name suggests, his Nan’s drive informed the design.

Release date: 20 July

Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 990v6

Joe Freshgoods via Instagram

All we know right now about this upcoming project between the Chicago creative and the Boston marque is that there’s a red one (which comes in a red to orange gradient box) and a blue one (which comes in an icy blue box). We’d hazard to guess that the former will be called ‘hot’ and the latter will be called ‘cold’.

Release date: August

Air Jordan 6 – ‘Olympic’

StockX

2000’s blue, white and red AJ6 returns to commemorate the Paris Olympic games.

Makes sense since the trio of colours that were originally chosen to show support for Team USA are the same as those on the hosting country’s banner.

Release date: 3 August

Air Jordan 4 – ‘White Thunder’

GOAT

You’ve had ‘yellow thunder’. You’ve had ‘red thunder’. Fancy another one? Introducing ‘white thunder’, a completely new, completely foolproof Air Jordan 4 colourway that’s sure to be considered a modern classic.

Release date: 24 August

Air Jordan 1 High OG – ‘Black Toe Reimagined’

The latest popular Jordan to receive the Reimagined treatment (previous examples: aj3 ‘white cement reimagined’, ‘aj4 bred reimagined’) is the Air Jordan 1 High ‘Black Toe’ – one of the OG colourways of the OG Jumpman.

Release date: August

Axel Arigato Clay

Axel Arigato

From Tom Holland to Emily Ratajkowski, everyone who’s anyone is wearing Axel Arigatos rn.

We’re anticipating the release of the Clay, a brand-new model coming this Autumn that is essentially a souped-up version of its dependable Dice silhouette.

Release date: September

Nike Dunk High – ‘Wu Tang’

Judging by a joint Insta post made by Nike Sportswear and Wu Tang Clan, it seems the ‘Wu Tang’ Nike Dunk High – one of the most sought-after grails in sneaker history – is set for a re-issue to celebrate its 25th anniversary. This will mark the first time the shoe has been released since just 36 pairs were made available in 1999.

Release date: Autumn

Travis Scott x Nike Shark-A-Don – ‘Sail’

Travis Scott's Swoosh line will return later this year to introduce a brand-new sneaker model fabricated by amalgamating two existing models: one from the archives, the Nike Air Shark (a long-forgotten NFL tread) and one from the shelves, the Nike Spiridon.

Release date: Autumn

Travis Scott x Jumpman Jack – ‘Bright Cactus’

Travis’ collaboration with Jordan Brand will also return to present a third colourway of the rapper’s very own footwear design, the Jumpman Jack.

Release date: Winter

Edison Chen x Adidas Dress Superstar

Adidas

As seen at Paris Fashion Week, Edison Chen – founder of streetwear label Clot – has remodelled the Shell Toe into a smart shoe. We will have to wait until the end of the year to get our hands on our own pair.

Release date: December

Jack Harlow x New Balance 1906R

Rapper Jack Harlow lends his individual brand of lover boy to New Balance. The result? A POPPIN pink, floral and romantic 1906R.

Release date: TBC

Bad Bunny x Adidas Gazelle Indoor – ‘Core White/Core Black/Gum’

StockX

In June, Bad Bunny unveiled and launched his best Adidas crep yet: a fancy take on the Gazelle Indoor. This black, white and gum colourway called Benito (the singer's real name) follows the OG release, ‘San Juan’ – a predominantly blue colourway that paid homage to the capital of his home country, Puerto Rico.

Release date: TBC

Pharrell x Adidas Superstar 72, 82 and 92

Nine years after Pharrell and Adidas collaborated on ‘Supercolor’ – a project which comprised 50 different block colour Superstars – the dream team returns to the silhouette. And this time round, the focus is not on colour but dimensions.

Release date: TBC

Nigo x Nike Air Force 3 Low

Peter White

Once on opposing sides of the court (see: Nike vs Bape), Nigo and the Swoosh have seemingly settled their differences and decided to work together. A big win for the sneaker community.

Release date: TBC

New Balance 1906A – ‘Refined Future’

New Balance

Following the success of the 1906D, the destroyed model, New Balance unveils a deconstructed iteration of the 2000s runner. It’s prototype chic.

Release date: TBC

Miu Miu x New Balance 530 Mules

The hottest high fashion x sportswear alliance of the moment is looking to get more experimental by the end of the year as Miu Miu rejigs the familiar New Balance 530 to transform it into a mule.

Release date: TBC

Salehe Bembury x New Balance 530

Salehe Bembury looks to nature once more to inject new life into a New Balance staple.

Release date: TBC

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