The world of sneaker collaborations is dominated by blockbuster releases these days, most of which steal much of the spotlight from the little guys. While some see that as an injustice to the numerous collabs that are forced to fly under the radar, it depends on how you look at it. The glass half full side of us sees a handsome handful of collaboration silhouettes that you won’t be sharing with the crowds.
In celebration of the designs which didn’t make the front page and weren’t spotted on Travis Scott, we teamed up with Footshop to round up 10 of our favorite underrated collab sneakers of recent times.
From luxury connections like Pyer Moss and Craig Green to Jonah Hill and even Assassin’s Creed (really), keep scrolling for some of the best collaborations that you missed.
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Reebok x XIMONLEE DMX Trail Hydrex
DMX Trail Hydrex
Reebok x XIMONLEE
Earlier this year Reebok teamed up with Berlin and Shanghai-based label XIMONLEE to produce this futuristic sock runner. Our favorite part isn't the conceptual silhouette but the spot-on color palette.
Converse x Feng Chen Wang Chuck 70 2-in-1
Chuck 70 2-in-1
Converse x Feng Chen Wang
Converse's classic Chuck Taylor 70 gets a very unorthodox update at the hands of Feng Chen Wang. In a series of collaborative efforts between the two brands, this model stands out thanks to its 2-in-1 construction.
adidas Originals by 032c Campus Prince
Campus Prince
adidas Originals by 032c
Berlin thinktank 032c has left a mark on multiple scenes, from editorial through to sneaker collabs. This joint work takes the Campus as its base and retains the classic aesthetic with a simple contrast logo to the heel tab.
Vans x Taka Hayashi DIY Hi VLT LX (H&L)
Diy Hi VLT LX (H&L)
Vans x Taka Hayashi
Vans enlists the help of artist Taka Hayashi for the DIY Old Skool Hi which encourages the wearer to customize and personalize against the minimal white backdrop.
Reebok x Assassin's Creed Valhalla Club C Revenge
Club C Revenge
Reebok x Assassin's Creed Valhalla
There have been a number of successful gaming-sneaker crossovers over the years but this might be our favorite. To celebrate the release of the new Assassin's Creed Valhalla game, Reebok has given the classic Club C Revenge silhouette a Viking-heavy reup.
adidas x Jonah Hill Samba
Samba
adidas x Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill's partnership with adidas continues in optimal style with another '90s-inspired reissue. This time the Samba gets a makeover with chunky laces and a tonal recolor.
Vans x WTAPS OG Classic Slip-On
OG Classic Slip-On
Vans x WTAPS
WTAPS has worked alongside Vans for several seasons but the pair's most recent drop could be the cleanest product yet. This pair of Vans OG Classic Slip-Ons features an off-white suede upper and black sole unit outlined by the WTAPS text logo.
Converse x GOLF le FLEUR* Gianno OX
Gianno OX
Converse x GOLF le FLEUR*
Tyler, the Creator's GOLF le FLEUR* label might be used to a bit more hype when it comes to its Converse collaborations, but the Gianno OX is, in our book, criminally underrated. This skate shoe-esque model speaks to the '90s skater.
adidas x Craig Green Rivalry Polta AKH
Rivalry Polta AKH
adidas x Craig Green
The Rivalry silhouette acts as the platform for one of Craig Green's latest collaborative efforts with adidas. This immaculate rendition features a shiny, coated upper and a retro-tinged, off-white sole unit.
Reebok by Pyer Moss Trail Fury
Trail Fury
Reebok by Pyer Moss
Kerby Jean-Raymond, founder and designer at Pyer Moss, was recently appointed as the global Creative Director of Reebok, so his collaborations with the brand must have left a mark on more than just us.
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