In our culture, collaborations are more prevalent than ever, and this year we've seen some strong releases from retailers, musicians, entertainers, and fashion brands alike. Indeed, the collaborative "X" has proven itself as a powerful marketing tool in the industry.

Memorable drops include the KAWS x Air Jordan IV, Supreme x Nike Air More Uptempo, and VLONE x Nike Air Force 1 — all of which, of course, sold out in the blink of an eye. Still, the collaboration game doesn't begin and end there.

Below, we've rounded up some of our favorite drops to cop right now. Some seem obvious, while others are a bit further out there. All, however, make perfect sense on paper.

Old Skool LX

from $114

Vans x Brain Dead

(Available at 2 Merchants)

(Available at 2 Merchants)

Where to shop

Air Shake Ndestrukt

$172

NikeLab x Pigalle

Buy at sneakersnstuff

One Star

$104

Converse x Colette x Club75

Buy at Club75

Indoor

$136

adidas Originals x Palace

Buy at Slam Jam

M997ST

from $240

New Balance x Stance

(Available at 3 Merchants)

(Available at 3 Merchants)

Where to shop

MRL247TI

from $124

New Balance x Titolo

(Available at 2 Merchants)

(Available at 2 Merchants)

Where to shop

EQT 93/16 Support

from $60

adidas Consortium x AVENUE

(Available at 4 Merchants)

(Available at 4 Merchants)

Where to shop

Old Skool

from $70

Vans x Peanuts

(Available at 3 Merchants)

(Available at 3 Merchants)

Where to shop

Sandal

from $205

Suicoke x Stüssy

(Available at 2 Merchants)

(Available at 2 Merchants)

Where to shop

1461 3-Eye Shoe

$167

Dr. Martens x Staple Design

Buy at Caliroots

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