With dime-a-dozen celeb sneaker collabs popping up every other week, it gets difficult to keep track of what’s happening in the alleys of sneaker culture. But fret not; from Travis Scott to Eminem, here’s our list of the best celebrity collaborations in recent years.
1. Bad Bunny x Forum Buckle Low ‘The First Cafe’
Image Credits – Addidas
Back in 2021, Bad Bunny collaborated with Adidas to envision a shoe that could not only break boundaries but also somehow feature his unique Latin trap and reggaeton sound. The result was “The First Cafe” line, which strayed away from flashy neon hues you may associate with the artist, opting instead for a subtle and smooth coffee styling.
2. Fragment Design x Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Retro Low
Image Credits – Nike
Said to be the next face of Nike, rapper Travis Scott has had a slew of both successful and unsuccessful launches so far. But nothing (subjectively) comes close to the eye-catching Fragment Design Jordan 1 Retro low. Made in collaboration with Hiroshi Fujiwara, the shoes feature hues of blue, black, and white with a reverse swoosh, giving them a rather unique look.
3. Eminem x Carhartt x Air Jordan 4 ‘Black Chrome’
Image Credits – GOAT
A collab that has only aged well with time, the Eminem x Carhartt x Air Jordan 4 might go down in history as one of the most sought-after pieces. Released in 2015 in limited numbers, and by that, we mean really limited, the sneaker draws inspiration from Carhartt’s workwear, paying homage to the rapper’s humble background.
4. Tyler, the Creator’s le FLEUR* x Converse Chuck 70 Low
Image Credits – Converse
The LA-based MC debuted his newest GOLF le FLEUR* x Converse Chuck 70 Low “Digital Leopard” collection at this year’s Paris Fashion Week Men’s SS24. Coated with colourful patterns and colours, the outsoles feature “le FLEUR*” on the left foot and a silhouette of a bellhop on the right foot.
5. Drake X Nike Hot Step Air Terra “NOCTA”
Image Credits – Twitter
When Drake pulled up at the Nike loft, he wanted “to do something new,” as per Matte Babel, chief brand officer at Drake’s DreamCrew management company. And that’s arguably what he did with the 90s-inspired Hot Step Air Terra, featuring a clean, padded look. Why Hot Step, you may ask? “It cuts to the point and doesn’t feel like a Nike shoe name,” said the certified lover boy.
