Top 10 exclusive pairs of sneakers that came out in 2023. Which ones are cooler?

Release date: September 22, 2023

The release of the collab is timed to coincide with the opening of Kith’s signature store in Toronto. The sneakers echo the colors of the Canadian flag and are made of premium natural suede with leather elements. New Balance and Kith co-branding is emblazoned on the heel.

Release date: September 29, 2023

The brand’s second collaboration with Colour Plus’ creative director is based on a love of hiking and hiking shoes. Jordan Page took hiking boot designs from the ’90s and transferred the colors and materials to Saucony’s retro running model. The contrasting accents were inspired by nature and the forests where the designer likes to spend his free time.

Release date: July 28, 2023

The collaboration between Ronnie Feig and ASICS began in 2007. Even 16 years later, their team never ceases to amaze. In 2023, they released a collaborative collection with Marvel in honor of the 60th anniversary of the X-Men comic book. The biggest promotional element was the format of the sale. The set came with Uncanny X-Men Series 1 cards from 1992. In addition, buyers didn’t know exactly which pair they would get in the box. The sneakers were packaged in mirrored paper. In the past, similar packages were used to hide collectible cards with comic book characters. The collaboration was released with a strict limit: 2500 pairs for each colorway.

Release date: August 24, 2023

Legendary snicker boutique Union L.A. has once again gone back to its street fashion roots and taken on the Air Jordan 1. This time, the designers surprised with an insert made of Woven. It is known to everyone from the Nike Air Woven Footscape model. The first collaboration between the boutique and the brand based on the AJ1 happened in 2018. The echoes of that collection can be seen here as well – the green decorative stitching separating the shank of the sneakers. In the first release, several legendary colorways of the Jordans were combined in this way.

Release date: November 24, 2023

The design mimics the planet Mars entirely. The insole is covered in a starry sky print and the laces feature a dubre (decorative tag) with the name of the collaboration. The release took place exclusively in the store and on the website. The model has already made noise in themed communities around the world.

Release date: October 27, 2023

The music band Korn has been known for their love of adidas since the 90s. They even dedicated one of their songs to the brand. Exclusive items have been made for the nu-metal legends throughout their career. In 2023, the world finally saw an official collaboration. Campus 00 changed the shape of the butt and tongue. The sneakers became more massive. All inscriptions are stylized under the logo of the band.

Release date: October 3, 2023

The Mizuno Wave Rider 10 first came out in 1997. Since then, the Japanese model has become a classic in the world of running shoes. After teaming up with the famous British brand Maharishi, it turned out to create very discreet sneakers. They are colored in olive tones, but the most interesting element is the phoenix embroidered over the logo. This bird is one of the key figures in Japanese mythology.

Release date: May 6, 2023

This is rapper Jae Tips’ first collaboration with a big brand. Everything came together here: bright colors, interesting textured materials, and unusual prints. The designer also managed to hit the main trend of the year – running sneakers of the millennium era. A distinctive feature of the model is transparent mesh elements. With their help, you can endlessly update the appearance of sneakers, changing the color of the socks.

Release date: October 4, 2023

The sports brand from Boston decided to approach the launch of a new version of a classic model in an unusual way. For this purpose, it has presented a collaboration with Stone Island. The New Balance 990v2 are designed in the style of the SI Shadow Project line and are made of premium black suede. Contrasting elements are a large olive-colored mesh and reflective letter N on the side.

Release date: February 10, 2023

The collaboration between the American brand and Clot lasted over 18 years. For the farewell drop, a version of the Cortez was unveiled, the first model in Nike’s history inspired by Wushu and Chinese traditions. The sneaker consists of several elements: an insole with a heel cup, a wushu bootie, and an outer shell with a cushioned outsole. The designers have created a maximally versatile pair of shoes that can be used for a variety of purposes.