Top 10 sneakers of 2022, where every pair is a collector’s dream
Which pair would you spare no money for? Vote!
snickerhead, co-owner of faderation.market
I specialize in collectible, rare and collaborative sneakers. Most often they are urban models, but sometimes functional ones deserve special attention. I tell you what new products of 2022 may become an object of collectors’ lust in the future and why.
You may already have something from this list in your collection. If not, something is realistic to buy. But there are also such models, which you can only admire, making ambitious plans. Something is not on sale, because the line is limited. Somewhere the prices are astounding. Of course, first of all it concerns the collaboration of sports brands with luxury brands. For example, with Gucci or Louis Vuitton.
Which of these pairs looks cooler than the others?
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Top 10 most interesting sneakers of 2022
Photo: Puma
Rick and Morty x Puma MB.01.
Release date: February 18, 2022
Among the interesting novelties of the Puma brand, we can highlight a model inspired by the famous cartoon “Rick and Morty”. This is a variation of the Puma Lamelo Ball. Quite a rare pair. What adds to the originality is the fact that it is multicolored. One sneaker is red, the other green.
Photo: Nike
Travis Scott x Nike Air Max 1
Release date: May 27, 2022
Rapper Travis Scott has had a fruitful year. Both in music and in the realm of sneaker making. He’s had a lot of different pairs come out in 2022. Let’s not take the usual “ones” (Air Jordan 1) in our list, but turn to the non-standard work – Travis’ first model based on the Air Max 1.
Photo: Nike
Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘Mambacita Sweet 16’
Release date: May 1, 2022
Not to be overlooked are the limited edition athletic models. One of the very cool new products for 2022 is the Nike Kobe 6 Protro ‘Mambacita Sweet 16’. This is just the right case where a sports model might be coveted by collectors and average fashionistas alike.
Photo: Nike
Union x Nike Dunk Low
Release date: April 2, 2022
Nike’s collaboration with the Union LA store. The two sports brands have once again had a hand in creating one of 2022’s most memorable pairs. The foundation here is the Nike Dunk Low. The model was released in three colors: ARGON, COURT PURPLE, and PISTACHIO. The first and second were available for online purchase, and the third (pictured) – exclusively for offline sales.
Photo: Nike
Air Jordan 1 High ’85 ‘Georgetown’
Release date: April 2, 2022
These are some of the best ‘unis’ (Air Jordan 1s) of 2022. Premium materials have been used in the creation of this variation. But what makes this pair special is something else. It’s about the small run within this lineup throughout the year.
Photo: Nike
Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1 Low
A collaboration between Nike and haute couture house Louis Vuitton. The collection had been rumored for years, but the show didn’t happen until 2021. The pairs went on sale unevenly. Some were only available for purchase at auctions, and there are only 200 of them. Huge queues, insane prices on the secondary market ($150,000), media hype – all this fell on 2022. Therefore, the pair can be safely called a novelty of the passing year.
Photo: New Balance
Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 9060
Release date: May 18, 2022
In 2022, the New Balance brand released many interesting models and collaborations, but this collaboration deserves a separate attention. It’s a collaboration with designer Joe Fresh Goods. He has collaborated with the brands Converse, Era, Notre, etc.
Photo: Nike
Union x Air Jordan 2
Release date: April 15, 2022
Nike’s collaborations with the Union LA store have already become a tradition. In 2022, the brands also decided to recall the “second numbered” (Air Jordan 2). In this variation, a very unusual silhouette was chosen. Nike has not recalled it for a long time.
Photo: Gucci
Gucci x adidas Gazelle
Release date: June 7, 2022
The first joint work of the two fashion giants could not go unnoticed. The collection featured both clothing, accessories and shoes based on adidas Gazelle. We are, of course, interested in the latter item. A pair with a classic Gucci monogram makes it to the top.
Photo: Yeezy
Yeezy 350 V2 Dazzling Blue
Release date: March 17, 2022
What’s a top without everyone’s favorite Yeezy 350? What we remember most about the 2022 is the Dazzling Blue colorway. The combination of black and blue looks spectacular and stylish. This colorway was in particular demand among the yeezy models during the past year.