04 January 2015

Top 10: Sneaker Collaboration in Year 2014

2014 was no doubt a game changer for Sneaker collectors, offering a wide range of kicks from collaborations. With the ever-growing popularity in lifestyle footwear among the community, respective brands have been working with different retailers and companies to satisfy the consumers with limited edition releases. This of course, is good news for all of us. Let's jump straight into what in our opinion is the Top 10 Sneaker Collaborations in the last year in no particular order:




Vans x Blends Sk8 Hi

Southern California Streetwear boutique Blends teamed up with Vans Vault to create their rendition of the iconic Sk8 Hi model. Decked in luscious leather uppers and a custom "bone" stripe for a clean look that is loosely tied with motorcycle culture inspirations.




Saucony Shadow 6000 x Premier "Life on Mars" 

Welcome to Planet Mars: this is another partnership with Premier Sneaker Boutique on the Shadow 6000 silhouette. These space kicks takes its cue from the reddish appearance that covers most of the  the planet. They also come in custom shoe bag, passport and boarding pass to go along with the theme.


Asics Gel Lyte V x Concepts "Phoenix"

Premium grey nubuck, 3M accents and a speckled sole makes up the Gel Lyte V that is inspired by the mythical creature Phoenix. Due to a factory fire in Vietnam, most of them were destroyed but Concepts was able to salvage an amount for release, making it a very limited release that is very sought after by collectors.



New Balance 997 x Concepts "Rose"

Another great collaboration put out by Concepts to celebrate their new store opening in NYC. The made in USA sneaker comes in rose-coloured pigskin suede that is inspired by the alcoholic beverage Rosé as a celebration to their establishment. A reflective croc skin patterned tongue and heel adds to the overall premiums aesthetics.


Nike SB x Diamond Supply Co "Tiffany" Dunk Hi

First released in year 2005 in the Dunk Low, Nike SB has brought back the every popular "Tiffany" colourway that swept Sneakerheads off their feet, this time in the high top version. Detailing includes a silver swoosh, aqua blue overall with faux croc skin panels across the shoe which stays true to its proceeder.


Ronnie Fieg x Puma Disc Blaze "Coat of Arms" 

Working on the 90s runner model, Ronnie Fieg changed the shape of the toe cap area as well as injecting his tasteful touches of intrigue details. Sporting a predominant blacked out upper and sole with white speckles and bright coloured toe box to create a contrasting look. 



Nike x Pigalle Air Force 1 Hi 

It's no secret that Parisan-based retailer Pigalle has huge love for basketball. This time, they have teamed up with Nike to rework on the legendary shoe Air Force 1 Hi. A fading patina pattern can be seen on the waxed leather uppers alongside leather laces and brass eyelets.


ASICS Gel Lyte V x Bodega "Get Wet"

The Gel Lyte V is probably the most work-on silhouette in collaborations, but none of them really comes as close to what Bodega put out.Released towards the end of the year, they are built for the the rainier months. Constructed with GoreTex materials to ensure your feet is dry even in the hash weathers.


Supreme x Nike Foamposite One

A long time partnership between the two brands, Supreme has picked out the iconic Foamposites and placed an all-over print on it, which was sometime different from the usual solid-coloured releases. The  box logo on the tongue gives a subtle detailing, marking the finish of yet another dope joint effort with Nike.



Fragment Design x Kevin Durant 6 Elite

Japanese designer Hiroshi Fujiwara had his stab at the KD 6, applying a buttery suede upper on a slightly altered silhouette with great attention to details. Finishing off, the Fragment Lightning logo is placed on the tongue and custom insoles with dual branding.