We’ve just entered the second half of 2023 which means it’s a perfect time to start discussing what our favorite sneakers of the year are (so far). There’s still ALOT of time left for upcoming releases to enter the conversation but it’s always a fun exercise to look back and see which ones have made the most noise already.
These are all PERSONAL choices, so if you disagree, @ us in Slack so we can tell you why your opinion is wrong.
Before we jump into the actual picks, let’s look back at a couple honorable mentions.
Honorable Mentions
Nike Air Force 1 x Tiffany & Co
Nike Air Max 1 ’86 Big Bubble
shoutout our guy AD__Sneaks for the photo
Kith x New Balance 993 Spring ’23
Corteiz x Nike Air Max 95
Staff Picks: The Sneaker of the Year (thus far)
Jose: Action Bronson x New Balance 990v6 ‘Baklava’ or HAL Studio x Asics 1130
Turhan: Jarritos x Nike SB Dunk Low
Lawrence: Air Jordan 1 ‘Next Chapter’
James: Nike SB x Air Jordan 4
Ralph: Jae Tips x Saucony Grid Azura 2000
Juan: Air Jordan 3 White Cement Reimagined
Marco: The Air Jordan 3 White Cement is one of the best quality retros EVER. Materials, shape, etc. And it was easy to get. Doesn’t get any better than that.
Kendell: MSCHF Big Red Boots
