Dennis Mazur, CEO at Sneakerdenn
Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 ‘Pine Green’
“The Nike SB x Air Jordan 4 ‘Pine Green’ is such a clean shoe. A fusion of Jordan Brand’s iconic aesthetic with SB Dunk technology just hits hard. Bringing skate culture into the basketball realm, it’s infused with a preppy old school New York vibe. An easy to throw-on pair, it can be easily dressed up or down, automatically making it one of the coolest Air Jordan 4s ever.”
Moses Rashid, CEO and founder at The Edit LDN
Oakley Factory Team Edge Boot ‘Black’
“OK, so they’re not technically a new sneaker. These brutes were first released in the early 2000s when my mother would never have allowed it. But I’m my own person now, with rent to pay and proper grown-up existential dread, so I can have Oakley’s re-released Edge Boot.
“As the name strongly implies, it’s a trainer with all the chainmail of a real romper stomper. Which means a super thick sole (one that takes its cue from Oakley’s best-selling Chop Saw, FYI), and a silhouette that’s chunky without verging on fucking ridiculous. Plus, 2023 has been the Year of the Oakley: the wraparounds have made warehouse raves look all the rosier, and the torquey sneakers make your 12-hour shifts all the more cushioned.”
Murray Clark, senior style editor at GQ
Reebok Premier Road Modern ‘Tonal Silver’
“I really like the innovative side of this trainer. Reebok producing a shoe with a fully-moulded upper, an injected outer sole, and a design that’s specifically tailored for the natural running action brings the brand straight to the forefront of the market. This really is an athlete’s shoe.”
Joe Foster, founder at Reebok
Rtfkt x Nike Air Force 1 Low ‘Murakami Drip’
“The Rtfkt x Nike Air Force 1 Low is a very important shoe from many perspectives. Rtfkt is a recent acquisition by Nike Inc. and is the first one since Converse in 2003. It’s the Swoosh’s big vote on the future of Web3, Blockchain, and digital creations. It’s also a massive move for artist Takashi Murakami. And, of course, it’s absolutely insane that three nerds built this incredible brand in a such short amount of time.”
Jeff Staple, CEO at Reed Art Department
Stone Island x New Balance 991v2 ‘Black’
“For me, the Stone Island x New Balance 991v2 is the perfect everyday shoe. I’ve worn them so much since getting them and they still look brand new. I’m also a huge fan of the updated look of the 991. It’s funny because all of my work explodes with colour, but when it comes to my everyday pairs, I’m always opting for a nice, easy colourway that goes with any outfit.”
Lorenzo Federici, artist at Lorenz.OG
Stüssy x Nike Air Penny 2 ‘Fossil’
“As a female with small feet, it’s historically been hard for me to get my hands on retro basketball silhouettes like this, so when Stüssy released the Air Penny 2 in smaller sizes, I was stoked. I love the continuation of the streetwear label’s hemp treatment that we’ve seen previously on the Air Force 1 and Spiridon – it’s super chic and easy to style.”