We’re head over high-top with this season’s 9 best sneaker collaborations

by Kate Bialowas July 4, 2014

Thanks to the likes of Phoebe Philo, Isabel Marant and of course, Yeezy, sneakers have been on a fashion upswing for the past few years. No longer just functional, they’ve risen to the top of the heap with the stylish equivalent of bells and whistles: heels, studs, snakeskin and more. Fashion’s sneaker foray has also brought forth some seriously genius high-low collaborations, including Maison Martin Margiela x Converse, Riccardo Tisci x Nike and most recently Versace for Superga. And with the athletic trend showing little signs of backing down, it’s no wonder designers are kicking up their sneaker game for yet another season.

Here, we’ve rounded up 8 amazing sneaker collaborations that have us head over high-tops.

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Vans x Star Wars

We’re ready to go full-on nerd-chic . Covered with vintage artwork from the 1977 Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope film poster, Vans classical slip-ons have transformed into some out of this world foot-candy.

Vans x Star Wars slip-ons ($124, littleburgundyshoes.com, available in July)

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Keds x Kate Spade

The Fall 2014 collection features four new designs with attention-grabbing colours such as “Cyber Orange” and “Vivid Snapdragon” plus bold cheetah and striped patterns.

Keds x Kate Spade lace-up ($90, townshoes.comavailable July 7, 2014)

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Nike x Liberty of London

Using three of Liberty’s signature fabric designs, this collab is a floral escapade fusing tradition and sport for a perfectly summery look.

Nike x Liberty London Dunk Hi Wedge ($219, liberty.co.uk)

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Superga x Versus

Versace’s youthful sister line, Versus, collaborated with Superga for a print mix of vibrant colours, baroque detailing and the Greek key resulting in some seriously edgy sneaks.

Superga x Versus lace-ups ($150, us.versace.com)

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Converse x Maison Martin Margiela

For their second collaboration, Converse and Margiela played on their original collection’s overpaint concept and added ultra-soft premium leather for ultimate luxury and comfort.

Converse x Maison Martin Margiela Hi Tops ($250, ssense.com)

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Adidas x Raf Simons

The duo returns with eight new designs, building on the initial three for the fall 2013 collection. With the classic three-stripe silhouette making an appearance the shoes’ flashy patterns are totally superheroesque.

Adidas x Raf Simons ($440-$570, store.y-3.com)

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Vans x Little Burgundy

Canada’s own hipster shoe haven is getting into the collabo groove with this limited edition pair of lace-ups made specially for the store by Vans.

Vans x Little Burgundy lace-ups ($65, littleburgundyshoes.com, available on July 26, 2014)

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Nike x Riccardo Ticsi

Courtesy of Givenchy’s creative director, this collab features knee-high runners plus low and hi-tops so worthy of capturing the street style lens.

Nike x Riccardo Tisci Hi-Top ($340, barneys.com)

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Superga x Suki Waterhouse

The model is launching her oh-so-nineties capsule collection of platform sneakers with Superga later this summer. The sugary pink and blue hues totally scream Baby Spice.

Superga x Suki Waterhouse platform sneakers ($124, superga.co.ukavailable late August)

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