2025 is looking like the year for sneaker collabs, with brands further blurring the lines between sport, fashion, and art in the best possible ways. Nike is teaming up with Jacquemus and KNWLS, while New Balance is bringing French flair to the game with chic drops alongside Sézane and GANNI.

On the wilder side, we’ve got Chet Lo turning Converse into spiky art pieces, Valentino giving Vans the luxury treatment, and Lonely Ghost putting a playful twist on Merrells. It’s a lineup that proves sneaker culture isn’t just about shoes – it's about FLAIR.

So whether you’re chasing performance, lifestyle, or design, these are our pick of the best sneaker collaborations 2025 has had so far...

1. Jil Sander x Puma King Sneaker

Release date: October 15.

Where to buy: Jil Sander

Few collabs have stopped us in our tracks like this one. Jil Sander and Puma are officially joining forces once again, with a revamp of their iconic King sneaker, 27 years after it first dropped. Details are relatively scant on this one, however from teaser images, we know they'll be available in a sleek black and white colourway, with the limited drop landing online and in select boutique on October 15, 2025.

2. Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe

Release date: September 29 on jacquemus.com and October 6 via SNKRS and select Nike retailers.

Where to buy: Jacquemus, SNKRS, Nike retailers (like Farfetch)

Reinterpreting Bill Bowerman’s iconic 1972 prototype with a ruched nylon upper, Nike Grind outsole, and leather Swoosh details, this sneaker collab combines racing heritage with Jacquemus’ sleek Parisian minimalism. Dropping in Alabaster (Jacquemus-exclusive), Off Noir, and University Red colourways, the low-profile silhouette arrives

3. Sézane x New Balance 471 Sneaker

Release date: October 16

Where to buy: Sézane

The Sézane x New Balance 471 sneaker collaboration, releasing October 16 exclusively at Sézane, reimagines the archival silhouette with a sail canvas upper, raw-stitched denim “N” logo, rich brown overlays, a tan eyestay, and a matching blue sole to capture earthy fall tones. Designed to complement Sézane’s vintage-inspired blouses, dresses, jackets, and retro denim, the pair embodies the French brand’s timeless aesthetic while marking its first-ever partnership with New Balance.

4. Nike x KNWLS Air Max Muse Ballet

Release date: 10 October 2025

Where to buy: Nike

Unveiled as the climax of KNWLS’ Spring Summer 26 'Synergy' show in Milan, the Air Max Muse Ballet blurs the line between sneaker, pump, and futuristic armour. The squared, sky-high toe juts forward like a blade capped in metallic shine, while quilted uppers and satin ribbons nod to ballet elegance. A split sole and visible Air unit keep the tech true to Nike’s DNA. It's dropping in three colourways – candy-coated pink with red accents, sleek silver-grey with icy undertones, and an all-black version.

5. GANNI x New Balance 1906L Snoafer

Release date: 24 September 2025

Where to buy: GANNI

First teased in New Balance’s sneaker-loafer experiments of early 2024, the 1906L silhouette gets a daring revival through GANNI’s Copenhagen lens. Fusing sneaker comfort with loafer polish, this hybrid arrives with a sturdy rubber sole, snake-print uppers, and a glossy black-and-silver finish across the midsole and toe box. GANNI’s butterfly logo gleams from the loafer strap while the classic “N” ties back to New Balance’s roots. Campaign visuals starring rising artist Samara Cyn.

6. Merrell x Lonely Ghost Moab Speed 2 Vent 2K

Release date: 27 September 2025

Where to buy: Merrell, Lonely Ghost

Merrell and Lonely Ghost team up for the streetwear label’s first-ever footwear collaboration, putting a playful, girly spin on the rugged Moab Speed 2 Vent 2K. Available in “Chalk/Mariana” and “Graphite/Ash,” each pair comes with four interchangeable laces and a customisable charm kit, including pearl-beaded laces, pink satin bows, and silver trinkets. The collab also features three full clothing looks designed to blend Lonely Ghost’s lifestyle ethos with Merrell’s outdoor DNA.

7. Chet Lo x Converse Chuck 70 and Run Star Trainer

Release date: 25 September 2025

Where to buy: Converse

Spiky, slinky, and multidimensional, Chet Lo’s highly anticipated collaboration with Converse finally lands after its runway tease at London Fashion Week FW25. The limited-edition capsule reimagines Converse’s classic Chuck 70 and Run Star Trainer through Lo’s avant-garde lens. The Chuck 70 debuts in a grey metallic gradient with a futuristic zip-up closure, while the Run Star Trainer features a bold purple upper and a gore band for easy entry. Both silhouettes are accented by translucent rubber straps embossed with Lo’s signature 3D spike pattern – because it wouldn’t be Chet Lo without spikes.

8.  Valentino x Vans

Release date: 12 September 2025

Where to buy: Valentino, Vans flagships

Maison Valentino finally drops its Vans collaboration, first unveiled during the Autumn Winter 2025 'Le Méta Théâtre Des Intimités' show in Paris. Creative Director Alessandro Michele reimagines the Vans Authentic silhouette with eclectic prints and luxe Valentino detailing. Crafted with the classic low-top design and Vans’ signature waffle sole, the collection introduces six colourways across both menswear and womenswear, with co-branded insoles and exclusive packaging that reworks Vans’ checkerboard motif with Valentino’s VLogo twist.

9. Caroline Hu x Clot x adidas Taekwondo Collection

Release date: October 2025
Where to buy: adidas online and in stores

You may remember Caroline Hu and Edison Chen's CLOT previously collaborated on some ruffled Sambas, but now the designers are teaming up with adidas Originals again to transform the classic Taekwondo silhouette into a chic “ballerina” sneaker – complete with glossy leather finishes and ribbon-inspired straps. They'll be dropping this October in light pink, cream white (with blue strap), and piano black.

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