The final results are in...get ready
It all comes down to this the final top four sneaker collaborations of 2021, this was a tough list to consider but we finally made a decision.
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As in the previous post, we discussed part 1 of the top sneaker collaborations of 2021 which you can find here.
Without further a due here is the final entries of the best collaborations of 2021.
4.Off white x Jordan 2
Before I get into this Masterpiece, I would like to take a second to pay tribute to Virgil Abloh one the greatest designers in modern history, who inspired millions of young designers around the world through art and changed sneaker culture. You will be remembered rest in peace Virgil.
When Virgil Abloh released this masterpiece, many were not keen on its design as the Jordan 2 wasn't necessarily a popular sneaker in the Jordan line, and many didn't take to kindly to the off white rendition of the sneaker, including it cracked midsole affect which pays homage to a pair of game worn Jordan 2's with MJ's autograph along the ankle collar. Then you have Virgil's signature zip lock ties and Iconic technical writing. When the shoe released all of sudden people were hyped, and Jordan 2's were cool, typical.
Nike x Off White Dunk low - "The 50"
This one definitely is unique and really captures the greatness of Virgil Abloh. The Off White Dunk 'lot' or '50' was a collaboration with Nike which featured 50 different iterations of the classical Nike dunk, all coming with different colours and design features across the shoes tongue. What's so great about this collab is that lot '50 of 50' featured an all black upper with the same metallic swoosh as well as a purple detailing on the midsole. Each pair also featured a specially numbered heel which signifies the specific number lot the owner is wearing. This is designing at its finest, to draw up 50 different designs for the same shoe and release them makes it tough still, I know my lazy self would've just changed the tongue and charged bills for it on retail.
2.Patta x Nike Air Max 1
The Nike Air Max is arguably the most iconic sneaker designs of all time. With the Air Max 1 being the first sneaker in history to have a visible air sole unit. The Air Max 1 meets with Patta, a Dutch streetwear and sneaker boutique based in Amsterdam was released in 4 colourways, Noise Aqua, Monarch, Night Maroon, and Black. To be honest this is definitely my personal favourite as each colourway looks equally good, there isn't a single colourway that I think is mid. Nike definitely didn't miss with this one.
1.Jordan 3 x A Ma Maniere
This specific sneaker might go down to be one of the best Jordan collaborations, in my opinion, there isn't a time where I see someone wearing a pair and think 'damn I wonder if I can fit into those' and trust me I be thinking that about every pair, it could be a size 5 and I'll still try and convince myself I can fit ( I'm a size 10.5 btw). This is because of how beautiful this sneaker is, and its a bonus that its a Jordan 3. Everything about this shoe is immaculate, the details on the laces and the premium quality insole lining. I'd say that this will go down to be on of the best sneaker collabs in sneaker history.
I said what I said.
Well, there you guys have it, it was fun making this list as it shows the growth of sneaker culture has reached an all new heights with collaborations coming out left and right, it wasn't easy but it was done.
I know there was a lot of sneakers that could of made it on the list, or some sneakers should have been in a different spot, I'm interested to hear you lots opinions, let me know down below what was your favourite sneaker collaboration of 2021.
Till next time people.
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