Nike’s 5 most iconic sneaker collaborations – from the Dior x Air Jordan 1 to Comme des Garçons, Sacai and more fashion brands
As Mark Parker, the CEO of Nike once told website HighSnobiety, streetwear’s constant evolution means that the company needs to quickly suss out what’s coming next – and then deliver it, quick. Over the year’s this restless guessing game has seen Nike break rank and collaborate with numerous designer brands that once represented the antithesis of the streetwear credo – here are five of the most iconic.
Nike x Dior
Nike x Comme des Garçons
We’re in love with the Nike x CDG Shox, and half the world is too, with the way they flew off shelves during the first launch in 2019. The traditional Shox design was given a roughing up with a distressed Swoosh logo and textile upper. CDG’s logo is incorporated with the use of a detachable chunky chain in gold, giving the sneaker a little touch of glam.
Nike x Off-White
The Nike and Off-White collaborative line spawned more than 30 designs, but the most iconic had to be the Air Force 1 Low MCA. These were released in celebration of founder Virgil Abloh’s exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. The red tab and zip tie were a coveted touch of whimsy, making the piece infinitely popular among those who fancied themselves ahead of the fashion curve.
Nike x Supreme
The Supreme x Nike Air Force Low 1s are kept minimal with an all-white or black base and a tiny Supreme box logo in red – a subtle touch, but for those that embrace such sentiment, the sneakers are ideal. They come in full-grain leather with cotton lining. For those that want to jazz their footwear up a little, it comes with an optional Supreme all-over print shoelace.
Nike x Sacai
Japanese high-fashion label sacai collaborated with Nike for a stunning yet functional design as seen in the LDWaffle sneakers. Reminiscent of origami, the shoe features double tongues and overlapping textures. The design is a mishmash between two vintage running shoes from Nike, the LDV and the Waffle Racer.
While some of these pieces have gone out of production due to overwhelming popularity, you can still find them through resellers – if you’re willing to drop a pretty penny that is.
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From the minimal Supreme x Nike Air Force Low 1s to the showy Nike x CDG Shox – for all the fashion-forward sneakerheads out there, these collaborations are the must-have additions to your collection