Personal Top 5 Sneakers of 2024 (So Far)

Although the year is now more than halfway over, there have been some noticeable releases that will end up on countless best sneakers of the year lists all over the sneaker world. Some sneakers are subjectively better than others while some are universally agreed upon as top releases of the year. In no particular order will be my personal top 5 sneakers of 2024 so far.

Nike Dunk Low SB Futura Laboratories Bleached Aqua

A highly influential designer teams up with Nike on a popular model. What could go wrong?

For this release, absolutely nothing.

This pair is already an early sneaker of the year (SOTY) contender. Don’t be surprised when these break the top five and even top three best sneakers in countless lists when the year comes to a close.

Bodega x Saucony Grid Shadow 2 Jaunt Woven

Saucony has been as popular as ever thanks to some well done collaborations. Jae Tips teamed up with the Pennsylvania-based brand last year and produced unique kicks in multiple aspects. Now, the Boston-based boutique Bodega put their twist on a classic Saucony silhouette.

A woven upper makes this pair extremely unique. Saucony and Bodega perfected this pair and pulled out an original idea that was sure to be a hit. Mismatch woven materials paired with dark/forest green with red and neon hits complement this silhouette well. Saucony pulled out their best release of the past few years for a special collab with Bodega. Hopefully the duo teams up again in the future to bring sneaker enthusiasts another unique colorway paired with underutilized materials.

Air Jordan 4 Bred Reimagined

Many often debate about the best Air Jordan 4 colorways. No matter one’s opinion, there’s no debating that the Bred colorway remains timeless.

Debates about suede/nubuck compared to leather seemed to calm down after this pair released earlier this year. When people got this pair in hand, they started to better appreciate the new twist on a classic sneaker. Some even prefer this version compared to the typical suede.

Stone Island x New Balance 574 Legacy Light Green

New Balance and Stone Island crafted some near perfect spring/summer kicks. The light, not too far off from mint green paired with gray, tan, and black hits with a white midsole makes this pair a timeless iteration of an ageless model.

Although this collab is nothing crazy, it still hits the spot. New Balance and Stone Island came together to put out a simple yet effective colorway for this release.

Jordan Jumpman Jack TR Sail and Dark Mocha

It was only a matter of time until Travis Scott received his first signature sneaker. Although his initial shoe was far from groundbreaking, it was still an instant hit. Sneaker fans all over flocked to SNKRS for a chance to grab the Jumpman Jacks.

Mocha and tan are not strangers on countless Travis Scott sneakers, so it only makes sense for his signature sneaker to have a familiar colorway. It should be interesting to see how this new model will perform in the long run.