Nike has collaborated with numerous designers over the years coming up with innovative sneaker technology and unique designs. Some of the designers Nike has teamed up with in the past are well-known moguls in the fashion industry. These designers include Jacquemus, Virgil Abloh, and other international brands.
In this post, we have listed the best designer collaborations Nike has paired up with over the years. We have also included where you can purchase the sneakers and their prices.
Keep reading for a list of the 7 best Nike collaborations.
7 groundbreaking designer partnerships with Nike
Nike has collaborated with huge names in the fashion industry and here are some of their partners and the best sneakers they have released as yet.
Jacquemus
Jacquemus and Nike joined hands to produce a line of apparel and sneakers for Nike's 50th anniversary. This collaboration combines the sophistication of Jacquemus' fashion with Nike's sporty vibe.
Together, they designed sneakers that combine the aesthetics of vintage ACG trail shoes with parts of the original ‘97 Humara, a waffle outsole, and Air cushioning.
Where can you buy the sneakers from this collection?
- Jacquemus x Wmns Air Humara LX 'Sail' at GOAT - $130 to $680
- Nike x x Jacquemus Air Humara LX "Brown" sneakers at FarFetch - $368-$949
CLOT
The first collaboration between Nike and CLOT happened in 2006. CLOT is a Hong Kong streetwear label that was discovered by Edison Chen, a former pop star, and Kevin Boon, an entrepreneur.
The main highlight of CLOT x Nike sneakers is the combination of Eastern designs and styles with Western culture. Nike, CLOT, and Sacai worked together to refresh the Nike Waffle by adding a translucent mesh and the iconic colors.
You can find the Nike x CLOT x sacai LDWaffle "Cool Grey" sneakers on the FarFetch website ranging from $277 to $545. The Nike sacai x Clot x LDWaffle 'Net Orange Blaze' is also available on Flight Club and the price of the sneakers depends on the size. It ranges from $80 to $2,000.
Fear of God
Nike has collaborated with Fear of God's designer and creator, Jerry Lorenzo since 2018. Together, they came up with an entire collection. In this collection, they released the Air Skylon 2 which was available in two colorways: Light Bone and Black Fog.
The sneakers are designed to have a running shoe look to them and they have also added the waffle outsole to the shoes.
The Black Fog colorway of the Air Skylon 2 is available on Flight Club. The price of the kicks depends on the size of the sneakers. The price ranges from $77 to $365.
Fragment
Fragment and Nike have come up with a signature look for the sneakers they have collaborated on. You will recognize a Fragment x Nike sneaker by the double swooshes and the double tongue on the shoes.
Fragment is a Japanese label that has worked along with Nike and Sacai to bring forth shoe designs such as the LDWaffle, which is a combination of Waffle Daybreak and LDV silhouettes.
You can find Fragment x Nike sneakers on FarFetch stores online. They are available in Blue and Light Smoke Grey and are priced at $590 and $548, respectively. However, the price range may vary according to size.
Sacai
Sacai is a luxury Japanese brand that started collaborating with Nike in 2015. The purpose of the collab is to bring together sportswear and fashion. The first result of the collaboration is the Waffle sneakers which were introduced in a black and white colorway. Later on, Nike and Sacai continued to release limited edition Waffle sneakers with other brands and labels.
The Nike x sacai LDWaffle "Black Nylon" sneakers are available on FarFetch for $636. Another design is the Nike x sacai LDWaffle "Varsity Blue" sneakers, also available on FarFetch for $806.
Tom Sachs
Tom Sachs is an American contemporary artist who collaborated with Nike to create the General Purpose Shoe. He believed that "your sneakers should not be the most interesting thing about you" which led to these shoes.
You can find the Nike x Tom Sachs General Purpose sneakers in all three colorways on Farfetch. The prices range from $189 to $277.
Off-White / Virgil Abloh
The late Virgil Abloh, founder of Off-White started working with Nike in 2019. He helped revolutionize the Waffle Racer shoes by incorporating speed and style into it. The collaboration resulted in a number of colorways, all equipped with the Waffle outsole.
You can find the Nike X Off-White Waffle Racer SP "Electric Green" sneakers on Farfetch. The sneakers retail for $282. You can also buy the Nike Off-White x Wmns Waffle Racer 'Vivid Sky' from Flight Club. The price depends on the sizes of the sneakers. The price ranges between $126 to $455.
These are some of the best collaborations Nike has done so far. All the sneakers mentioned on this list have been released and if you want to grab any of them, the retailers and prices have been mentioned. Start collecting now!
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