15 biggest sneakers drops that made the waves in the footwear industry

By Vaishnavi Guha

Modified Jan 02, 2025 09:19 ET

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1. Air Jordan 1 x Travis Scott (2019)

Rami Almordaah, AKA @Ramitheicon, has social media fame as a sneaker buyer at Cook Kicks on Melrose Ave, in Los Angeles, CA - Source: Getty

The Air Jordan 1 collaboration with Travis Scott redefined hype culture. Featuring a reverse Swoosh and earthy tones, the sneaker quickly became a collector’s item. This drop highlighted artist-brand collaborations' power in reaching hardcore sneakerheads and casual fans. Its resale value soared, cementing its place in sneaker history.

Edited by Anshika Jain