The rise of luxury leisurewear and heritage silhouettes have brought celebrity and high-fashion footwear collaborations into the frow. Making the most of “celebrity-approved” silhouettes and fusing style codes, fashion houses are looking to athleisure brands to bring new audiences to the luxury market.
Wales Bonner’s Adidas Sambas reached Instagram cult status in 2024, Parisian brand Patou collaborated with Onitsuka Tiger to deliver a couture version of the brand’s Mexico 66 shoe, and Billie Eilish drew in the cool crowd with her Nike Air Alpha Force 88 collaboration.
From new-wave trail shoes (see: Salomon and Asics) to sleek and low-profile (Adidas and Miu Miu), these are T Australia’s favourite sneaker collaborations to invest in this season.
Miu Miu and New Balance’s limited-edition collaboration with tennis icon Coco Gauff is serving courtside chic. Delivering a new signature style in 2025, New Balance’s classic 530 SL shoe is recast as a high-performance player, crafted in soft leather and mesh. Available to order from September 10th. miumiu.com
Taking inspiration from a cult 2000s Adidas model, this Sporty & Rich version is designed with an open mesh upper and finished with metallic accents. A plush Adiprene midsole brings extra cushioning, while the shoe’s slick exterior makes a luxury addition to your sneaker collection. sportyandrich.com
Preppy New York fashion brand Sandy Liang brings her saccharine aesthetic to Salomon’s XT-Whisper. Designed in pink, silver and white, Liang’s “Fairytale” trail sneaker combines Salomon’s signature mesh design with quick lace fastening to slip into with ease. farfetch.com
Cecilie Bahnsen is mingling her signature brand of whimsy with Asics’ chunky Dad silhouette for a high-fashion sneaker that’s both cool and long-wearing. Made from breathable mesh and reflective threads, these high-shine Gel-Kayano 20 sneakers are adorned with glossy 3D flower appliques. asics.com.au
