2024… What a year! It certainly had its slow periods, but we can’t ignore all the heat that we got through it all. And today, we’re gonna do a little recap to remember what 2024 had to offer sneakerheads! You see, brands got creative, colorful, and also stuck with the things they knew worked well. So, let’s take a look at the best sneakers of 2024 and you can see which you managed to score. And who knows? You might get inspired to add some to your shopping list later! Now, let’s jump in, shall we?
Best Sneakers of 2024 – Sorting the Industry’s Favorites!
The Best Sellers
So, 2024 was full of comebacks and sneakerhead favorites. However, it seems like opinions are split about that. You see, the top 3 best-selling sneakers that made it in 2024 are sneakers that go with everything. First, we have the Jordan 4 Military Blue, which was basically a new colorway that just became a success! Second, the Jordan 4 Bred Reimagined made it here for obvious retro reasons.
And finally, the surprise pair here is the women’s Nike Dunk Low Photon Dust. But we kinda get it, because the kicks can really flatter any outfit… If you style them well. So all in all, these three kicks were definitely the popular choice of the year.
Jordan 4 Military Blue
Release Date: 5/4/2024
Pairs Sold: 55,898
Jordan 4 Bred Reimagined
Release Date: 2/17/2024
Pairs Sold: 52,475
Nike Dunk Low Photon Dust (W)
Release Date: 5/19/2021
Pairs Sold: 51,719
Music & Kicks
You know how sneakers and music go way back! The relationship between the two industries is undeniable. And naturally, when it comes to collabs, you bet that musicians and artists will leave a mark. Which is why we dedicated a section to our favorite artist collabs which came out in 2024. On top of that list is the legendary comeback of the Wu-Tang Nike Dunk High! This was a grail that eluded the industry… until 2024! That comeback immediately sent them to the list of the best sneakers of 2024, duh.
Next up, you can’t talk about music collabs without having Travis Scott’s hype Nike/Jordan run in the mix. Hence, our second pair is the Travis Scott Jordan 1 Low Medium Olive! And finally, New Balance makes an appearance here thanks to Action Bronson’s colorful collab. The Action Bronson New Balance 1906R Scorpius is almost alive! And if you think it looks good, you better check out the rest of his collaborative drops.
Wu-Tang Nike Dunk High
Release Date: 11/9/2024
Avg. Resale: $247
Travis Scott Jordan 1 Low Medium Olive
Release Date: 9/28/2024
Avg. Resale: $509
Action Bronson New Balance 1906R Scorpius
Release Date: 6/7/2024
Avg. Resale: $674
Hot Drops – Miscellaneous
Okay, this last section doesn’t have a title beyond the fact that these kicks deserve to be on our list of the best sneakers of 2024. First, we can’t do a recap without talking about the Futura Labs SB Dunk Low. These babies are definitely must-haves for so many, and we get it. Second, the Jordan 3 Black Cement is a classic for obvious reasons, and who says no to an OG retro?
Finally, Nigel Sylvester had a pretty big year with Jordan Brand! You see, the BMX athlete brought some new energy to the sneaker game, and everybody appreciated that! So naturally, the Nigel Sylvester Jordan 4 RM made it here. If you missed them when they came out though, don’t worry. Another collab is cooking and it’s coming sooner than you think!
Futura Laboratories Nike SB Dunk Low
Release Date: 5/22/2024
Avg. Resale: $374
Jordan 3 Black Cement
Release Date: 11/23/2024
Avg. Resale: $214
Nigel Sylvester Jordan 4 RM
Release Date: 7/20/2024
Avg. Resale: $403
You Locked In on the Future?
It’s nice to know your sneaker history, but it’s always a good idea to keep an eye out for future drops. And if you don’t wanna miss out on the latest news, our blog has it all under control! Now, knowledge is power, but power is also power when it comes to scoring kicks for retail. So, if you wanna have the power to score kicks on drop day, you’ll need a powerful sneaker bot! Luckily for you, NSB3 is one click away and ready to serve you in 2025 as well as it did in 2024… and better. Godspeed!
