5 luxury sneakers collectors are buying this season

While today it seems almost unthinkable that designers wouldn’t release sneakers as part of their seasonal collections, luxury sneakers are actually a relatively new addition to the high-end fashion market. In the 1980s Gucci released their first pair of designer tennis shoes and since then, it would be a gross understatement to say sneakers have become anything but highly-coveted items.

As the designer shoe market continues to shift its focus from high heels and dress shoes to wearable, street-focused sneakers, brands are embracing the streetwear trend and releasing new luxury models as centrepieces of their collections.

For spring and summer 2021, we did a little digging and found the year’s most sought-after luxury models. If high-end sneakers are your thing, then scroll down to find out what’s trending this season.

In addition to revolutionizing the Italian fashion house, Gucci designer Alessandro Michele has brought us two iconic shoe models: the first being the luxurious fur-lined Princetown loafer and the second, the iconic Gucci Ace sneaker.

As Balenciaga’s Triple S’ sneaker did in years past, Isabel Marant is delivering this season’s must-have oversized sneaker in the form of her ‘Kindsay’ low-top shoe.

While it may not look like your traditional designer sneaker, Nike’s ‘Air Jordans’ are experiencing a rush of popularity that cannot be ignored. Since being prominently featured on the Netflix series Lupin, the classic sneaker model has seen a 460% increase in clicks on Stylight. Coincidence? We think not.

Just when you thought the sock sneaker craze was over and done with, Balenciaga relaunches their signature ‘Speed’ sneaker and reminds us of its comfortable and unique style.

Meeting in the middle between chunky sneakers and combat boots, Prada’s ‘Cloudbust Thunder’ is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after sneaker styles of the year. Pair the Prada sneaker with neutral basics to let the sneaker shine.