2024 may have just started, but the leaks and rumors of upcoming sneaker releases have excited many sneakerheads, especially those who are into OG colorways and old-school silhouettes. Each one of these sneakers represents a moment in sneaker culture, embodying history and storytelling that are held near and dear to many sneakerheads. If you are new to the scene, researching and owning these sneakers could get you closer to appreciating the culture and movement that surrounds these kicks.
Retros will continue to dominate in 2024, but with a new unexpected spin. Rather than repeating the usual hits from the last few years, there’s a growing demand for brands to dig into their archive to re-release long-forgotten silhouettes or to put a contemporary twist on beloved models.
Jordan Brand, for example, is set to release a few retro colorways that are highly sought-after as they are worn by Michael Jordan himself – most notably, the revamped Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Bred Reimagined’, which replaced nubuck with leather. It not only nods back to the most exciting years in MJ’s career but it offers a new look that fits into the trends of 2024. At the current rate, we expect Jordan Brand to release more colorways as part of the Reimagined series later this year.
Shop our selection of the most exciting sneakers of 2024:
Product: Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Bred Reimagined’
Price: S$1,172 (US9)
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OG colorway of the AJ4 has received a full leather upper treatment, replacing the classic durable nubuck upper that is often associated with the sneaker.
Product: Jordan Jumpman Jack
Price: To be updated
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After years of collaborations between Cactus Jack and Air Jordan 1, Travis Scott is finally receiving his signature model and is officially the first non-athlete to get a signature sneaker with the brand. The sneaker draws a lot of inspiration from other retro silhouettes and embodies an old-school look.
Product: Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Military Blue’ 2024
Price: To be updated
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Unlike other OG AJ4 colorways, the ‘Military Blue’ has never gotten a proper retro since it was released 35 years ago. This will be the first time it will arrive with Nike Air logo and a construction that is near identical to the original release.
Product: Trophy Room x Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG SP ‘Away’
Price: S$2,588 (US9)
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Though there’s alot of energy behind this release, many are concerned about the release of the sneaker since the first Trophy Room Air Jordan 1 High was backdoored. Here’s to hoping most of the pairs will hit retail shelves and we can cop a pair at retail.
Product: Kobe 8 Protro ‘Venice Beach’
Price: To be updated
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One of the best-performing Kobe sneakers ever released is set to return as an art piece that reflects the vibrance of the Los Angeles-based beach and its ties to basketball culture.
Product: JJJJound x Samba OG ‘Off White Core Black’
Price: To be updated
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As per the track record of the Montreal designs studio, JJJJound is set to release another sneaker that is sought-after but looks completely understated. This time partnering with Adidas, JJJJound is set to release a Samba that looks completely ordinary except for a muted yellow sock liner.
Product: Salehe Bembury x 1906R ‘Heat Be Hot Pack – Lava’
Price: S$684 (US9)
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A vibrant upper with silver accents paired with a heat-map-inspired color gradient, Salehe Bembury makes a loud statement with his latest collaboration with New Balance. He has once again perfectly executed a colorway inspired by nature and drawn interest towards a new retro runner.
Product: Action Bronson x 1906R ‘Scorpius’
Price: To be updated
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You can never go wrong with Action Bronson’s collab. His latest release is based on the 1906r, which was first unveiled in June 2023. The sneaker nods to his bold personality, mixing shades of neon green, olive, amber and silver detailing.
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