The 25 Best Sneaker Brands to Have On Your Radar in 2024

• Founded: 1964, Oregon
• Standout models: Nike Air Force 1 '07, $115, Men's Nike Air Max 90 Casual, $140, Nike Air Max 97, $175
• What we love them for: Basketball, lifestyle, and running
• Price Range: $100 - $300

A list of the best sneaker brands couldn't be complete without the biggest name around. Nike remains one of the premier destination to buy sneakers. You have the Jordan Brand, which has dozens of it’s own signature releases (1s, 4s, 6s, etc.), along with signature drops from its signees. There's also players like LeBron James who are signed to Nike with various drops throughout the year. Then you have the signature Air Max, Air Force 1s, Vapor Max, and plenty of others. You can pretty much always find what you are looking for at Nike.

• Founded: 2009, France
• Standout models: Clifton 9, $145, Challenger 7, $145, Rincon $125, $99.99
• What we love them for: Lifestyle and running
• Price Range: $100 - $200

HOKA is an excellent place where you can get running sneakers. The brand has all kinds of shoes ranging from standard men and women’s sneakers, all the way to hiking and trail shoes. They even have orthopedic shoes for those that suffer from foot pain and have had a hard time wearing more “restricted” shoes such as sneakers. It’s always nice to have plenty of options, which HOKA provides.

• Founded: 1947, French Alps
• Standout models: XT-6 Unisex Sporty Style Shoes, $200, Speedcross 3, $140, Salomon Men's X Ultra Pioneer $135, $94.97
• What we love them for: Lifestyle, running, and hiking
• Price Range: $100 - $200

Salomon is a French sports brand that has been around since 1947. While they specialize in outdoor sports equipment, they do have a vast selection of men, women, and unisex sports styles. The designs are pretty neat as Salomon has their own specific look, and you could even choose to wear their running shoes in a more casual setting if you wish.

• Founded: 1921, Italy
• Standout models: Rhyton GG Supreme Sneaker, $890, Screener Low Top Sneaker, $970, Ace Sneaker, $770
• What we love them for: Lifestyle
• Price Range: $750 - $1,000

Speaking of couture, nobody does it better than Gucci. Not only do they have their own Gucci branded sneakers, but they have also done collaborations with adidas in the past proving that they can zone in on shoes that are more focused on athleticism as well. The athletic model is one that Gucci has been leaning more heavily towards in recent years, so expect to see more that in 2024 and beyond.

• Founded: 2019, New York
• Standout models: Lucky One Camouflage Flow, $125, Vortex Low, $160, Lucky One Ripstop, $135
• What we love them for: Lifestyle
• Price Range: $125 - $175

Sometimes just simply buying a shoe isn’t enough. You need a little pizzazz. A little customization. New York designer Donny the Dybbuk has quickly become known for his take on classic footwear. Donny initially started making customs, but now has an entire line of sneakers inspired by classic silhouettes. A quick look at his IG will show you some of his latest work including his holographic designs, which are epic if we say so ourselves. Donny has also done a ton of designs with Dunks, so if you have a pair that you feel needs a little extra something done to it, Dybbuk is the way to go. Read more about Donny the Dybbuk here.

• Founded: 1908, Massachusetts
• Standout models: Chuck Taylor All Star, $65, Chuck Taylor All Star Low, $65, CONS Fastbreak Pro Leather, $80
• What we love them for: Lifestyle, basketball, skateboarding
• Price Range: $50 - $100

Of course we have to put Converse on here as well. No sneaker list is complete without one of the first (and best) to ever do it. You’ve got the Pro-Leather Hi Tops aka the standard Chuck Taylors, the matching Low Tops (you can find just about any version of Pro Leather Hi’s in a low top edition), and some pretty neat collabs and link ups that drop through the year too. Whether you are in the mood for vintage styles or something more modern, Converse has you covered year-round.

• Founded: 1985, Oregon
• Standout models: Air Jordan 1, $135, Jordan 4 Retro, $157, Jordan 11 Retro, $139
• What we love them for: Lifestyle and basketball
• Price Range: $120 - $300

Yes we know that the Jordan Brand is under Nike which we covered earlier, but oftentimes the Jordan Brand as a whole feels like a completely different entity. Rarely is there a week without some sort of Jordan drop, and the brand itself has signed numerous athletes to be their representatives with signature deals. Some of those athletes include: Jayson Tatum, Bam Adebayo, Victor Oladipo, Zion Williamson, and Russell Westbrooks. The Jordan Brand also frequently collaborates with other big-named celebs such as Travis Scott for example (which has been extremely successful). 

• Founded: 1966, California
• Standout models: Old Skool Shoe, $70, Old Skool Canvas Shoe, $70, Old Skool Primary Check Shoe, $75
• What we love them for: Lifestyle and skating
• Price Range: $70 - $100

Vans, Vans, Vans. The original California skating shoe. Having been in business since the 1970s, Vans has never strayed from that 1970s Cali style that made them so beloved in the first place, but at the same time they have managed to stay modern and never look “dated.” We might also argue that no other brand does Halloween as well as Vans, and with us being two months away from the holiday (yes it’s a holiday in our eyes), we’re sure the brand will not disappoint once again. Vans has pretty obviously cemented itself as one of the best sneaker brands in the game.

• Founded: 1949, Germany
• Standout models: Stan Smith Shoes, $100, adidas Originals Men's NMD_r1 Sneaker, $67.29, Ultraboost 1.0 Shoes, $190, $143
• What we love them for: Basketball, lifestyle, and running
• Price Range: $75 - $250

That said, next up is adidas. Same as Nike, you have the signatures (RMDs, Stan Smith, etc.), you have the popular athletes that are brand ambassadors with their own signature releases like James Harden and Donovan Mitchell. Celebrities like Ye and Pharrell all have/had lines with the brands, along with newer signees that have also been able to make an automatic impact such as Bad Bunny. Then you have the casual shoes, running sneakers, and more. 

• Founded: 1958, United Kingdom
• Standout models: Classic Nylon Shoes, $75, $45, Club C Revenge Vintage Shoes, $90, $70, Walk Ultra 7 DMX MAX Extra-Wide Men's Shoes, $80, $49.97
• What we love them for: Lifestyle, basketball, and running
• Price Range: $50 - $150

If you’ve been keeping up with our style articles over the years, you’ll see that we’ve covered Reebok pretty heavily. From the Beatnik, to the classic Reebok styles such as the Club C, Reebok has dope releases on a regular basis, along with some pretty epic collaborations that are always super fun. As we said earlier, Reebok has had a solid 2023 in terms of drops, so you should definitely browse through their catalog if you haven’t done so in a while to prep you for 2024.

• Founded: 2000, Italy
• Standout models: Men's Ball Star, $565, Men's Ball Star Distressed Leather Low-Top Sneakers, $595, Super-Star Sneaker, $545
• What we love them for: Lifestyle
• Price Range: $500 - $600

If you are looking for luxury sneakers in all of it's glory, behold Golden Goose—the land of the finest when it comes to all things luxury and all things sneakers. Founded circa the year 2000 in Italy, the brand is lauded for the smooth Italian leather construction on their products (this includes their sneakers) and their longevity. When you buy a Golden Goose sneaker, you're getting shoes that are both handmade and hand-distressed, which is about the finest of quality one can get when it comes to sneakers. Like we just said—behold the Golden Goose.

• Founded: 2014, Italy
• Standout models: John Tie/White Sneaker, $129, John Scra/Arm Sneaker, $129, John Futura Sneaker, $298, $149
• What we love them for: Lifestyle
• Price Range: $120 - $300

Speaking of brands that master couture and quality supremely well, our friends over at P448 have quite the selection of sneakers that are timeless, stylish, and reasonably priced. By now you're probably more than familiar with P448, but just to give you a run down— the brand's shoes are custom-made in Italy, the brand has an array of trainers, low tops, and high tops for both men and women. Couture at its finest.

• Founded: 1948, Germany
• Standout models: Tazon Advance Bold Men's Sneakers, $34.99, Redeem Profoam Running Shoes, $80, $28.99, Scoot Zeros Georgia Peach Men's Basketball Shoes, $100
• What we love them for: Lifestyle, basketball, and running
• Price Range: $40 - $100

Similar to Nike and adidas, PUMA is another one of those big-named athletic brands that are known for their sneakers and apparel. PUMA has their traditional OG suede classics, various different low-tops, a few trainers up in the mix, and really cool collaborations such as Dua Lipa and their Marathon collections to keep the memory of Nipsey Hussle alive. For those that are fans of the NBA, they also have some LaMelo Ball exclusives as well which is pretty cool.

• Founded: N/A
• Standout models: Steven Savoca Field Sneaker “Cocoa Supremes”, $170, $153, Father Steve Steven Savoca Frozen Blueberry Field Sneakers, $500, $327
• What we love them for: Lifestyle
• Price Range: $150 - $300

Father Steve is a designer that you should be watching if you are really into those that are up-and-coming in the world of sneaker designers. From shoes, to watches, to clothing, Father Steve does it all. The coolest thing about his brand is the fact that his sneakers don’t like anything that is currently on the market, which is what we love. Sneaker announcements tend to take place on the brand’s Instagram account, so make sure you are following to keep up with their latest updates.

• Founded: 1906, Massachussetts
• Standout models: Fresh Foam X 1080v13, $164.99, 574 Core, $89.99, Made in USA 990v6, $199.99
• What we love them for: Lifestyle
• Price Range: $80 - $200

We’ve said this before and we’ll say it again. New Balance doesn’t even come close to getting the credit it deserves. In fact, we call them the “silent killers” because they pull in numbers that aren’t really “broadcasted” to the public. Bet you guys didn’t know that last year Kawhi Leonard was the biggest seller on eBay did you? See? NB has tons of colorways available. Tons. No excuses to not have a pair in your closets.

• Founded: 1949, Japan
• Standout models: Gel-Contend 8, $70, $49.95, GT- 2000 9, $120, $49.95, GT-1000 11, $100, $59.95
• What we love them for: Lifestyle and running
• Price Range: $50 - $120

Japanese sportswear brand Asics has dropped some heat this year. Known for their latest selections of running shoes, Asics offers the best of the best when it comes to running shoes, and they are quickly heading into the couture realm with their collaborations and partnerships. Guarantee you’ll be seeing and hearing more from them over the course of 2024, and there might even be more in store as we round out 2023 and head into the new year.

• Founded: 2004, Brazil
• Standout models: V-12 Low Top Sneaker, $175, Men's Campo Low Top Sneakers, $175, VEJA Urca, $180, $72
• What we love them for: Lifestyle
• Price Range: $75 - $200

The Parisian brand VEJA is a footwear and accessories brand with an emphasis on creating sneakers in a different brand. Since 2005, VEJA has been mixing social projects, economic justice, and ecological materials, using Brazilian and Peruvian organic cotton in their shoe designs. VEJA has shoes for men, women, and children, along with vegan and running sneakers, giving you an abundance of choices to select from.

• Founded: 2004, New York City
• Standout models: Men's Achilles Leather Low-Top Sneakers White, $482, Decades Leather Low-Top Sneakers, $658
• What we love them for: Lifestyle
• Price Range: $300 - $500

Common Projects is another luxury brand located in the heart of Italy. Created by Flavio Girolami and Prathan Poopat, Common Projects draws inspiration from the lines and shapes of everyday objects while blending utilitarian designs with Italian quality and construction. What you get in return are some of the sleekest and finest shoes known to man. A few of our favs include: the Original Leather Achilles Low, the Round-Toe Lace-Up Sneakers, and the Men’s Achilles Low-Top Sneakers.

• Founded: 1898, Massachussetts
• Standout models: Men's Cohesion TR16, $75, $44.95, Jazz Court, $79 - $100, Jazz 81, $90
• What we love them for: Lifestyle and running
• Price Range: $50 - $100

With roots dating all the way back to 1898, Saucony has literally been around forever, more than establishing themselves as one of the world’s leading running companies. Incredibly loyal to the sport of running, Saucony hones in on shoes that promote good performance to give runners the power to challenge themselves through their commitment to innovation, design, and boundary-pushing products, along with focusing on sneakers that encourage good health. 

• Founded: 1988, Paris
• Standout models: Replica Low-Top Sneakers, $480, 374, Maison Margiela Taped Replica Lace-Up Sneakers, $671, $396.12
• What we love them for: Lifestyle
• Price Range: $400 - $600

Another luxury brand that sometimes crosses over into “everyday wear” with their collaborations, Maison Margiela has their own set of original sneakers which are founded on the ideas on non-conformity and the subversion of norms. The company also frequently collaborates with athletic brands like Reebok for more “sporty” laid-back looking shoes to give the appearance of a more traditional sporty shoe. If you want the perfect mixture of both, Margiela is a brand you can rock with.

• Founded: 2010, Switzerland
• Standout models: Cloud 5, $139.99, Cloudnova, $159.99, Cloudmonster, $169.99
• What we love them for: Running
• Price Range: $130 - $180

Founded in 2010, On Running has become one of the go-to destinations for running sneakers over the past decade. In fact, we'd say they have a strong case for being the fastest-growing performance sneaker brand during the 2010s and early 2020s (they especially boomed during the pandemic). Known for their comfort and cushioning along with their state-of-the-art technology, you can really get the best the both worlds with an On Running shoe as you can wear them outside of exercise/sporting activities. Factor that in with their great pricing, and this is one of the best shoe brands you can shop at. Highly recommend.

• Founded: 1949, Japan
• Standout models: Ultimate 81, $89.95, Mexico 66, $96
• What we love them for: Lifestyle
• Price Range: $75 - $100

Soon-to-be 75, Onitsuka Tiger is a brand that has been able to transition from decade to decade beautifully, staying modern and adapting to current fashion trends whilst still remaining true to their original roots and design. Simplicity is what you get with Onitsuka Tiger—never too much but never too little, and it works in terms of making you standout and giving you a little versatility in your lineup. It's never a bad idea to shop at Onitsuka Tiger.

• Founded: 1911, Italy
• Standout models: 2750 COTU Classic Sneaker, $70, $58.24, 2433 Salt Pepper Sneakers, $160, $96, 2750 OG Hairy Suede Sneakers, $120
• What we love them for: Lifestyle
• Price Range: $70 - $180

Superga is over a hundred years old and more than proven when it comes to their reputation in the sneaker industry. Taking traditional sneaker models like low tops and high tops and putting their own unique Superga spin that's something in-between casual and glamor, minimalist silhouette that offer a timeless design is what has continuously defined the company. Operating with the goal of giving you shoes that are both casual enough to wear out while strolling around but formal enough to wear to an event, Superga is another brand that has stayed true to their roots. Best of all, they aren't super expensive which gives them major cool points.

• Founded: 2002, Germany
• Standout models: Gender Inclusive Gazelle Sneaker, $330, $231, Men's Kaiwa Low Top Sneakers, $280 - $400, Boston 11 Low-Top Sneakers, $350, $157.50
• What we love them for: Lifestyle
• Price Range: $150 - $300

You know adidas, and if you know adidas then you know Y-3 as the the three stripes and Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto have been collaborating together for over twenty years. Together they have created some of the coolest, dopest, futuristic designs that have always lived in the year 3050. While Y-3 sneakers can certainly fit right in on the most couture of runways, you can also command all eyes on you by wearing them to an office party or a date night. 2023 celebrated year 20 of the two brands working together, here's to twenty more (raises imaginary wine glass for an imaginary toast).

• Founded: 1981, Vermont
• Standout models: Alverstone 2, $100, $69.99, Merrell Mens Moab 3, $120, 50.99, Men's Alpine Leather & Nylon Lace-Up Sneakers, $95
• What we love them for: Hiking and lifestyle
• Price Range: $50 - $100

If sneakers that are something of a cross between a boot are of interest, then Merrell is the place to target your shopping as they give you a 2-in-1 deal. Creating a shoes specifically geared with hiking in mind as they are a hiking brand of course, what you'll find chunky durable sneakers that are as comfortable as what they are stylish (because it never hurts to be a fashion killer on the trails and the mountains). Merrell shoes are actually very reliable as well, giving you an adequate amount of grip and traction as you go about your journey. Functional and fashionable. Gotta love it.