Best Sneakers of the Year
11 of the Freshest Sneakers You Need to Buy in 2023
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With the sneaker space experiencing unprecedented growth over the last five years or so, it’s never been easier to get access to the kicks you want. Whether you’re entering draws on the SNKRS app every weekend, scouring resale sites for the best deal, or just picking up any of the killer general releases at retail, here are the best sneakers to add to your rotation in 2023.
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Nike Air Max 1 ‘86
The Nike Air Max 1 in the original red and white colorway is one of the single best sneakers of all time. This year the brand is bringing the shoe back in its original proportions, with an oversized Air Max bubble in the heel and premium materials. They’re comfy, they go with anything, and unlike some hypebeast sneakers, they only get better the more you wear them in.
$199 at StockX.com
Air Jordan 3 ‘Reimagined’
Air Jordans remain the undisputed king of the sneaker game. Every year there are a couple of drops that stand as the most coveted of the year. This year that accolade goes to the Air Jordan 3 ‘Reimagined,’ a revamp of Michael Jordan’s legendary White Cement Jordan 3s with pre-yellowed soles and detailing so as to replicate graceful aging.
$180 at StockX.com
adidas Samba
The Samba wave started last year and it isn’t slowing down in 2023. When it comes to general release sneakers that you can wear all day, every day, the Samba reigns supreme.
$100 at StockX.com
Nike Zoom X Infinity 3
Nike’s Zoom X Infinity line has been a revelation for runners for the last three years. The super cushy soles and flexible, sturdy uppers make for a ride that’s equal parts bouncy and smooth. It’s perfect for training for a big race or for easing your way into running post-injury.
$180 at Nike.com
Hoka Rocket X2 Racing Shoe
Got a marathon, half-marathon, or 10K on the books for 2023? Hit it in Hoka’s new supershoe and you’re sure to shave a few seconds off your PR. The brand has been building heat in the running game over the last few years and in the Rocket X2 they finally have a carbon fiber plate runner that can compete with the biggest names in the game.
$250 at Hoka.com
Reebok Question Yellow Toe
It isn’t the first time Reebok has retroed this very special edition of Allen Iverson’s signature Reebok Questions but it’ll always be a special occasion when they do. The Yellow Toe colorway was designed for the late great Kobe Bryant during his now-legendary sneaker free agency after leaving adidas but before signing for Nike. His relationship with Iverson is one of the more compelling in basketball history and this shoe comes with a hell of a lot of stories.
$160 at Reebok.com
New Balance Made in USA 990v3 ‘Green/Purple’
Aime Leon Dore remains the hottest name in streetwear (and maybe even menswear as a whole) and the brand’s continued collaborations with New Balance are among the most coveted in the sneaker scene these days. However, the continued success of that collaboration led to ALD mastermind Teddy Santis being brought on as the creative director of New Balance’s Made in USA line. The result has been killer colorways of classic New Balance sneakers like this, which are often available at retail prices rather than resale upcharges.
$199.99 at NewBalance.com
adidas Harden vol 7
adidas’s basketball line has spent the last few years in search of a new identity. In its recent rebranding and relaunch it may have found it, and it all starts with the new signature sneakers for one of their signature athletes. In addition to some killer performance specs, James Harden’s new on-court sneakers pay homage to adidas basketball’s past with an eye towards the future.
$160 at adidas.com
Nike Lebron XX
The best basketball sneaker of 2022 is still the best of 2023. Nike had an all-timer on their hands with the low-cut LeBron 20, which debuted at the beginning of the current NBA season. It’s the best Bron’s kicks have been in years and it’s hard to imagine any brand — or even Nike itself — topping them in 2023.
$170.97 at Nike.com
Reebok Nano X3
It ain’t that complicated — the Reebok Nano has been the best shoe for weightlifting and cross-training since it dropped over a decade ago. The newest iteration is no different. Get those reps in.
$150 at Reebok.com
Adidas Stan Smith
Again, it ain’t that complicated. The Stan Smith is the perfect white sneaker and has been defying trends and time for decades now. It’s as fresh in 2023 as it was when Smith first hit the tennis courts in it.
$92 at adidas.com
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