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Thought 2022 was a big year for sneakers? Wait until you see what’s planned for 2023. Even though the new year has yet to begin, we can already tell that the next twelve months will be filled with nothing but hype and heat. From coveted collaborations to special edition drops, make sure you read on to find out Sole Retriever’s ten most anticipated releases of 2023.
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1. Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Retro Low OG “Olive”
The Cactus Jack hype is set to continue well into the new year with the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Olive.” Already being dubbed La Flame’s best Jordan collaboration yet, it features the same leather-on-suede construction as the world-renowned “Reverse Mocha,” just with a monochromatic black and white palette. A lush “Olive” backwards Swoosh shoots through the lateral sidewall, giving the shoe its name.
2. Air Jordan 3 Retro Reimagined “White Cement”
In 2022, Jumpman brought back the original Air Jordan 1 in the form of the “Lost & Found.” In 2023, the Michael Jordan-helmed brand will be doing the same with the Air Jordan 3. Dubbed the Air Jordan 3 Reimagined “White Cement,” the 1988 model has been revived on its 35th birthday complete with pre-worn and pre-distressed detailing for a vintage vibe. A must-cop especially if you’re a fan of His Airness’ third signature shoe, this is, no doubt, one of the most anticipated drops of the year.
3. Jarritos x Nike SB Dunk Low
Coming off a strong 2022 in which a slew of collaborations and inline colorways were in the debate for some of the best releases, Nike SB is set to continue their collaborative efforts with out-of-the-box partners as the popular Mexican soft drink Jarritos is getting its own SB Dunk Low next year. Nodding mainly to the fan-favorite Mandarin flavor, the silhouette gets transformed into a hemp-covered low-top with cut away details that will reveal even more orange shades. Branding takeovers on the heel tab and along the lateral heel overlay make this a contender for one of the best food-themed SB Dunks in recent memory.
4. Air Jordan 1 High 85 “Black White”
The annual Air Jordan 1 High 85 release is one that everyone looks forward to. For 2023, that is no different, as another OG AJ 1 colorway is getting the “85” treatment. Coming in a Panda-like black and summit white, this Air Jordan 1 High 85 is as clean as they come. Throw in the fact that they’re coming in true OG 1985 fashion, and you have another winner on your hands.
5. Terror Squad x Nike Air Force 1 Low
When you think of the Nike Air Force 1, you have to think of Fat Joe. In the early ‘00s, his Terror Squad was blessed with numerous exclusive colorways. The TS x AF1s have been some of the most coveted pairs of all-time. For 2023, Nike Sportswear is finally blessing us common folk with the first Terror Squad x Nike Air Force 1 Low release at retail. If you’re an old school AF1 head or a Terror Squad fan, you need to add these to your collection.
6. Air Jordan 4 Retro “Thunder”
Ever since its original online exclusive release in 2006, the Air Jordan 4 Retro “Thunder” has been one of the most popular non-OG colorways of the AJ 4, of all-time. When it was finally released in stores in 2012, it quickly became a fan favorite. Now, just a little ten years since it last dropped, the Air Jordan 4 Retro “Thunder” is back for another round. This time it will be remastered closer to OG 1989 specs.
7. Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Grey”
Virgil Abloh’s legacy is set to live on well into the future as VA Securities (his overarching holding company ran by his wife Shannon) has stated there are already a years plus worth of Off-White x Nike products for the world to enjoy. One of these will be a followup to the AF1 series that graces the sneaker world once a year, this time in an all-grey colorway. Rumored to remain an exclusive to Paris, France, we’ll likely see Virgil’s Figures Of Speech exhibit make a pitstop in the French capital with the Off-White x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Grey” causing a frenzy that could rival the French Revolution.
8. JJJJound x adidas Samba Collection
After teaming up with everyone from ASICS to New Balance in 2022, Justin Saunders’ social media moodboard-turned-global fashion platform now has its sights set on the Three Stripes with the JJJJound x adidas Samba Collection. Revealed in two clean colorways including a classic black and white pair and a beige suede one, we already knew that 2023 was going to be a big year for the Samba, but this collaboration just makes us even more pumped.
9. Run The Jewels x Nike SB Dunk Pack
Killer Mike and El-P have been apart of their hip-hop duo Run The Jewels for nearly a decade, and to celebrate the 10 year anniversary in 2023 we’re set to receive their first collaborative pieces of footwear - the Run The Jewels x Nike SB Dunk High “Pink” and a low-top “Blue” iteration. Both colorways scream RTJ as they take on a color palette similar to past album covers while also containing flashy details like metallic gold lace dubrae’s that mimic the iconic hand symbol found on the aforementioned albums artwork. Big fans of the group and sneakerheads alike are buzzing for these to drop, though we’ll only have to wait until 4/20/2023 to receive the pack.
10. Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse"
To celebrate the release of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, Michael Jordan and Miles Morales will be teaming up once again for the Air Jordan 1 High Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse. Inspired by the legendary “Chicago,” it has been infused with interdimensional details and graphics that pay homage to the film. A subtle yet striking dot pattern nods to the Marvel movie’s unique animated style, while patent leather paneling throughout adds more depth to the overall design. If you’re a fan of the wall crawling superhero, this is an absolute must-own.
