With the summer nearing an end and fall creeping right around the corner, it only means one thing, it’s time for back-to-school shopping! A lot of us will soon be back in the classroom, whether we like it or not. Perhaps you are going back to college, are a teacher or have kids. Either way, having a cool pair of sneakers to kick off the school year is a must.
Let’s face it, for the last couple of years Covid and online classes robbed us of that excitement of getting all our new gear ready for that first day of school. So, now that we are back to more normal times, it’s time to regain that feeling and find a new a pair of sneakers that will make make a statement and add some flavor to our wardrobe as classes begin.
Finding a unique pair of sneakers that highlights our personality is not an easy task. You want to find a pair that mixes your own style, is comfy and great quality and if possible, says something about your interests.
To save you hours of surfing and to make this easier for you, we gathered a few of the most interesting recent sneakers collabs from top brands. Whether you love retro style, Japanese manga, whimsical tokidoki characters, Snoopy, or want to support the rainforest, here are our picks of the coolest kicks for this back-to-school season.
© CourtesySAILOR MOON + Vans Collab
If you are a fan of Japanese manga, then there is no question that you will love this Vans collab. The sneaker branded teamed up with Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon to feature one of the most legendary and loved anime series. The collection includes two styles of sneakers, the old skool style and the slip-ons, both pretty really cool, if you love anime.
SAILOR MOON + Vans Collab
© CourtesyConverse x Comme des Garçons PLAY Chuck 70
Another awesome option is this limited-edition collab between Converse and Comme des Garçons. This season they are bringing us the iconic Chuck 70 style in a vivid blue, featuring the instantly recognizable playful heart and eyes logo from the Paris-based brand.
© CourtesySkechers + tokidoki
If you love kawaii style and all of its cuteness, Skechers partnered with Japanese-inspired brand, tokidoki for this fun limited-edition collab! The collection has several styles, but our favorite is this colorful one, called Sunny Street. This lace-up sneaker features many of the all-star cast of tokidoki characters on a color blocked leather, mesh and synthetic upper. Plus, it has a cushioned air-cooled memory foam insole, so it’s stylish, adorable and comfy.
© CourtesyPeanuts + Cariuma
Snoopy fans!! This Brazil-based celeb-loved brand released this limited-edition Peanuts collab that comes in seven variations, so you’ll have plenty of options to pick from. In the press release, Cariuma mentioned that these collection is meant to “celebrate all the ways we take care, from daydreaming to skateboarding to surfing, to sharing fond memories with our friends and kin.”
Note: The sneakers will be released on September 9, however, you can pre-order them right now.
Peanuts + Cariuma
© CourtesyVans X Our Legends Authentic 44 DX
If you are a retro lover, this pair screams your name! Vans and Our Legends partnered up to create this collection that showcases BMX innovator Mongoose. “It features 70s bike graphics and stickers, 80s Americana jerseys, and colorful Mongoose Expert graphics from the 90s.” So, if you into Y2K and vintage, take our your baggy jeans or skater skirt because these will go great with it.
© CourtesyNational Geographic + Cariuma
Another limited-edition collab from Cariuma is the Cariuma x National Geographic collection. This eco-friendly line has several variations, they come in both black and white and low-tops and high-tops and with an image of either a gecko or a turtle. You if you like to do your part, you will love that for every purchase from the collection, you will support the nonprofit National Geographic Society and for every sneaker purchase, Cariuma will plant two trees in the Brazilian rainforest. Note: You can now pre-order these but they have an estimated shipping date of September 22.
