The Best Sneakers of 2025 (So Far)

Auralee and New Balance are a match made in sneaker heaven. Their latest linkup, a suede-happy spin on the 1980s-era 475 model, is an understated masterpiece that overdelivers on the premium materials and keen attention to detail we’ve come to expect from both brands.

Nike A’One

A’ja Wilson finally has her own signature Swoosh model—and unsurprisingly, it’s one of the best performance hoops shoes of the year. With its swoopy, low-cut silhouette, unparalleled cushioning, and splashy colorways, the Nike A’One is a sneaker worthy of the best player in the WNBA.

Maison Margiela Sprinter

Margiela dove into a key moment in sneaker history in designing the Sprinter, a souped-up homage to the Waffle Racer—i.e. the OG Nike running shoe circa 1972. The luxury house’s updated take drapes the upper in crisp nylon above a pre-aged sole, resulting in an instant heater and welcome addition to the torpedo sneaker canon.

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