The Community Edit: 2020’s Most-Wanted Sneaker Collabs

In a year of challenging isolation, in the sneaker industry creative cross-pollination emerged as the biggest narrative of 2020. From fashion-focused collabs like the Aime Leon Dore x New Balance 550 and Dior x Air Jordan 1 to the community-conscious Union LA x Air Jordan 4’s “Spread Love” campaign featuring independent Black-owned businesses, the sneaker community has responded to an unprecedented year with creativity and partnership.

Here, we’ve tapped five friends of GOAT and GREATEST to share their favorite sneaker collaborations of the year—and the pairs on their wishlists.