From the Kobe 4 Protro ‘Girl Dad’ to the Air Jordan 4 Retro ‘Bred Reimagined,’ an overview of the year’s greatest releases so far.



<p>From limited-edition collaborations to all-new silhouettes and remastered icons, the 2024 sneaker landscape is thriving. As brands like <a href="https://www.goat.com/brand/nike"><u>Nike</u></a>, <a href="https://www.goat.com/brand/adidas"><u>adidas</u></a>, <a href="https://www.goat.com/brand/asics"><u>ASICS</u></a> and <a href="https://www.goat.com/brand/new-balance"><u>New Balance</u></a> build on design codes established in <a href="https://www.goat.com/editorial/best-sneakers-2023"><u>2023</u></a>, a renewed focus on <a href="https://www.goat.com/editorial/adidas-basketball-shoes"><u>futurism</u></a> and <a href="https://www.goat.com/editorial/new-balance-junya-watanabe-1906l-loafer-sneaker"><u>hybridity</u></a> has emerged as a defining storyline of the year. Elsewhere, running specialists like <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/brand/hoka"><u>HOKA</u></a> and <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/brand/on"><u>ON</u></a> continue to disrupt the status quo with performance-driven aesthetics and proprietary innovations, while the rise of <a href="https://www.goat.com/editorial/timberland-ugg-boots-revival"><u>bulbous styles</u></a> from heritage, luxury and streetwear brands doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon.</p>
<p>Below, a guide to the best sneaker releases of 2024 so far.</p>

<h2>Best Sneaker Releases of 2024</h2>
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<h3><a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/zoom-kobe-4-protro-bicoastal-fq3545-300"><u>Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro 'Girl Dad'</u></a></h3>
<h4>Release Date: June 7, 2024</h4>
<h4>Retail Price: $190</h4>
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<p>A tribute to how <a href="https://www.goat.com/editorial/kobe-bryant-basketball-shoes"><u>Kobe Bryant</u></a> spread the joy of being a father to four girls, the emerald upper of the <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/zoom-kobe-4"><u>Zoom Kobe 4</u></a> Protro ‘Girl Dad’ is inspired by the green beanie Bryant would wear while watching games courtside with his daughters. The <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/suede"><u>suede</u></a> upper is detailed with a chrome-plated heel counter displaying the superstar’s signature, while the tongue is inscribed with “Girl Dad” text. A lightweight <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/technology/phylon"><u>Phylon</u></a> midsole houses a <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/technology/zoom-air"><u>Zoom Air</u></a> unit in the heel, supported by a herringbone-traction rubber outsole and carbon-fiber shank plate underfoot.</p>
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<h3><a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/aim-leon-dore-x-1000-white-m1000ac1"><u>Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance 1000 'Sea Salt Concrete'</u></a></h3>
<h4>Release Date: June 3, 2024</h4>
<h4>Retail Price: $165</h4>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.goat.com/collections/aime-leon-dore-new-balance"><u>Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance</u></a> 1000 ‘Sea Salt Concrete’ embraces a minimalist design language. The suede and mesh upper offers durability and breathability, while an <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/technology/abzorb"><u>ABZORB</u></a> midsole provides a forgiving ride. <a href="https://www.goat.com/brand/aime-leon-dore"><u>Aimé Leon Dore’s</u></a> sophisticated touch is visible in the subtle branding details throughout, completing the versatile aesthetic.</p>
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<h3><a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/futura-laboratories-x-dunk-low-sb-bleached-aqua-hf6061-400"><u>Futura Laboratories x Nike Dunk Low SB 'Bleached Aqua'</u></a></h3>
<h4>Release Date: May 22, 2024</h4>
<h4>Retail Price: $135</h4>
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<p>Legendary graffiti artist Futura is a veteran <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/dunk"><u>Nike Dunk</u></a> collaborator, having overseen designs like 2003’s NYC subway-inspired Dunk Low Pro SB ‘Futura’ and 2004’s <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/dunk-hi-sb-pro-flom-305050-112"><u>Dunk Hi SB ‘Flom.’</u></a> For his latest Dunk project, Futura and the Swoosh swapped out the silhouette’s signature <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/upper-material/leather"><u>leather</u></a> uppers for breathable <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/technology/mesh"><u>mesh</u></a>, completed by abstract artworks in soft aquatic hues.</p>
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<h3><a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-jordan-11-retro-low-space-jam-fv5104-004"><u>Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'Space Jam'</u></a></h3>
<h4>Release Date: May 18, 2024</h4>
<h4>Retail Price: $190</h4>
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<p>2024’s <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/air-jordan-11"><u>Air Jordan 11</u></a> Retro Low ‘Space Jam’ saw the storied colorway land on an AJ11 Low for the first time ever. Equipped with ballistic <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/technology/mesh"><u>mesh</u></a>, the upper is highlighted by the signature tonal patent leather mudguard. Underfoot, a white <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/technology/phylon"><u>Phylon</u></a> midsole is loaded with full-length <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/technology/air"><u>Air</u></a> cushioning and an exposed carbon-fiber plate, while the icy blue transparent outsole incorporates herringbone traction pods for improved grip.</p>

Zoom Kobe 4 Protro 'Girl Dad'

Aimé Leon Dore x 1000 'Sea Salt Concrete'

Futura Laboratories x Dunk Low SB 'Bleached Aqua'

Air Jordan 11 Retro Low 'Space Jam'

<h3><a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-jordan-4-retro-military-blue-2024-fv5029-141"><u>Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Military Blue' 2024</u></a></h3>
<h4>Release Date: May 4, 2024</h4>
<h4>Retail Price: $215</h4>
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<p>Among the most anticipated releases of the year, the <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/air-jordan-4"><u>AJ4</u></a> Retro ‘Military Blue’ (sometimes referred to as ‘Industrial Blue’) is a faithful reimagining of the 1989 icon. One of four launch colorways, the 2024 iteration includes the original Nike Air logo on the heel, replacing the Jumpman logo seen on earlier retro versions. The vibrant blue shade carries through to the Jumpman logo on the woven tongue tag, molded eyelets and back tab.</p>
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<h3><a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/travis-scott-x-jordan-cut-the-check-tr-sail-fz8117-100"><u>Jordan Jumpman Jack TR 'Sail'</u></a></h3>
<h4>Release Date: April 30, 2024</h4>
<h4>Retail Price: $200</h4>
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<p><a href="https://www.goat.com/collections/travis-scott"><u>Travis Scott’s</u></a> debut signature shoe arrived in a neutral color palette, blending brown canvas with off-white overlays on the upper. Drawing inspiration from classic <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/basketball"><u>basketball</u></a> silhouettes, the design features La Flame’s reverse Swoosh on the lateral side and a Cactus Jack face motif stamped on the heel. A midfoot strap provides a secure fit, while a gum rubber outsole with a wear-away “Jack” wordmark arrives underfoot.</p>
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<h3><a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/hidden-ny-x-gel-nyc-hiddengelnyc"><u>Hidden NY x ASICS Gel NYC</u></a></h3>
<h4>Release Date: April 12, 2024</h4>
<h4>Retail Price: $160</h4>
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<p>Social media-based creatives are increasingly working together with footwear brands to reimagine sneakers, as seen in 2023 with releases such as the <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/hartcopy-x-bw-army-hartcopybwarmy"><u>Hartcopy x adidas BW Army</u></a>. This year, Instagram moodboard Hidden NY teamed up with <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/brand/asics"><u>ASICS</u></a> to rework the Japanese label’s <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/gel-nyc"><u>Gel NYC</u></a> silhouette. Constructed with white and silver mesh, <a href="https://www.goat.com/brand/hidden-ny"><u>Hidden NY’s</u></a> signature shade of green accents the upper and midsole, while the ASICS Tiger stripe is pixelated to align with the digital theme. The creative platform’s lowercase “h” logo is prominently featured on the tongue and insole.</p>
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<h3><a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/ae-1-white-lime-if1857"><u>AE 1 'Stormtrooper'</u></a></h3>
<h4>Release Date: March 1, 2024</h4>
<h4>Retail Price: $120</h4>
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<p>For Anthony Edwards’ debut signature shoe, <a href="https://www.goat.com/apparel/brand/adidas"><u>adidas</u></a> fully embraced an ethos grounded in futurism by outfitting a mid-top silhouette with a striking <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/upper-material/TPU"><u>TPU</u></a> cage featuring perforations in a honeycomb pattern. A fused reflective overlay on the toe box adds a layer of subtle texture, while molded Three Stripes branding lands on the heel. In the midsole, a slab of <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/technology/boost"><u>Boost</u></a> cushioning is complemented by <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/technology/LightStrike"><u>Lightstrike</u></a> technology.</p>

Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Military Blue' 2024

Jordan Jumpman Jack TR 'Sail'

Hidden NY x Gel NYC

AE 1 'Stormtrooper'

<h3><a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/air-jordan-4-retro-bred-reimagined-fv5029-006"><u>Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Bred Reimagined'</u></a></h3>
<h4>Release Date: February 17, 2024</h4>
<h4>Retail Price: $215</h4>
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<p>The <a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/silhouette/air-jordan-4"><u>Air Jordan 4</u></a> Retro ‘Bred Reimagined’ debuted during the <a href="https://www.goat.com/collections/all-star-weekend"><u>2024 All-Star Weekend</u></a>, coinciding with Michael Jordan’s 61st birthday. A celebration of the 1989 original, the iconic colorway is reimagined in premium leather. Heritage details return in the form of quarter-panel netting, grey molded eyelets and Nike Air branding on the heel tab. Exposed Air arrives underfoot, supported by a herringbone-pattern rubber outsole.</p>
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<h3><a href="https://www.goat.com/sneakers/wales-bonner-x-samba-studded-pack-black-ig4303"><u>Wales Bonner x adidas Samba 'Studded Pack - Black'&nbsp;</u></a></h3>
<h4>Release Date: February 9, 2024</h4>
<h4>Retail Price: $280</h4>
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<p>First coming together in 2020, Grace <a href="https://www.goat.com/brand/wales-bonner"><u>Wales Bonner</u></a> and <a href="https://www.goat.com/brand/adidas"><u>adidas’</u></a> prolific collaboration has grown to encompass more than 20 sneaker colorways. Returning to the Samba as a reference point in 2024, the ‘Studded Pack’ sees the Three Stripes insignia replaced by gold studs across two monochromatic colorways. Additional details include a leather upper, satin lining and low-cut padded collar. The British designer’s signature deco stitching outlines the back tab and fold-over tongue.</p>

Air Jordan 4 Retro 'Bred Reimagined'

Wales Bonner x Samba 'Studded Pack - Black'

Wales Bonner x Samba 'Studded Pack - Cream'

Wales Bonner x Samba Pony 'Leopard'

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