The Best Sneakers of 2018 (So Far)

The first half of 2018 has been filled with sneaker releases, including shoes from New Balance, Nike and LeBron James, Adidas and Kanye West, Air Jordan and Virgil Abloh. What was the best sneaker to release so far? And will it be the best at the end of the year? Only time will tell.

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The first six months of the sneaker calendar are always the hardest to judge. It can lead you to believe that the year is going to pan out to be boring, but that’s rarely is the case when it’s all said and done. Brands off-slate the majority of their releases in the fourth quarter, with a few gems sprinkled around New York Fashion Week and All-Star Weekend. This year is a bit different, though. It’s been pretty, pretty good.

There have been great Jordan retros, awesome Nike runners, solid Adidas Yeezys, and a strong run of collaborations. There’s been something for everyone, even for the soccer fans during the World Cup. And we can’t forget the importance of the dad shoe during 2018.

With all those choices, it’s been tough to countdown the best sneakers of 2018 (so far), but that’s what they pay us the big bucks to do: to argue about which sneakers are better than others. So without further adieu, here they are.

10. New Balance 990v4 "1982"

New Balance 990 v4

9. Nike LeBron 15 LeBron Watch

Nike LeBron 15 Mowabb Release Date AR4831 900

8. Travis Scott x Air Jordan IV

Travis Scott x Air Jordan 4 IV Oilers Release Date 308497 406

7. Adidas Yeezy 500

Adidas Yeezy 500 'Blush (Right Shoe)

6. Levi's x Air Jordan IV

Levi's Air Jordan IV

5. Comme des Garcons x Nike Air 180

Comme des Garcons x Nike Air Max 180 Black Release Date AO4641 601

4. Off-White x Air Jordan 1

Air Jordan 1 x Off White AQ0818 100 (Lateral 2)

3. Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 Waverunner

Adidas Yeezy Boost 700 'Wave Runner' B75571 (Lateral)

2. Air Jordan III "Black/Cement"

Air jordan 3 black cement

1. Sean Wotherspoon x Nike Air Max 1/97

Sean Wotherspoon x Nike Air Max 1/97 Release Date AJ4219 400