From luxury brands to Filipino icons, these shoe brands’ uber-creative linkups in the past 12 months are guaranteed to make a statement on the streets.
We’re just about at the midpoint of 2025, but the sneaker world has already launched a slew of hot collaborations to keep you blazing throughout the year. There’s the striking Air Max DN that Nike crafted with Lego, and Puma’s Palermo football sneakers inspired by Harry Potter. Then there’s Converse joining forces with Swarovski on a pair of bejewelled Run Star trainers. Oh, and did we mention that Puma is leaping into the blind box craze with its Fantastic Four: First Steps linkup?
Sneaker collars are certainly among the most exciting parts of fashion today. These limited-edition drops mean that you won’t be seeing the same pairs on every street and, for sneakerheads, owning them is extra bragging rights. And even if you’re not a fan, these uber-creative pairs are guaranteed to make you look fire.
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The past 12 months, from mid-2024 to the first half of 2025, brought a wave of new collabs too hot to ignore. So whether you’re a seasoned collector or a newbie, let our list of this year’s hottest collabs guide you through keeping your sneaker game lit and making a statement on the streets.
Kevin Quiambao x Adidas Adizero Select 3.0
In the wild world of sneakers, nothing says “Pinoy pride” quite like Adidas’ linkup with Filipino basketball star Kevin Quiambao. The duo’s collaboration on a special-edition Adizero Select 3.0 marks the first time the sportswear giant released a Player Edition footwear for a local athlete. Dubbed “KQ63,” the hot kicks were designed by famed Filipino toy designer Quiccs, who decked it with iconography of the Gilas Pilipinas forward and Quiccs himself.
It sports a Lucid Pink textile upper that pays homage to the athlete’s college days when he rocked pink shoes in almost every game of La Salle Green Archers. Quiambao’s initials are stamped on the arches, while Quiccs’ skull and crossbones emblem are stitched on the shoe’s heel tab.
The KQ63 kicks rolled out in stores and online on Philippine Independence Day last June 12, with a price tag of P5,800.
Swarovski x Nike Ja 2
Another pair that’ll make you shine on and off the court is the Swarovski x Nike Ja 2 basketball shoes. This collaboration between the Australian jewellery maker and American sports brand features Ja Morant’s signalure shoe, the Ja 2, in two blinged-out styles: the Nike Ja 2 “Scratch Black Label” and the more elusive Nike Ja 2 LX “Swarovski Black Label.” Luxury is infused into the Scratch Black Label, with the Swarovski detailing, reminiscent of grizzly bear marks, on the shoe’s lateral quarter panel. Meanwhile, the limited-edition LX Swarovski Black Label is completely covered with shimmering rhinestones from the mid-panel to the quarter and heel. The only space left blank on the shoe are the ones that make out the medial Swoosh and the toe-box. The pair is limited to just 1,999 units—a nod to Morant’s year of birth.
The Swarovski x Nike Ja 2 Scratch Black Label retails for P13,895 on Nike’s website, while the LX Swarovski Black Label is now only available through resellers, like the AfterMarket, starting at P40,000.
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Marni x Hoka Bondi B3LS
The Marni x Hoka Bondi B3Ls is the type of shoe that would make you look twice—or even thrice. The pair is chunky, puffy, and bright, bringing a maximalist vibe you’d only get from the Italian luxury house. And because it’s co-designed by cult-favorite shoe brand Hoka, expect every wear to be bouncy, as if you’re walking on air. It features a subtly rubberized, padded polyester upper, cushioned EVA insoles, and a humongous rubber sole for enhanced comfort and durability in every run. Coming in four eye-catching colorways—Poinciana (red), Bracken (charcoal), Tourmaline (blue), and Straw (beige)—this bold pair is solid proof of the creativity and functionality that both brands have been famous for. You can snag a pair through online resellers, like Goxip and Sneaker in Peace, starting at P23,000.
Loewe x On Cloudtilt 2.0
Smash those miles in high fashion with On Running’s latest collaboration with fashion powerhouse Loewe. Launched in May 2024, the Loewe x On Cloudventure 2.0 blends the Spanish house’s fashion-foward design with the Swiss shoemaker’s high-performance technology. Its launch comes three years after the power duo debuted its first Cloudventure lineup and features a refreshed design for urban terrains. Its semi-translucent upper is now more curvy and sports a more rounded layering scheme. Still a runner at its core, the Cloudventure 2.0 is equipped with On’s signature Cloudtec technology and Missiongrip outsole for soft landings and powerful take-offs.
The limited-edition pair comes in seven colorways—neutrals, pastels, and a vibrant grass green—all of which feature Loewe’s iconic emblems and subtle knot graphics. The collection is available on Loewe’s website for P29,300 a pair.
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Nigo x Nike Air Force 3
One thing about Nigo and Nike’s Air Force 3 Low “Blue Void” kicks? It’s giving ultimate anime vibes. The Japanese fashion designer and BAPE founder put an artistic and playful spin to the iconic ‘80s sport shoe, drawing inspiration from his memories of Japanese superhero TV shows of the same era. Its has a white base that is made of both real and synthetic leather and spruced up with vibrant hits of Blue Void, Tour Yellow, Lucky Green, University Red, and Pink Foam.
Rounding out the eye-catching design is the Metallic Silver lining reminiscent of superhero suits. All these are balanced out by a sturdy rubber outsole and full-length Nike Air cushioning for comfort and durability. So if you’re a sneakerhead, a fan of Japanese pop culture, or both, the Nigo x Nike Air Force 3 Low is for you to cop for P8,895 on the SNKRS website.
Balenciaga x Puma Destroyed Speedcat and Ballerina
Wearing distressed and tattered sneakers never looked so good until Balenciage dropped its own 685-dollar pair. The French fashion house and Puma has teamed up to give the sportswear brand’s iconic Speedcat a high-fashion makeover, as part of its Fall/Winter 2025 collection. The Balenciaga x Puma Destroyed Speedcat retains the sneaker’s race-who-inspired shape and flat rubber sole, but is given an edgy twist using distressed and deconstructed materials, such as the aged leather making the shoe’s upper and the ripped-off Formstrip on the panels.
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If your style is more on the polished, classy side, the duo has also unleashed the Balenciaga x Puma Ballerina ($584), which reinvents the iconic Speedcat with the silhouette of a ballet flat. Like the OG Speedboat Ballet Puma released earlier this year, Balenciaga’s version comes with a unique cut-out Formstrip and tire tread sole. What makes it high fashion is the shiny satin used for the upper to add a touch of luxury and unique texture to the design. Both pairs are available online via Balenziaga’s website.
Secret Fresh x World Balance “The Penetrator”
Any Filipino sneaker head would know who Bigboy Cheng is—the local businessman who has amassed a huge following on social media for his shoe collection estimated to cost over $1 million (P58 million). Last March, the millionaire’s retail brand, Secret Fresh, collaborated with local footwear brand World Balance on a pair of kicks designed to elevate any Filipino collector’s sneaker game.
The Secret Fresh x World Balance “The Penetrator” combines the chunky, minimalist silhouette of retro sneakers with youthful elements—such as the heart emblem on the side panels—that captivate sneaker heads of all generations. Besides charming aesthetics, The Penetrator offers all-day comfort with the brand’s signature Bounce Pad Insole System. It comes in four colorways for P2,995 a pair in World Balance stores and on the brand’s website.
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