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The best sneaker releases of 2022

The year 2021 was undoubtedly one of the biggest and best years for sneakers so far. The advent of the Metaverse and new and groundbreaking partnerships created a real hype. Brands like Nike, Adidas and Jordan therefore had extremely high expectations, which, in the eyes of collectors, they had to live up to this year.

The industry's biggest players have quenched sneakerheads' thirst through eye-popping collaborations, carefully crafted reissues of retro classics, and forward-thinking design innovations. And the year has only just begun! All the more impressive that there have already been some sneaker drops in the last few weeks that shouldn't be ignored. These are the best sneakers released in 2022 so far. (Don't miss any more drops: These are the best sneaker releases of the week)

The 5 best sneakers of 2022

Virgil Abloh redefined streetwear and luxury fashion. The designer passed away at the end of 2021, the last collection he designed for Louis Vuitton shows his genius again. The French luxury house released one of its latest designs this year: the Louis Vuitton x Nike Air Force 1. A sneaker in a patchwork of the Louis Vuitton Mini monogram and Damier Azur. 200 pairs of these models will be auctioned at Sotheby's from January 26th to February 8th for a good cause. The starting price of the auction is 2,000 US dollars (1,760 euros). Proceeds will benefit Abloh's Post Modern Scholarship Fund, which supports the education of students of Black, Afro-American or African descent.