Parisian Runway Reveals: A Sneak Peek at the Hottest Footwear Collaborations for 2025

The fashion world's eyes were firmly fixed on Paris last week as the city played host to a series of menswear showcases, unveiling a tantalizing glimpse of what's to come in the Spring/Summer 2025 season. Amidst the runway presentations and showroom displays, a wealth of exciting footwear collaborations took center stage, captivating the attention of sneakerheads and style enthusiasts alike. From avant-garde reimaginings to futuristic silhouettes, the Parisian festivities offered a comprehensive preview of the most anticipated footwear projects set to debut in the year ahead.

Elevating the Everyday: A Fusion of Fashion and Function

COMME des GARÇONS x Nike: Blending Retro and Futuristic Elements

The renowned avant-garde label COMME des GARÇONS HOMME PLUS has once again teamed up with Nike to push the boundaries of footwear design. This season's collaboration showcases a hybrid creation that fuses the retro aesthetic of the Air Max 96 with the Zen-inspired sole unit of the ISPA Sense Flyknit. Crafted in a range of captivating colorways, including magenta and off-white, all-black, and all-white, the result is a striking silhouette that seamlessly blends the past and the future. Complementing this reveal, the partnership also unveiled an all-black COMME des GARÇONS BLACK x Nike Air Force 1 Low, featuring a bold "BLACK" branding on the lateral side and a subtle "CDG" hit on the medial heel.

Junya Watanabe x Oakley Factory Team: Merging Technical Prowess and Avant-Garde Design

Building on their successful collaboration from the previous year, Junya Watanabe and Oakley Factory Team have teamed up once again to present a new sneaker silhouette for Spring/Summer 2025. Showcased in both all-black and all-white colorways, the chunky design boasts a technical material composition that incorporates oval-shaped overlays. A unique cord-based lacing system complements the standard lacing, while a rugged outsole ensures the sneaker's durability across diverse terrains and urban landscapes.

NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 Low: A Retro Sneaker with a Vibrant Twist

The highly anticipated collaboration between renowned designer NIGO and Nike has finally come to fruition, with the unveiling of the NIGO x Nike Air Force 3 Low. Previewed in a striking white, brown, and black colorway, the retro silhouette features a white leather base, complemented by a gray suede mudguard and a vibrant combination of red, blue, yellow, and green accents on the overlays, Swooshes, and tongue branding. This dynamic fusion of classic and contemporary elements promises to captivate sneaker enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the release.

Feng Chen Wang x UGG Tasman: Elevating the Iconic Slipper

Feng Chen Wang's eponymous label has made a significant impact in the footwear industry through its successful partnership with Converse. For Spring/Summer 2025, the brand has taken a new direction by collaborating with the iconic UGG brand. The result is a reimagined version of the Tasman slipper, where a sculpted pedestal, dubbed the Feng Sole, encases the cracked leather-equipped colorways, elevating the classic silhouette both literally and figuratively.

sacai x Nike Zegamadome: Blending Trail and Running Aesthetics

The ongoing collaboration between sacai and Nike continues to yield innovative footwear designs, and the upcoming Zegamadome is no exception. Combining elements from the 1981 Lava Dome and the Zegama trail shoe, the two brands have created a sleek and versatile runner. Featuring sacai's signature stacked midsole and a Vibram-equipped outsole, the Zegamadome promises to deliver both style and performance.

AWGE x PUMA: Archival Styles with a Unique Twist

A$AP Rocky's AWGE label made its highly anticipated Paris debut, and among the highlights was the inclusion of new footwear collaborations with PUMA. While the runway show was dominated by the announcement of Rocky's upcoming album, the footwear offerings also garnered significant attention. Archival PUMA styles, such as the Speedcat and Inhale, were selected to complement the looks, while the Mostro 3.D turned heads with its distinctive textured construction.

Story mfg. Collaborations: Sustainability Meets Whimsical Design

The UK-based sustainable brand Story mfg. has developed a loyal following for its commitment to eco-friendly initiatives and its whimsical, imaginative designs. Expanding its footprint in the footwear industry, Story mfg. revealed collaborations with ASICS, ROA, and Suicoke, all featuring the brand's signature tartan patterns that seamlessly integrate with its expansive Spring/Summer 2025 apparel collection.

Cecilie Bahnsen x ASICS GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII: Feminine Reinterpretation of a Masculine Silhouette

Danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen has become a fixture at Paris Fashion Week, known for her playful interpretations of ASICS silhouettes. For the upcoming season, Bahnsen has taken on the GEL-QUANTUM 360 VIII, transforming the "very masculine model" into a lightweight sandal. By reducing the upper's presence and incorporating Bahnsen's signature flower motif into the straps at the midfoot and heel, the designer has imbued the sneaker with a distinctly feminine touch.

Y-3: Pushing the Boundaries of Sportstyle

The fusion of Yohji Yamamoto's avant-garde design sensibility and adidas' legacy in sportswear, Y-3 has long been a trailblazer in the realm of sportstyle. Making a triumphant return to the Paris runway after a hiatus, the brand showcased a diverse array of footwear offerings, from spiked football cleats to sneaker boots and shell toe mules. Alongside the brand's first kits for the Japan Football Association, these new footwear styles solidify Y-3's position as a leader in the intersection of fashion and function.

ROMBAUT x PUMA Levitation: Futuristic Footwear Innovations

Parisian label ROMBAUT made its debut runway show in its hometown, and in addition to its latest showcase of drapery, a collaboration with PUMA also garnered significant attention. Presenting their futuristic renditions of PUMA footwear, the Levitation and Levitation Sock made their way down the catwalk in multiple colorways. Both designs feature a sock-like upper, with the Levitation Sock taking a more literal approach to the sock inspiration through its texture and calf-length silhouette. Distinctive design elements include PUMA's Formstrip extending into a cradle that reaches beyond the upper's rear, creating a unique negative space around the wearer's heel.