You guys voted for the best sneakers of July 2018 and the poll is closed now! The race for the top spot was again pretty close, but we have a clear winner. See the top 3 spots here and scroll down for all the results. To find out more about our 11 nominees, you can jump down the page here for our overview.
- OFF-WHITE x Nike Air Presto (Black)
- Parra x Nike Air Max 1
- adidas YEEZY 500 “Utility Black”
Also congratulations to our winner of the KangaROOS PLAYMAKER – we’ll be in touch with you soon.
The poll is closed now.
11 of the best sneakers of July 2018

Parra x Nike Air Max 1
Dutch artist Piet Parra undoubtetly is one of the most influental Nike collaborators of all time. Last month he reunited with the Swoosh brand for the first time in 8 years on this beautiful Air Max 1 collab.
Dutch artist Piet Parra undoubtetly is one of the most influental Nike collaborators of all time. Last month he reunited with the Swoosh brand for the first time in 8 years on this beautiful Air Max 1 collab.
OFF-WHITE x Nike Air Presto (Black)
The Air Presto has been one of the most coveted pairs from Virgil Abloh’s initial “THE TEN” collaboration. For a 2018 reprise, Nike released the first half of its “Polar Opposites” pack with this all-black colorway.
The Air Presto has been one of the most coveted pairs from Virgil Abloh’s initial “THE TEN” collaboration. For a 2018 reprise, Nike released the first half of its “Polar Opposites” pack with this all-black colorway.


24 Kilates x SONRA Proto “Saffron”
This joint work with Spanish store 24 Kilates is the very first collab of Hikmet Sugoer’s own brand SONRA. The vibrant colors on the premium upper reference Saffron, one of the world’s most costly spices by weight.
This joint work with Spanish store 24 Kilates is the very first collab of Hikmet Sugoer’s own brand SONRA. The vibrant colors on the premium upper reference Saffron, one of the world’s most costly spices by weight.
Reebok Aztrek
Conceived by legendary sneaker designer Christian Tresser, the Reebok Aztrek returned for the first time since 1993 in July. With its bulky throwback look, the shoe delivers that classic 90s vibe.
Conceived by legendary sneaker designer Christian Tresser, the Reebok Aztrek returned for the first time since 1993 in July. With its bulky throwback look, the shoe delivers that classic 90s vibe.


Santa Cruz x PUMA Suede Classic
In this collab with storied skate brand Santa Cruz, the PUMA Suede received a mad makeover. Equipped with comic style patterns and the storied Californian label’s screaming hand graphic, this sneaker is a real eyecatcher. [Pic via Overkill]
In this collab with storied skate brand Santa Cruz, the PUMA Suede received a mad makeover. Equipped with comic style patterns and the storied Californian label’s screaming hand graphic, this sneaker is a real eyecatcher. [Pic via Overkill]
Footpatrol x ASICS GEL-Saga “Anime”
Back in 1991, Japanese athletic company ASICS first introduced their GEL-Saga running sneaker. The shoe also launched in an era where Japanese video games and anime started spilling over to the Western world. Now those distinct elements of entertainment culture inspired the Footpatrol x ASICS GEL-Saga “Anime”.
Back in 1991, Japanese athletic company ASICS first introduced their GEL-Saga running sneaker. The shoe also launched in an era where Japanese video games and anime started spilling over to the Western world. Now those distinct elements of entertainment culture inspired the Footpatrol x ASICS GEL-Saga “Anime”.


LC23 x Diadora N9000 Socks “Saturno”
Again teaming up with fellow Italian brand LC23, Diadora presents a headturning take on the N9000. The colorful collab features a corduroy upper and an embroidered Saturn logo on the heels. [Pic via Afew]
Again teaming up with fellow Italian brand LC23, Diadora presents a headturning take on the N9000. The colorful collab features a corduroy upper and an embroidered Saturn logo on the heels. [Pic via Afew]
adidas YEEZY 500 “Utility Black”
With the release of the YEEZY 500 “Blush”, Kanye West’s sneaker line with adidas recently gained some new appeal. So after a quick follow-up in form of the “Super Moon Yellow” colorway, the brand upped the ante with the “Utility Black” version.
With the release of the YEEZY 500 “Blush”, Kanye West’s sneaker line with adidas recently gained some new appeal. So after a quick follow-up in form of the “Super Moon Yellow” colorway, the brand upped the ante with the “Utility Black” version.


size? x VANS Style 36 “Patchwork”
The patchwork upper of this collab between size? and VANS pays tribute to the the good old days of handmade skate shoes. As a special feature, the logo print on the midsole returns for the first time in several decades and adds to the shoe’s unique aesthetics.
The patchwork upper of this collab between size? and VANS pays tribute to the the good old days of handmade skate shoes. As a special feature, the logo print on the midsole returns for the first time in several decades and adds to the shoe’s unique aesthetics.
Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo
Previously used on the Zoom Vaporfly 4% and Zoom Vaporfly Elite, Nike’s ZoomX foam delivers 85 percent energy return and is the brand’s lightest foam. In July, the Swoosh introduced the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo as the latest edition to the series.
Previously used on the Zoom Vaporfly 4% and Zoom Vaporfly Elite, Nike’s ZoomX foam delivers 85 percent energy return and is the brand’s lightest foam. In July, the Swoosh introduced the Nike Zoom Pegasus Turbo as the latest edition to the series.


Parra x Nike Air Zoom Spiridon
Parra, Pt. 2. While the Air Max 1 drew most of the attention, true connoisseurs also had an eye on the collection’s Air Zoom Spiridon.
Parra, Pt. 2. While the Air Max 1 drew most of the attention, true connoisseurs also had an eye on the collection’s Air Zoom Spiridon.
These are our picks for the best sneakers of July 2018 – take a look at the results of our previous polls here: