5 must-know shoe collaborations to know

The sneaker and footwear landscape has completely shifted into a playground of high-fashion crossovers, and this month is delivering some of the most jaw-dropping partnerships. These major collaborations are what you need to know right now

Balenciaga x Manolo Blahnik

Boundaries between high fashion and classic craftsmanship disappear in Balenciaga’s collaboration with Manolo Blahnik for the fall 2026 “Body and Being” collection. Under the creative direction of Pierpaolo Piccioli, the partnership blends centuries-old shoemaking expertise with modern silhouettes. The absolute show-stopping detail of this collection is the asymmetric, hand-embroidered crystal leaf embellishment gracing the upper of each shoe, effectively turning footwear into a wearable piece of fine jewellery. Available in a series of muted pastel tones and packaged in a bespoke, co-branded shoebox.

Peaceminusone x Nike x Korea Football Association

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A true cultural phenomenon has officially arrived in the form of a heavy-hitting, three-way collaboration between Peaceminusone, Nike and the Korea Football Association. Masterminded by global fashion icon G-Dragon, his personal creative label has joined forces with the sportswear giant and South Korea’s official football body to unveil “The Tigers of Asia” World Cup capsule collection. To match the magnitude of G-Dragon’s design, the campaign imagery features an absolute powerhouse star lineup. Moving seamlessly between music and sports, the campaign officially stars Aespa’s Karina alongside star football player Hwang Hee-chan and more to creating a cross-industry visual masterpiece.

New Balance x Miu Miu

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New Balance and Miu Miu have returned to completely reinvent a beloved classic. Taking the iconic line and athletic foundation of the New Balance 530 SL running shoe, Miu Miu has boldly stripped away the traditional heel piece to transform the silhouette into a modern slip-on mule. By removing the backing while preserving the streamlined, athletic aesthetic of the original runner, the brands have created the hybrid shoe that bridges country-club sportiness with casual, everyday city luxury.

Isabel Marant x Havaianas

For a perfect dose of effortless summer energy, Isabel Marant has teamed up with Havaianas to launch their very first collaborative collection. Spanning four distinct flip-flop styles, the capsule moves from vibrant, vacation-ready tie-dye patterns to high-contrast bohemian prints that firmly highlight Marant’s signature aesthetic. For those who want a bit more edge in their beachside look, two of the four styles elevate the classic flip-flop construction by wrapping sturdier soles in soft leather and framing the edges with chunky, rounded metallic studs.

Diadora x Dolce & Gabbana

Tapping into the massive blokecore movement and vintage football nostalgia, Italian sports heritage label Diadora has linked up with Dolce & Gabbana. Together, they have introduced two updates to Diadora’s signature Brasil sneaker, a legendary silhouette that first hit the pitch back in 1984 and has remained a subcultural favorite ever since. This high-end revival serves as a direct celebration of a golden era in sports history, a time when football stood as a pure expression of identity, style and community culture.

Also see: Editor’s picks: The best sneaker collaborations of 2026 so far