We’re almost exactly halfway through the year, and you know what that means. It’s time for a sneaker round-up! We’re gonna go through the best sneakers 2023 gave us so far. From the most valuable to the best-sellers, and finally to personal favorites, we’re listing it all! Mind you, the best drops of the year might not have happened yet (we hope). However, we really like to keep tabs on all the hottest releases of the year. Come on and check them out because your favorite pair might make it up the list!
What Are the Best Sneakers 2023 Brought?
Whether you’re in this industry for the money or for the bragging rights, you’ll always find a pair to invest in. Some are worth a lot, some are good-looking, and some are both! So, here’s a rundown of the best sneakers of 2023 based on different criteria. Oh, and we definitely are giving you our very biased and subjective opinion that nobody asked for!
Best Sneakers of 2023: Resale Value
Although there weren’t many multi-thousand-dollar-value sneakers, the ones we got were WORTH it. From the glamorous Tiffany & Co. to Travis Scott and the Chinese New Year, the top 3 are interesting. But one thing is in common between all of them: the Nike signature.
Tiffany & Co. Air Force 1 1837
Release Date: March 7th, 2023
Retail Price: $400
Average Resale: $1,148
Jordan 1 Low Year of the Rabbit
Release Date: January 21st, 2023
Retail Price: $140
Average Resale: $732
Travis Scott Jordan 1 Low Olive (W)
Release Date: April 26th, 2023
Retail Price: $150
Average Resale: $706
The Best Sellers
When we consider how hype a pair of sneakers is, we usually look at the resale value. But what if we told you that there’s more to it than that? Demand is a great indicator of how popular kicks are! And these three Jordans certainly kicked a$$ when it came to the number of sales since they dropped.
Jordan 3 White Cement Reimagined
Release Date: March 11th, 2023
Retail Price: $210
Pairs Sold: 28,615
Jordan 4 SB Retro
Release Date: March 21st, 2023
Retail Price: $225
Pairs Sold: 15,741
Jordan 5 UNC
Release Date: March 4th, 2023
Retail Price: $225
Pairs Sold: 15,497
Weird Kicks Make Heads Turn
Of course, we gotta mention how the year kicked off with some of the… most interesting kicks. And that’s a very nice way to say it. MSHCF naturally took 2 out of 3 spots, while Jordan Brand makes an appearance with a special pair! They’re not all ugly, trust us on this one.
MSCHF Big Red Boots
Release Date: February 16th, 2023
Retail Price: $350
Average Resale: $432
MSCHF BWD Shoe
Release Date: April 11th, 2023
Retail Price: $135
Average Resale: $694
Jordan 1 Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse
Release Date: May 20th, 2023
Retail Price: $200
Average Resale: $270
Collabs Be Makin’ Money!
Another factor that makes a pair of sneakers popular, valuable, and in demand, is collaborative efforts! When two popular brands collaborate, or an artist with a brand, or anything that includes a big fanbase, the kicks become a hit. Naturally, 2023 was no different, so here are three of the coolest partnerships! PS: We wanted to include Travis Scott, but his Js are already up there, so there’s that.
CLOT x Fragment x Nike Dunk Low
Release Date: May 19th, 2023
Retail Price: $150
Average Resale: $359
Corteiz x Nike Air Max 95
Release Date: March 10th, 2023
Retail Price: $190
Average Resale: $338
Jarritos x Nike Dunk Low
Release Date: May 10th, 2023
Retail Price: $130
Average Resale: $390
…And I Took That Personally
If you watched The Last Dancy, you totally know what meme we’re referencing. Anyway, that was a fun way to tell you that this section is all about our opinion. Here are what we think are the best sneakers 2023 gave us. How we chose those? Well… we simply liked these kicks!
Nike Kobe 4 Mambacita Gigi
Release Date: May 1st, 2023
Retail Price: $180
Average Resale: $461
Jordan 1 Skyline
Release Date: April 8th, 2023
Retail Price: $180
Average Resale: $164
New Balance 550 Turtledove
Release Date: April 6th, 2023
Retail Price: $120
Average Resale: $131
FOMO Kicking In? Here’s How to Catch Up on the Rest of the Year’s Drops!
If you don’t wanna miss out on any upcoming drops, you’ll need to gear up! First, you’ll need to find the best sneaker bot for you. But that alone won’t be enough, because you need the right proxies too, and you should know where to flip kicks. Don’t worry, we’re not gonna overwhelm you with all the technical talk. That’s why we recommend checking the AIO blog out if you’re considering starting a sneaker resale business!