The Best Sneakers of 2016 (So Far)

By Megan Gustashaw for GQ.

From high to low, mainstream to limited-edition, in 2016 there are simply more options out there for every level of sneaker customer. And the market is only getting bigger and better as the year goes on. But for now, here are our favorite kicks of the year so far.

Adidas Futurecraft MFG

Nike x Acronym Presto

Del Toro x Superga

Fear of God x Vans SK8-Hi

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Daniel Patrick Hi-Tops

Alex Reside

Raf Simons x Adidas Spirit

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Gosha Rubchinkskiy x Vans Half Cab

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Adidas NMD City Sock Wool

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Fabrice Tardieu Hi-Tops

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Fear of God Military Sneakers

Adidas x Kanye West Yeezy Boost 750

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AIR JORDAN XII FLU GAME

CONVERSE ALL-STAR MODERN

NIKELAB X OLIVIER ROUSTEING FREE HYPERVENOM 2

NEW BALANCE X WINGS AND HORNS 580

ADIDAS CLIMACOOL 1

GOLDEN GOOSE BALL DISTRESSED SNEAKERS

SANDRO X SUPERGA 2750 TENNIS

VANS X OPENING CEREMONY EASTER PACK

ADIDAS Y-3 PURE BOOST ZG

REEBOK X GOSHA RUBCHINKSKIY PHASE 1 PRO

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VANS X J.CREW SLIP-ON SUEDE

AMI PANELED SNEAKER

NIKE AIR MAX BW ULTRA

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