The year is almost over... time to look back at all the sneaker hypes of the past year.
In the midst of this Christmas madness, we're taking a moment to look back on the past year. It was another one filled with sneaker releases that were truly something special. But what were the real standouts? Let's take a look at some store favorites from 2024.
The year started off strong with the introduction of a brand new label to the collection; Mercer Amsterdam earned its place on our shelves. The sustainable designs from this Dutch brand were an instant hit, and soon the popular Re-Run model got plenty of new versions. Cactus, Pineapple, Leather — Mercer's got it!
The absolute bestsellers of the year are the Asics Gel-NYC's; every colorway sells like hotcakes. With inspiration from the 2000s and a comfortable GEL sole like this, Asics has found the perfect recipe for successful sneaker design.
The New Balance 480 has become a staple in the BijSMAAK collection. Even after several restocks, you managed to clear out our inventory. There are still some last sizes of the beloved 480's in stock, so be quick!
From classics to seasonal colorways, Hi-Tec always manages to maintain its position. Thanks to its cool, classic design and striking colorways, but especially due to its unmatched comfort, the Hi-Tec HTS Shadow is (and remains) a beloved everyday sneaker.
Everything from Mizuno's Rider line is welcomed here with open arms. Mizuno continues its heritage and keeps evolving from there. This evolution produces bangers like the Wave Rider Beta and the Wave Rider 10. The packs that Mizuno launched this year also deserve their moment in this recap... because, as you know, when Mizuno releases a pack, they're guaranteed to have something special in store.
Karhu remains one of your favorite brands in store. Models like the Karhu Legacy 96 and the Karhu Fusion 2.0 keep selling consistently. With releases of cool, colorful colorways, storytelling packs, and all-time classics like the 'black black', Karhu keeps surprising its fans time and time again.
This was just a small selection of the store favorites from 2024. Now it's time to look forward to all the great things the sneaker world has in store for us in 2025.
Cheers!