Nike has officially pulled back the curtain on the Top 10 SNKRS releases of 2025, and this year’s list tells a noticeably different story than 2024. While last year was dominated by Travis Scott’s near-constant presence at the top, 2025 reflects a broader mix of retros, Kobe releases, and cult favorites reclaiming attention across the SNKRS community.
Leading the year is the Air Jordan 11 “Gamma”, a release that proves just how powerful a well-timed retro can be. The sleek black upper and icy blue outsole continue to resonate with longtime Jordan fans, pushing the model to the number one spot. Close behind is Nigel Sylvester’s Air Jordan 4 “Brick by Brick”, a collaboration that blended storytelling, wearability, and cultural credibility in a way few projects managed this year.
Classic colorways were a huge part of the list. The Air Jordan 4 “Black Cat” and Air Jordan 12 “Flu Game” both made a comeback with huge demand, showing that OG energy is still very much a part of the SNKRS ecosystem. The Air Jordan 5 “Black Metallic Reimagined” landed solidly in the top ten, offering a familiar look with slight updates that appealed to collectors and newer buyers alike.
The Kobe legacy still remained sky high in 2025 as well. The Kobe 8 Protro “What The,” Kobe 6 Protro “Dodgers,” and Kobe 6 Protro “Sail” all made the list, continuing the emotional/cultural connection of the Kobe line.
The biggest takeaway, however, might be what’s absent. Travis Scott only appears once, with the Jumpman Jack “Bright Cactus” as the tenth-place finisher. After 2024’s Travis Scott saturation, 2025 is the more well-rounded year, which looks to be returning to a focus on vintage retros and athlete narratives.
If this list is any indication, SNKRS users are embracing depth over hype. And heading into 2026, that shift could reshape what truly defines a “must-have” release.
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