The Best General Release Sneakers Of 2024

From the 'Legend Blue' Air Jordan 11 to the Adidas AE1, we're taking a look back at the best general release sneakers of the year.

One of the things about sneaker of the year lists is that a lot of the shoes you see on them are impossible to get. There’s nothing wrong with that, one of the core reasons we collect and obsess over sneakers is to have footwear that differentiates us. Wearing something that nobody else has, eliciting that “Where’d you get those?” from your peers, is a foundational experience for sneakerheads. But not everything has to be special. Not everything needs to be limited. If you can’t go to your local big box store and grab something right off the middle rack to get fresh with, it’s possible you don’t really understand this sneaker stuff. With that in mind, we’re devoting some of our year-end space to celebrating the best general release sneakers. This list excludes collaborations and is meant to focus on the stuff you can find at regular retailers. It’s meant to focus on the shoes you see a lot of and that still look good despite that, not the shoes that sell for the most on StockX. These are the best general release sneakers of 2024.