If, like us here at The Coolector, you’ve got a hefty amount of sneakers in your line up already, chances are you’ll always be looking to add some more into the mix. There are some awesome independent sneaker brands out there that are worthy of your attention in 2024 and we check out 8 of the best below:

VELESCA
Velasca was created to offer their customers artisanal quality footwear and clothing at a price that doesn’t break the bank and they’ve got some of the classiest sneakers anywhere on the market. With loads of different styles and colourways to choose from, you’re sure to find a pair that fits the bill.

JAK
Founded in 2014 by Isabel and José Maria, and based in Lisbon, we’re big fans of JAK here at The Coolector. They began with a clear objective: offer premium products at a fair price. Today, they are all about redefining what premium means. JAK want to keep creating unquestionable quality items, at the fairest prices, without cutting any corners. For them, it is this simple: quality, care and fairness.

CROWN NORTHAMPTON
Crown Northampton firmly believe that ‘Made In England’ should mean ‘Made In England’ from beginning to end. They are fully committed to making all of their top-quality sneakers, shoes and boots here in England, with no outsourcing of labour or manufacturing to overseas factories. This strict code of practice makes sure that they have full control of their footwear from the early design stages to the final quality checks and finishing.

CLAE
Founded in 2001 by footwear and fashion industry veteran Sung Choi, CLAE was established out of the need for a brand new approach to creating footwear: modernising classic, casual shoes and blending them with the comfort of athletic footwear. CLAE share an authentic love for footwear and provides long-lasting products with thoughtful consideration of minimising the overall environmental impact.

NORTH 89
North-89 was founded in 2016 with the goal of bringing functionality to sneakers. Crafting seasonally driven collections while drawing inspiration from the Scandinavian weather conditions, there is an understated elegance to all the brand’s sneakers. Their footwear is purpose-built for an active lifestyle using innovative materials to combat the elements.
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