Sneaker Awards of our site in 2025: Submission Guidelines Provided
Prepare to join the race for the 2025 Sneaker Awards, a prestigious annual event held by our esteemed online publication. For over a decade, our platform's Sneaker Awards have been recognizing the year's finest new footwear releases across numerous categories, from fashion staples to athletic needs.
Our dedicated team of editors and expert judges, including athletes, trainers, and professionals, meticulously test and validate each product, ensuring our readers receive accurate recommendations on comfort, performance, and style.
Brands and publicists can now submit their entries for consideration. Here's what you need to know:
- Eligible sneakers should have been or will be released between August 1, 2024, and August 1, 2025. Previous styles that have been re-released in new colorways, upgraded, or significantly redesigned during this period are also eligible.
- Brands are allowed to submit a maximum of five styles each. Consider your top releases, anticipated fan favorites, or unique offerings for submission. We're interested in knowing which sneakers are trending on TikTok, which ones WNBA players are raving about off the court, and which ones are shaping fashion in 2025.
To submit a shoe for consideration, fill out this provided form once for each style. There is no submission fee. Submissions must be received by April 7, 2025. Shipping for testing will be requested later after all entries have been reviewed, a process that may take several weeks. Please note that products called in for testing may not be returned. If submitting products presents a challenge for your brand, feel free to contact us for assistance.
Entries can be categorized as Racing, Road Running, Trail Running, Hiking Boots, Hiking Sneakers, Water/Waterproof Shoes and Sandals, Walking Sneakers, Supportive Sneakers (for all-day comfort), Best for Work/Office-Friendly Sneakers, Everyday Lifestyle/Athleisure, Basketball Sneakers, Tennis and Pickleball Sneakers, HIIT and Cross-Training Sneakers, and Weightlifting Sneakers.
If you're unsure whether your sneaker fits into one of these categories, please contact Hannah Pasternak, our special projects director, at [email protected], cc: Paige Levinson, special projects coordinator, at [email protected].
Good luck to all participating brands!
- Brands should consider submitting their top released or anticipated fashion-and-beauty sneakers for the Sneaker Awards, as our esteemed platform seeks to determine which sneakers are trending on TikTok, making an impact off the WNBA court, and shaping fashion in 2025.
- For the 2025 Sneaker Awards, we have categories that include but aren't limited to Racing, Road Running, and Everyday Lifestyle/Athleisure, with the goal to find the finest new footwear releases in athletic needs and fitness, as well as fashion staples and style.
