The year is almost over! Christmas is waiting just around the corner and so is 2025.
We wanted to look back at the trainer trends that have defined this year and to find out what you lot have been loving in your kick collection over the past 12 months.
Here at JD, we’ve gone through the data to review the top trainers of 2024.
We’ve made things easy and split it into categories: Which were the most popular? Which were the most searched online? Which appeared on the screen the most? And finally, which where the most resold kicks?
JD Presents: Most Popular Trainers of the Year!
Starting off big. These are the ones that have defined the tread game in 2024.
Jordan 4
Taking top spot on the podium this year was the Jordan 4. Designed by sneaker expert Tinker Hatfield and basketball icon Michael Jordan, the shoe was first launched all the way back in 1989!
As the first pair to launch globally in the Jordan franchise, it was also the first shoe to feature the Nike Air logo on the heel as a nod to MJ’s gravity-defying court skills.
With it being the 25th anniversary of the Jordan 4, it’s no surprise the franchise returned with the OG ‘Military Blue’ ’89 colourway this year.
Wrapping up the year with the Jordan 4 ‘Net’, expect to see even more heat from the Jordan 4 as the new year commences.
Jordan 1
After losing its top spot from 2023, Jordan 1 still received a lot of love from sneakerheads over 2024.
Being the first shoe to ever be worn in the NBA with multiple colourways, its legacy lives on almost 40 years later.
With a sleek silhouette and iconic court heritage, the Jordan 1 remains a fan favourite in kick collections.
adidas Samba
A new entry to the podium! Now this year was huge for the brand with the 3-Stripes.
Created for football back in 1950, adidas’ oldest shoe has made a massive comeback, with fresh colourways making them a stylish and versatile choice.
After the shoe began making its return in 2020, its rise to popularity shows just how crazy people are still going for it.
adidas Campus
A fresh take on the original ‘70s silhouette. Timeless, chunky and stylish, this year was arguably the year of the Campus.
Much like the Samba, the revival of Campus in 2022 has led to their placement on this list.
With more colourways than ever including JD-exclusives, we don’t expect Campus to be going anywhere anytime soon.
Nike Air Force 1
Although it dropped three places from its ranking in 2023, the Air Force 1 is simply just too good to shift.
Featuring a timeless, versatile and durable silhouette, Nike’s best-selling shoe of all time has all the bits that makes a solid sneaker.
The Most Searched Trainers of the Year
adidas Samba
We really couldn’t wait that long to speak about it again! The highest searched trainer in 2024 was in fact the adidas Samba, leading the charts with a whopping 6.1 million searches per month worldwide.
Jordan 4
Taking the silver medal is the Jordan 4. As the most popular shoe of the year, it racked up 5 million searches per month across the globe.
adidas Campus
It was third place for adidas’ Campus. This silhouette was one that really picked up traction in 2024, earning it 4.1 million searches per month.
New Balance 530
Next up was New Balance’s 530. Racking up almost 3.4 million searches worldwide, it’s clear that New Balance are still rivalling the likes of Nike and adidas.
And finally, it’s another New Balance that rounds off the list, this time the 9060. With a chunky and bold silhouette, we can see why this one’s gained so much popularity online.
The Trainers Seen on Screen Most
From TV shows to your favourite films,, you might be wondering what shoe was shown on the screen the most. Luckily, we have the answers.
Converse All Star
And the Oscar goes to … the Converse All Star! Appearing on our screens 69 times, it was the star of this show this year.
Jordan 1
Up next is the Jordan 1, with 42 on screen appearances. It’s safe to say, this one gets some major airtime on and off the court!
Vans Old Skool
Taking third place on the podium is the Vans Old Skool, popping up on your screens 36 times. With a versatile design, it’s no shock that producers are loving these infamous skate shoes.
Nike Air Force 1
Next up, the Nike Air Force 1. It’s easy to see why this one got so much time on the screen with its versatile and classic design.
New Balance 574
Wrapping up this section is the New Balance 574. After another year of popular silhouettes for New Balance, it was the 574 that made its way onto your screens 24 times.
The Most Resold Shoes Of The Year
In this section, we looked at which sneaks have been resold the most online aside from mainstream markets. Does this indicate popularity? Limited stock? In other words, were they poppin’ off this year?
Jordan 4
And if one first place trophy wasn’t enough… Jordan 4’s stolen the show again with 12 appearances in the most resold trainers of the year list.
Jordan 1
A similar story to the main ranking, Jordan 1 sits just behind the Jordan 4 in this list with 11 appearances.
adidas Campus
With fewer than half of the Jordan 1’s, Campus ranked third with five appearances.
Jordan 3
At this point, we could call it the Jordan show. But on a real, it’s impressive to see three silhouettes ranking high in the standings. The court-inspired kicks appeared three times.
Nike Air Force 1
Finishing off this leaderboard is the Air Force 1, with a count of three in the most sold trainers of 2024 list.
Conclusion
Over and out!
That’s our list wrapped up. How did you feel about it? Are there any trending treads you think missed out?
This year’s rotations had a big focus on reimagined classics. From adidas terrace treads to street-savvy New Balance kicks, there was something for everyone in 2024.
Taking pole position though, was Jordan, which can officially be crowned 2024s King of Trainers.
Are you ready to see what 2025 has to offer? Keep your eyes on the latest and greatest kicks from the biggest names in the game at JD!
Methodology
- Index looked at three data points: search demand, trainers on film and TV and Stock X’s top 100 most resold trainers.
- Each score from each data point was ranked using the normalised score (highest being 1 and lowest being 0).
- All three scores for each trainer were then averaged and multiplied by 10 to get a score out of 10.
